EssentialTension

The same here, I have never been short of sustain. The long sustain of an electric bass guitar, back in the 1950s, would have been a strong selling point versus the shorter sustain of an acoustic upright bass. But just because sustain is a good thing does not mean that one needs more and more of it. Enough is enough.

Bass player says 'No'.

Hello Wally!

Or you could simply buy a Fender/Squier Precision and stop worrying.

Thanks very much!

Based on the silk at the tuners, I'd say the strings are GHS Precision Flats.

" In 1948 he formed the six-piece Last-Becker Ensemble, which included his two brothers, Robert and Werner, who had been highly influential in persuading him to become a professional musician. Within two years he was voted the best jazz bassist in Germany, an award that he won again in 1951 and 52. " https://www.theguardian.com/music/2015/jun/10/james-last

It's not a competition of course but who comes out on top?

Didn't Bruce play mostly with index finger only?

I don't much care. Both sound fine to me. And I have never thought 'I wish I had more sustain'.

I was in a band with a drummer and two percussionists. Does that count? It did sound massive.

I have GHS Precision Flats on my Fender Mustang which I'm very happy with and used to have them on my now sold Lakland Decade. And, perhaps contrary to KiOgon above, I have preferred them on a Fender Jazz to a Fender Precision. As usual, you'll have to try them to decide for yourself.

To me , the situation sounds more like divorcing your wife so you can get sh@gged more. Only to discover your ex-wife is getting sh@gged more than you are and so you start asking to watch her.

I got mine from here ... https://www.pickguardplanet.com/pickguards-for-fender-musicmaster-duo-sonic-bronco-guitars-click-for-price-in-any-color/

Ernie Ball do single strings - https://www.ernieball.com/guitar-strings/bass-strings/bass-single-strings/slinky-flatwound-electric-bass-single-strings#P10855 If you contacted them with your problem they may be able to suggest a balanced set for the tuning/tension you want.

https://www.flyguitars.com/interviews/JulianCope.php

See my avatar.

Yep, it once cost me £70 excess, flying back from Istanbul.

Just get a set of luggage scales ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l2632.R2.TR12.TRC2.A0.H1.TRS0&_nkw=luggage+scales&_sacat=157967 You can also weigh your luggage. If we are ever allowed to go anywhere ever again.

I'd rather like one of those.

Passive short scale bass, flatwounds, played with a plectrum near or even over the end of the fretboard.

Some years ago, Picato flats used to have no silk but then I think they changed to silk and perhaps are now out of business.

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