The ESP Guitar Company

I bought my B-5E about 6 months ago. I hate to use the word "value," as to me it means "cheap." However, for the features and build quality this bass has, I'm amazed at how much bass I got compared to the price I paid. Neck-thru construction, string-through bridge, and ebony fret board, for $74P MSRP? I'm VERY picky on how an instrument is put together. While this bass isn't perfect, it's pretty close! In fact, I like it so much I recently bought a B-4E!

I just purchased this bass and the when t turn the knob closest to the bridge right up it cuts all sound is this knob supposed to do this i thought it would be the balance knob? if it is does this mean I have a faulty pick up?

Hi. I've had this bass for 2 years and it's great. I was looking for a new one recently and just couldn't do it! Nothing else felt as good in my hands - I have rheumatoid arthritis and need a narrow neck for my fingers to fit around. No other guitar sounded that much better.

What I would like to know is if this guitar can be switched to passive by turning the tone knobs back fully?

I’ve had this bass a few weeks now and I am seriously impressed with the playability, quality and tones and I’m getting out of it. 
 I really want to try those Daddario tape wounds (50,65,85,105) but I’m concerned with the increase or decrease in tension. 
are there limits that I should not exceed? I really love this and want to keep it nice. 
also, A setup spec sheet or manual would be great! Thank you

If I am wanting to change my pickups do I also need to change my electronics as well?