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  2. Misdee
    That sounds like a lovely selection of Stingrays. There's always been a discrepancy between what a Stingray is worth and what you can get for one. Their usefulness, quality and formidable reputation undermined by the laws of supply and demand. There's just so many available that it's bound to drive the price down. That said, really nice Music Man basses like you've got will always command a better price than less desirable examples. You could always find bargain-price Stingrays. (Ancient history I know, but I paid £315 for a mint pre-EB in 1989. In 1992 I stumbled on a used EBMM in a guitar shop in Bradford for £400), and that won't have changed. Someone who paid £750 for used Stingray fifteen years ago who needs money might well sell nowadays for £1000 or less and feel like they had done okay on the deal. When it comes to Stingrays, if you've got cash in your hand and you're patient you can still pick up a bargain. It's likely to be an older model, though. As for Specials, even if you get two grand for one, that's a big depreciation the new retail price. The harsh reality is that if you really need to sell, things are worth what you can get for them. The intrinsic value is irrelevant.
  3. Nail Soup started following Stranglers keyboard on the Repair Shop tonight
  4. Nail Soup
    An original keyboard played on early Stranglers hits by Dave Greenfield is repaired in the Repair Shop BBC1. It was given as a gift to the new keyboard player, Toby, who is a massive fan of Dave's even before joining the band. I believe it is Toby who takes it in. Well worth a watch for any Stranglers fans or those with an interest in vintage keyboards.
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  5. Brian45 started following Cort space 5 *PRICEDROP*
  6. Brian45
    Bargain, these basses sound awesome
  7. Lozz196 started following Retail therapy.
  8. Lozz196
    I can understand this, if I have a bad day or am feeling down then looking at stuff I could potentially buy gives me a lift. I did find however that in the past when I did buy the items that actually receiving them didn’t boost my mood any further.
  9. prowla
    I'm not sure I'm onboard with that!
  10. SteveXFR
    Anyone using the word "onboarding" deserves to be stabbed in the ear.
  11. Paul S started following Basschatters' Upcoming Gigs
  12. Paul S
    Fab. I remember when you said this was coming together, time to check the diary! 😀
  13. bnt
    Devil Woman - Cliff Richard
  14. DTB started following Retail therapy.
  15. DTB
    I suffer a lot with depression. some of it is down to my life choices, so my bad, some of it is down to my illness and some the required medication. one of the things I do when I am down is buy music stuff. My credit card is in a constant state of being paid off. i don’t normally regret my purchases, and the stuff I have brings me imense happiness. I often say out loud I absolutely love music, probably more than I should and certainly more often than i say I love my wife!! anyone else indulge in retail therapy? I am currently looking at either an Atelier Z fretless or and Ibanez headless fretless to make the decision of not defretting my Yamaha seem like a better decision. i guess in a way i am addicted to gear, and justify it any way I can. i am lucky my wife just encourages me, if want it and u can afford it just buy it and stop talking about it is what she says. Hence my credit card never really going down.
  16. Aunty started following Sire Version 2 Marcus Miller U5 Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst
  17. Yan_Huriey started following Feedback For Philly
  18. Yan_Huriey
    Bought a Dingwall from Philly, really nice to deal with, took extra care in packaging and the communication was great. I would not hestitate to deal with again, great BCer. Cheers fella.
  19. Misdee
    I've got a Sire Z3 for plunking on when the mood takes me and it's sounds more like a vintage two band Stingray than my Stingray Special does. The older vintage basses have the treble EQ shelved higher, so it's got that top end slice. They've got a more scooped-out tone than the newer iterations. Around the time Ernie Ball took over production of MusicMan I had a vintage Stingray, and a very nice example it was too. However, for my taste those new EBMM basses I was trying in the shops were superior in every way to my pre-EB Stingray. I would have cheerfully done a straight swap. The Specials have got enough of that vintage sound though, and you can easily EQ it in. The Special is a bit richer in the mids and a more focused tone overall. It's all in my mind, I know, but the Stingray Special being lighter makes it seem even more punchy when I play it). The subtle changes in design have really improved comfort overall. I really like them ( At the moment I'm actively looking to buy a second one to put flats on). If other folks prefer the older basses then good for them, though. As the saying goes, you pay your money and take your choice.
  20. EdLib-3 started following Zero Mod Thumb Rest for StingRay Bass
  21. EdLib-3
    For sale is this US made transparent high quality polycarbonate Zero-Mod SR1-CL thumb rest for Music Man StingRay basses, in excellent condition. This fits both the single pickup Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray's and the Sterling By Music Man Rays. Does NOT FIT the HH or HS versions. Includes screws for assembly directly into the screw holes in the StingRay pickguard; no modification / drilling holes required. Great accessory for a StingRay and a great price as these can only be ordered from the US so all-in it costs around £50 on eBay. £25 including postage in the UK only. Here's my feedback:
  22. ovialexm1
    Hi there! I have for sale amaizing bass Adamovic Halo 5 handmade 2019.It has 4.1 kg., 18 mm space strings at bridge (can be adjusted from 17.5 mm to 19 mm and is 34 scale. Details with more specs in pics. Comes with original Hiscox hardcase. Perfect condition bass and hardcase! Please do not offer me anything for trade. Thanks! Shipping is not included in the price!
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  23. Josh
    Price drop to £375.
  24. ovialexm1
    Hi there! I have for sale a Custom Human Base 5 handmade here in Germany by Siggi Jager, one of the best luthiers. Bass sounds very good and has some very special woods including birdseye neck. Bass comes with a padded gigbag. Please do not offer any trades! Shipping is not included in the price!
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  25. Andyjr1515
    The challenge was lining up accurately enough for the original side dot holes to line up. That said, at least it would then be in exactly the right position! Held together, this was would be I was aiming for if at all possible: Dry, I used some spool clamps to hold the side to side position. I then drilled a couple of micro holes in the nut slot through to the neck and tapped in a couple of thin panel pins. Same at the back - I lifted a fret and put a couple in there too. At the back of the neck, I stuck a strip of hardwood along the neck spine temporarily with two-sided tape to use as a clamping caul: I pulled the fretboard off to apply the glue, then could use the projecting panel pins to relocate and prevent the board floating around under clamping. I used a series of radius blocks before putting around a dozen clamps to squeeze all of the glue out and get a closed joint on both sides all the way up the neck. Here is the first clamp - 11 more to go: And here it was glued, waiting for some replacement side dots (which come as a thin cylindrical stick) to be fitted: And re-oiled ready to return to @Owen
  26. jaythestay started following Overwater Original Bass - Hard Case
  27. jaythestay
    Hi Bass Chat I recently aquired an Overwater Original Bass - I am now after a Hard Case for it as it came with a gig-bag - Does anyone know of any "off the shelf" cases tht would fit Cheeer Jay
  28. Bleat
    As far as I know, there has always been a fretted and fretless version, medium 32" scale, in natural or black. Mine was bought new and it came with a very basic gig bag but it fits perfectly. I will make a note of that Ritter gig bag. 😎
  29. EdLib-3
    Up for sale is this passive Sterling by Music Man Pete Wentz signature StingRay bass in a very eye catching Fiesta Red finish. I had a change of heart and withdrew my 40th anniversary Squier Jazz ad recently, so have put this up for sale as although I love it, it's the bass getting used least with my band and I've recently bought another bass. This is a very cool, passive StingRay in fantastic condition (small scratch on the back of the headstock pictured in the only sign of wear), with one of my favourite necks I've ever had on any bass. Roasted maple, stays straight throughout all seasons and feels great in the hand for those who like a chunkier bass neck. This also comes fitted with Dunlop Straploks and crucially; high quality Schaller BM tuners to replace the stock tuners which were to be blunt, utter garbage. As a passive bass with a single humbucker with just volume and tone controls it's less versatile than a regular StingRay, but it sounds great and it's a snarling rock beast that you can also get a lot of mellower tones out of. You will get most tonal variety from how and where in relation to the pickup you play it, rather than the tone control to bring out the dynamics of the fat sounding pickup. Also comes with a good quality Ritter gig bag; has a broken handle (as pictured) but all other straps and handles are in good working order. I would much prefer collection in person or half-way meet if you're reasonably close to Brighton in the South East. However, I do have a sturdy cardboard box to send this in so could look into sending at an additional cost to the buyer, and at their own risk (as it's not in a hard case so can't be insured by courier services). Please see my feedback for assurance of past honest dealings on the forum: Any questions, send me a message. Thanks.
  30. Al Nico
    Devil In Disguise - Cliff Richard
  31. Belka started following What's the going rate for Stingrays nowadays?
  32. Belka
    I don't know about £1500 minimum, over the last few months I've seen quite a few 2000s era Rays go for £1200-1400 from the likes of Andy Baxter, Bass Bros and Bass Direct in decent condition, so private sales could be below that. EXs more like £1000-1200. The specials and classics are around £1700-2000. The late '80s and early '90s ones seem to be acquiring a 'golden age' status in some quarters (although in reality I don't think the 2000s ones are inferior in any way, apart from maybe the neck finish and lack of mutes) and are also edging towards £2000.
  33. eude
    I am popping this back up for sale, as I've decided I prefer headed basses, with a very skinny nut. The funds will go towards a headed fretless 6 string ACG to compliment my recently acquired ACG fretted 6er, therefore no trades please. Here we have an immaculate ACG Krell SC E Type, a stunning example of ACG's work. This is a 6 string, tuned B to C, headless, set-neck construction. The scale length is 31.5" and the playability is incredible, the low B is musical and lacks nothing compared to long scale basses. As you will see from the design at the "head end", the strings are held in with grub screws so you can use any strings you want, you are not tied to double ball end strings. This is probably the most beautiful bass I have ever owned, and probably ever will, but sadly needs must. Official listing on the ACG site here >> https://acguitars.co.uk/project/0288-krell-e-type-fretless-6-31-5/ Here's a video of some noodles >> Specs as follows >> Top Wood: Fractal Birch Body Core: White Limba, 55mm thick and Chambered Accent: Purpleheart Body Finish: Satin Lacquer Neck: 3-piece Purpleheart/Wenge with asymmetrical profile Fingerboard: Mac Ebony with Pearwood fretlines at 1/3/5etc Purpleheart in the rest and flat/zero radius Scale: 31.5″ Neck Finish: Satin Lacquer Pickups: ACG FB pickups (stacked sidewinder style humbuckers, wired in parallel, hand wound by Aaron Armstrong) Hardware: ETS tuning/Bridge unit, ACG Headpiece, Dunlop Dual Design Straplocks La Bella RX Nickel Strings (30-130) Pre-amp: ACG DFM 4K (This is the full fat flagship ACG filter preamp) Nut width: 54mm Bridge Spacing: 16.5mm The bass comes with a top of the range Fusion F1 guitar sized gigbag, also in mint condition and a perfect fit, these things retail over £200 and are comparible to the top of the range Mono bags The bass is in perfect condition, never been gigged, home use only. Price is £1900 ono, no trades please. I am selling a 6 string headless ACG in another ad, and I would be willing to do a deal on these as a pair. UK only, but will consider an EU based sale. Shipping, with insurance at buyer's expense. More photos here >> https://photos.app.goo.gl/Losr8JTh3kL6o4iHA I will sort out a proof of ownership photo ASAP. Cheers, Eude
  34. Maude
    Dragula - Rob Zombie
  35. Jean-Luc Pickguard
    Bela Lugosi's Dead — Bauhaus
  36. Owen
    Everything is easy for Andy. The rest of us, not so much.
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