Unlike guitars where my ear has been educated on tone nuances, bass is harder to get an accurate impression with. If I already had a bass amp and other basses to compare with, my impressions would weigh more. Also, playing through guitar amps and cabs may not help, nor will not playing a bass in 14 years. I'll be browsing the local pawn shops for at least a practice amp unless I find a good deal on something with power.Originally Posted by NWBasser
So, that said, I like what I hear and feel. The satin neck feels great in my hand. The setup is pretty close to what I think it should be, but I'll wait until my right hand technique improves before adjusting the action. I must be plucking the hell out of the strings at the wrong angle sometimes, causing them to buzz the frets. My thumb picking has a much softer attack. I get no fret buzz using a pick.
I'd like to run everything through a bass amp to get a better picture. I love the P/neck pickup tones more than the bridge, but blending them at various levels makes for some sweet thump.
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