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I used to think, one really good high end bass is all that was needed - indeed most people in the 70s only had one (even famous players). I replaced cheaper ‘copy’ type basses with one good bass and thought that was it. I still had that philosophy about 20 yrs ago when I bought a new Stingray 5 - but a few years later I convinced myself I wanted a four string and Musicman kindly obliged by offering a colour I really liked (blue dawn), and two pick ups in a four string…… at the time I couldn’t understand why some people had so many high end basses. 20 yrs later I’ve got 14 basses (all Musicman and mostly Stingrays) - some are fretless, some fretted, some 4 string, some 5 string. They’ve all been gigged (even the Bongos!!). I’m currently using a passive long scale Ray in various ska type settings - it works extremely well - only concern is it’s a very limited edition so as one or two others have commented, it stays in its gig bag unless being played!! I know various people with huge numbers of guitars - and at least one with tens of low end instruments. At the other end of the scale I know someone with one of every famous brand - including Wal, Alembic, Fodera, Musicman, Fender etc etc. I guess it’s whatever floats your boat. I’ve never considered buying an HB (or other Musicman copy) as I haven’t had the need - I’m sure I would if I’d been starting out now - but would also have wanted a full fat one until I’d got it. I get tempted by old Fenders from time to time (often 70s natural ones as well) and other stuff but never pull the trigger (well not yet anyway)!! As per the Schecter comment above, the Fenders never play as well (for me) so maybe that’s why I get tempted - and then don’t buy them!! My first ‘decent’ bass at the end of the 70s was a Stingray (a few years before it’d have been a Precision but that didn’t do the same job and didn’t feel as good to play by the late 70s).

Thank you....my work here is done! 🤣🤣

If it helps, the treble/ bass doesn't work nor does the pan.

O It's all carefully thought out!

"Accidentally" bought another bass recently. Low ball ebay bid which actually won!!! Few issues, including a couple of loose wires. Note the white and red wires. Any ideas where they should go??

I mean I love them both but they do a very different job. I’ve played American Fenders, they were nice but I still prefer the Schecter. “Best” is so subjective, ultimately it’s the thing that makes you excited to play, I’m fortunate that for me that I’ve found that at a more affordable bracket.

Walking bass?

I saw them last night in Manchester. They were great, though seemed insanely loud! My ears were shafted. My ear plugs are due soon 😂 I got far too excited when JC walked on. also… SO MANY LASERS! I loved the ban. Though the dude in front of me insisted on stealing photos and videos. Great to watch most of the show live instead of through some wee fannies phone. Bucket list band for me!

Indeed and I’m sure you’re right. However some people, from their posts, seem to think it’s the same company!! Linked but not the same 👍

I’ve always fancied an old ATK bass, pleased to hear there are lighter examples out there, chunky neck like a P?

I love that your socks match your stand!

Yes, but *apart* from the better hardware, better pickups and electronics, a better finish, a real rosewood fretboard with rolled edges and vintage tall frets, a bone nut, carbon fibre rods in the neck for increased stability, a more consistant weight, a sculpted neck heel, a fender deluxe hardcase with tools and an American auth certificate in a zip wallet, what have the Romans ever done for us? 😀 One really nice Bass for me. I agree they are tools that do a job, but they're tools like no other - I doubt any electrician has ever thought "God, I absolutely LOVE these wirecutters. I remember the day I bought them, I love the way the handles feel, I love the action of the blades, I love how neatly they cut wires, I love the way they look, they've been my constant companion and partner in crime for thirty years, they've made me a better wire cutter, they got me through some bad times, they've been with me on every important wire-cutting thing I've ever done, I get a childish thrill every time I take them out of the case, people often comment on what nice wirecutters they are, I love sharing pictures of them and talking about them on wirecutterschat, I'd be absolutely devestated if they got nicked and when I die, I'll bequeath them to Daisy (due to a drunken agreement with her Dad many years ago)"

I've used banjo armrests for instruments with little or no contour on the top. A chrome one looks pretty cool on a Dano.

The 4x10 perhaps, but not the one in my photo.

Friday night played a small but friendly pub for the 10th anniversary of the landlady taking over. Not a great deal of space and a nasty hum for a while, eventually traced to the drummers fan that was right next to me. Sound was good but I completely lost the bass at the start of the second set. Coming through the PA, but for some reason not my IEM's. I had had to turn the amp right down for the first set and can only assume that I knocked the master when we went back on, but why it disappeared from my IEM's when it was in the PA was beyond me. Turned the master up and the bass came back but was too loud so initially barely touching the bass (because the sound I was getting was great). Eventually rolled the level back on the bass and everything settled down. Otherwise a good night with a singing, dancing crowd so...

Definitely interested - they are great units and I know a kid who would make very good use of it. I'll check with him - but if someone pips me to it in the meantime then so be it.

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