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To me, the Lakland is a bit more polished and refined, the Stingray has a bit more brute force and thump, but both are great in their own way. The Lakland has got so many great tones available using the various pickup combinations, the MusicMan has got various flavours of that distinctive Stingray sound using the pickup switch. In terms of how they sound, both are top-draw. I prefer the wider string spacing on the Lakland, but I dislike the 35 inch scale. The neck on the Stingray feels really good, but the spacing is a bit too tight for me and the G string tends to be too close to the edge of the frets. I like both basses but I couldn't live with either because of things like that.

Naughty Man - Brian Pern

I'll watch it this arvo after Church, but I never left the 80s. My XL2 is still my favourite bass with the Status S2000 and Kubicki not far behind - they just need more stings for what I actually do these days. An 80s Hohner B2V helps take up some of that slack. I also has a Tune Bass Manic which I think is the ergonomic spiritual successor to the Ibanez SRs which today are my main players. My main guitar is also an 80's Daion and I have another 80s one incoming which I'll post when I get it.

Shouldn't Do That - Hawkwind

You can get it if you really want - Desmond Decker

Extortionate charges from bass makers for posting out screws is one thing, but if you really want to get charged lots of money for next to nothing in return then employ a solicitor to do something for you. They have taken it to a whole other level.

There's a lovely fireglo 4005v in mint condition listed on the BassBros website. Very keenly priced, however I have challenged myself (and told the missus) that I won't be buying any guitars or basses in 2026.

You Can't Always Get What You Want - The Stones

New one that I did for a student: Paramore - 'Told You So' bass transcription Now, I know it sounds like music for 12-year olds, but here are some observations: 1) Justin Meldal Johnsen plays some great stuff on this 2) I was delighted to find some Lydian harmony in the bridge (whole lotta E naturals against that Bb major chord)

I do want a try on a Lustihand Comp....

Some great Paul Jackson influence in this groove:

Desire - U2

It depends on the manufacturer, the design and intent of the design, and the execution. In many ways, the power supplies used in class D amps are MORE robust not less, but there are many more factors in how an amp performs. Sone manufacturer’s marketing folks are more creative in their presentation of the specifications, that’s a choice that they have determined their customers are ok with.