Marc S

Hi PInball, I read this thread with interest For years I didn't particularly care for Stingrays Lately though, I played one and started to see what the fuss was all about I traded one in for a Warwick I owned - which I wasn't getting on quite so well with.... I loved the Warwick sound, but found all the controls overly fussy, and struggled to get my sound consistently good Perhaps this was due to other band members adjusting their sounds, and me trying to compensate, to get something that sat better in the mix Re the neck. I always preferred slimmer, narrower necks but have leaned more to a neck wider at the heel lately That's personal preference again, but it's also dictated by what you are playing... I'm doing more finger-style now, and re-experimenting with slap, and I'm playing less pick Of course, the size of your fingers will also contribute to playing style here..... I have to say that the playability of my new MM is great, the neck is absolutely fabulous and I'm happy I can get a sound that sits right in the mix, without having to fiddle too much with lots of controls I'm so glad I got my MM but I'm amazed at how your own tastes and preferences can change I'd say you're right in not rushing into anything but as others have said, try a couple out I'm so glad I got to try one properly and even more pleased I actually got one Good luck with trying some out and let us know what you decide Marc

I have a Stagg EUB In fact, it's this that led me to have GAS for a "real" DB but that's no bad thing IMHO It doesn't sound just like an acoustic DB but it does sound different to a fretless bass guitar, to my ear I've said it before, but these Stagg EUBs are a great backup instrument for the money You CAN play them sat down - I sometimes play mine, late at night (so as not to annoy the neighbours..... or the wife!), while sat on the sofa something I could never do with my acoustic DB I don't play Arco, but I would imagine you could - with the right strings... I put some nylon wraps on mine, and it gives it a nice, darker, slightly deeper sound You get what you pay for, but these go for a little over £200 second-hand and that's a lot of instrument for that money ..... and they are much more portable than those huge pieces of wood some of us lug about the place too Good luck with your search - try a couple of different models, if & when you can

Nice thread TheG, I was looking for a DB for ages Sadly, there's almost no choice of where to buy one in the Cardiff/ South Wales area I got lucky, because a very nice. local BC'er sold me hers and I was very lucky that it turned out to be a nice bass But when I was looking, I found the only sellers were a long way from me, and even a long way from one another all of which made comparing basses a very long process, and usually a long time between trying them out I'm sure someone in the midlands area will find this useful so thanks for taking the time out to compile this list Marc PS. Typically, within weeks of me buying my DB, 2 came up S/H in instrument shops in the same street in Cardiff!

Bought my DB off Sarah sometime back Just sold her a DB hardcase As ever, Sarah is a pleasure to deal with Lovely person, really friendly and trustworthy BC'er Deal in confidence folks Marc

[attachment=161759:G53_4591.jpg] Me playing my DB, at our wedding just 2 days after Christmas 2013 Yes, my wife wanted me to play at our wedding - it saved our guests from having to watch me dance And no, I don't usually wear a suit when I'm playing music

That OLP bass looks great I've heard people say OLP's are brilliant Much better than the SUB series If they really are as good as people say .....I want one

Underwhelming indeed And priced at 65 quid Much better suggestion BigRedX

Yes - just to be absolutely sure, before you start taking the EUB apart .... you never know Anyhow - let us know what you find and good luck with it Marc

Firstly, I'd test some other instrument through that amp and check your leads too... Not quite sure how you've plugged the tuners in Don't think I've heard anyone else using 2 tuners before Of course, there might also be a problem there, or possibly some sort of "conflict" in the tuners Check your EUB through another amp too, and double check your leads Good luck with sorting it, and let us know how you get on Marc EDIT: There may be some other friendly BC'er near your area, who'll let you try your bass in their amp? or their bass through your amp? - worth a thought....

Hi Miguel, It wasn't the wrong decision - it was the right one Welcome to BC, and welcome to the world of bass playing As they say, "Like every other good musician - you're following a bass player!" Cheers Marc

6 strings? oooo no, I have enough trouble with 4 lol Yes, as long as there's life in the old dog... And if there's beer that needs drinking and basses to play.....

Welcome Al, I'm a middle aged BC'er too I started in the 80's and gave up playing after about 4 years 20 odd years later, I started playing again, and haven't looked back I've got a 20+ year old son, who also plays bass and he's pretty damn good, but I wish he'd join a band These days, I play Double Bass too .... and I really love that Keep playing matey and I'm sure you'll meet lots of good folk on here Marc