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So my deadspot is C# on the A string (Spirit 4 string neck through). What about yours ?

The stock strings are actually heavier than the LaBella's (0.040) I got from Music Yo, so I'm not sure how this is going to play out. I just ordered some D'Addario .050's. Any opinions about that ?

And therefore would account for less sustain and general brittle sound of my current XT set up ? Thanks

Yeah, that's definitely something that I can try. I think some of the problems with sustain are the result of using the stock light musicyo strings. They do the job initially but they physically feel insubstantial. I think that part of the reason for the feel of the Fender that I liked was...

I've got a question. What do folks think about the Steinberger Spirit bass sound over the typical American made Fender Jazz bass ? I've got one of the Spirit bass XT models and I was wondering if the instrument should be shelved (or sold) if it's not going to get the sound quality, and overall...