Musicman20

Used Stingray. When I was 13 I wanted a Ray. I got a rubbish copy, but it looked half decent, (awful tone). I still wanted one, then eventually at 18 I landed a job at Virgin Records before I went to Uni, so in my year out I bought a new Stingray. Never looked back to be honest, and I'm 32 now. Still my overall favourite bass guitar. Yes, they are sometimes quite low in price on here, and yes, there are a lot of them. However the very fact you cannot buy a new one for under £1400-1600 (for a new stock, single H, with hardcase, plain headstock) shows that they have recently given them a fairly hefty price increase. Over the years, this will reflect in second hand values. I certainly wouldn't ever sell a mint condition Ray 4 H for under £790 ish. In fact, 2 years back I sold a 10 year old natural Ray H for £850.

Whichever way you look at it, the young lady covering bass lines is 'one to watch'...from looking at her comments, she is new to playing with a plec. I think the Ray 5/Ray in general is the perfect all rounder for covers like this.

[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1368119436' post='2073507'] Mr. Nice chap from Lakland replied to say they frequently offer strings to all their UK dealers, but none take them up on it... [/quote] If GG ordered them in, they'd be expensive.

MJ did have some odd tracks though, despite his massive success. I've just listened to the two Bruno albums and I think he is one of the best current/modern male popular artists.

Sadowsky Metro, Mike Lull, perhaps Sandberg? Those Xotics ARE nice, I agree.

Wow!!! That neck!!! Where did you get a PDN 2012?!

Wowwww!

[quote name='mep' timestamp='1367962998' post='2071791'] For all you Locked Out Of Heaven fans, don't forget to check out the cover by the great & lovely Marta Altesa on YouTube. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox74xe6l2Yg[/media] [/quote] Apart from the obvious, she has some damn good groove. Born to be a bassist.

These are worth trying...trust me: http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/p/912779/ernie-ball-2806-stainless-steel-flatwound-bass-guitar-strings-45-100-group-iii/ The lower the group number, the higher the tension. Group 3s are just about right for me.

[quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1367961029' post='2071755'] he aint that good.. doesnt come close to that genius imo.. [/quote] I doubt the music industry would allow it, purely because there are so many other acts trying to get coverage.

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1367957951' post='2071669'] I'm sure to shift a bass they are going to tell us anything but we're a bit wiser than to believe all that sales talk i'm sure. I find a lot of forums the same where someone will tell you to 'buy this' and whatever you do 'don't buy that'. Why would anyone listen to someone just because they shout louder than anyone else? I also scratch my head when people post on forums and ask 'should i buy one of these' and 'what colour XXXXX should i buy'. Who XXXXX cares? [/quote] True!!! LIke everyone who said don't use TC RH amps because they have no volume, or that the Genz Streamliner is too scooped. Both pretty much not what I experience when I use them.

Lakland need to get more exposure over here. It seems GuitarGuitar have the full control over it, although Bass Gallery seem to get a few. There was one stage when most large music shops had them.

Interesting bass. Different topic, but I get really wound up with most music shop reviews. Usually 'this is the best bass I've played ever' or 'perfect build quality' followed by a semi average guitarist trying to play bass. Of course its the best you've played, you are trying to sell it.

[quote name='risingson' timestamp='1367951996' post='2071535'] I don't like the fact that he's getting marketed as this new Prince/Michael Jackson-type figure though, because that he ain't. [/quote] I don't think he's that far off being a modern day MJ.

I just don't like the EQ design. Always plenty of Orange bashers, and it doesn't bother me. Again, great service, British company, a lot of the line made here in GB.

[quote name='BigBassBob' timestamp='1367714117' post='2068736'] Took the Tone Hammer 500 on its first gig tonight. It sounded great... and deceptively LOUD [URL=http://smg.photobucket.com/user/BigBassBob/media/2013-05-04232325.jpg.html][IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v155/BigBassBob/2013-05-04232325.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] Nice! Still love those DB cabs

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1367836615' post='2069946'] Wow.... there is NO way a MM bass should struggle in this regard. If there is anything about them, it is that the EQ can cut glass. [/quote] Ay!

The Stingray is hands down the best bass guitar.

I gotta say, the black P is actually quite nice: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU7zfPZBd9c[/media] Black isn't usually a colour I go for...but with that yellow maple neck...nice! £830 for a nitro Fender, with a proper rather suave case!

I've noticed a fairly big rise across most brands, but Fender are starting to price themselves in the boutique zone now. I realise they will always have high end custom basses, and their original vintage basses will always command a lot of money, but c'mon, almost £2k?! There is one on a thread on Talkbass (new 74 Jazz) where the bridge cover was fitted on an angle! I'd expect perfection for almost £2k!

[quote name='VTypeV4' timestamp='1367534827' post='2066758'] +1 on that.. IME the 400w model is the pick of the bunch, wish I still had mine. [/quote] Agreed.

I had one of these. Got about £450 for it second hand when I sold it...it was almost immaculate even after 10 years of gigging. These retailed for about £1,000 back around 1999/2000 or earlier. Superb amps.

Ridiculous price.

My current thinking is the Genz may not be as stunning to look at, but it looks like it is a little more rugged, and I might be less worried about taking it to rougher gigs. We shall see.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1367412283' post='2065279'] They really are a different class of company . A lot of builders would have had it out the door already and your money in the bank , but Roger is a true fanatic when it comes to quality control . I had dealings with him myself back in the Nineties and he is a thoroughly decent man . [/quote] This fills me with confidence, should I ever go down this route. I do kinda wish EBMM had a custom shop, charging big bucks but producing custom built Musicman basses.