martthebass

I can’t rule out the rig, but the 4003 sounded fine through the same set up. Apparently there was a pot/harness swap that would’ve sorted it but the I’m happy with the swap.

I did but I hated the sound - indistinct fuzzy and no definition. Traded for a 4003 about 6 years ago. Still have it.

The Glam Rock Mustangs of doom!

Used one on over 130 gigs over the last couple of years. Generally been happy with the performance, good battery life, good indication of battery life, good indication of the level of interference. Latency has only expressed itself when I stray far from the cabs (>20m) so it's more sonic velocity than electronically induced delay. Construction is great other than the transmitter battery cover which is a bit fragile (as stated above), however Chris sends new ones out if they break so it's not really an issue. The receiver box is fine construction - I just Velcro it to the side of a cab. Would I buy again, yes.

I've got both though the LM3 is an earlier class AB Italian build, the LM3 is now in back up position and the MM the main. TBH the core sound of both is very similar to my ears and both are equally usable in gigging situations - I'd be surprised if many in the audience would detect the difference. I don't tend to stray too far from 12 on the eq either so I guess I won't notice the differences in the frequency centres too much - I generally use the 'Milleriser' or VPF filters which get me where I need to be quite easily. The only thing I prefer on the MM over the LM3 is the mute switch (and associated visual indication); they're both great amps.

I'd gig it! I've played the last 130 gigs (approx.) with a Squier Mikey Way Mustang and plan on playing at least another 130 with it.

Trying to do the seagull backing vocal is tough on the Talk Talk song it has to be admitted. Im also currently fretlessless, also sold far too many in the past....flats and chorus has to be sufficient these days (oh, another BJ reference.....)

Did you fretless ‘it’s my life’ H, I’m assuming here it’s not the horrible BJ song 😝?

Cheers LEB, nice to know. Bet the 50s feel like steel rope in comparison. Must sort mine out as the standard set are spoiling my enjoyment of this great bass.

I'm still in the age range that starts with a 5 but I've never been as busy musically. Just wish it could have happened 10 years ago. Doesn't stop me enjoying it now though.

I'll go second. #1 for me. This doesn't burn any bridges and might score you a few points for future endeavours and street cred in the muso community.

Another shout for the Status half-rounds. Still plenty of definition and age really well. Great tension too - nice and soft but not TI soft.

If you feel that way then why are you here? You could be having a nice pint in a pub or visiting warm climes in the Seychelles. Never understood the need to get riled about something so inconsequential.....

The SS Jag neck has 20 frets not 19 - not sure it’ll work as a straight swap.

I know this is probably heresy but.....has anyone changed the flats to rounds on their JMJ? Now I think the flats it comes with sound awesome, it’s the nicest stock sound of any of my basses but the tension is just too high for comfort for me. Can anyone recommend a lower tension set that would work or god forbid a set of more compliant rounds?

You're both right? Vacuum tube relates to the construction, valve relates to it's purpose (as a rectifier). Sorry......slow day at the office.

If it has the same neck as the JMJ I'm not surprised it wanted to be at least horizontal (the only mustang I've ever played that's happy with the neck at 45 degrees without assistance is my Mikey Way). The P type profile, thicker front to back and thicker headstock is going to make it have that tendency.