Good luck, Jim, on whatever you decide upon.

As for the ear-bleed level, somewhere in my collection of stuff I have an old, battery-powered, DB meter. I haven't used it in 15 years, but if it still works I'll measure the DB level I perform at when playing nite-clubs, and do the same at some of the larger dances. I'll post the results.

Diki, if you can find a DB meter in your area, I would really like to see the results from the locations you are talking about as well. This would provide the forum with a definitive, measurable answer.

I suspect there is not a lot of difference in the club levels, but I could be wrong. Should be interesting.

Cheers,

Gary