Supernaut

My ampless setup is an Xotic Bass RC Booster into a Radial ProDI. I do have the BDI21 but have never used it live.

I'll never understand why people still 5h!t on the Chinese manufacturing process. Most of the electronics you use are now Chinese made. Sure, this is borderline copyright infringement but if you're a player just starting out or someone put off by vastly inflated prices, this is the 'Tone Hammer' for you. Look at the BDI21 - it has plenty of fans and is still being produced.

Let us know how you get on. The BDI21 is a decent pedal but I've never used the DI out in a live situation.

Does it take a 9V input? What frustrated me about the original was the 12v adapter required.

I believe the term is 'homage'.

What was in the bass before?

I would suggest a different pickup.

Cort, Aria, G&L Tribute will all serve you well.

I have CS62 pups on my US Jazz and I can't complain. Sounds fantastic.

If you like Thomastik flats, the La Bella LTF are very similar. I will say the La Bella's definitely have more of a traditional flatwound tone compared to TIs.

I will never understand this theory that Italian made is somehow better than Indonesian made.

It's a lose-lose situation. Look what happens when someone under 50 is put in has a replacement. Mouldy oldies lose it! 😂

I believe the negative reviews come from those who believe MB amps are 'sterile' or 'clinical'; they have no character of their own. That's why I like them. They're very neutral with no signature sound so it's easier to dial your tone in and get the sounds you want (or need) from the amp.

My CMD121P has been my only amp since 2018. Such a great combo and has such a versatile EQ.

I know it's not quite related but I highly rate the NP4 and NP4V pickups.

I would rather have old rounds than any half round I've tried.

The Entwistle Neodymium pickups jump to mind. Dimarzio DP127 is pretty high output.

Dunlops were around £45/£50 when first released but due to inflation, all their prices have rocketed. Dunlops are more 'modern' than La Bellas but still have that classic flatwound sound. I really enjoy mine on my P bass. I bought them for $45 when I was last in the US so around £36/£37.

You do know that thicker gauge strings doesn't mean warmer tone?

Every time I use mine, it sounds scooped. I have a Spark Booster, Phat Phuk, Beta Mk II and Hot Tubes which all do the BDI21 but better.

At least the pickups and machine heads are period correct. 😁

I made that suggestion in another thread and was promptly shut down. 🤷🏻‍♂️