ANYWAY, I install the new switch and it may be my imagination, but the bass seemed to come to life in every pickup setting. I don't know if I am correct here or if I was just stoked that I fixed it
Also, I just put on a set of roundwound LaBella Beatle Bass strings, which are absolutely killer, but are rather heavy gauge wise for this bass. They have a great tone, but are somewhat rough feeling, sort of like Rotosound rounds. I felt like I was fighting the bass a little because the rougher, heavier gauge strings felt a little disproportionately big for the tiny neck if that makes sense. Anyway fast forward to today and I just put on a new set of light gauge LaBella Beatle Bass flats. Now we're really in business. The lighter gauge strings seem to be slightly easier on the neck and they are way more comfortable to play. They are also more sensitive to amp EQ, so I can get the good ol' Hofner "tubbiness" as well as a nice bit of snarl when I add more mids and highs. They feel nice too. Not as slick as say D'Addario Chromes (which I love), so I like it. This is my first experience with Labella strings and I am enjoying them so far. They really do seem to bring out the best in my Hofner.
