Linus27

[quote name='Doctor J' post='775422' date='Mar 15 2010, 05:16 PM']Now you've seen two Like yours, mine is an 87 or 88, I got it in 93. I've done 100's of gigs with it too. In those years the likes of Sadowsky, Fender, Rickenbacker, Warwick, EBMM have come and gone, but this one stays. It's the bass for all occasions. Despite being a real prick for messing around with aftermarket bits, this one is still stock and it's the best sounding and playing bass I have. The headstock is a bit thicker than any Fender I've seen, I think this was as they were leaving the aftermarket parts business and becoming a full on manufacturer.[/quote] OH WOW :) That looking superb and I love all the battle scars. I know, very unlikley but if you ever have a moment of madness and want to sell, let me know

As requested by another basschat member, here are a couple of sound samples showing the difference between the 3EQ and 2EQ Stingray. I always wondered the difference so hopefully it will help others. Its the same part played with a pick and with fingers on both basses. The 3EQ is totally flat and the 2EQ with bass on full and treble on half. The reason I did the 2EQ with these settings is to try and get an even tone with the pick and to match the same sort of tone as the 3EQ. I also left the EQ on both basses the same with fingers as it was set when played with a pick. Again, to show an even tone across both basses. I knocked these up pretty quick so sorry for the mistakes. Stingray 3EQ with Pick [attachment=44852:Stingray_3EQ_Pick.mp3] Stingray 2EQ with Pick [attachment=44854:Stingray_2EQ_Pick.mp3] Stingray 3EQ with Fingers [attachment=44853:Stingray..._Fingers.mp3] Stingray 2EQ with Fingers [attachment=44855:Stingray..._Fingers.mp3] Be interested in what others think.

[quote name='bass5' post='774814' date='Mar 14 2010, 11:49 PM']Back in the early 90's I had the very same as yours, a ESP 400 Jazz to which I put Bartolini's and Bart pream, BadassII sounded awesome. Lost it in a house move. (stolen from the removal truck) unfortunately with the insurance money received a year later from the removal comapny I was never able to find another one. [size=4][b]R.I.P.[/b][/size] [/quote] No way, that is so bad :(:( I also put Barts in mine. Really gutted for you. Also, never knew they did matching headstocks. Where did you buy you're one from?

One of my best sounding and playing basses I own is an ESP 400 series jazz, seen in the below picture (black with white scratchplate) and based on a 1962 Fender Jazz. Its from 1988 and is uber rare because it has the same headstock as a Fender. I think at the time, ESP were making parts for Fender Japan in the same factory so it could well had ended up as a Fender. I have never ever seen another ESP bass with this headstock. My bass has served me really well and done 100's of gigs. I would never ever sell it.

Bought a Teal green Stingray from Tom. Great to deal with, very friendly, great communication, and quick delivery. Many thanks Tom.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='772197' date='Mar 11 2010, 10:22 PM']Linus im interested to know why the 75 is not quite the 100% sound you want..im guessing the comparison between that and the SR4 is the slight thinness of low end punch...or am i wrong bro? I played an SR4 through an Ashdown for the first time in pub a while ago and it was incredible...love the low end of the SR4...what does a jazz sound like with a humbucker[/quote] I don't actually think there is anything wrong with the 75 Jazz, its just not quite perfect for me. It's very vintage sounding and a little muddy on the E string. This is a very good thing but not 100% to my liking. I posted up a bunch of soundclips of all my basses, the 75 Jazz, the Stingray, the Corvette and my ESP Jazz. The ESP Jazz was voted as the nicest sounding bass with some saying its the bass that sounds the most like a Jazz bass. Compared to the SR4, the 75 Jazz has a bigger bottom end but I am putting that down to the vintage tone of the bass.

I guess kind of but all my basses are different. My stingray looks the best. Perfect shape, angles and design but the sound has never been 100% to my liking although its better now through my new Aggy cabs than previous cabs. My Warwick Corvette on the other hand looks stunning and sounds stunning but its a smaller body and longer neck which is not the most comfortable to me. Plus the sound is amazing but can sound a bit thin for heavier rock type stuff. My Fender 75 Jazz is the nicest, easiest, most comfortable bass I have ever played. However, the sound is good but not 100%. Plus the natural look is not as nice as the natural look on the Warwick. So they all have pros and cons but non are 100% perfect. If I had to pick one then it would be a close call between the Fender 75 Jazz and the Stingray.

[quote name='witterth' post='770602' date='Mar 10 2010, 04:34 PM']Forum member "linus27" is your man....I think he is (considering) of selling one. PM him, its a really lovley bass if he IS letting it go. plus you can hear it being played via his own you tube links. like others a have said, highly recommended these guitars, Ive got 2 at the moment and owned 4 in totall over the years.So good luck,cant see you regretting it really. ATB W p.s. proper gent to deal with too!![/quote] HEHEHE you are far to kind to me sir. However, you are correct in saying that yes, I will be selling my 3EQ Stingray in Natural once my teal green one arrives which should be anyday now. To the thread starter, my experience of Stingrays is very similar to what others have said. They are built to the highest quality and I have never had a dud one either. Personally I prefer the maple neck as to me, this is the Stingray look along with the single humbucker. However, nothing wrong at all with the rosewood neck. With regards to the weak G string, I also have never experienced this. However, what I have noticed is if you dial the mids out, it really does affect the volume of the D and G string. What I tend to do is leave the mids alone and boost the bass. Out To Play Jazz helped me with this and my Stingray tone has really improved. Something else I have noticed which ties in with what Alex Claber told me is a Stingray really benifits from a cab that can reproduce the low frequencies. The mids are very prominent on a Stingray and can swamp the tone if the lows are not coming through the cab. My Genz Benz cab was not so hot and kicking out the lows despite being a very clean tight cab. My new Aggy cabs have much better lows and my Stingray sounds awsome though it. Anyway, I don't want to influence you to much on buying my one which is for sale. However, please be aware that prices for Stingrays new have shot up. One shop was quoting me £1400 for a new one. Darren at Bass Merchant seems to have the best price so its worth talking to him if looking to buy new. Second hand prices have unfortunately risen also. I am not sure what I will put mine up for sale yet but if interested then drop me a PM. Here is a picture of the her. Good luck with what you decide to do. They are amazing instruments.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='770550' date='Mar 10 2010, 03:55 PM']So you find the model you want and then decide if you want it with 2 or 3 Band? Cheers. when's the new toy arriving? You really shouldn't even see it until the 9th June. Tell you wife she can store it at my house lol.[/quote] Yes, that is it exactly, 2EQ and 3EQ is pretty much same. What you really want though is a 3EQ in natural Toy might be here tomorrow I am half tempted to keep it locked away until my birthday but then thats 3 months away which will be a killer.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='770210' date='Mar 10 2010, 11:48 AM']Silly question but if i was looking for a 2 band ray are there specific models i could google for or do they do the same ones in 2 and 3 band? See, silly question.[/quote] Exactly the same Dave.

[quote name='alexharvay' post='770461' date='Mar 10 2010, 02:42 PM']Does this mean you won't be selling your '75 Jazz?[/quote] At the moment no. However, I might at a later date but no at this moment.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='769676' date='Mar 9 2010, 08:27 PM']June is when im of to Turkey with the family, and that s where all my money will have to go. Stupid holiday. Only got 7 gigs between now and the holiday (most in May) so going to be skint for a few months. I have had offers for my DD but its too early to make a decision. Hey, its also my birthday in june (7th). what day is yours?[/quote] Mine is June 9th and my sister is June 6th

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='769635' date='Mar 9 2010, 08:01 PM']Stop it . I would love your Ray but now isnt the right time. Cant wait for the PM.[/quote] HEHEHEHE with reference to whats in the PM, my birthdays not till June :)

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='769614' date='Mar 9 2010, 07:41 PM'] LOL[/quote] HEHE a PM explaing all will be on its way to you but if you are looking for a mint condition 3EQ Stingray in natural then I know one coming up for sale

Anyone know where the cheapest place is to buy a 2EQ Musicman Stingray? My usual store, Andertons has them at stupid prices at around £1500. GAK seems to be the cheapest so far at £1199. Anyone know anywhere else that might have them cheaper?

[quote name='Doddy' post='766609' date='Mar 7 2010, 03:02 AM']Warwick really have got the signature bass bug at the minute haven't they? They've just announced the new Robert Trujillo model Streamer. [url="http://bassplayer.com/article/warwick-robert-trujillo/March-2010/109761"]http://bassplayer.com/article/warwick-robe...rch-2010/109761[/url] Robert Trujillo is,of course,well known for playing a,.......... Fernandes. Mind you,Warwick have the Bootsy model as well,as he's another well known Warwick user isn't he? [/quote] ...and Adam Clayton is famous for playing Fenders and then Laklands later on in his career. The only people that really springs to mind as a Warwick bassists are Stuart Zender and Jack Bruce.

Does anyone here own or have owned a Warwick Streamer $$? I am thinking of buying one in Ash and could do with your thoughts and opinions on it. I am mainly going to play rock on it, quite possibly with a pick and would be interested to see if you think it is cappable of doing this. I quite fancy one instead of a Precision type bass but it will be no good if its not going to be suitable for driving rock bass lines. Opinions and thoughts really appreciated.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='764375' date='Mar 4 2010, 07:52 PM']... you can never leave! [/quote] Thats Talkbass, you can tell by the American flag. Now this is Basschat HQ,

I played a BG the other week and it really was a superb sounding and playing bass. Really did sound like a Precision. I also had a DJ which was a lovely bass.