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I don't know their cabs, but I owned an LM2, which I loved, and an F1, which I didn't love, but all the players I've heard using Mark Bass rigs have sounded pretty good. IMO if you want the cab to end all cabs I'd still be considering Barefaced. An SC or BB3 would perform to a much higher level than an MB 115. The hassle and extra expense would be worth it.

This. Finally, great designers are providing the bass community with fantastic options. Excellent sounding gear at every price point. It's a great time to be a bass player.

Fleetwood Mac got by without Peter Green, Queen did well without Freddie and Slade did well without Noddy. ELO didn't miss Roy Wood. Nor Genesis, Peter Gabriel. A few years ago, I saw the Straits, actually the Dire Straits band with a Knopfler replacement. They were very good and filled the Albert Hall. No one is indispensable. If the band want to gig and can put on a good show then, good on 'em.

I can see your problem. When looking at the bass from the front, you could move the strap button to the underside of the top horn. Maybe 1 or 2" beyond the tip of the horn. That might help with the neck dive. Just found this photo.. . . .

Do you mean the strap button? Why is it "in the back of the body?" Can you move the button to the side of the body?

An A/B switching box with volume controls?

Need??? I use 2 112 cabs because I can.

Tribute bands come in 3 flavours; 1) full authenticity and a theatrical experience, like the Abba, Fleetwood Mac and Beatles tributes, dressing in period correct clothes, wigs, gear, mannerisms and accents, 2) a bunch of guys playing the songs with the original arrangements, maybe using the authentic gear, 3) another bunch of guys just playing the songs and that's it. They can be good or bad, but they all have their place and audiences.

Use the pad button or low input socket on your amp.

That's Phil Collins ruled out then!!

I don't stream. There are very few people these days writing songs that I would listen to more than once. I don't do musical wallpaper. If I want to listen to something specific I'll use YouTube.

My Thunderfunk TF750A. Although it's SS rather than D class, it has a warm, clean, punchy, huge sound, with volume for days.

Why do people expect their basses to be damaged on gigs? My Mike Lull (replacement value £4500) has been on most of my gigs for the last 12 years and it's still in the same condition as when I bought it. It goes in the bag whenever I'm not playing it.

The Superlite series goes down into the 6lb region.

I would buy the bass that sounds the best. . . . and an equivalent backup. Having multiple less expensive basses doesn't interest me.

The pickups and electrics is usually where the savings are made in cheaper basses. Get a good set up, replace the pickups and see where you go from there.

If anyone wants to get in touch they can call the house phone.

Both will be great. As I said before, buy a Barefaced cab and discover what your amp sounds like. If you don't like the sound it's not the fault of the cab. You need to buy a better amp. I used to own 2 Two10's and 2 Super Compacts. I had no issues with the sound of either, and after a year of gigging I settled for the SC's. . . . they were lighter and a better fit in the boot of the car.

Bet you can't spot the mods on my Precision. . . .

I also need warmth, depth and a smooth tone in my sound. That's why I use Aguilar amps, a Lull PJ5 and a Sadowsky Jazz. I get all the warmth etc from those guys and don't need any colouration from the cabs. I'm sure your 310 will sound great.

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You admit you have no skill in this area and want to take a chisel to your bass. I wouldn't touch a hacked about bass like that in a million years. Even if the hacking is under the pickguard. You want a Precision bass? Just buy a Precision bass.

Drinking cider vinegar is not good. The acidity can strip the enamel off your teeth.

Life happens. Bands come and go. It's no one's fault, but it is your fault if you put all your eggs in one basket and get left high and dry. Everyone should be in at least 2 bands.