Thanks all! Actually, I'm glad you guys like the Mustang on the p/g. I probably would not have put it on myself but since I got the bass from a buddy who's had it for years, I'll leave it on as a nod towards him. Uwe, I think it's one of those decals/stickers which is composed of an outline only, made of some sort of vinyl or something. This type is pretty common in the States, especially on cars and trucks.
Does fit in that spot well, doesn't it? When the shop told me there was nothing wrong with the pickup itself, boy was I relieved. The Vic is REALLY punchy and strong in the mid-range and I'm finding the beveled edge on the top of the body to be really comfortable.
This weekend I'm going to weigh the Vic and the Ripper and see which one is really heavier, but I definitely believe the Vic is better balanced now that you guys have mentioned it and I've tried both.
As far as LPs, iPods and stuff, I honestly think cds are the bane of the music world. As a dj at a college station, I'm forever frustrated by cd players which simply refuse to play certain discs. And usually I'm in a rush when I open a case for a cd, and the lid goes flying off one direction, then the other half pitches out of my other hand while the disc flings off invariably landing with the wrong side down. I love LPs!