I've contemplated modifying this bass several times and periodically revisit the idea. Then I start to use my head and realize that it's much more beneficial to invest my efforts in practice. In the end, the bass sounds pretty good, and when using good headphones, it even sounds fantastic.
During rehearsals, it can be a bit challenging, but in reality, the room's acoustic characteristics and the group's settings, such as whether the guitarists are cutting off low frequencies or if they are complete amateurs, also come into play. At concerts, it's more likely that the sound engineer will mess up the sound than the bass causing any issues.
Moreover, many dream of owning such an instrument. I know that the bass isn't as expensive or prestigious, but in the real world, not many people can afford to buy it, or they simply aren't aware of the existence of such a comfortable series of basses. What strikes me the most is its comfort. Even though I own a vintage precision from the 70s, I always opt for Ibanez - for me, playability and the bass's weight take precedence.
Furthermore, I have had a bitter experience with bass modification. On my first one, I installed handmade custom pickups and then foolishly sold it. That's why you should never sell things that hold sentimental value. Now, I'm genuinely afraid of going too far with instrument upgrades. Since then, the most I do with all my basses is shielding with foil and treating the neck.
It seems that I reassure myself this way when I read it from the beginning. In reality, there are times when bassists become fixated on the idea of upgrading the bass, and it might happen to me again in the future
