HazBeen

I think having a 1st child at 13 (...😵) but still finding a way to build a singing career is pretty special. Let's face it, there are MANY MANY good singers out there, most did/do not make it not for all sorts of reasons. Aretha was a good singer, who built a long career and is well respected. If "Queen of Soul" is in fact a misnomer to me is not very relevant, as far as I'm concerned it is just another label others have given her. King of Pop, Queen of Soul, Godfather of Funk just all marketing....

Now that is funny...

Not sure what happened here, my post was lost. Anyway, if you play with a pick and have your bass really low it might happen.

Whilst it may be inviting for some to provide "humour filled commentary", the OP clearly has a practical issue he would like to find a solution to. Some very sensible comments made as wel thankfully. Personally I think all pancake plugs are quite "weak" as they are mainly intended for patch cords not instrument cables, so I would advise in order of cost: - change technique, costs time no money - change pick, maybe a smaller pick or thinner pick? Cost very little money and would need minimal tweaks to technique - change position of jack input to side or even rear of basss, will cost some money, but not huge amounts - design and invent a jackguard ...... not advisable To me changing your pick and adjusting your technique a little is probably easiest and costs almost nothing.

I think that is a good deal.

As the above, nothing wrong with a bit of plywood if it sounds good (it even rhymes). It has similar connotations as basswood, often associated with cheap and crap basses, but Ernie Ball uses it for their Bongo's which are neither crap nor cheap.

It is pretty much te same pre as the DoubleFour, with a 100w instead of a 70w D class power amp. It will be clean, not brittle and build quality like all PJB stuff will be good. For the right price a good amp. The DoubleFour already was quite loud and this amp has bigger speakers (the 30w more will have minimal impact on extra volume, the bigger speaker surface area will).

Great build, great guy. Miss my Rumour still, should never have sold it.

Matrix and QSC are both great suggestions.

I read somewhere they are the loudest acoustic you can get. Congrats!

I’ve really been digging Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats on my fretless , really bright flatwounds that mwaah just so readily.

Gorgeous bass! You are a lucky man.

I won’t post any pics of my FI then..... Darn good synth pedal.....

Congrats on the buy, this is not a case about better or worse btw so if it fits your needs I think you will be very happy with it. MXR make good stuff for bass.

I am taking it to band practice tomorrow for a “full volume” test, but thus far I am really impressed. For a passive bass it packs a real punch, the neck pickup is like a P on steroids, Bridge has the “jazz” vibe but with much more body and both pickups sounds like a TB to my ears. When I get back from my business trip I will record a few bits so you can hear for yourselves.

Dear Basschat, meet Thunderblackstone.....

Oh dear, I used his pre for years. RIP mr. Hall, you will be missed.

Rubber washer under the knobs, inexpensive and it works. Mentioned several times.

Gareth Bale?