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Wait...I need clarification.... Do we HAVE to use our favorite bass to do the bashing? Sounds kind of counter-productive...... I like the concept though...being from Middle America, I have a built-in penchant for violence....:)

These make me happy....:)

It's got a great sound....just not full of character. My MPV sounds unique, but sits really well in a mix, same for the active Jazz. Again...courses for horses. Oh, and Nathan East could probably get a great sound out of a 2x4 strung with old baling wire.

Yes, we are....I don't generally like painted basses of any color except for black or white, coffee table wood slabs, stuff mixed with resins, anything that looks like a teenager's hair color, and maple necks. If I can see the wood grain through the stain, that's okay though. Oh...and pickup covers, especially the wood ones. And slab-bodied single cutaways.... And anything "distressed" artificially...

Good thing I didn't buy it...:) I am fortunate that I already have 2 basses that work well with the band I am currently playing in. I can afford to be picky, but, if possible, I'd like to play this one at a gig to see how well it mixes in. That neck, though...... Am I in the minority in wanting a skinnier (not Rick skinny though) neck?

Good idea...my experience with other chunky necks leads me to believe that it won't make me happy. If I did change, I'd go to my favorites, which are Elixer Nanowebs. Have you played one of these? BTW, the string comment was because whoever strung it did so like a guitar...didn't run the cut end into the tuner hole.

I recently got my hands on one of these and was really excited to see how incredibly cool it was. Surprisingly, it left me mostly cold. Pros- -Range of tones: If you like tweaking midrange, this is your bass -Pickups: Reminds me of my old RD Artist...huge sounds and big, fat signal that would drive effects wonderfully -Looks: It is beautiful Cons- -Baseball bat-type neck: I like my Jazz and my MPV, which both have skinnier necks. This felt more like a G&L neck...not my thing but YMMV -Actual tone quality: It would probably sit great into a mix, but not with any kind of expressive color at all. It just sounds like a blank canvas to me. Would be a great recording bass IMO. -Ability to inspire: Almost none. It feels so generic...it does not respond to subtle plucking or fretting changes at all. More NASCAR than F1 Anyway..that's my take. As always, it is just one opinion, but I would definitely recommend playing one before buying one. It is a wonderfully built bass that conceptually is spot on...just not my brand of banana. Additional note...I did NOT install the strings that way......

I’ve had both and appreciate a lined fretless. It comes in handy when rehearsing to get your shifts down.

I have a mid-90's MPV-5, with Bartolini P/J configuration. The preamp system needs replacing but I would really like to retain the original pickups (unless there is a great reason not to). The three existing control knobs are volume, p/u pan, and tone...that's it, and I'd like to not drill any more holes, but would not mind a stacked or push/pull pot if that is what's needed. I mostly play this bass with Jazz, with an occasional Rock gig thrown in. Thoughts?

this….been working on it off and on for 2 years. The C section makes me rage quit about once a week. Let’s see you sightread it verbatim….

Best idea all week!

Extra credit for appropriate use of “flouncing”.

Yup, I did

Good comments here… I’ll add… ability to do a tight turnaround with the bassist can create a tight, exciting soft after a huge buildup Great right hand

I could just mix into mine, but the current setup is what the band is used to, and I’ve just started with them

I am considering this for our pub band. We would have to record live, so I’m thinking of using a second board into pro tools. Vocals straight from the FOH board, amps di’ed, amd the drums mic’ed. Might be more trouble than it’s worth though, as pub owners/landlords want reassurance that beer will flow and fun will be had…which means video and/or pics.

Locally, Music Street in Huntingdon is fabulous…good stock and a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nationally, I’ve had great experiences with both Thomann and Gear4music.

With the stipulation that we bass players are tone obsessed…. ”My sound” is the tone in my head when I imagine myself playing. That comes from lots of experience and also hearing great bass tone live and on recordings. I set up in whatever venue, dial in the basic tone I want, then tweak it a bit on the first few tunes of the set. Easy with a rock covers band in a crowded pub…harder with a jazz band on stage somewhere. Different styles require different gear, and each has a different tone I’m aiming for.

I’m another lefty that plays a right-handed bass. Since I started that way, it’s always felt normal. I would also recommend….

Pub gig in Elmsett with Dirty Hands. Small village, great pub that was full all night. We played well, and folks were happy throughout…good times! Used my new usual rig of Jazz 24 with the beastly Dual Showman…gives such a warm, clean, solid sound. I just put new rounds on, so the fingertips are a bit sore this morning…

I have been told the pointy bit is Leo extending his middle finger…

If you ever get tired of that MM cab, I’ll be happy to take it off your hands!

Cannot forget Thomann's own Julia Hofer.....

Not a pickguard in sight...