Burns-bass

Yes this makes sense. I had a Full Circle pickup in the one I had. (which was probably yours at some point)

Interesting! I assumed the whole point of the silent bass was you could plug headphones into it. Assumed it was standard across all models. I had an SLB200 actually, but I only ever played it through an amp. I don’t doubt the SLB300 is great, but I could never justify the cost.

To answer your first question, the Yamaha Silent Basses do have a headphone socket so you can plug headphones into them. The others will require some sort of pre-amp. Or you can use an amp plug or something like the WaZa air. Do you want something you can bow or something you can play with your fingers? The Silent Basses, MK basses, Eminence bass and Kolstein are best for bowing (although none is like a double bass). If it’s playing pizzicato, then any would be ok. You’ll need to find one with a body brace that works for you. If you want to transfer what you know to DB, then choose an EUB with the appropriate scale. (A 34” scale like the Ibanez or some Wav basses is little better then electric bass practice).

100% this.

The value in an old Fender bass is its originality. They’re not prized for their weight, built quality or playability. That’s the vintage market distilled into two sentences. If you want a vintage Precision, keep the lovely one you have. If you want a durable, versatile and lightweight bass that will perform for the long term, I’d buy a modern Fender Pro series bass. If you start changing bits it’s not original and the value will lower, in some cases, significantly.

Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon!

I remember that. Bad ass.

I saw them at Ozzfest with Dimebag and it was proper brilliant. I was too scared and too slight to enter the mosh pit but was an excellent day.

It’s not a huge problem. I am lazy and I don’t like change. The pink bass I have does everything I need and has done for 5 years. I think I’ve used it for 40 gigs a year for 5 years all with the same strings.

I love the sound of my flat wounds and I have done 50 or more gigs with mine. What I do find is that the longer you had them, the more frequently you need to tune them. Ultimately, I love my bass and the strings, so will change when they break or drop out of tune during a song!

I love this bass and even more I love the thought behind it.