This!
My favourite players are those who are quiet and are humble but they don't put themselves down. I've jammed with some amazing musicians who have zero drama and make being in a band fun.
Has anyone changed the stock strap buttons for Dunlop strap locks?
I know the Dunlop screws typically tend to be bigger and was worried about paint cracks.
If you can stretch a little more, the Ibanez Talman is a great bass guitar:
https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/bass-guitar-starter-packs/ibanez-talman-tmb100-bass-in-black-bundle-w-amp-accessories
Musicman and lightweight? 😄
Have you tried one of these before?
https://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basses/sandberg-basic-series/#1538825801905-34a97c3e-cf2f
Whenever we used to audition drummers, I did a good impression of my neighbour who's always standing outside his front door, monitoring the traffic...
"SLOW DOWN!"
This is my old bass! I purchased it off eBay, I believe, in 2009.
I may be responsible for this entering the world of BC.
I can't remember if I did sell it on here but I know I was offered £350 for it! Cheeky git.