Fair enough - seem to makes sense, shame to not see your headless conversion, but if you find the weight too much it probably won't get too much better, and the fancy dark labella strings are pretty expensive where you can find them.
Been interesting though, I don't have a problem with the electronics or the overall weight, but the headstock heaviness is a bit of an issue and it got me thinking that I should do something about it, as it is a fun bass to gig.