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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.

I've an Accomplish Jr I purchased from David coming on 20 years now. It's my fav go to amp. Same amp as the Accomplish without the depth and dwell reverb adjustments. They run either 6V6 (22W) or 6L6 (35W) tubes. I use 6V6 which provide plenty of headroom for me and is very similar to a deluxe reverb. The rear bias jacks are convenient and the 'raw' pot (mids gain) make it versatile. I've an eminence red/white/blue speaker and it's been a great lil combo amp. These amps come in kit form as well as fully assembled (David until '22 when he retired and sold the company to new owners). The best amp decision I've ever made. Ah, San Diego - it's been a couple years. Miss OB - Sundays at Aquarius on the Jetty, Monday's at Winstons, clam chowder and a pint on the south beach balcony, quick burger at hodads... sigh.

Way to start the new year with a full course post, John. Thorough, lot of effort to include all that detail - thanks. Sounds like you've a couple of wonderful guitars there. The local shop had a few cores last year and I was impressed with the fit/finish of them. From your pics, I really like the looks of your core. A beautiful finish/grain on that body.

I have such a guitar as you describe, Sir Jon, and likely brought it to a PSP.

Good times indeed. T-shirts for PSP1 same logo as banner so maybe JimW had something to do w/them as well. And the HOC guitar, that I still play, is a sunburst 555. Think Kenny won the white 555 the next year. I really liked that Caddy (from PSPIII, I missed II) - floated on the freeway and made the Minnie to Michi trip many many times.

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...