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Those Jaydees are pure p0rn...

That is all very interesting, thanks for taking the time to update this thread. I'm probably going to update the wiring/pots on one of my Starfires soon to see what affect that has.

Agreed - when someone describes a bass as "thing", it could be a hideous beast, a creepy mongrel or an absolute beauty like this one.

I would never buy a second hand Fender where the serial number is not in the Fender database. I think ease of resale is a factor in your decision on whether to buy or not. You will have the same issue that the current seller is having. It appears to be accepted as kosher on BC but then that might restrict your potential buyer to being a member here. Selling via auction for example will not allow any extra info to be shared and you risk sellers demanding a refund.

The 9th and 12th markers look wonky to me, hopefully just stickers and not a permanent addition. My Fender knowledge doesn't extend as far as pickup placement or decal shapes. If they are stickers, then the seller should fess up if you ask about it.

There was, for a short time, also a range of Czech made MTD basses but they're rare to come by. I know at least the Grendel was part of that range, I don't know about other models.

Thanks - however I think part of the fun of Basschat is never quite knowing what you’re gonna end up looking at

"Jazz in the garden". Stan Clark trio. Lots of Hiromi but Stan on double bass throughout. He's one of the greatest double bass players of our time...gets lost beneath his funky slappy alembic antics.

Whoa, you could at least have included a NSFW warning in the title! That's stunning!

This is true ! It’s a Gender Jazz Bass …

Nice, but spendy for a backup.

In a Silent Way - Miles Davis

There may only be a problem cutting the strings first if they are round core. If they are hex core you can cut them to length before installing them as normal. It's poor advice on the part of Newtone. I've taken this point up with them previously and they really don't seem to be bothered about addressing it correctly on their packaging. All my Newtone strings are hex core so I just cut them to length and fit them. If you have bought round core strings they will recommend that you put a 90° bend it them where they go into the machine head post hole and then cut off the excess.

I've used loads (and loads) of amps over the years and once you get above a 300 (genuine) watt rating, with a reasonable speaker array (210, 112 or 115... heck some good 110 cabs will cut it) you generally have enough power to be heard over an enthusiastic drummer; especially in a rehearsal room. However, what the guitarist(s) are doing, your EQ, room size/shape, cab positioning, drummer location etc can all affect how well you'll be heard. As others have said, you all need to be looking at ear protection, especially in small rehearsal spaces where you are playing with a drummer (cymbals destroy bass players ears). Get everyone else to turn down would be my starting point; the drummer playing at their comfortable level should be the loudest thing in the band, if you are drowning any of the drums out you are too loud... says the man who has been in many pitched battles with overly loud bandmates! LOL Oh and I had reason to use a Rumble 500 combo at a rehearsal room the other week and it was seriously loud when it was barely ticking over, so I don't think the gear is at fault unless it is set up incorrectly!

I did own one. It was the 2nd of 4 6ers I have owned as I tried to get my head around them (see also fretless basses). It did everything right, but there is no denying it was a weighty piece of kit. Having said that, my present Overwater 6 is also weighty. So that is probably a 6 thing rather than a HB thing.

Then at the compositional stage limit yourself to a set of standard sounds. Worry about getting those right only when you finalising the arrangement or doing actual recording. Just because a device offers you a multitude of options doesn't mean you need to use them all. Stick with the ones that do what you want. As I have said in other threads about composition and recording, is that for me at least these are two very different functions with almost zero overlap. Also when I'm writing, I'm writing for whichever band I'm currently in which will have a specific sound. Therefore I already know what sorts of sounds I'm going to want before I even start.

+1 Also a Rumble 800 combo user and I don't ever recall not being loud enough for any gigs. I also have a Rumble 800HD driving one or two BF Super Compact 12s and again never suffering any lack of power. Check out the advice from @Phil Starr and try to involve the whole band in a reassessment of your sound stage. One point to check is the external speaker impedance switch, and follow the manual for the correct settings. I support the advice from others that a 2x10 extension cab would be the best way forward to access the full 800 watts, more importantly the extra speaker area will give you a step up in overall sound output.

Somehow this has 8.4kv* *kiloviews.