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I find on passive basses (P or J), I run wide open. On any active bass I have owned, about halfway is a good place to start...the MPV sounds really happy at this setting, and not so much wide open.

If you wanted to go old-school..how about an acoustic rig with that 4x15 cab...or 2?

I use Elixer nanoweb Nickles 45-105, with a 125 B....

Totally depends on style and personal preference. I'm not a tapper or a slapper, so have sometimes opted for foam under the strings at the bridge to emulate an upright sound... I seem to remember that the old Electra Outlaw bass I owned (wish I still had it) that, along with plug-in sound modules, had adjustable mutes on the bridge.

Depends on the gig...for jazz I'd go with my Hartke 12" kickback, DI'd , otherwise, an old Fender Bassman mic'ed...don't tell me modelling works..I know what they sound like. Also, real monitor..not in-ear...grumpy old man yelling at cloud

Extra brown, but no blue....

Bought this and like the sound, just can’t do the chunky neck.

How about this one?

I have a decent L2000 trilby for sale....

I put the Tribby on the shelf and picked up a Yamaha 614...the neck is better for me and I like the pickup pan option. I intend to make the Mpv my go to bass, but can still fumble a bit with the extra string. Hoping to find old folks in Cambridgeshire to start playing with.

Does anyone know a tech who would now thier way around the Bartolini setup on my 1995 MPV-5? Some previous owner rewired it, and not in a good way... Thanks!

Hello, I am 63, American, but have lived in the UK for 20 years. I have played my entire life, but only a bit of it as a full-time pro. I teach music at a school, and don't currently gig, but might when I retire. Gear includes: 1995 Pedulla MPV-5 New-ish G&L L2000 Tribute (currently for sale) Hartke Kickback amp I have to admit that I am a bit of a boutique bass snob....I have owned old Fenders, and loved them as well..... David