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Yes, add mass to the strings.

Shame you pulled out, possibly an opportunity missed. Just because a band asks you to audition challenging pieces, doesn't mean they're looking for perfection. The audition pieces could be selected so the band can assess a new bass player on ability when given very different pieces of music. If every song was a Status Quo piece (no disrespect or pun intended as to 'simple basslines'), the band would probably not be able to judge the different abilities easily. My philosophy would be, if you want it, go for it (win some, lose some), but above all it is all good experience and is likely to make you a better player. I'm sure you'll find another band, but don't worry about aiming for a 'perfect audition', there's no such thing. Practice until you feel you've achieved the best result within a 'reasonable' timeframe.

Yes, if the different size necks are made of identical materials with identical properties, thus resulting in a different stiffness. Will you be able to hear the difference - unlikely. It's like asking if tone is affected by me wearing trousers or shorts - probably

Light gauge low tension strings are more difficult to control and require a light touch to avoid 'rattle' etc. In my experience, a good compromise is using heavier strings 105's, and keeping the action as low as you can get it. The heavier tension is more likely to avoid 'rattle'. The KEY however is to get your neck relief to be virtually zero or as minimal as you can get. I'm assuming that luthier has dressed the frets to ensure these are perfectly level. My basses are set up with virtually no relief and super low action. I can get this to work with most gauges of string, although the thinner lower tension gauges are definitely 'more sensitive'. If you are able to play with a lighter touch, you'll need more volume to compensate for the fact you can't dig in as much. Technique will play an important part in achieving the overall result.

Difficult to define 'best' when to comes to a Jazz, or any other bass for that matter, as it's highly personal and therefore a very woolly definition. What I think is best, may not be best for you. If you know what you want, you can narrow down the options, or go the custom route for a 'best' fit. GLWTSearch

On a similar note: 1. Don't pay the asking price. 2. Don't accept the buyers lower offer

I'd love to combine this with a Lightwave Systems pickup for total optical overload Will it make my playing lightning fast I wonder?

Buy a PJ. It'll be cheaper in the long run and doesn't devalue your current P. If then you think the PJ sound is a bit meh for you, you can alway move it on.

I haven't tried any of the brands you mention. I can recommend Pirastro Obligatos which are a good all rounder imo. Similar tension to Thomastik Weichs.

Where did you get the CS60's from?

My Allparts body & neck Jazz with ivory EMG's

Why not do a 'Basschat' take on a Jaco compilation CD? I'm sure a lot of people here could knock out a Jaco tune. It could be sold for charity perhaps. Unfortunately, I'm rubbish at playing any Jaco lines

Get the Funk out - Extreme

There's nothing wrong with having a break from it all. You have a responsible job, and work hard. Playing should be fun, to enable you to switch off from your day job and other responsibilities. I was in a similar position and just burned myself out. I stopped gigging about 8 months ago, as much as that hurt me at the time, however it was the best thing I could've done. I have a room full of stuff, but I now use my stuff for fun. At 31-ish, you have plenty of time to play in several bands, before you hang up your instrument for good. I didn't start playing seriously until I was 37, I'm 50 now. I don't consider my playing days over yet.

EQ may be one part in getting to a 'fat' tone. The other element is compression, which can really fatten up the bass. It depends what you have access to, as I don't have experience with the Bronco modelling amp. If you're using audio software on a computer, I would suggest experimenting with the compression also.

[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1468185314' post='3089159'] They made headless guitars too when they were still using the "Strata" name. [/quote] and when they changed to Status II series Strata #10 looks like it's had some work done, as the jack plug appears to be black. Sorely tempted, but can't justify it as already have #9

Yes it would. Make sure you cover the joints with some insulation tape.

Makes no difference if the bass has a zero fret. The relief will be the same if you use a capo at the first fret.

[quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1467893782' post='3087082'] Money to burn guys. Instruments out there that do the job better and cheaper too. Paying for the name I'm afraid. [/quote] Fair point - you could always buy a 'cheap' decal

Nice Stingrays Pete, hope that music stand isn't used at gigs though...

[quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1467471615' post='3083955'] Yup done on a Mac in 75 minutes having never done anything like this before so it's a learning curve thing. Dull? Or clean? We wanted clean �� English? Anything in particular? Couldn't see any typos personally or is it just the tone? Thx muchly [/quote] My comments were meant as a positive critique, with a view to improving your website. Whilst there is nothing fundamentally wrong with the language, there is a clear difference between professionally written sites and ones put together by a 'hobbyist'. Whilst your delivery is perfectly adequate, it is not punchy and doesn't achieve that of a professionally constructed site, which flows more easily and delivers on drawing in potential customers. Unless you write promotional articles regularly or professionally, it'll be difficult to achieve. You've taken the right approach by getting your site critiqued on here, which will help you tweak and polish things from the useful feedback you're already receiving. Sometime ago, I was in a covers band for a short while. We had a marketing type company involved in putting together a professional website. This made all the difference in getting work (even though I didn't think we were that good as a band ). I commend you effort in putting a site together. If it is designed to bring in work and make your band stand out, it faces some stiff competition and you'll need to have that 'je ne sais quoi'. Good luck with the whole venture though

It renders perfectly fine on apple devices. To be fair, it does look a bit thrown together in a hurry. It's a bit dull, however, it is informative. The english could do with a bit of a polish too. If this is intended to promote the band it requires more work imo, especially to make it stand out.

[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467196050' post='3081785'] I was just searching for other shell pink Jazz basses and came across this which made me laugh.... [/quote] The drummers girlfriend has improved

Get a Yammy BB425x - you'll get a new one for your budget and will cover most musical styles.

I love what Hellmut Hattler does with a pick. It's very obviously played with a pick, but that's the beauty of it.