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Like the specs he placed on this one - pickups, color, bigsby. Very cool (to me) vibe, good weight.

The Dickey Betts mod (as I think of it as that's where I first saw it). Good question on if it's a master or remains neck on Koch's.

YouTube suggested 'Bangles Frank Zappa, Tonight Show - 1986'. Hoping that FZ was actually sitting in the Bangles (of course not to be), I watched it. The Bangles played their hits of that year, Walk Like an Egyptian and the Prince-penned Manic Monday, both of which sounded pretty good live. Nice vocals. On Manic Monday, spotted what I think is an H-170 being played by Vicki Peterson, which may make the Bangles an early (first?) 'famous user' of Heritage guitars.

Interesting that Opry back line has them. Thanks. The tonemaster series has direct to PA like most modelers so would think applicable for this discussion. They just include a speaker should us old school cats wanna use it as a monitor. They’ve run for 4.5 years so far without significant failure rates, but yeh, once fail it’d be replace rather than service (tho with $0 annual maintenance over it’s life).

I've been considering this solely for weight. A couple friends have recently went w/the blonde DR Tonemaster. I had one at my house for a bit to a/b to my Allen (kinda DR). Soundwise, it's impressive. Works for me. It's modeler at 23lbs/$1100 compared to DR at 42lbs/$1700(+) - save 19lbs and $600. At some point, I'll likely get one. Won't sell my tube amps right away, if ever (not all of them anyway), so it's not really a $ delta for me. Just weight relief. Like the option of lower weight at times and a lighter backup amp. Also considering the Victory V4 paired w/a single 12 neodymium cab. Few more $, even lighter.

Nice - sounds like it's coming together.

Ha! Gotta watch those full wallets. Glad you had a fun gig - sad to see a long standing venue close.

Thanks for the entry, Mark. Always enjoy reading on your band journey.

Ouch. A bit of time put in and like you say close to gigging so that's a set back. Sounds like you're rolling with it well. Best of luck in finding the replacement.

Nice read - enjoyed that. Especially the 'The room I have retreated to...' sentence. And that your prior destination is now your daughters. Circle of rooms it is. And Dooverlackies. Yes. That's gonna be my next band's name. Cool pic, too.

Been nice following your band's progress, Mark. Like these blogs. Be nice to see some vid of your band one of these days, too.

Nice blog, Mark. Enjoy reading of the journey. Do you plan to record? Have been waiting for years for a follow on to Live at Leeds...

Congrats on filling out the lineup. And targeting some twin lead WA tunes - look forward to hearing those! Good luck on the next step and upcoming gig.

Nice to read you're putting the band back together, Mark. Best of luck. Hope it all works out well. Looking forward to this space to read of the journey. btw, saw Status Quo in late '74 (think it was) here in the states on a bill with Blue Oyster Cult. Fun show!

Nice, Doug! Really like the groove, playing, and singing on Devil Ray. Making my way thru the rest as I type this. Just saw this on blogs today - don't usually look over on this side of the monitor, at this section. Awesome sound from your band - looks like a fun gig.