Linus27

Does anyone have a picture of a natural Stingray with maple neck and white scratchplate? Mine has a black scratchplate and I was wondering what it would look like with a white one. Google is not really coming up with any results. Thanks in advance.

Just interested in what make of string people are using including guage. I just fitted a set of Elite Stadiums 45 - 105's to my new Stingray and it sounds stunning. I have been using these strings for about 20 years but I hardly ever see them mentioned here. Do people not rate them?

[quote name='crez5150' post='369396' date='Jan 3 2009, 05:19 PM']Cheers for that Rich..... I think thats what put me off the stagg.... Those body rests seemed to be sticking out awkwardly.... I tried to push them in further but with no joy.... Was the only one in the shop too... may re-visit it again next week....[/quote] You don't have to use the body rests. I don't use them on mine.

[quote name='gwillis' post='369446' date='Jan 3 2009, 06:05 PM']Yep that was Richies shop, it use to be a great meeting place and he stocked some cracking tunes along with sponsering many a DJ and band. Sadly the shop although veery proftitable fell foul of the landlords (pearl assurance) who hiked the rates so high he couldnt afford it . Happy memories though[/quote] Thats a shame. I bought some gems in that shop. Prices were brilliant also.

[quote name='gwillis' post='369205' date='Jan 3 2009, 12:24 PM']Hi, How long ago was that. It sounds like my mates shop that sadly closed some years ago (applestump records).[/quote] Around 1999 so a while back. The shop was pretty much in the centre, near the main square. It might had been on one of the upstairs bit. If I remember correctly, if you walk through the alley bit with WH Smiths on your right and Dixons on the corner on your left and you head towards the main square bit which is not covered. I think the shop was over on the left up the steps. This is about 10 years ago so its a bit blurry. I remember a really big MVC store there also.

As you have a Stingray already then go for the Jazz.

[quote name='Shockwave' post='368968' date='Jan 2 2009, 11:40 PM']Yes its better in nearly everyway. The older ray has a flat battery in it and still sounded better in my ears, tommorow i will playing it with a new battery. The only way it might not be better is the looks (My current one is a lovely black sparkle with matching headstock.) And the piezo pickup (Which although useless in a band situation is pretty awesome alone) The problem is. A modern ray can cost as little as 550-600, Whereas this is more then three times the amount. Is the price of near perfection worth it -Rob.[/quote] It sounds like your not overly happy with your existing Ray. So why not sell that and buy the vintage one and the Vigier.

Welcome to basschat. Spent a few months recording our album at Loco studios which is between Caerleon and Usk. Used to take day trips out to Cwmbrian to go CD shopping in a little second hand CD shop. No idea if its still there. Used to spend most nights in the White Hart Pub in Llangybi having dinner. Loved the area and miss it lots. Keep meaning to pop back someday.

[quote name='ednaplate' post='368573' date='Jan 2 2009, 04:15 PM']I actually came across this video and then saw the comments from other BCers. It's very good. I have a tab for this somewhere. Must dig it out.[/quote] Cool, thank you.

[quote name='redstriper' post='368525' date='Jan 2 2009, 03:12 PM']What ! I didn't realise it was actually 1/2 size - can you buy strings that short ?[/quote] Thats actually a very good question. I have seen half size padded gig bags but not strings.

[quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='367839' date='Jan 1 2009, 04:12 PM']Am still trying to polish Talk Talks' its my life! matt[/quote] Here you go. This is the last one I learn't to play. Sorry I don't smile much in the video but there is a story behind that. For the last 20 years I have only ever played with a plectrum. I gave up bass for around 5 years and when I started up again at the end of 2007, I decided to learn to use my fingers so this is my first ever complete song I have played using fingers. So basically I am concentrating lots. Oh, plus I am playing on a fretless which is also my first song on a fretless. If you want any tips on the song then just ask. [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=t9nRqi9p8wA&feature=channel_page"]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=t9nRqi9p8wA&...re=channel_page[/url]

This also would be competition, [url="http://www.themusicking.co.uk/westfield-1-2-size-bass-guitar-in-red"]http://www.themusicking.co.uk/westfield-1-...s-guitar-in-red[/url] This is what I am looking at for my son.

Thanks for the advice everyone, what you say seems to make sense. My son has just asked to play Guitar Hero so this was a good opportunity to get him to try right handed. I tried to explain the benifits of playing right handed to a 6 year old and after a few huffs, strops and arguments later, I think I may have convinced him that learning right handed is the way forward. I think what really helped him understand was I explained that when he writes with a pencil, he only uses his left hand with his right not doing anything. With a guitar, he is going to have to train both hands. With the benifits of playing right handed and the options of buying basses when he is older, he seemed to understand that he can still do all his other things left handed but playing guitar right handed is going to be easier. Now only time will tell if he sticks to it. Thanks again for all your help.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='367652' date='Jan 1 2009, 12:38 PM']Heh, thanks! It would be cheaper for you to get a 1/2 or 3/4 size Chinese bass and get the nut flipped round and restrung left-handed for him. Then if he doesn't get into it you can ebay it, should only be about £100 for a reasonable starter bass.[/quote] Yeah I was just joking. If I go with him learning right handed then you can pick them up from between £50 - £80. I already have a small practise amp for him. Just need to think left or right. Leaning toward making him play right.

[quote name='Al Heeley' post='367646' date='Jan 1 2009, 12:30 PM']I made my son (7) a mini P-bass from bits left over from other projects, its zebrano with gold hardware, sapele back and a p-bass clone pickup. He loves showing it to his friends but is not yet that interested in learning it. Sorry but it's right handed, not a big job to swap the nut over for left-handed stringing. [/quote] WOW, that looks superb. Wanna make another one?

Would naturally being left handed but playing righted not hinder his natural ability???

My six year old son is going to learn bass soon and so I wanted to get him a bass. The only problem is he is left handed. He even plays guitar hero left handed. Does anyone know of anyone who makes a half size left handed bass guitar? I can only seem to find right handed. Thanks in advance.

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='364581' date='Dec 28 2008, 02:46 AM']I'm better than Adam Clayton. ...but I don't think Adam would be up for swapping the gigs he plays for the ones that I play.[/quote] I bet your not better than Adam. You may be more imaginitive or creative but I bet your not as consistant or reliable. I've worked with some of U2's producers and they say that he is actually a very good bass player and is one of the tightest bass players around. He just happens to play what fits with U2. I doubt many can play in time and as tight as Adam.

I love them and used to own a 1973 model. Lovely big fat sound. Going to get one of the Fender 50's re-issue ones at some point in sunburst after I get my Musicman.

They have a red 4 string musicman stingray for 699. Do you think this is new, genuine and in stock? It says available on the website.

It's an interesting point. What originally got me excited about the bass was the role it played in a band. It's a supporting role. The backbone, the spine, the legs of a chair, the chassis of a car. You don't really pay much attention to any of them but when they go wrong you notice how important they are. A chair cam be super comfy but if the legs are buckled then your notice. You take your back for granted but when it hurts then you sure do notice. So, take a bass out of the band and it all falsl to pieces.

Yes, please be aware that the SUB has a solid body, so no cut out at the back. You may find this a problem so worth trying one first.