Chiliwailer

3 minutes ago, crazycloud said:

Shape can't be patented, only copyrighted and they lost that battle decades ago.

 

 

I was just messing, as I really can’t take this seriously 😊

Duplicate 

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9 hours ago, itu said:

What has the body shape to do with the definition, if the pickup and its placement is the thing soundwise? Would an Adam Clayton gilt Warwick not be a P, because of the shape? (OK, the pickup is reversed, but still?) 

Ta da, patented!  🌟😊

4 hours ago, fretmeister said:

Back on sale.

 

Price drop to only £160 including UK delivery.

 

Not looking for trades as I've seen something shiny I want, but don't be afraid of making an offer, I won't be offended.

PM’d 👍

18 hours ago, Misdee said:

That's a lovely looking bass. Nicer colour scheme than any of the current Stingray Specials.

 

Others may have a different view, but for my taste these Specials are the best Stingrays ever. Feel great to play and sound even punchier than previous incarnations of the mighty 'Ray, if that's possible.

Argh…. Stop it! 😂

3 hours ago, Nick upson said:

I'm in a similar position to you, I've listed my grape crush 3 times and took it down each time within 24 hours so I feel your pain. Such great instruments. 

Thanks Nick - so I think a price drop may be in order to rip off the band aid a bit quicker! 

4 minutes ago, nash said:

Looking for a trade by any chance?

Unlikely, but I’ll never say never 😊 Please PM, ta. 

£1600
 

My last listing of this bass lasted about 24 hrs before sellers remorse kicked in  - let's see how long I last this time. It's a stunning bass, but want is very different to need so I'm reluctantly listing this. My modded ‘95 Ray gets more attention as it’s a highly nostalgic bass for me, so as much as I like this Special I’m struggling to justify keeping it.  
 

Made in 2020, great condition, Ivory White with Rosewood fingerboard. Super comfy to play and sounds spot on - sound clip posted below. 
 

Weighs 4kg / 8.9lb. 
 

Comes with case and candy. 
 

Sound clip...

- Preamp  EQ is flat. 
- Strings are well worn in. 
- Played into Logic and Aguilar Plugin Suite, AG amp set flat, 2x12 cab. 

Link to my feedback thread 

Cheers 👍

16 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

Well, back to normal, except for this being a multi track track, and in stereo, which is something entirely new

 

That’s great man, I really enjoyed hearing the new vibes 😊

55 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

Dark secrets lure in the ocean for the foolhardy surfer, shattering the seemingly idyllic beach life, in this unsettling electro surf metal piece:

 

Programmed in Reason 5, based on a 1st take recording I did of my tenor bass, used as a full sample loaded to the ReDrum machine in Reason.

 

 

@Baloney Balderdash is quick off the mark, normal business has been resumed  
 

Killer track mate 👍
 

Just now, upside downer said:

Bravo, chaps 👏👏 worthy winners!

+1 

Really enjoyed the tunes this month 👌

… is this £75 posted? Ta. 

36 minutes ago, denki109 said:

You are Eagle Eyed. I accidentally uploaded my ‘before’ photos.. Here is how the modified back of the pickup currently looks. And, just for reference - the front of the pickup even looks more fetching in this lighting. 

Someone’s in for a real treat 😊

Gutted that I’m too skint for it to be me. 

Never thought I’d be happy without a P, but have since proved myself wrong. 
Still feels odd typing that - but my playing situation has a lot to do with it too, so it’s no real issue. 
 

I really like these pups 👌

Yours is only 2 wires though, you need 4 wires to do series/parallel/single. I’ve modded one of these in the past to have 4 wires, was quite simple, but this looks stock to me…. 🤔
 

48 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

 

What does 'gain resonance' actually mean? How do you measure it? Is it a good thing?

 

The problem is resonance has two essentially different meanings in this context so we iften have different understandings of what we are discussing.

 

In physics:

 

"the reinforcement or prolongation of sound by reflection from a surface or by the synchronous vibration of a neighbouring object."

 

You measure it by applying different frequencies. E.g. play lots of notes and see which ones sustain longest. These will be the resonant frequencies.

 

The ideal for a bass is the same as a speaker cab - to not have any marked resonances that cause particular notes to be exaggerated, causing other notes to seem muted.

 

In music:

 

"the quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating."

 

So yes we want that... but what does it actually mean for instruments? For an acoustic instrument it chiefly means a highly responsive sound board, (with no strong frequency resonances).

 

For an electric instrument it's really just about reasonable sustain (how much do you need?) and a lack of dead spots.  

 

So to 'sound resonant' you want to minimise any 'resonants'.

 

😁

Blooming heck mate, that blew my mind…. And there I was thinking terms like phat and heft had this covered 😊

And yet this bass is still, as of today, being sold on eBay with the misleading description of it almost certainly being a 70s or 80s model based on hardware. 🤨

On 19/10/2025 at 11:28, lurksalot said:

OK , I asked for it !

 

This is a story of how some things don't always work out, all singing and dancing , promises, promises and then the shine comes off and it all becomes a let down ... Love story

 

Technical.. EZ dummer pounds the skins , Gordon smith clanks through the low end , Ibby 6er thrashes about most of the way through it , UJam provides a little rhythm structure  and the piece de resistance is the stunning vocal over the top of it all.

Turd polishing care of Ozone 8 

Absolutely love this  💙 Guitar reminds me of how Keith Levene sometimes played 👌

20 hours ago, Beedster said:

 

 I must revisit Pau Ferro which I had on a mid 90's 'Ray FL and quite liked 

My mid 90s FL Ray put an end to my ignorant snobbery of PF - it's got more Mwah than a couple of posh birds air kissing. 

Not sure ifPlease post here or PM for more pics.

Sound clip...

Preamp  EQ is flat. 
Strings are well worn in. 
Played into Logic and Aguilar Plugin Suite, AG amp set flat, 2x12 cab. 

withdrawn now - it’s just too good really. 
 

Reluctantly listing this one - my modded ‘95 Ray gets more attention (as it’s a highly nostalgic bass for me) so as much as I like this Special I’m struggling to justify keeping it.  
 

Made in 2020, great condition, Ivory White with Rosewood fingerboard. Super comfy to play and sounds spot on - sound clip posted below. 
 

Weighs 4kg / 8.9lb. 
 

Comes with case and candy. 
 

Cheers 👍

Link to my feedback thread - 

13 hours ago, Brucegill said:

Shoulder issues back with a vengeance 😔... Back up for sale. ONLY bass for a part trad would be a JMJ. 

 

Will take loads of photos this weekend and add the new hand-written note etc 

Sorry to read that Bruce. 
 

This is a killer bass IMO, I had my hands on it earlier this year, the tone is really stunning too. 
 

GLWTS 

28 minutes ago, Baloney Balderdash said:

Yes, admittedly it is quite Danny Elfman inspired.

Which can only be a good thing then 👍