Cairobill

S'funny - I play a Rickenbacker and a Stingray and don't give a guff about people slagging either bass off as, um, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Also, the weak G string is present on most Stingrays I have tried. I had a '94 (now sold) that had a very weak G string. My Classic, on the other hand, is strong like bull Getting upset about people slagging off the model of your bass is a major warning that you need to get a sense of perspective. These brand specific websites are a fantastic source of information but the mildest criticism will nark off the passive aggressive obsessive compulsives that act as self-elected brand reps who see themselves as protector of Sterling Ball's honour etc etc (he can protect himself very adequately I'm sure).

Good voice there…communicates the song well...

Links tweaked…Maher went on to play with Scritti. I love this music. That's put me in the mood for some relentless music. Lo...Crow by Albini's Shellac... [media]http://youtu.be/gPQIMA6H6F8[/media]

Ah Massacre! Two formative tracks for me... Legs [media]http://youtu.be/ETxtSbfpjHE[/media] Killing Time [media]http://youtu.be/El-_oJd9QuQ[/media] FANTASTIC music...

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1415868778' post='2604559'] Not unless he has a time machine [/quote] Ah ...didn't realise he was using them before Edwards. Anyone with a geeky interest in Queen recordings know which tracks were Deacon using a 'Ray?

Anyone have a list of tracks where he used a stingray? Another One Bites the Dust? Was it a Bernard Edwards influence? Deacon is an amazing bassist.

God I love telecasters!

Single cuts understandably divide opinion as most of them look revolting. However, I became intrigued after trying a few Fodera imperials - to my eye the Imperial shape manages to play against type and look extremely cool. Pretty much every other single cut shape makes me want to throw up. Since I couldn't afford a new Imperial, I got an Adamovic Halo which is a rare bass that pulls off a good look for a single cut in my view. [url="http://www.adamovic.nl/2basses/Custom/Ha.htm"]http://www.adamovic....s/Custom/Ha.htm[/url] Feel wise I would say that a good single cut gives the neck a different feel, especially in the upper register compared to bolt ons and neck-throughs. The whole bass feels 'fused' together and certainly on the Imperials I've tried (and my Adamovic) gives terrific sustain and response, especially in the upper registers. That doesn't mean that I don't use bolt ons (I have a few bolt ons that are just amazing, esp my stingray) but I certainly prefer chording, playing complicated upper register stuff etc more on the Adamovic, which is by far the most playable bass I own.

Does anyone have my old Sonus Special 5 lined fretless that I sold to Gwilym? Miss that bass - it really sings.