Linus27

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='64170' date='Sep 22 2007, 08:22 PM']Here goes. Hope I get it right...

[b]Stingray 4[/b]
Available with 2 or 3 band Eq. No coil switching.

[b]Stingray 5[/b]
All have 3 band Eq. Coil switching for series, parallel and single coil operation.

[b]Sterling[/b]
Dinkier body than the 'Ray 4. 3 Band Eq. controls are mounted from rear, not on the scratchplate (as Ray5) or control plate (as Ray 4)
3 band Eq. Coil switching as per Ray 5

[b]S.U.B.[/b]
"Sports utility bass"
As previously mentioned, a cut-price variant, disguising cheaper cuts of wood with solid finishes. Painted finish on necks. Same hardware as more expensive models, so the potential's there.
All 2 band Eq (IIRC) No coil switching, which some prefer.

[b]Cutlass[/b]
Not currently produced. Simply a Stingray 4 with a Graphite Neck. May crop up second hand

[b]Sabre[/b]
Old-school 2 pick-up variant of Ray 4 (HH/HH) Quite rare. No longer in production

[b]Newer additions[/b]
Most Stingray models now available with other pick-up configurations to rival the Bongo (but not the 4 band Eq!)
Piezo Bridges also an option.

[b]General notes[/b]
Bodies mainly from Ash (trans finishes) Alder or Poplar (solid finishes)
Status make Graphite necks of you want your own "home-brew" Cutlass. (which isn't a million miles from a Modulus Flea sig when all's said and done!)
The General consensus is that the 2-Band eq Ray 4 epitomises the "Stingray Sound". The 3 Band isn't quite the same.
I've liked all the Sterlings I've played. They feel more manoeuverable due to their reduced bulk.
I own a 1990 Poplar bodied Fretless 5 (unlined). It's a super instrument.[/quote]

Its quit interesting that you say the 2-Band eq Ray 4 epitomises the "Stingray Sound". The 3 Band isn't quite the same. I had a 3 band eq Stingray and I was never happy with the sound. It seemed to thin and twangy for me. I wanted something with some drive and balls and it never gave me it. It had a superb sound and the nicest bass I played but the sound was to weak. I wonder if the 2 band eq would had been fatter.

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='196251' date='May 10 2008, 10:19 PM']I used to own a Dean Pace which I enjoyed playing fingerstyle but it isn't designed to be bowed as others pointed. I currently have an NS Design CR5M. If your funds can stretch to an NS-Design Bass Cello. Don't let the word cello put you off - it is a bass. It has the same scale as a Bass guitar (like the Pace) but can be bowed and can be played upright on a stand or horizontally on a strap.[/quote]

Is the NS-Design Bass Cello tuned the same as a bass, E, A, D and G???

[quote name='Maxcat' post='196139' date='May 10 2008, 06:13 PM']Hi Wooks. I would say that whilst its not impossible to lay it over your lap, the sheer size,balance point ,neck dimensions along with the scale length (approx 44 inches) would prevent you doing much . You can however play it seated on a bar stool or kitchen stool with the bass upright. All you need to do is adjust the end pin to the height you need when sitting. I believe lots of DB players play sitting down. The Dean Pace has a tripod that again you should be able to adjust to the required height and Stagg apparently are R&D ing a similar stand. Give it a try. PS You should be able to bow a Stagg (I dont) but Jakesbass will be able to tell you better than I. I believe that the Pace is not bowable due to the lack of curvature on the fingerboard. Hope this helps.[/quote]

How did you find out that Stagg are working on a tripod?? Any more info??

[quote name='Wooks' post='196445' date='May 11 2008, 11:53 AM']How much do the NS' go for roughly and any ideas where I might be able to get one? I'm located near to Portsmouth[/quote]

The NS Wav 4 is around £750 and you can buy them from here,

[url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=NS+Wav+4"]http://www.thomann.de/gb/search_dir.html?sw=NS+Wav+4[/url]

You can also get them in the UK but they are harder to find and with Thomann, you get a 30 day return with no questions asked.

I also have a Stagg and having lessons with jakesbass and its the perfect instrument to enter the world of EUB. If you do get one, you have to get it in translucent red and join us reds. Its currently 4 to the reds and 1 to the blacks at the moment I think

Have to agree with the above. Please cancel the next lesson and don't waste any more money or damage with that guy. 27 is certainly not to old to learn and the small hands comment is rubbish.

I am sure somebody on here will be able to find you a decent and proper tutor.

[quote name='OldGit' post='195757' date='May 9 2008, 11:26 PM']Plays an upright eh? Probably jazzcakes then [/quote]

Well today, he taught me Cmaj7, Dmin7 and G7 but not a sausage about Jazzcakes. How does he expect me to improve if he does not teach me about jazzcakes. I think i'm going to have to have a word with our jakesbass.

[quote name='jakesbass' post='195620' date='May 9 2008, 06:30 PM']I think of this EUB/DB forum as a little quiet haven where the waves are crashing at the cliffs 200yds out but lapping ashore in here.[/quote]

I want some of what jakesbass is on

Have to agree with the rest. Save up and get a combo. A 1 x 15 Ashdown combo would be a great move and if you get secondhand your save some money which you can spend on beer or give to me to go towards my Cherryburst Musicman Stingray that I want but can't afford for yonks and yonks.

Hey Ped,

Not a problem. Look forward to it.

Many thanks

After seeing Adam Clayton at Live Aid, I thought he looked really cool and wanted to be like him. The Police/Sting was also a big influence due to my sisters really being into them. So a friend had a bass guitar and I was given a guitar. He wanted to play guitar and I wanted to play bass so we swapped. I then spent two years locked in my bedroom learning to play U2, INXS, The Police songs and anything else I had. I lost all my friends as I never went out and just spent two years playing bass. After that, I went out and found a band which is where I cut my teeth in playing live, learning to write my own bass line and write songs.

A few bands and years later and I had absorbed every thing bass but still, it was not enough and I am still searching for more. I am currently teaching myself fretless bass and having double bass lessons with jakesbass. Not really sure what direction I want to go now. On one hand I want to play punk pop which is my natural style, I also fancy doing something more acoustic with the fretless, acoustic guitar and female vocals and also I would like to do something with the EUB. Either way, I love playing.

Have a Sunday bump from me.

[quote name='The Funk' post='190955' date='May 2 2008, 11:53 PM']Good luck. This is just crazy enough to work.

Are you sure you want it back though?[/quote]

I think as long as its in mint condition which it was when I sold it.

Ok, this really is a shot in the dark or like looking for a needle in a haystack but here goes.

I am based in the UK and I sold my 1998 3 EQ Teal Green Musicman Stingray to a bassist who either lived or had a friend or family that lived between Kingston Upon Thames and Richmond. More to the point, the place was called Ham and they lived in some flats which I think are somewhere around Northweild Lane, Yeovilton Place, Debden Close which are all off Dukes Avenue. The bass was sold on Ebay in 2001 for around £670.00, came with a Musicman hardcase and I delivered it to this address. I got the impression the person did not live here and I was dropping it with a family member but I could be wrong.

Anyway, I would love to get this back if possible as it does have some sentimental value.

If anyone knows of any bassists in this area or even better if they are on here, let me know. Very unlikley but hey, its worth a go. I guess, even if you don't want to see it, would be good to know how the bass is doing.

I would say I am not a snob because 95% of basses I see I think are ugly. Either they have a horrible head, a horrible pointy shape, or the necks to long or something else. So most basses i see I don't like. The ones that are on my list of likes are,

Musicman Stingray
Warwick Streamer
Fender Jazz
Fender Precision
Fender Telecaster Bass

Most other basses are ugly to my eyes.

However, one thing I really do not like is basses that have lots of knobs or controls. For me it should have volume and tone. nothing else.

Also, If you asked me 20 years ago, even 10 years ago if I would own a Squire, I would laugh and say no way. However, now a happy owner of a Squire Vintage Modified Frettless Jazz which I feel is one of the best basses I have ever owned and played.

So all in all, my choices are limited due to personle taste. I have about 2, maybe 3 basses I want to own. They are,

Musicman Stingray 2 EQ in Cherry Burst. I used to own a Musicman and it was the nicest bass to play and is the best looking bass you can buy so i want another.

Squire Vintage Modified Jazz. Beautiful looking bass and hopefully sounds a good as the fretless.

So at least i am easy to please :)

Your welcome. Yes, the neck has twisted I think and has also curved. I think the rod can't be adjusted any more to straighten her out. Thats the problem, it can't be adjusted any more so I think it needs expert attention. Its playable still but its not as good as it was. The action used to be amazing but now its a little higher up at the sharp end

Here are the pictures of my ESP 400 Series. They are not great pictures but you can see the head is a different shape. Plus it does notmally have a white screatchplate which I have taken off.

[quote name='eubassix' post='188717' date='Apr 30 2008, 11:25 AM']Hi Linus - that's also very interesting: good to know that ther's another (more?) out there!
.. although disappointing to learn about the neck!

Could you add (or send/PM) some photos ?

Re. the neck: is it beyond redemption? I guess you've searched for a possible replacement, but that it's tricky with a soewhat (seemingly) rare bass. Would a std. (either original or good copy) fender J neck fit the pocket?[/quote]

Yes I do look from time to time but the only 400 series necks I have found was one like yours and as you so, they are so rare and such amazing basses. Apart from Ebay, i am not sure where else to look. I am surprised you are selling yours as they are amazing basses.

Yes, I will post up some photos for you later tonight.

I have only taken the bass to my usual guy who used to set my basses up. He has now kind of stopped working on them and I was wondering if it is worth taking it to somebody more proffesional in setting up guitars and repairs. I would love to get her back to normal as the bass is very special to me. It was a gift from my dad. He was very keen for me to get into music and really supported and encouraged me. He bought it for me new back in 1987 or 1988 which at the time was very expensive. Unfortunately, he passed away 3 months before I signed my record deal and so never got to see me achieve my dream and his dream for me (although I have no doubt he was looking down on me) so I will never ever sell it. My dream is if my son follows in my footsteps and I will pass it on to him on the condition he looks after it and never ever sells it. Its been everywhere with me and has never let me down. The only other option would be a Fender neck but to be honest, I want to keep the original neck as its so thin and not like any other neck I have played.

I'll post some pictures tonight.

Hiya cool. Shame you never got to play her at the jam.

Don't worry about the address's, I know both venues very well. Might come down someday especially if your using the Stagg.

Interesting read. I have an ESP 400 series Jazz from around 1987 - 1988 and it has a different head stock. It's a bloody amazing bass and I would never sell it. Problem I have is the neck is warped a little on it due to myself not looking after it. Wish I could get it sorted.

Good luck with the sale. they are amazing basses.

Replied to you Maxcat. By the way, where is your jam??

That is such a copy of the Fender Telecaster bass, I just wonder why anyone would choose one and not an original Fender version.

Glad to see all is sorted for you and very happy you like the colour. Can't say I had your problem but happy your sorted now.

[quote name='GreeneKing' post='186955' date='Apr 28 2008, 06:25 AM']Nice one! Great bassline too, as has been said combines rhythm and melody well.

How's the Bass Collection?

Peter[/quote]

Thanks Peter. Bass Collection is going good. Rebecca, loves playing it and is coming along well. She still lacks lots of confidence but it will come in time. Bass wise, the Bass Collection is superb.

[quote name='paul, the' post='186805' date='Apr 27 2008, 09:49 PM']Alternating notes like an acoustic guitarist (bass under melody). Reminds me of that bit in All Right Now.[/quote]

Ah I see. I thought you meant that I was playing with a pick. I do that style a lot. Its atually pretty hard as you think the important part is making sure the melody comes through but its more important that the bass bit is prominent enough to supoort the melody. Otherwise it all sounds a bit empty and less melodic.

[quote name='Super_Mario_Bass' post='186807' date='Apr 27 2008, 09:52 PM']i see ur on myspace 2[/quote]

Yes although thats nothing official. Just something that a friend put up for fun although it does have some stuff from the album on there I think. Not looked at it for ages.