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But who has a Vigier Nautilus?

If we forget the headstocks, J is most probably the slimmest at nut. How would P and MM differ from nut width and neck thickness? Would it be feasible to offer two or three sizes (thin J, regular P, wide MM)? I try to understand the difference of the offering, because all custom features seem to widen the amount of units available. Three necks, fretted or fretless is 6 models in total. If the nut width is an option for every neck, there will be many more models. I like the possibility of no front dots, and fretless but that should be a doable option: just jump over some tasks in the production. A logistical nightmare it may be, though.

How about pushing the preamp to mimic a P pickup? At least that's what the preamp is there, to tweak the sound. Added with the place of your right hand you should be able to get a P'ish thick sound.

If the balance of the pickups is fine, simply turn up the gain of your amp. B string may sound similar to other strings or not. But when you change strings, you can try different ones to find the right for you. I had a MG Quantum 5 that sounded best with a 120, so thicker is not automatically better. Congratulations, you seem to have bought lots of bass. Now go and play a lot!

If you buy it, do not start about putting frets to it, no!

I started w/ piano at the age of 5, turned to bass when I was 17 (an excellent decision; no.year.yes.I.am.old) basses: 10 ish theory: pretty good, like a tad under 9 trechmiqure: not mcuh more than 7 groove: say 8, timekeeping is my thing

Is the truss rod 2-way, and what kind of a adjustment does it have? Wheel/nut?

...and where did the thread went? "You don't have the permission..." Has @Kiwi been talking to my ex?

Eight note overflow here! Slow down a bit @Bilbo!

Stolen from these pages. Last one could be about basses, too.

This may be from my faint memory. Ned Steinberger said in a interview, that he was trying to get rid of ghost notes. He cut a piece from the headstock, and continued it until there was no headstock left. Ghost notes rose to heights they were no more an issue. Headless design was found.

Headless may be doable, too. Although not all bodies work well with headless design.

Tuners to both sides of the headstock, like 3+1, 2+2, 3+2. I also like the idea, that the strings are inline from bridge to saddle to tuner. Zero fret and string retainer if needed, phosphorescent side dots are a must. I hate front dots/blocks. I am very bad in designing, that's why links: https://gb.pinterest.com/b25976y/guitar-headstock/ https://www.shutterstock.com/gb/search/guitar-headstock https://www.guitarpedalx.com/news/gpx-blog/the-shape-of-a-guitars-headstock-has-a-significant-impact-on-tuning-stability

As @bertbass wrote, it takes time to find the right gauge. 30-90 was very fun in the 80's. I have tried flats, tapes, bronze, nickel and SS RWs, groundwounds, exotic tunings, piccolo sets etc. I have listened to other people's comments about "the best" set, but in the 90's I started a comprehensive (and pricey!) test of different materials and gauges. B is 120 now, and as slapping isn't needed/wanted/popular anymore, the SS RW 40-95 has been the choice, for me, that is. Testing different sets is time consuming and costs a lot, but after that you know what you want. I use D'Addario and GHS, because of long scale basses, 34"-36". I know nickel would be very suitable for fretless, but I only buy two brands and two sets, and they are always at hand. I tend to change a set every 4-6 months depending on the use.

I bought an MM4 tinted in green with matt lacquer and no front markers. It has very good profile to my hands, and it is as wide as a P (checked this from Dawn). But they refused to sell any other headstock design. I had to ask for a Status neck (like a wide 5), but they said that all other neck designs are sold only as complete Status instruments. Fair game. I sold my first Status lined fretless neck years ago. It was a thin J that I didn't like so much, but this MM4 is excellent. I suppose @Kiwi has to specify the details, and then we'll see his selection of necks. Were the dimensions good or bad to me does not matter, his work matters and is super interesting.