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Have to say that your bass has to be enormous! Bridge width 850 mm = 85 cm! Again, using a similar bridge wouldn't be my choice. Some glue and cocktail sticks would fill old holes... as the saddles are tuned so far back, it might be feasible to set the bridge backwards, in case you really want to use a similar unit. And then a better bridge could be in order.

NOOOO! It is very important to understand how much the music and surroundings affect the result. I once went to see Billy Sheehan with Steve Vai, and them combined with overwhelming volume in a concrete hall made me leave the house. Tickets were expensive, but the noise was horrible. I suppose those guys are professionals, but their sound crew wasn't.

Once at our singer's house. Yes, a bit of booze was involved. Others woke me up, while I was still playing at that super soft sofa.

1) Glue will not help. Period. 2) @lemmywinks said it already. 3) When choosing a new bridge, consider a top-loader, like this one: https://www.thomann.co.uk/gotoh_404sj_c_bass_bridge.htm If you want to do trials with different string sets or use sometimes flats/grounds/RW/SSRW, it is far easier to make changes.

Excellent, thank you very much!

Yesterday I had nothing but a comp and that metallic green, two-knob DOD FX25 with me in rehearsal. Yes, it makes a good quack, but sometimes worked like a too tightly adjusted comp, and it cut the sound. Wonderful sound, but has to be adjusted carefully. Not as wild as IE.

But Mick Karn's was something uncommon, wait... tulip. Wasn't his bass a one off, because of that wood?

I downright love that wood!

I have old Js in my 5-string. Dark, full sound, which I really like. If you are after some zing and snappy slap sound, try something different.

I have to say, that most of the basses mentioned here weren't good for me. Biggest issue were those necks. A neck has to be wide for me (19 mm spacing). MTD is kool, and Kingstons are affordable. Mine is an MG Genesis, but from the same Michael's drawing board. Could be a tad lighter, but a stable neck that is wide enough was the thing. I also like humbuckers, but 2xJ is OK.

I would suggest an An ABY*, that is. Two signals in, one out. Mechanical switch. Some have LEDs, too. I think prices start from £20 or so. *An ABY box, or an abyssinian cat

@tubbybloke68, is there any chance to get a picture of that fretless? That top looks good.

OK guys, was it Buzz or the new ID7 Tourer?

Once we were asked to play in a flat. No worries, we loaded cars and drove to unload our stuff to a living room (which was modern, and quite big). That eve we were 3 singers and 8 players, and we (and them) had some very good time. Afterwards they told our keyboardist that they were amazed of so many people carrying PA and other stuff, because they expected to see a trio.

Most of the covers are made of GBP (good black plastic), use any file or sandpaper. Glossy surface requires very fine paper and some polishing, if necessary. Matt is most likely OK.

Do it with four beat first. Walking is much easier after that.

Should the RSD be March 3rd for LPs? Optionally February 2nd, and 14th for singles. For older music March 19th? (33th, 45th, and 78th day of the year. Yes, I excluded 16 rpm records, as they are so rare.)

Dear @Bilbo, Your work is super, and sharing it is very generous. Thank you very much.

34" Quantums have 26 frets. They do exist but are rare just like wide neck 5s with 19 mm or 21.5 mm string spacing. TBX = through body experimentals are even rarer.

Was it 1818X that had 10" and 18" elements in a box that was downright impossible to carry? Not only was it heavy, but the handles were in awkward places. A friend of mine had one for a very short time, like few weeks, and few gigs.

What are good books/lectures about piezos that are hopefully available, too? I understand basics, but a deeper dive would be of interest.

Have to say you are brave to heat the magnet, but as the temp was low, all good. After the Curie temperature the material loses its magnetic force. This varies a lot from material to another, but usually several hundred degrees Celsius in iron based magnets.

Why wouldn't it? Yes, it works.

We had a wedding gig on an island. Long story short - this was before mobile phones - band mates figured out what had happened and called all islands with restaurants nearby. A boat came to catch me, and I just managed to be in time on stage.

That ramp may be a good place to mark pickup heights. I do not use those, but if that helps someone, go ahead.