Dan Dare

If you want to go high tech/super accurate, with something like this - https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/8412518?cm_mmc=UK-PLA-DS3A-_-google-_-PLA_UK_EN_Test_And_Measurement-_-Linear_Measurement|Calipers-_-PRODUCT_GROUP&matchtype=&pla-419463242083&s_kwcid=AL!7457!3!243856. Otherwise, a feeler gauge.

Sorry. Realised I made an error. I had the Flightcase, not the Suitcase. Suitcase is considerably more bulky/powerful/heavier and does give you the option to use an add-on cab. I didn't find my Flightcase had enough oomph to use with a drummer in anything other than rehearsal/very quiet situations, so used additional cab(s) and power amp with it. Unless funds are no object, a Suitcase will be an expensive option. If it was me, I'd consider keeping the Briefcase (which has much the same preamp) and adding a powered cab or power amp and passive cab. You'll get the sound you like and are used to, but more of it and you'll still have a small, portable combo when you need one,

Pleasure. You could certainly send a signal to the PA via the XLR out (that's its purpose) and the Briefcase would still produce sound via its onboard speakers. However, you may need to ask for some bass in the monitors to augment it unless the band is very quiet onstage.

Sometimes, a 3 piece just doesn't cut it. It depends on the material, of course, but if you are attempting to cover heavily arranged numbers, bass, drums and a guitar playing single note solos, especially at the dusty end of the neck, will be thin sounding, no matter what you do. The obvious and easiest way to fatten the sound is to add keyboards, but then you are adding another person to the payroll. Your choice, really.

Is the person who hits the drums for you a weekend warrior? He doesn't appear to appreciate things from others' perspective. When I played for a living, I had several bands on the go and did dep/casual gigs, too. You have to if there are bills to pay.

Take it to a repairer. Could be a number of things. The way they are connected means the pickups in a Jazz are not completely independent of each other, so one does affect the other.

Phil's right - about size/weight and using multiple drivers. Many of us prefer to carry several small boxes rather than one large one. At 65, I have little choice. When I was younger, I thought noting of lugging a Bassman 2x15 about, but advancing decrepitude has changed all that. If you don't mind carrying them, there are some excellent cheap large cab's for sale because few want them.

The Briefcase is a moderate output (100w into 4 ohms) but high quality combo for small/acoustic gigs and practice.The reason you cannot use an extension speaker without disconnecting the internal ones is that it cannot run into lower impedances than that provided by the on board speakers. There are limits to what it will drive with the power it has on tap, too. You will need a power amp in addition to your extra cabinet(s) if you want to do that. I had the Suitcase, which was similar - 150w into 4 ohms and four, rather than two on board speakers. Same idea, just a little louder.

I've often fancied a 5, but worked out I wouldn't need the additional low end extension very much, so decided to save my pennies. I tried a few a couple of years back and the best, by quite a large margin - far superior to a US Fender Jazz 5 that I tried at the same time - was a Lakland Skyline (Lakland's budget offering).

I'd look for something reasonably efficient as your head is 350W into 4 ohms.

Fashion is a fickle thing. I reckon that people buy the latest, must-have toy and some find it's not what they were looking for. So they move it on, causing a rash of similar items to appear in the classifieds. Eventually, things settle down.

Given that they use bog standard Eminence drivers in a heavy, sturdy box, I think it's probably the fact that you have eight 10" drivers, all working well within their limits, that makes the sound. 8x10s do have a satisfying weight. A rehearsal room I use has a Peavey 8x10 and it has that effortless oomph, whatever head you use it with. Wouldn't like to have to carry it, though.

School project

I sell quite a lot of stuff on eBay (camera kit, fishing tackle, etc, but little musical gear as you get too many scammers after it). You can remove the 'Make offer' and auto relist options, but eBay charges you more if you do, so most leave it, decline offers and let the auction run to its conclusion and cancel the auto-relist if something doesn't sell.

I'm in The Smoke. Saw that, but it didn't seem to be an amazing bargain.

Indeed. This gives further re-assurance: Please ask all questions now, because I won't take responsibility for anything I don't mention out of lack of knowledge of the item. I guarantee everything to be as I say it is, but may not know to mention everything it isn't. Translated, I think he means "I can't guarantee anything I say to be true and know naff all anyway".

Get thee behind me, Satan. I really don't need any more PJB kit. I don't want that 6T at all...

My thoughts? Please stop misusing apostrophes. I'll go and lie down, now 😉

Almost anything is good for anything. True an upright won't usually do it in a metal band, but I'm sure someone will be along to prove me wrong one day.

This. People are entitled to change their minds (and often do) or even accept a better offer for something that is their property, after all.

Used Squier bodies turn up quite often on eBay. I'd look for one of those. At least you know the dimensions will be there or thereabouts.

Being an old, half-blind git, I find a clip on tuner with a LARGE display invaluable. Recently replaced the Korg Pitchblack with an Ernie Ball and it's been a big help

Good point. I've found the same - that the E needs more muting/thicker foam, even though I don't pop/slap. It's fun to experiment. I find a lower density foam, slightly thicker, produces a nicer tone. It seems to let the string speak a little before cutting the vibration. I'm off to my Obsessives Anonymous meeting soon...

None of those. See wateroftyne's post. You need to see something like - Sensitivity [average]: 102 dB SPL @ 1 W/1 m.

I'd say (and Bill will probably be along to give a more informed reply) that the second is of most help, as it is in the frequency range that is important to us. The last is meaningless for a bass player - 2.3k is well into higher harmonics. However, all such figures will be obtained in anechoic conditions, using a measurement mic' at a distance of just 1 metre, which tells you little about real-world use.