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Up to you on that, but I had them on a 108cm scale bass so slightly extra tension. The way I see it, if slap is your priority go lower, if the note is the thing go higher.

I used Obligato ages ago, and found them great for that bassline-plus-percussive type of playing. Some folks who prioritise the slap part of things will want lower tension, but if you want solid bass then go for it! Also great for bowing. Moved on to Evah mittel, a bit higher tension but louder too. Expensive, mind! Nowadays using Innovation - mostly Honey Jazz - and enjoying them immensely. Probably just high tension are the ones to avoid. Do you know Keith - Mr Bassman? http://basschat.co.uk/user/143-mr-bassman/ He may well know of a bass setterupper round Harrogate. If not, I'll try and find out who my mate David uses in Lincs.. always goes to this chap, all the way from Leeds, 'cause he's good!

Whereabouts are you? If around W.Yorks you're welcome to a go on my Cruiser to see if it does the job for you. Mine's a defret, which I'm happy with as a fretless/DB player anyway. I think Cruiser also did a fretless model but not in JB format. They were excellent value when they were available new, so a used one is even better.

I've used both Trace Elliot and GK heads into EA cabs with great results.

I had the guitar version decades ago.. even the treble could really push an amp hard. Can you try it in anything with a gain indicator? If it's the pre that's at fault, I'd be more inclined to fit a modern, far less battery-hungry unit. Excellent basses, but probably not so collectable that the original preamp makes so much difference,

[quote name='Daz39' timestamp='1474542724' post='3138664'] Source Audio Orbital Modulator: does Flange, Vibe, Chorus and Phaser - it's epic. [/quote] +1 for the Source Audio. It also allows storage of two memory settings, plus via Hot Hand or (their) expression pedal you can control one of the parameters on the hoof e.g. that Leslie-style speed change.

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1474470469' post='3138252'] You've been unlucky. Their customer service is very good though, might be worth contacting them and explaining. [/quote] [quote name='D'AddarioUK' timestamp='1474472907' post='3138272'] Uh-oh D'Addario indeed! I can assure you that faults with our strings and packaging happen very infrequently. I've sent you a PM, we'll get you sorted right out. [/quote] See?

Knut Guettler had alot to say on the importance of getting the right rosin for your desired results; here's a pdf of a whole article on the subject, to further our understanding of what it actually does: http://knutsacoustics.com/files/guettler-how-does-rosin-affect-sound.-2011-srj_vol_ii.pdf

[quote name='paulo m' timestamp='1473527230' post='3131030'] The Comfort Strapp has that bouncey thing...going on.. also they wear out & become painfull ive found. I now use the Neotec Megabass which is far better for comfort & design. I arrived at this via' Levys Leather straps which are well made & expensive also...but not as comfortable as the Megabass Strapp for myself. Now im looking @ the Gruv gear Neo... which is expensive' plus they say it has faux leather?...@ nearly £50.00 that is a little trashy...i feel. [/quote] Among mine, I have an Overwater one with the elastic section at the front, bought best part of 15 years ago and used loads. Still comfortable, still on the go, sadly discontinued! Had a Neotech, overall elastic-ish vibe with the neoprene, but shock absorbing rather than comedy stretch. Brilliant. More recently got into Mono, of which I now have a few, bought both new and used. No elastic vibe, but very comfortable. Not had particular slippage problems meself. No leather at all.. they say it's the same rubber as used in US Navy Seals' boats! Deffo not a cheap feel. As one of my basses is around 13lbs weight, and I've been a sciatica sufferer for 15 years plus, good straps are essential. However, if your bass doesn't balance well it'll still all sit on one shoulder. Yon 13 pounder balances beautifully!