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Totally appreciate that, and I'm coming more from the perspective of a listener and strictly amateur bedroom noodler (well, that's what it says on my OnlyFans).

I wouldn't get too bent out of shape about bands being dead. I mean, sure, they might be at a low ebb in terms of what "the kids" are listening to (not that I purport to be an expert on that). Hip hop has vast appeal, Spanish speaking artists/genres have vast appeal in the US (Rick Beato points this out often). It doesn't mean that there's not something for everyone to enjoy and support out there even if "bands" aren't currently culturally ascendent. I was watching the Irish Eurovision candidates on the Late Late show last night. There was just as much a range of talent, skill and originality (within genre confines) on display there, imperfections and all, as what you might find in "bands". I think what I'm saying is - don't hate, listen widely, and, erm.. embrace being underground again?!

I've come back to admire this P several times. I think it's sold me on a Shuker neck 😄

It's good to know several folks rate these highly. I bought an SE3P recently to do a budget electronics replacement on a 90's Ibanez Soundgear which I picked up a few months ago. I have a Wilde / Bill Lawrence PJ set standing by. I think I'll re-do the shielding paint while I'm in there just to be on the safe side 🙂

Yeah, these are real according to the interwebs. You mean to say you're not in the market for a TRUM-P-bass?

Well that means at least that the parts which should be going to ground / earth are electrically connected. I'd grab a multimeter and check for resistance between the cold leg of the output jack and any / all of those parts - a high resistance might indicate a cold solder joint somewhere in the path of the connections to ground, leading the bass to ground only through you and your body rather than through the jack. I've also experienced the crackling you describe (i.e. not just a dusty pot) on instruments where there was a problem with the grounding. It's also possible the bass isn't sufficiently shielded - you'd need to check the control cavity to see if it's painted with conductive shielding paint (should look matte black). Either way, returning it might be the path of least resistance (ha, see what I did there?)

Excellent, I looked at this bass several times on the for sale forum and was sorely tempted. Also agree on the comfort level of current Fender offerings, they do seem to have hit a sweet spot in terms of playability. Your point on an instrument that makes you want to play is well made. I've had several instruments that were objectively good and didn't lack anything, but they didn't speak to me in that way that says: hey dude, time for a brain break, pick me up!

Looks great, I'll concede on the mint! Love the rich dark fretboard, too. This looks the business.. enjoy!

Love these, especially the green swamp ash. That's the beauty of a P to me, so many ways to vary the recipe.

That's a seriously cool finish. Pretty sure the G&L will be in the 9-10lbs range. I haven't weighed it yet as it will probably make me fixate on the weight more. A few months ago I sold an 11lbs+ Ibanez BTB. There was my limit.

Yeah I'd looked at one of those, they look great too (the black headstock with silver sparkle is a nice choice). I already have a Fender Jazz so that swayed me away a little. The G&L is definitely not light. It's at the upper end of what I would consider manageable, but a nice padded strap (and maybe some yoga 😆) should do the trick. I knew I'd probably be getting into a heavier instrument just by virtue of the chonky saddle lock bridge.

Yes, some sort of LED integration had crossed my mind, as had sparkle fret inlays (yes, they exist: https://chguitars.co.uk/product/fb16-acrylic-plastic-sparkle-dot-neck-inlays-6mm/ ) But for now I'm not going to do anything irreversible. Back in my metal days I used to really like "no markers" fretboards, so this kind of ticks that box too.

Yes it's certainly a big block of steel with a presence! I suppose it has to be hefty to manage the tension.

Derail away, there are no rules in sparkle culture 😆

Welcome to the forum! I visited SC a few years ago, the opposite end from you, Hilton Head and also a quick jaunt to Savannah, GA. I'm sure it's great to be in vicinity of the rich musical heritage of the Appalachia region.

Love it - purple sparkle occupies a strata all of its own 🤩

What on earth might happen at this bass bash that would require 100 emergency foil blankets?? 😆

Hmm... flamboyant basses I can manage, but the rest of my look tends towards grandad-core!!

Thanks 😄 - according to G&L that's rosewood, but it's the darkest rosewood I've seen on any modern production instrument, outside of builders with special / choice blanks. The seller listed it as ebony and I can see why.

Welcome to the forum and thanks for sharing your woodworking skills! The purple one is my favorite. Also, I've have to admit I've never seen a tremolo arm on a bass before.. was that an original G&L thing from the era or something you added?