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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1484573630' post='3216396'] Some time in the mid 80s there was a news article in one of the monthly musical instrument magazines about Simon Farmer and embryonic company Gus Guitars... [/quote] They are without doubt, stunning instruments. Lovely collection you have there.

[quote name='crez5150' timestamp='1484862305' post='3219291'] The advantage is that they mute when you are unable too. For example playing quick riffs over several strings where your left hand cannot create a Barre/mute those string that are open [/quote] I can't imagine a situation where I couldn't mute, but that may be down to the techniques I use (or more pertinently, don't use !)

Bought Neil's Musicman Sterling 'Onyx' bass - met in person at Kings Cross to do the handover as he was travelling down to London on business. Wonderful bass and he's an absolute star- kept in touch throughout the two weeks between us agreeing the sale and the meet up. Everything was exactly as described - couldn't be happier Have no hesitation in dealing with him, Neil's a credit to the forum.

[quote name='skej21' timestamp='1484854261' post='3219183'] As you can see, the bottom string is played but the middle string vibrates sympathetically... [/quote] Indeed, but what advantage do they offer over muting the unused strings with your hands ?

Chickenhead control knobs on a stompbox ? Bad idea for us less able to ballet dance !

[quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1484830524' post='3218847'] PMSL only just got that brilliant. [/quote]

If you're not sure, I'd go for 'stun', then stick them in the brig.

[quote name='Downdown' timestamp='1484776696' post='3218435'] There's no point asking us, the only person worth asking is the owner. [/quote] Absolutely, it matters not one whit what we think.

[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1484744836' post='3217983'] Are they woolly? Only joking! [/quote] Oh, you too baaaad.

If you can get a sound you like with a different bass and the same rig, it suggests to me you don't actually get on with the sound of the stingray.

A little more detail might help - how were you setting up the amp and bass EQs ?

Seems odd you're expected to sell tickets - that sounds more like a charity raffle to me.

Looks well f***ing futile

Help, I don't [i]have[/i] a favourite Deep Purple song....what should I do ?

[quote name='Rocker' timestamp='1484599349' post='3216742'] but wondering why some think active basses are not as good as passive instruments. [/quote] [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1484599618' post='3216745'] It's just a matter of personal taste. [/quote] There, all done.

[quote name='aDx' timestamp='1484573776' post='3216398'] mostly originals but will do covers... fun to start, and if more ok (been the semi pro route before.... hard work!! lol) [/quote] As others have said, I'd be inclined to put up ads online - Gumtree, Join My Band are a couple I've used to good effect. You could try looking to see if any of your local rehearsal studios have a noticeboard you can put an advert on. If your locality has any community forums, then they can be worth a look, as can any music or musical instrument shops. Cast your net wide as wide as you can - rather too many responses than too few ! Good luck !

[quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1484566467' post='3216315'] ...people being "thinned skinned" is one thing; setting up a platform for trolling is another. [/quote] Here here

It seems the older version had a MOSFET power amplifier...make of that what you will.

[quote name='aDx' timestamp='1484556527' post='3216207'] Any really as long as they are decent players (no beginners etc) [/quote] OK, originals or covers ? Pro or just for fun, or somewhere in between ? I'm just asking to help clarify what you're after.

[quote name='aDx' timestamp='1484488133' post='3215800'] Been trying for ages to find others to play with but no luck!! Where do other peeps here find others? [/quote] What kind of musicians/band are you looking for ?

[quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1484408597' post='3215278'] I'm all in favour of a lower tone, we are bass players, after all. [/quote] Aaaah, but where does [i]that[/i] kind of tone come from ?

Sounds like an awful idea IMHO - even if it's confined to one forum, I'm pretty sure it would lower the tone of the place overall.

What about Tony's Tone ? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nqjB-jHOuM[/media]

Great basses, but the neck dive is considerable. I played one for years in the 90s prior to selling it and got quite nostalgic for one a few years back, but then played one and realised why I'd sold it. They garner a lot of respect cos at the time they were very good instruments for the price - easy-to-use active circuit, well made. Some don't mind a neck-heavy bass, some do. Be sure you know which you are before buying one.