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Good evening. I have a couple of 4 string basses with P pickup and a Yamaha TRBX305 5 string bass with preamp. The passive Ps work well with the pedals I have tried but the pedals do not seem to interact as well with the TRBX bass. Or at least it takes a lot more effort to dial in some useful sounds. I am not convinced that it is the signal level from the bass as at least one of the Ps have fairly high output, probably similar to the TRBX with everything flat. Is this different pedalability common or more TRBX305 specific ? The TRBX sounds fine without effects, and so do the Ps with the main difference being a bit more clarity with the P.

I use a recorder - a phone can probably do as well - at most our rehearsals so I can relisten at home. The listening experience is often different from the playing experience. I used it to simplify my playing for de-mud'ing and for tightening the essential interaction with drummer. Maybe that would work for you as well in redefining the arrangements.

If you are going instrumental (no singer) you will have to rearrange everything, won't you?

I also recommend good setup of your preferred instruments. A short scale solid body does not solve the problems with the upright. There are many quite good short scales around. Besides the ones mentioned there are a sub short (28.6") Squier P and Harley Benton has an 30" P as well, if cost doesnt matter too much there are many other short P types to choose from. Have a talk with a doctor or physiscist (if that is what they are called). Also old dogs can learn new tricks, so consider attending technique lessons given by a pro player.

A p-bass with flats and tort pickguard will do wonders 😁

Play more. Not just you but also the drummer (Bruce/Baker style). Depending on the music you play some songs actually live better in a simple arrangement. Ask the drummer to work with her cymbals.

When I offer something for sale I consider what I would pay for the thing and and then add like 10-20% as most people will offer below the listed price no matter what. The level is 50-75% of new depending on condition and if the thing is going in and out of fashion. I do see instrument kept up for sale for long period but at high prices - which may be a factor for why they don't sell. To me that seems strange. I am more an either/or person if I decide that I dont want an instrument it will be sold. I'd rather give it away than have it for sale for several years at an unrealistic price.

The new Escher bass.😀

If its a paying gig then make sure you get your fair share. To mime or not to mime ... Follow your gut feeling about the band. I you feel it has a future take a discussion with the other in the band to get the concept clear and if playing direct instead of miming to backing track is impotant to you tell the other about it. If you disagree on such a fundamental issue - take money and run :⁠-⁠) If the sound of you bass is important for convincing miming, take your signal to a set of in-ears.

Instant soup in paper bags is my friend. Just add hot water 👨‍🍳

Happy NBD ! Just as the song goes (Summer of '69) or unrelated ? Happy healing, anyway 👩‍⚕️

Just looked at the manuals for some of these. Looks like really good options in comparison. Good mention.

Whats wrong with that ? 😇

Metaphorically; Yes, indeed. As you see from the responses the frustration you experience is not so uncommon. I tend to believe that in unision the humanity still has a chance in fighting against the oppressor (information technology) but we need to act very very soon.

You need to focus on this part: