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A friend of mine just got an ubertar pickup fitted, I think he's looking at it in a studio context as a stunt effect (like panning strings across stereo left to right) rather than a bread and butter solid sound. I always think of the Paul Jackson Head Hunters recordings (bass called geraldene iirc) where the pickup was output per string, recorded individually, so yeah, kind of niche - I remember as a kid in my dads studio a session guy came in with a paisley tele which has stereo outs and a pan knob per string so he could use two amps, even then I was a bit like 'huh?'. It was a great look though, cowboy shirt, boots and hat with the paisley tele and matched fender amps. Amazing work! I love seeing your builds

I found the babicz disapointing - it felt like it was transmitting too much energy into the body and was sucking the life out. Personally I like the high mass bridges like the badass II or the Fnder other people in the thread are talking about. The standard BBOT has a charm as well

It's changed selling prices as people put things up at really high prices and then slowly drop them until they get a bite - it's a very different process to ebay. Or here! I'd always rather sell here, but it's easy for listings to get lost

Great bass tone! Good spot - it's clearer around the 3 minute mark

A friend of mine really rates this guy - Arcane Inc: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275125011618?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=GOw3zDQySve&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=QkJzkCkfTu2&stype=1&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY A period correct clone of a 1957 P Bass Pickup, he's done a load of research into differeing winds. Serious attention to detail. I wonder though - have you completely eliminated the possibility that it's the string? Some times there can be manufacturing issue, or ensuring there is a good bend at the witness point bridge and nut can sometimes solve issues? This is a good guide: https://www.stewmac.com/video-and-ideas/tool-demo-videos/strings-and-accessories-videos/daddario-core-how-to-restring-an-electric-bass-guitar/

Love the divergent grain top and bottom - very chic!

If you've adjusted the truss rod then that should be ok. I'd guess Jay means the standard .012” which is the fender standard: https://www.fender.com/articles/maintenance/how-to-measure-neck-relief-on-guitar-or-bass I'd take it to a pro personally. That is a beautiful bass!

This. 2 very easy things to try and can make a huge difference to the sound (especially the neck connection which needs to be good and tight).

Interesting! I'd have thought it'd be loud as hell - shows what I know 🤣 I was thinking of Paul Jackson's bass Geraldine: http://www.pauljacksonbass.com/geraldine/ - has output per string I'm sorry about talk bass, but glad we have BC!

Wow! How does it sound? I’d be seriously considering getting a per string preamp and wiring a multichannel cable. I don’t know why though.

Yeah, I love those dimarzio, I have some in an old Kramer and they really punch

Great to see it saved, I think the design is really interesting - that interface between the neck and body is so important to how the sustain works.

I'm watching an auction where someone has done this on a SD curlee but in such as a way as 'dogs breakfast' makes it sound better than it is: https://reverb.com/uk/item/86586914-sd-curlee-design-series-bass-mid-70-s-standard

Yep, understood! Did you see the talkbass thread? There is a comment here: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/installing-a-jaguar-mute-on-a-p-bass.1021488/post-25017334 | the plunger requires a 1/2 inch diameter hole, and 36 mm, or about 1 13/32 inches. This is critical, as the Tele Bass body is 1 1/2 inches thick, so one slip and you drill through the body. Seems like they say the pitch goes slightly sharp when you engage?

I read 29mm on the thread below this video: