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  1. therealting
    I have Nordstrands in several basses, including jazz ones in my Sadowsky (NJ4SEs) and my Japanese medium scale (NJ4s), and think you’ll be very happy. They brought both basses to life. You could also have the pickup cavity shielded while you’re at it.
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    The 15” cab isn’t the same width which really annoys me... why did they do that?!
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    I will add that secondhand Metros hold their value extremely well. You could get one, then sell up to upgrade to an NYC if you decide to. Or keep it as a backup or second option.
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    So I was looking at getting the 2x10” extension cab for my v3 500 combo, and it appears that the extension cab is heavier than the combo! Might I be better off getting a second one and stacking them than a cab?
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    The Bad Monkey is an astonishingly good pedal for the money.
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    I was a Jazz guy for many years until I tried a Precision and it suddenly made sense. I like changing things up once in a while, I definitely play differently with different pickup configs. I’m really lucky to have some incredible Ps and a couple incredible Js. I think a PJ may be in my future...
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    I have a Metro (an MV4), and the only advantage of an NYC to me is the chambering. Still, mine is 3.9kg so hardly weighty.
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    Sadowsky for sure. Immaculately made, and the preamp makes them sit SO well in a mix.
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    I would argue that life is too short to play your dream bass with the strings that don’t match the sound in your head. If you want the round wound sound, play it with round wound strings!
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    You have to try them with a band rather than solo, then they really make sense.
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    Please someone just buy this already. I don’t need the temptation.
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    I’ve been through a bit of a journey with Precisions over the past few years. Started with a Japanese thin-lacquer 60s one that I liked so much I started looking at higher end ones. I now have two pre-CBS Ps (a 61 and a 64), and a Dingwall Super P5 for my low-B needs. The Japanese one was astonishing value. I would happily get one of those again.
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    The wear may have appeared there from a time when the bass was stored or shipped with slacked-off strings perhaps? Under low tension, the string is more likely to be able to make contact with the fretboard from a fret height.
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    I love the Sadowsky preamp, enough that I have it in three basses and have the preamp/DI on my board. I replaced the J-Retro in my Dingwall Super J with the Sadowsky and it is just perfect now. As others have said, only minimal amounts of adjustment are needed. I’m about to experiment with trying the Noble DI in place of the Sadowsky pedal...
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    I have seen that one, just a little narrow for me! I have a Conklin 8-string with 14mm spacing which is nice for chords and chord melody, but way too tight for normal playing. I’m think an RBX JM or similar. The Ibanezes are nice but necks are too thin for me.
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    There aren’t many affordable options for 32/33” six strings. I tried the Steve Lawson signature Elrick which is around £4k, it was the most comfortable 6 I’ve played, but I can’t swing £4k for a sixer that would only get occasional use. There was an S Martyn on here for £2k. I’m thinking of getting a narrow-spacing 6er and sticking a capo on it; and then maybe thinking about making it permanent if it works out. I have lots of pretty fine instruments which I and those who hire me think I play pretty well. I’d hope I’m not an idiot, I’m just trying to be sensible with my money.
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    1. Gives you a few lower notes which can be particularly handy when playing more modern music, music with Ebs etc, and doubling synth lines. 2. Gives you a bigger range without shifting positions, handy when reading for example. 3. I find fewer dead spots than on 4-string necks.
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    Is this still available?
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    What is the string spacing at each end?
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