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Yes, I know my enemies!
They're the teachers who taught me to fight me!
Compromise! Conformity! Assimilation! Submission!
Ignorance! Hypocrisy! Brutality! The elite!
All of which are American dreams!
All of which are American dreams!
All of which are American dreams!
All of which are American dreams!

8 hours ago, Raslee said:

My darling! I've simply found 'the one' after years of trying many, many, many basses. Tonally the most versatile Stingray i've ever owned, it's very light and looks proper bling in the lights!....yup best bass ever for me.

I’m feeling exactly what you’re saying. I’m now down to one bass (I don’t include my Steinberger Spirit that only gets used in hotels!) I couldn’t justify another bass -  something that after 27 years of playing and over 60 basses I never thought I’d say. 

I have the HH version and in conjunction with my Helix Stomp it’s all covered  

Your bass is a stunner 👍👊

25 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

 

Now on to the REALLY tricky part - finding something anywhere near close to that shirt John Deacon wore. I e-mailed the costume designer for the Bohemian Rhapsody film, but so far no joy.

 

 

 

Perhaps buy a white shirt and get those felt pens kids use on clothes? DIY style. 

Cheers Mark for an easy going, no hassle and friendly sale, enjoy the bass  

Such special basses, great colour too. 

GLWTS 

Sadly for me, now SOLD.

...but Happy Days for the new owner! 

Ah, Sven Endwitssel, from the Swedish The Who tribute band...

Hope you get it sorted 👍

Stunning ‘Old Smoothie’ Porn Star looking for a new home in the classifieds....

1 hour ago, Soledad said:

OK then Ray-men. There's 50 pages of Ray porn here so tell me - do I want a 2EQ or a 3EQ? Both is not an acceptable response.

...or do you want a new Special, or a Classic, or an Old Smoothie? 🤣

You’ll finds pages of this debate with some great opinions if you do a quick search - but my quick and simple response is that for me,  and many folk, the major difference I find is that the 2 band is naturally warmer (the 3 band as a low pass filter), and the 3 band has its own zing. Neither better, just different. 

Well worth considering the new Special’s if you can. 

Price drop to £1650 - for a classic piece of Music Man history 

My story is quite similar and I came full circle myself a little while back, feels good  

Enjoy the bass, great score. 

28 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Feel for you mate. Hard one to let go that, but doing it for a good reason. 

Buy with confidence.

Fantastic bass and a great guy to boot 👊

Cheers brother 👍

Luckily I’ve still got a Stingray Special and an amazing wife to console myself with  

This guy at Barnes & Mullins (distributers) helped me a few years ago when a string broke right out of the pack [email protected]

Good luck 

Here’s some https://www.allparts.uk.com/collections/wood-horn-knobs

Still for sale  

Now £1650

Gutted to sell this, but my wife needs the cash more than I need a second bass. As things stand for now I can’t justify keeping it, but will withdraw if things change. 

No trade please..... see above^^^  

Limited Edition in this colour, made for order in 2016 only, and now discontinued. It’s based on a prototype Leo Fender made for Sterling Ball and is the 40th Anniversary model. See the YouTube video below for more info. 

Bought new by me from Bass Direct. 

These are very special basses, with an awesome neck and the preamp is voiced beautifully, literally smoother than a regular Stingray and with an amazing EQ, that has loads of bass and sweet highs. This bass oozes quality. 

It’s in excellent condition, not one issue. It’s wearing flatwound strings in the photos but the original rounds will be put back on. 

Comes with the original hard case and shipping box. 

Weighs 4.275kg / 9.42lbs

***LINK TO MY FEEDBACK*** 

Long version.

Practically never used, so in excellent condition. 

Price includes post. 

The Mega Bass Strap™ utilise the same weight reduction system and comfort design incorporated in the Super Strap Series. The longer pad design offers added comfort across the shoulder and back while offering more overall length to the strap. The straps incorporate top grade leather for a secure attachment. The Mega Strap series is ideal for the avid musician playing for long hours. There's no better way to eliminate shoulder fatigue than to strap on one of the Mega Straps. The comfort speaks for itself!

Neotech Mega Bass Strap

1. •Easy to attach

2. •Extra layer of internal foam padding adds to the comfort

3. •Extra long neoprene pad design with patented control-stretch system

4. •Made in the USA

Relatively speaking, maybe £30 for the glossy auction brochure isn’t so bad after all?  

Another top reason to love David Gilmour, brilliant 

24 minutes ago, JellyKnees said:

Have you not been before?

Last time was 2000, dislocated a shoulder in a pub gig, its never been the same since. 

That'll teach me...

21 minutes ago, NikNik said:

Hhmm.....yeh, this does not meet the criteria. 

Nice pix, though.

 

 

Only teasing. Didnt think anyone went to Southend out of choice.

To quote - (A seaside resort visited in one's childhood)  + (The name of the last establishment where you bought a hot beverage whether as a standalone or as the culmination of a tasty meal)

It could be my porn name too... just sayin  

Introducing 'Southend Virgin' 

Did someone mention a new Fender product?

Time for the old...   

Does Mickey Mouse know Gibson have got his ears? 

8 minutes ago, owen said:

I am presuming that can only be 2 switches on a stereo lead? More would need midi magic which would put the total spend up to as much as bigger brother. Am I right?

I’m using a stereo lead, but I have s feeling it can be used with a mono lead by assigning ring and tip functions. 

You can download the manual pdf, it may explain more. In total I’m fairly sure you can add up to 4 switches or a combination of switches and expression pedals. But yes, more money and footprint kind of defeats the object eh?