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Update for anyone who's interested (probably no one lol) - after a bit more experimenting I tried raising the string height on the SLB which has made a difference. Flattening the plucking angle and softening the attack has also helped. Maybe it's just down to technique and playing with a softer touch when amplified.

Thanks for replying TPJ. The SLB-200 has an onboard preamp so piezo is buffered etc. The KK BassMax goes direct to the amp which works fine. The output level is about the same as the SLB and the unbuffered signal is full and well balanced (not scratchy or clacky). The amp is a GK 200MB, 1 x 12" no tweeter. I haven't tested it through my MarkBass/Bergantino rig. Will do that larger today for comparison but I don't think the amp is the problem. The main issue seems to be that the piezo pickups are very sensitive - they pick up every bit of finger noise or knock and bump. Plucking and coming to rest on the string below generates a noticeable thump/clunk a fraction after the note. I've watched various youtube clips of people playing amplified uprights but it all sounds nice and clean (even when plucking with rest strokes). How can this be, what wizardry are they using to avoid the amplified after-thump or other extraneous piezo noise?! I'm fairly new to amplified upright. If this isn't a common problem then I guess it's just me but I don't know what I'm doing wrong or can do differently to get a cleaner sound.

I'm experiencing problems with excessive noise/thump from my plucking finger coming to rest on the string below with an amplified DB. It's not too noticeable at low amplified volumes but at rehearsal this week I had to crank it a bit to keep up with the drums and the thump was very noticeable. Sounded very clunky and messy. I have an acoustic DB fitted with a bridge wing piezo (KK BassMax) and a Yamaha SLB-200 with an under bridge piezo. I get the same problem with both basses. At higher amplified volumes everything in the playing area (strings/fingerboard/bridge) is very sensitive to the slightest knock or bump. I've played around with EQ on the amp (eg. cutting highs which helps a little bit) but the noise is a combination of clack and thump. Trying to EQ it out at both ends takes away definition and body and just leaves it sounding thin and anaemic. Is this a common problem with amplified DBs? Do you have to somehow adjust plucking technique to avoid coming to rest on the string below (awkward)? Would appreciate any advice or guidance on how to minimise this issue. Thanks

Just bought Andy's SLB-200 electric upright. Absolute gentleman and a pleasure to deal with. He very generously left the bass with me for a full day to try out. Top bloke, many thanks indeed Andy!

For anyone who's interested the Fender Urban Gig Bag for Short-Scale Bass fits a medium-scale Squier PB-331 (111cm long) as snug as a bug in a rug

Dimensions of a 50s single coil P bass pickup here if that's of any help - [url="http://www.riveramusica.com/archivosAdicionales/Esquema%20de%20dimensiones%20de%20la%20pastilla%20SCPB-2.jpg"]http://www.riveramusica.com/archivosAdicionales/Esquema%20de%20dimensiones%20de%20la%20pastilla%20SCPB-2.jpg[/url]

This may help - [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-bass-with-pickup-selector-switch.633643/"]http://www.talkbass.com/threads/jazz-bass-with-pickup-selector-switch.633643/[/url]

So much for my googling skills! Thanks Paul. Hmm, it may just about squeeze in. Medium scale cases/gigbags don't seem to exist so will give it a try. Cheers

Anyone out there got one of these and a tape measure? Can't find dimensions anywhere on the web...

What height are the strings from the poles? May sound a bit counter intuitive but to get an even magnetic flux with these it's sometimes better for the pickup to be lowered. As a point of reference, I have a '57 P (single coil) with flat poles and get a good string balance with the following setup (measurements in inches): G - 12/64 D - 16/64 A - 16/64 E - 13/64 I know the stacked pickup is taller than the regular single coil which might possibly be part of the problem. Close pickup settings will accentuate the G and E, but set them up with a bit of air and they produce a wonderfully rich piano-like tone. Beautiful things!

Thanks but my medium scale P is a bit longer than a Bronco. I think it might just about fit though so hoping that someone can measure and check.

I'm wondering I this will fit a medium scale bass (overall length 111cm). If anyone has one of these gigbags would appreciate it if you could measure and let me know. Thanks

Thanks Dan (looks a bit like a sleeping bag!).

I'm having difficulty finding a case or gigbag that's the right size for a medium scale (32") Precision. Overall length of bass is 110cm. A regular case obviously works with room to spare but ideally I'd like something that's a snugger fit. Does such a thing as a medium scale case or gigbag even exist?! Any suggestions appreciated. Thanks

Just bought a mid 80s Squier MIJ medium scale P from Paul. Top chap to deal with. Quick and smooth transaction. Arrived superbly packed and everything exactly as described. Lovely little bass, many thanks Paul!