Stingray5

[quote name='Feelgood' post='665191' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:21 PM']OK, here's my 2008 SR4. I took some pics recently as I was thinking about selling. Turns out I'm a bit reluctant to part with it! [/quote] Nah, you definitely don't want to do that!

[quote name='budget bassist' post='665167' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:09 PM']I'm a happy bunny [/quote] Cor! I reckon you're a whole blinkin' warren of happy bunnies!

Defo gotta get me a see-through guard!

[quote name='The Goatreich' post='664889' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:45 AM']I've flown all over the world with my bass. I've always taken my coffin case which is now so battered it's held together by gaffer tape and magic alone. Once, in Indonesia I saw my case coming along the conveyor belt with the side split and my bass half hanging out. That wasn't fun, but all was ok luckily. I swore then that I would never fly with that case again and would get a proper custom fit flight case, but due to the expense of them I haven't managed yet. Normally I put my bass, pedals and leads in the case, wrapping a few T-shirts around things so they fit snuggly. I never lock my case as security have complained about this in the past, but I put one of those luggage straps around the case which stops it falling open if the catches get popped. With more flying and touring on the cards next year I really do think that a proper flight case should be on my list, anyone know of any companies that offer endorsements/artist discount? Thankfully I never have to take my amp-head.[/quote] I also would never lock my cases and always use luggage straps for extra safety but, frankly, I'm a little surprised that someone who has 'flown all over the world' with their bass (with more flying and touring on the cards) is not using a decent flight (or even semi-flight) case. Used ones do come up on ebay or check with companies like Flightcase Warehouse for old stock. Hiscox lite-flite cases are also incredibly strong and retail new from around £70. One of mine was bought used from ebay for £40. (I've done the stand-on-it test, too, with my bass inside! ) Have fun and stay safe, wherever you go!

[quote name='Shockwave' post='664636' date='Nov 25 2009, 01:56 AM']Trying to rejoin the club, but i have to sell my Pedulla to do so first![/quote] I'm sure we can put out the welcome mat for when you do!

Beauty is in the eye of the bassholder!

Yeh, that's nice! For all the wonderful basses there are around, it all still comes back to something like your sunburst P bass. Oh dear, I can feel a GAS attack coming on, thank you very much!

[quote name='Beedster' post='663264' date='Nov 23 2009, 10:30 PM']Hey Steve, thanks and no worries mate. Where are they based, there's a couple there that look promising?[/quote] Based near to Chelmsford, Essex. Shoot him a quick email or give him a call (01245 401066).

[quote name='Beedster' post='662382' date='Nov 23 2009, 08:55 AM']Cheers S5, Have you used Guitaravenue before? Chris[/quote] Sorry for the delay getting back to you, Chris. I can vouch for GuitarAvenue having known owner Gary Winterflood for around 30 years. He certainly knows his guitars and amps (that's including basses too!) Cheers, Steve

This is why I love the 5 [attachment=36872:stingray5_controls.jpg]

[quote name='lonestar' post='661623' date='Nov 22 2009, 11:01 AM']Emailed Steve I'll keep you posted Thanks Stingray5[/quote] No worries, lonestar. Hope it works out.

1964 All-original except a refin body...factory fitted large frets...plays and also sounds killer with a huge C neck... £2850.00 [url="http://www.guitaravenue.com/basses.htm#fenderpbass"]http://www.guitaravenue.com/basses.htm#fenderpbass[/url]

I didn't get to see him live at all though certainly remember him from the Isotope days. RIP Jeff.

[quote name='crez5150' post='659279' date='Nov 19 2009, 02:46 PM']...We always offer the fist dance as part of our package...[/quote] So what's this 'fist dance' you offer...? (sorry, couldn't resist! )

For one particular wedding, the bride and groom wanted "Hillbilly Rock, Hillbilly Roll" by The Woolpackers. It went down so well, we've kept it in the 'reserves' set for whenever it feels appropriate.

Jon Anderson hasn't been too healthy for some time, apparently. The singer is a Canadian chappie - Benoit David. (Not to be confused with US session guitarist David Benoit! )

[quote name='TimR' post='658106' date='Nov 18 2009, 02:07 PM']A looper?[/quote] That was my thought too. Something like a Digitech JamMan maybe? Depends on musical style, whether it suits, etc.

Might be an anti-bass sound man!

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='656859' date='Nov 17 2009, 12:04 PM']The black scratchplate arrived this morning (thanks, Dave!) so I thought I'd take some nice pics of the tone-beast...[/quote] Mmm, handsome, indeed! Must admit, I do like the black plate on there too. But I also like the black pearl!! Aaaargh, decisions, decisions!

[quote name='Duarte' post='656959' date='Nov 17 2009, 01:26 PM']WITHOUT! Looks Suh-weet.[/quote] Yeah, I'm leaning that way myself -- at least this week! Hmmm, maybe I'll go for a see-through guard(?).

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='656587' date='Nov 17 2009, 12:10 AM']^^that white stingray 5 is possibly my favourite in this whole thread. its the tits! fwiw heres a few I (some foolishly) let go white sparkle Sterling, traded to wavydavey on here. I'd love to think I'll maybe trace and get this one back one day. candy apple red Sterling, traded to eubassix saphire black HH Bongo, traded to bigwan for the 5HH I have now white HS Bongo, traded with power of ten on here(that man has an amazing musicman collection!) vintage sunburst Stingray, went to jezzaboy a few months back teal 2EQ Stingray,retrofitted later with a Status graphite neck and then stupidly sold on ebay (though I did have bills to pay) teal SUB active,bought by v max blues before I was a member on here there were others before these - a natural late 80s Sabre fretless,a black pre EB, an early 90s blueburst SR5, and a 97 honeyburst Sterling none of which I have any pics of unfortunately cheers Keir[/quote] If you'll excuse the expression, Keir, you've certainly let go a few beauties!! Steve

Here's some updated photos of my Tune TWB-6...

... and here's my 2001 Stingray fretless... with guard? or without?

I was sure I'd already posted my updated MM pics here but can only find a few comments. So here's my '89 Stingray5...

Ah, so that's where it ended up! Congrats to Dave for the sale - and well done to OTPJ for the purchase. Finally got a decent bass in the collection then?!