Stingray5

[quote name='bnt' post='228029' date='Jun 27 2008, 02:10 PM']My bass has solid spindles, not splined or split. The knobs I got were [url="http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280217175477"]these[/url], which are 6mm set screw types. The same [url="http://stores.ebay.com/MMTG-Enterprises"]seller[/url] has other types, including splined.[/quote] Many thanks for the information.

[quote name='bnt' post='227754' date='Jun 27 2008, 07:45 AM']My, that's tasty! When I strike it rich... Japan, here I come. That might tempt me in to my first 6-er. I don't think I'd mind those knobs, much nicer than the cheap & nasty ones that mine came with.[/quote] Thanks m8 - glad you like it. Nice chord possibilities with a 6, too. I did a bit of digging on ebay re the gold knobs and found some at 'guitarpartsworldwide' (Item number: 130212540133). I was wondering where it was you found yours and how these compared. Also curious, are yours the 'grub screw' type? Or do they push on to the control post (split-type)? I'm not so familiar with the later Tune basses.

Hi Tune-smiths! As a recent newcomer to BC, having a general look around, I'm pleased to have found at least a couple of other Tune users here. I got my Tune TWB-6 back in '96 from the Bass Centre, London, and love it - both the look and sound. It's a Japanese model from I believe 1995, though could be earlier. The bass has been with me for gigs/tours around the UK and Europe and not let me down apart from needing a new barrel input a year or so back. bnt - great looking TWB43 you have there - and I love the gold knobs. I've resisted any mods up to now but seeing that, I may just have to go for it... Cheers, Steve. [attachment=10077:tune_twb6.jpg] [attachment=10078:sg_mk_lime1.jpg]

Mmm, looks nice. Was this an Ibanez?

[quote name='BigRedX' post='226857' date='Jun 25 2008, 06:51 PM']Nice Tune. That's a Japanese one isn't it?[/quote] Certainly is.

[quote name='Jase' post='226717' date='Jun 25 2008, 02:28 PM']A late 90's Jazz...love them![/quote] Yeh, it's a real nice player. Colours nice too - Metallic Aquamarine (...oo-er missus! ) Only thing is, I'm debating whether or not to upgrade the pickups for a bit more 'poke'. That said, it's nice as it is, so guess I'll wait and see. As they say, if it ain't broke... don't fix it... Cheers, Steve.

[quote name='BassManKev' post='226387' date='Jun 25 2008, 01:59 AM']lovin the sr5, nice basses you have there [/quote] Thanks, Kev. Yeh, the sr5 is a real beauty and has never let me down. A real workhorse. Mind you, I must be preaching to the converted as your own sr5 looks v. nice too.

My main gigging basses (apologies for one or two poorer quality pics)... [b]1989 Musicman Stingray5[/b] (upgraded from plain white to 'white pearl' guard) [attachment=10012:mm_stingray5.jpg] [b]2005 Musicman Stingray fretless[/b] [attachment=10013:mm_sting...fretless.jpg] [b]1995 Tune TWB-6[/b] [attachment=10014:tune_twb6.jpg] [b]1998 Fender Jazz USA Standard[/b] [attachment=10015:jazz_aqua.JPG] [b]1983 Westone Thunder IIA fretless[/b] [attachment=10016:westone_...fretless.jpg] Cheers, Steve.

[quote name='BassManKev' post='225567' date='Jun 24 2008, 02:04 AM']get it in the gear porn section, that looks gorgeous[/quote] Thanks m8 - glad you like it! Steve.

First 'proper' bass was a Hayman 4040, bought on the 'never-never' around 1970/71 for £145 from Sound City, London (Shaftesbury Avenue). Sadly, long gone but here's a pic of the exact same bass I had, complete with smoked perspex pickup covers: [attachment=9973:h4040nat2.jpg]

As promised, here's a quick pic of my 5-string 'ray. I'll put up more of this and the others soon.... need to also check where is the most appropriate place to post photos? Cheers, Steve. [attachment=9933:425T5133s.jpg]

Also check out the Tascam DP02 (40GB hard drive, effects processor, and CD-R/CD-RW built-in). Got mine for a little over £200 on ebay (mint, used). Or the DP02CF (no HD or FX and uses Compact Flash cards). Good luck.

[quote name='ped' post='223356' date='Jun 21 2008, 12:17 AM']Welcome to another Steve! ped[/quote] Hehe - thanks Ped. Yeh, there's a lot of us about, I guess (Steve's, that is!)... BTW - your Vigiers sound cool. Nice basses. Cheers, Steve.

[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='221079' date='Jun 18 2008, 06:54 AM']Welcome aboard. [/quote] Many thanks, Steve.

[quote name='jakesbass' post='221105' date='Jun 18 2008, 08:57 AM']Welcome Steve, you'll like it here I reckon Jake[/quote] Nice one. Thanks, Jake. Cheers, Steve.

[quote name='BassManKev' post='223334' date='Jun 20 2008, 11:38 PM']hey, goin by your sig you'v got some nice stuff, have to see pics of your stingray 5 soon![/quote] Yep - I'll get some pics of the 'kiddies' posted on here soon... Cheers, Steve.

Hi all, I joined a short while ago and realized, during a spot of midnight surfing, that I still hadn't said hello. Suffice to say I've been playing bass now for more years than I care to remember (...and guitar even longer!). Played most styles too at one time or another. But bass has always been my primary instrument (guitar players being two-a-penny!! ) and mine have taken me just about half way round the world and a lot closer to home too, of course (home being in the London area). Ready for the other half now! I have around a dozen instruments and my basses are 4, 5, 6-string and fretless (most listed below). Currently, I'm working with two main bands plus another couple of occasional bands plus any dep/studio work that comes my way. Aside from that, it's the usual private teaching from home thing which I've also been doing for a bunch of years. Cheers for now, Steve.