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[quote name='Duarte' post='683565' date='Dec 13 2009, 11:59 PM']I would prefer it if it was clean, but in the end it really doesn't matter. It's a great bass. It sounds and plays great which is all that really matters.[/quote] I know this is all personal taste but i hate to play a dirty bass, first of all for the feel, clammy under your hands eeeuuuuwww , and second of all the maintenance issue, fingerboards drying out, hardware rusting and seizing up etc. issues with the finish, clean off your acidic sweat and it will last longer. Watch your quality builder or craftsman when they finish work, tools CLEANED and then put away. Tools are expensive and only really need to be bought once if respected, and after all basses are our tools of the trade. Dave

[quote name='Stingray5' post='667967' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:06 AM'][/quote] I've always Gassed over the Thunder II Fretless basses. Gorgeous looking basses. I remember seeing Steve Brzezicki playing one when i saw him in Fish's band on the vigil in a wilderness of mirrors tour. Outstanding sounding bass loads of mmmwwwwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.

Thanks for the input gents, Its the solid state one and its in the UK if they go for around 300 then it could be worth a buy and then repair the compressor. Will post some pics if i can borrow it off the lad. If i dont go for it i will out the owners details up for anyone interested. Cheers Dave

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='669673' date='Nov 30 2009, 12:29 AM']"although there are [u]some[/u] tasties too!"[/quote] SOME????? master of the understatement LOL

[quote name='midgetiser' post='669484' date='Nov 29 2009, 09:11 PM'][/quote] I love white and maple Stingrays, Think its my favourite combination

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='669152' date='Nov 29 2009, 03:09 PM'][/quote] Very tasty indeed Rich. You me and the Doc need to open a shop that never sells......Just keeps buying. Cheers mate Dave

No one ever used one?

Been after an 8 string for a while now, didnt want to spend too much on one knowing it wouldn't get that much use, so just been down to Manchester to pick this up. Great construction, great sound and really nice player.

Anyone got any experience or advice? I have been offered one but the compressor doesnt work. Is there anything to be wary of and what is the current going rate? Cheers Dave

Anyone got any experience or advice? I have been offered one but the compressor doesnt work. Is there anything to be wary of and what is the current going rate? Cheers Dave

[quote name='KERMITNT' post='665111' date='Nov 25 2009, 02:25 PM'] just an update [/quote] Oooooooh sweet mother of jesus

Its funny how most people want flexibility in an instrument. I have had and still got basses with 2 pickups, blend pots and eq on, yet i set one sound and leave it at that, ALWAYS. My main gigging basses are an overwater 4 and musicman. I can get the sound i want with both these basses and never touch the controls. I don't think i could see a need to change them. I think that's why I'm satisfied with one pickup on a stingray, if i can get my sound with a bass that's all i need.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='656970' date='Nov 17 2009, 01:36 PM']i think black suits it much better![/quote] I agree, but it originally came with the pearloid guard but i added the black for my tastes but re installed the perloid for originality when sold to Rich. Cheers Dave