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Everything is easy for Andy. The rest of us, not so much.

Frankly this is the case with so many of the BTB basses. Nearly 140 different BTB models across the BTB range yet they're really not that common (with the exception of the older 40 series and the much newer 74 series). If your after a particular model importing it from somewhere like Japan or the USA has to be a serious option. And with that comes the long delay, higher risk of damage, not to mention import duty 😕😳 Never felt happy going down that route personally !

I really like his red one. Which has given me a great idea for my next 'tribute' build...

Yes, the sample issue will be sent out to everyone who subscribes to the magazine.

You may have been able to buy a used Stingray 15 yrs ago for £750 - the operative phrase being 15 yrs ago! These days I’d say £1500 for a standard one (not a Special, Classic or anything else unusual), with price increasing dependent on model. The Specials appear to be around £2000 used but that can vary upwards dependent on pick up spec, colour etc etc, much along the lines suggested by @hiram.k.hackenbacker Talking of whom, I bought a particularly special Stingray he once owned last year, courtesy of @MM Stingray 62 (thanks both of you). It’s basically a factory spec 3 band Stingray, with strings through body, a Status made graphite neck - called a NAMM 100 bass (basically a Cutlass with strings through and a 3 band preamp). Now this bass (which cost nearly twice what I’ve just been talking) normally sits locked away but I got it out for a couple of recording sessions - blues/funk type of thing - and it sounds fantastic - absolutely thunderous Stingray sound! I also used my 4HH Stingray Special and whilst sounding slightly different (actually slightly darker), that sounded great as well. I couldn’t have asked for better recorded bass sounds (I got three tracks - a DI, one speaker on the upper of an ‘isolated’ Mark Bass 2 x 10 Traveller and one on the lower one). I also did some recording work with my Stingray Classic (I bought it when they were first announced in 2010) - that bass I’d fitted with TI flats - once again a great Stingray sound but slightly different (down to the flats more than anything). I used that bass for a ska gig very recently and from some ambient vids taken, the bass sound is great. A nice balance between supportive bassy sound and poky mids, which allow the notes to be heard. In none of this was there any issue with ‘weak G string’ syndrome - in fact my experience is it doesn’t occur in recording work - and if it does live, it’s usually down to stage EQ, other band members (eg keyboard players/ guitarists) playing in the wrong register too often, and room dynamics. However my experience has shown this to be a stage sound issue - generally not an issue in FOH. I have rarely encountered it with any of my Stingrays - the worst experience I had with D and G string absence was on a Fender Jazz but this was compounded by the factors mentioned above! So £1500 is a reasonable used value in my view, £2k for a Stingray Special and more for some of the more esoteric versions. And don’t forget the early 2000s US built Subs - these are 2 band EQ and appear to command various prices up to £750 last time I looked - again dependent on colour etc etc.

I might have to post some more photos. I had to line up the two halves of the side dot drill holes which were positioned on the join as well as everything else...

“Yo” as a replacement for “Hello or Hi in work emails. PFO.

I've got one. It's a bit different. Its neck profile is not exactly what I am used to on US 'Rays, but it is not to its disadvantage. Allegedly, its body is made of alder (we know it doesn't make any difference, do we not?). The hardware as well as electronics are supposed to be exactly the same as on US Stingrays. I personally would say you'd do nothing wrong buying an EX one.

Nice looking bass. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts with me and for posting the photos. Much appreciated 🤗

A complex and protracted transaction saw me buy Mike's gorgeous Wilcock Mullarkey bass. He was very patient while he waited for me to sell some bass gear to pay for it. Cheers Mike!

Here you go chap! We're also on Faceache and Instagram https://doobieexperience.com/shows https://doobieexperience.com/ https://doobieexperience.com/sites/default/files/2025-03/Doobie Experience Mix.mp4

I took my cello to the luthier today for a check-up. Decided it needed new strings - £275 for a set of Larsons...

Larry bought some TI bass strings off me and all was excellent!

I managed to have a play with the new model on Denmark St yesterday - with a very understanding wife nearby lol It's lovely. The neck felt a little slimmer than my Blue model, but only just. The pups deliver very well, and you don't miss the spb4. Still very pricey for it though - I'll be waiting to see if any appear on the s/h market

Love to see this Gary, keep us informed of future dates please!

Oops !

How easy was it to get the fingerboard back on properly aligned with the sides of the neck?