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Can’t hurt.

Although you don’t attack the strings, perhaps also try lowering the pickup/s just in case they’re being driven at all. I remember when I had a bass with Nordy Big Singles, it’s sounded sweet and lush at home, but when I was playing a gig, I was aware of some grind that I’d not heard before. It seems that playing live increased my attack just enough to drive the pickups that bit more. I didn’t make any changes, as I liked the sound.

Basschat is such a decent community, for the most part. You don't see this kind of thing much outside of these pages. Well done, Sir 👏👏👏

Compressor for more focus and less flub perhaps?

Surely, that’s the crux of it, it’s a preference/opinion, yours included. There was another thread where the thumb position was part of the argument and there were plenty of photos of the great and the good wrapping their thumbs over the top. If a slim or narrow neck helps folk to play better, the way they prefer to play, then it’s all good, as it’s surely the music that is produced that is important. The same applies to the skinny stringed thing. Modern electric bass and electric guitar are certainly an evolved versions of the DB and classical guitar, but technique evolves too, although it’s not necessarily a prerequisite. Telling people they should just go and practise could be regarded as somewhat arrogant and not considerate of other’s needs or physicality. If you think skinny/fast necks are a marketing ploy, you’re entitled to that opinion and you don’t have to use them, but don’t be surprised if others disagree and keep buying slim, skinny necks (FWIW, I prefer a bigger handful, but that’s me).

Rocking Robin - MJ

I’m fast coming around to the opinion that a fretless P (or any pickup in that position) is probably the tone for me. After years of playing either MM or J type fretless basses, I’ve gone right off of the tone. Given my current short scale affections, I’m wondering if a fretless Mustang might be the fretless grail for my ears and fingers.

The Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades - Timbuk 3

Wow! The coincidence of that beggars belief. Is BD trawling the pages of BC to make website corrections, based on product interest?

Cocaine - JJ Cale/EC

Bloody clever that is.

That had me wondering for a bit, but then the penny dropped. It’s the tuner for that string, there are only 4 tuners at the headstock end.

£110 at Bass Direct at the moment.

Dizzy - Tommy Roe

Roundabout - Yes

Sorry for my ignorance - TRT?

We'll Bring the House Down - Slade

I Love The Sound Of Breaking Glass - Nick Lowe

White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane

Just to show that there is a market for both, I preferred the Sadowsky.

The JMJ Mustang is MiM and costs £1.3k too.

Do It Again - Steely Dan

History Repeating - Shirley Bassey/Propeller Heads