Thanks for all that folks, some blinding advice. Lots to work on.
Due to the drummer being away for half term we don't have a rehearsal until week Wed, followed by gig on the Fri night, then every week at least one, until Christmas. So, one rehearsal then out as a 3 piece
Mog, what's a pedal board?
Uncle P, remaining guitard has just bought a Blackstar rig, but also has his old Rivera designed Fender, so that's something I will put to him.
Many thanks, really great the help on here.