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The 4-string headstock looks better. Seriously, who wants their G&L mistaken for a Fender? Other than that, even the 5-string headstock doesn't come close to these.

The Dimarzio Relentless Jazz pickups came as a big surprise to me...and I didn't even have the pots changed, though I'm thinking of going with Stellartone. No need for a battery and its complications, either. I see more and more bassists realizing just how good these pickups are.

Golden Delicioud Pearl and Galactic Pearlburst.

https://www.music-man.com/custom-design-experience?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR05XDIBds7bYm3XiNsuhHcD11ggwsT8POcYMfUwTAL5zxqDmCarpYr1IGY_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw Seriously, they even offer an option for different colored people pieces! Flamingo Pinkburst

Wait, you mean to say that not all basses wear down underneath the strings?

Maybe a Squier version in a different color.

Wenge pickguard, control panel, and pickup covers. I really want it, it's here in the US, but I'm worried about the crack at the screw. Wouldn't want it to grow larger.

Strange, some people like it, some don't.

I've missed some really nice ones in the past because I wasn't sure about ordering from Japan.

I keep finding something I 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘧𝘯'𝘵 buy. Sure is tempting, though. I guess I can buy it and sell a few of my Squiers. Bacchus Handmade...they don't get any better!

Sounds good, but it hurts to look at!

True, D'Addario black tapewounds over flatwounds...yes, including TI...with a string mute. The Aphex System electronics do a very good job, too...Aural Exciter and Big-Bottom Sound switched out of phase works for me. (The OP's bass sounds pretty good, though.)

I'm guessing they'll sell quite a few, but...

Wow, I didn't know that! I'm glad I bought mine.

Okay, this thing is better than I'd hoped for...every bit as good as the Waza-Air-B, the only real difference is the Air-B is completely wireless. I haven't even explored all the features because there's simply so much 𝘵𝘰 explore. Nothing else in the headphone amp comes close...my Fender Micro Headphone Amp is already boxed up and ready to ship, sending it to a guitarist friend. Vox, Nux, Blackstar, Flamma, Joya, etc, if you're looking for a bass headphone amp, forget about them and go with the best...incredible bargain for $125/£95. Sounds amazing even with bargain-priced headphones...Silensys E7. Hard to find a bass-specific video but this should give you some idea. https://youtu.be/ruLZC4wbK58?si=IURVaL_c8Oq5q2nT

You might want to consider Bacchus and G&L..some of the best Jazz basses made.

D'Addario black tapewounds will only add to the killer tone.

TMB 405

They're okay. Might be a good bass to learn on, but that's about it. If she wants a Talman, go with this instead.

G&L L2000

Long time since I took this one out of its case and played it. I must've been crazy! It does it all...and it only weighs 7.3 lbs.

Very nice bass, no fun changing strings, though.

It's always been a non-issue for me.

Harley Benton might be a better choice. £179 Unlike Gibsons and Epiphone Thunderbirds, full access to the last few frets.