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Just purchased a walkabout head from John. It was sent by courier and I have to say ... first class packaging, the amp was very well bubble wrapped, then placed in a box with paper padding all around it. Couldn't have done it better myself. On top of that, I paid for the amp and John had it collected by the courier the same day, so really quick as well. Thanks John, it was a pleasure

Tennis elbow is the term given to prolonged inflamation of tendons local to their insertion just above the elbow. The tendons become inflamed, (often through over -use) then become stuck in one stage of the inflammation process, never fully healing. I have known of one case that didn't respond to frictions or the forearm cuff, but was resolved by acupuncture Best wishes for a full recovery

45 years so far, my old Vox Clubman

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And we're off I bought a mic from John. All went as you'd expect, nice and quick and everything as he said it would be. Job done Thanks John !

Enrico Caruso never sang outside his range, wouldn't risk damaging his voice. To the OP. Try learning to sing yourself, you will soon have the answer

Thanks for all the tips folks. I took the ABRSM exam last Saturday and met Tom the Bass of this very parish while waiting to go into the exam room Hope it went well Tom !

Thanks Paul and dlloyd I'd like to read around the topic some more, so I'm open to realms beyond the ABRSM grades, although of course I want to pass the exams !

Hi BC I'm in the process of practicing for ABRSM singing grades and I've realised I've forgotten soooo much of my music theory from decades ago. I've dug out my matt red ABRSM 'Rudiments and Theory of Music' book to revise the facts and I've purchased a few past papers. Also ldone a few on - line music theory tests on websites. I've read mixed opinions on The Musician's Guide to Theory and Analysis. Are the books worth getting in BC's opinion ? there seems to be the workbook and a more expensive version with audiology analysis. How many books are there in the series ? Are there any other books worth buying ?

Learned from Bert Weedon to set the strap for the height the bass or guitar is at when sitting balanced on your right thigh. Done it the same way since the early 70's and always found it comfortable. That position keeps the wrists at straighter angles, which is helpful with avoiding tendon and wrist strain issues no change of height for fingers or pick

Still have my first bass (Vox Clubman), bought in 1971. Hasn't been played in years, bless it

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1494353775' post='3295300'] You want to try a Friday lunchtime train from Liverpool to London - what a racket! [/quote] I recorded 110 db on the london central line

Guitar player repair guide by Dan Erlewine- almost a bible on the topic. Everything clearly explained.

My earplugs go everywhere with me and I wear them in the car, definately on the London underground, practically any time I play anything louder than an acoustic guitar. The TV at home is almost always quiet. If only I'd done all that before I got tinnitus

At last, someone with a bigger collection than many of us that will help with the guilt..

A high street audiologist may be able to help with this one. I see one at least yearly for a check on hearing and microsuctioning to get rid of accumulated wax. It's reassuring to keep regular tabs on hearing

For that price range, you may get a Tanglewood TN15, a friend compared my one to a Taylor. Another one would be a Seagull S6, which also seems to be pretty popular

Playing along with the first two LP's is a nice little warm up

I used a Stew Mac crowning file that's curved on one face at both ends (looks like an elongated 'S'). A little costly, but does the job nicely without a struggle, which makes for a nice finish

There's so much to be said about Chuck Berry and an RIP thread where people pay their respects to the man perhaps isn't the best place, so here's a thread for discussion of the man and his influence on music Whatever people say about the way he lived his life, I've no doubt that music wouldn't be what it is today without Chuck Berry. Rock and Roll just wouldn't be what it is without him. Without a doubt, the song I've played most often on stage is Johnny B Goode, everyone knows it. Later edit; Chuck's songs have been on my mind all day. This is one I won't forget A truly sad day Over to you