Good to hear! I still haven't played my VI reissue in a band context - keep meaning to with my new group...
Have you tried playing it with your fingers? It is possible, just takes some adjustment.
I have tried playing it with my fingers and it wasn't too hard to adjust to the closer string spacing. I wanted the pick just to see how much more edge I could achieve with my sound and it made a big difference. Unless I dial up the highs on my amp's EQ, finger picking is always a bit softer and less aggressive sounding. To be honest, the size and feel of the VI is wonderful and I could easily get hooked on playing it a lot because of its ease and sound. I will finger pick it some too. Just gotta practice on it some to get used to the spacing.
I did notice one issue with it last night. The G-string is quite weak, even when played with a pick. The other 5 rang out just fine, but I was disappointed with the G. Maybe that will improve when I move up to the heavier LaBella set when it arrives. In the meantime, I'm going to raise the pickups on the treble side a little closer to see if that helps. I had already raised the neck and mid pups to improve the output. The action needs some more adjusting too. It's a work in progress. But, for the money, it's a great little bass!
