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I've got both though the LM3 is an earlier class AB Italian build, the LM3 is now in back up position and the MM the main. TBH the core sound of both is very similar to my ears and both are equally usable in gigging situations - I'd be surprised if many in the audience would detect the difference. I don't tend to stray too far from 12 on the eq either so I guess I won't notice the differences in the frequency centres too much - I generally use the 'Milleriser' or VPF filters which get me where I need to be quite easily. The only thing I prefer on the MM over the LM3 is the mute switch (and associated visual indication); they're both great amps.

I'd gig it! I've played the last 130 gigs (approx.) with a Squier Mikey Way Mustang and plan on playing at least another 130 with it.

Trying to do the seagull backing vocal is tough on the Talk Talk song it has to be admitted. Im also currently fretlessless, also sold far too many in the past....flats and chorus has to be sufficient these days (oh, another BJ reference.....)

Did you fretless ‘it’s my life’ H, I’m assuming here it’s not the horrible BJ song 😝?

Cheers LEB, nice to know. Bet the 50s feel like steel rope in comparison. Must sort mine out as the standard set are spoiling my enjoyment of this great bass.

I'm still in the age range that starts with a 5 but I've never been as busy musically. Just wish it could have happened 10 years ago. Doesn't stop me enjoying it now though.

I'll go second. #1 for me. This doesn't burn any bridges and might score you a few points for future endeavours and street cred in the muso community.

Another shout for the Status half-rounds. Still plenty of definition and age really well. Great tension too - nice and soft but not TI soft.

If you feel that way then why are you here? You could be having a nice pint in a pub or visiting warm climes in the Seychelles. Never understood the need to get riled about something so inconsequential.....

The SS Jag neck has 20 frets not 19 - not sure it’ll work as a straight swap.

I know this is probably heresy but.....has anyone changed the flats to rounds on their JMJ? Now I think the flats it comes with sound awesome, it’s the nicest stock sound of any of my basses but the tension is just too high for comfort for me. Can anyone recommend a lower tension set that would work or god forbid a set of more compliant rounds?

You're both right? Vacuum tube relates to the construction, valve relates to it's purpose (as a rectifier). Sorry......slow day at the office.

If it has the same neck as the JMJ I'm not surprised it wanted to be at least horizontal (the only mustang I've ever played that's happy with the neck at 45 degrees without assistance is my Mikey Way). The P type profile, thicker front to back and thicker headstock is going to make it have that tendency.

No. I don’t need more stuff, I don’t need more stuff, I don’t need more stuff.....

Nah, that would mean no Blue.......BC wouldn’t be the same. We’re a friendly and inclusive lot!

Your 2 I can empathise with. Due to the nature of the 'day job' I've occasionally found myself falling into the role of organiser and fixer. I've generally found that quickly runs into difficulties with personal frustration and disappointment (the phrase 'herding cats' comes to mind). In my current 'adventure' I've intentionally taken a more back seat role and I feel much happier for it, the band relationships and so forth are the best I've experienced. Don't get me wrong, I don't expect to be looked after, but just looking after my own travel, equipment, level of preparedness is a breath of fresh air to me. Fortunately the other band members are just as diligent so the whole dynamic works.

I’ve still got these red velvet beauties - for stage use only of course 😜