How to use the WendyLett

How to use and put the WendyLett in an open bed (unoccupied) or closed bed (occupied) setting. Tips on how to prevent the person from sliding and the difference between a normal mattress versus an air-flow mattress.

There's instruction manual when you buy the WendyLett. Also make sure to attend moving and handling trainings so you get updated on how to use your equipment. Every year there are changes. So whatever you're seeing on this video might not be the one that you will be using or it depends on the trainer that you have. 

But overall, this is a background or idea on how WendyLett looks like and how to use it in general sense. 

My new band The Wildcards based in the south of England

 The Wildcards

- We are a 4 piece (Vocals, Guitar, Bass and Drums) Rock and Pop Cover Band from the Southampton area with a passion for making and playing great music. We are the ideal band for local festivals, weddings and functions. 

It's really fun playing with this group. We are very diverse in terms of music and personalities. But we got one thing in common, the passion for music. Jen and I were together as an acoustic duo and we always wanted to form a full band. We did quite a few jams with other musicians and played as a full band but more of collaboration, jamming or as requested basis. But finally we found our group.

To cut the long story short, I was looking for a drummer to complete our full band concept when I found a post on JMB. That's when I found Macca. He wanted to form a band. So I contacted him and tried to reach out. He's already got musicians he can tap so all he needed was a second-guitarist and a lead vocalist. It was perfect for Jen and I. 

On our first arranged meet up jam, Jen and I were going to come and meet them (drummer, bassist and lead guitarist), unfortunately the bassist had an accident just before the meet up and he was also singing for the male songs. That's when we improvised and changed things around. Jen had to learn male songs and we adjusted the key. I contacted Sherwin to play the bass. 

We had a really good first meetup. I was struggling a bit because Im not used to wearing in-ear and good thing we didn't use click (metronome) because that was the plan. Macca was the one who introduced in-ear to us. I mean I know in ears because when I make youtube videos, I use it. Plus Ive been to a lot of gigs and have seen them using it. And I've had the chance to do some recording with previous bands so we were using headphones during recording sessions. I was playing mostly rhythm and Steve was our lead. He's really really good. He just ask what's our song and he plays it instantly. No copies in front of him. Just his guitar, pedalboard and stack amp from Pure Rehearsal Studios. That's where our first meetup was. But after that first meetup, Steve after few days messaged and said that in terms of distance, he's the one that's a bit too far from the group and will struggle if we are going to push through with regular rehearsals. So he gave up the lead role. 

So yeah, we meetup most Tuesdays as our preferred rehearsal evenings every fortnight or once a month until our bassist struggles with the Tuesday arrangements. That's when we look for a new bassist. 

Then Thomas came, bringing a different energy to the group. He's got unorthodox style of playing bass. Very versatile and he's got ears to tiny details to the songs. Easy going but also puts out his opinion most of the time. I would say he's full of surprises. He can learn songs really quick and even transpose on the go as well. 

Then after a couple of months, we got our first gig at the True Story Brewery for their summer bash. Then it was followed by our gig at HMV Southampton for their Live and Local act. Then gig at the Wig and Quill, then at the Devizes Inn and the rest is history. 

We got gigs thats just kept coming til next year 2026. And also, we've started writing songs and looking forward to make it happen this 2026. 

Follow us on facebook: The Wildcards

And Instagram:  The Wildcards25

Looking for affordable podcast mixer or for your band?

 I was looking for affordable desktop mixer that can be used for my podcast and for my band's silent practise. I found this on ebay, really good mixing console for its price. Obviously second-hand but after I cleaned it, it looks new.

When I tested it, I was really surprised. Sounds amazing. I owned a Behringer Xenyx 1002fx and Im happy with it until we used it for band's silent practise. It can't handle all the instruments and vocals. It gets distorted/clipping and the in-ear concept isnt good. But the bonus to that mixer is that its really portable and it's got built in effects.

On the other hand, this Behringer MX802A is heavier, bulkier and got no built in effects. So you might need to think about that. It's not really massive but it's bigger than the other one. It's got FX send and return so it's not a worry that it doesnt have built in fx.

Leave in the comments section if you own one of this and what's your experience.

Lyon by Washburn HSS strap type versus Epiphone SG Special-1 LE

 

Im torn between two guitars. I bought this Lyon by Washburn HSS about 15 years ago now and I've gigged and recorded lots of stuff with this. Now, my good friend LuVugz gave me this beautiful Epiphone SG special-1 LE and it sounds amazing especially the pickup. I did a lot of work on both guitars. But I think there's still room for improvements. 

So I tested them back to back. Same setup, same patches on my Zoom G1Four via Vox MV50AC and same speaker cabinet which is the Laney HCM 30. 

Let me know what you think guys.