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@Chrs and I both had our uprights in the 'executive area' (aka quiet room) - the main room was so loud no one would hear them.

I wouldn't say I'm a great user of pedals, yet the more I thought about it, the longer my list got. Boss CEB-3 chorus Boss CP-1X compressor Boss CS-3 Compression-Sustainer (sold) Boss GEB-7 bass EQ Boss LS-2 line switcher Boss OC-5 Octave (sold) Boss TU-3 tuner (x2) Mark Bass Super Booster (sold) Other non-bass Boss GE-7 EQ Boss VE-8 Acoustic singer Boss OS-2 Overdrive / distortion (sold) Boss TR-2 Tremolo Boss RC-1 Loop Station (sold) Joyo Classic Flanger Joyo Oxford Sound Rolls MS112 mic mute

Thanks Phil and how awesome that the cabinet I chose in the blind testing is the BassChat 8" which I've still been thinking about building

I did like the orange one. In fact looking at that photo, I could have your orange bass and that TE Elf and cabinet and I'd have a rather nice setup...

Me too, hearing all 6, I can't see me buying more than 8" drivers again.

@Phil Starr can I ask what was speaker #1 ?

Ah, sorry about that. I have zero interest in any 6-strings, it wasn't anything personal! However, looking at your Strat did lead me to thinking about a 3D printed octave mandolin, which I'll message you about sometime to avoid cluttering this topic

We're back home safely. Huge thanks to @scrumpymike and team for putting on a fantastic event! Everyone was very friendly, the lunchtime buffet was top notch, Phil put on an interesting blind-listening speaker demo, and there were some great raffle prizes too.

I tried this bass, and I think it is the best balanced bass I've ever played - no neck dive at all, and it combines a solid feel without being too heavy.

Live from the bass bash, a photo of the gear while everyone's at lunch...

Well, it's here! I just have to load my bass in the van then we'll be hitting the M5...

This is mine - an early 1960s Philips 4-track. 3 speeds, magic eye etc. I have several tapes of my grandfather playing guitar. I tracked down the exact same model they were recorded on, to give me the best chance of getting a decent playback. It feels very strange plugging it into an audio interface and recording into Logic Pro. It is working right now - I bought it from a YouTuber who'd serviced it, but for how long I don't know, so I don't use it for anything.

I think if it's been properly stored, and been wound the right way, then it can still be good. I watched this YouTube video recently of someone who'd bought a reel-to-reel recording from the Sergeant Pepper master and Abbey Road helped him play and digitise it...

Well played @floFC ! I meant I don't use the reel-to-reel for listening to music

Oh, I love it! I have a turntable and a valve amp'd reel to reel, although I only use the turntable for listening to music. I actually like the hassle, and it's made listening to music an activity in itself rather than something I have on in the background.