Musicman20

Hi all Free wardrobe! Works absolutely fine, just needs the screws tightening up. Free for pickup in NE1 (Newcastle centre). Full address provided on PM. Its lightweight to move, just needs a van as its large. If I get no response I'll skip it next week. PM for info. Cheers Gareth

[quote name='Evil Undead' timestamp='1355253606' post='1896033'] Ideally I'd find a single sub-30lb 112 that I could gig without PA support. Don't even know if that's possible but that's the aim. [/quote] Hate to say it, but unless you pickup a Baer ML112 or a Thunderchild 112 you are going to struggle...a lot. Even with those it still won't throw that much volume.

I saw Rancid in Newcastle but on their own tour. It was fantastic and so was the atmosphere.

I don't like the new Classifieds section, sorry There are some players who buy stuff to sell on here for no charge, and make profit, so yeah, a donation should be required. Subscription to sell might be a bit harder to run...depends.

The recent review of the latest DJ5 states that the pups aren't even in the correct Jazz place (60s or 70s) so that might be why Dave....or the 35 inch scale. Yours was a looker though.

If the right colour Modulus came up with the LP pup I'd buy it!

Love em. No exciting bass lines though.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1355147415' post='1894577'] Re Lakland I meant the overall bass which are very ray like and very nice too, probably something I'd concider swapping to if I lost the ray love, that or a Modulus funk5. [/quote] Trust me I wouldn't put Lakland Skyline anywhere near the latest 08- Fenders and virtually all EBMM basses. They are made to a much lower budget by Cort and then overpriced.

James is a talented lad. Google Dallas Green (Alexisonfire) who does his own acoustic material...then you can see where he nicked his style from (minus the electronic stuff). Moaning emo kid...that's what he sounds like. Works hard?! Oh it must be very hard to be famous and do a few 12 hour days singing for a bit (enjoying himself). Gimme a break!!!

Flea is one hell of a bassist (and encouraged me to try playing 90% with my fingers even in faster songs). I'd go as far to say he is probably MY biggest bass influence along with Matt Freeman from Rancid, (both players took the bass to the front of the mix and made it more interesting than the guitars). But, he still sounds better to me on Ray or the Modulus. Perhaps the Alembic. He sounds great on a Jazz because its Flea, but it doesn't sound as good, IMO. I've only tweaked one of my Ray necks (I currently have 5 Musicman basses) in the past 10 years or more if owning various types of them. It took 20 seconds to put it right. My ex Jazz took longer and it chewed up part of the scratch plate because its not as accessible as the Musicman wheel, (2009 Jazz, long gone!).

The P is great, the J is great (but not as comfy IMO) then the Ray steals the show. Perfect thumb anchor, massive tone, stunning ergonomics. I love Fender basses but an EBMM to me is the pinnacle for my tastes, and I've played a fair few much more expensive instruments (including Sadowsky's which seem very bland and expensive for what they charge).

The normal size is better, IMO. It's small enough!

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1355084350' post='1893887'] Your situation is desirable. Thankfully, i will never have kids. Whether i am in a relationship or not, i intend to live in a nice place, surrounded by my basses (and other instruments). [/quote] Me too! Haha.

[quote name='MiltyG565' timestamp='1355084350' post='1893887'] Your situation is desirable. Thankfully, i will never have kids. Whether i am in a relationship or not, i intend to live in a nice place, surrounded by my basses (and other instruments). [/quote] Me too! Haha.

[quote name='ianhowardbass' timestamp='1355077010' post='1893748'] Gotta say that the build of Musicman is so much better than Fender. I've got an SR5 and 2 American Fender basses, and the Stingray is amazing. [/quote] I'd go as far to say EBMM are miles ahead.

I have no children and I don't intend to have any. It's a modern world and I find a lot of people in my scenario. Luckily my partner thinks the same as me, so no one is missing out. We just want an awesome dog and some amazing holidays. I don't want to buy a house yet because I need to decide where exactly I want to live for the next 5 years. We've had a bad year for money but its turning around now. My priorities are my career and music in general. Yes, I spend a lot on basses but im careful and I haggle. Others prioritise children, some prioritise partying and having a good time (I'm jealous!). I'd keep your P type bass and save for a Thumb

The other point to note is that most bassists in the UK probably don't spend much time on here, if at all. We are, in my mind, in a bit of a bubble when it comes to trends and prices. I don't refer to eBay prices because eBay is a joke with everything!

Well now a normal Stingray H is £1400+ new, it will change the market over the next 5 years or so.

I was going to actually say that Sandberg basses seem to lose a LOT of money.

RHCP Rancid

I'd guess that in 3-5 years the prices might take a turn with both Warwick and Musicman. Basschat also seems to be quite harsh on second hand prices...very low for some items. I've seen people sell Bongo's for very close to what they pay new but that involved using the EBMM forum and dealing with fanatics so they tend to pay close to the value.

No matter what the current prices second hand, id never sell mine for daft prices. My old mint 2000 ish Ray H fetched £870 ish. Best to sell them on the EBMM forum if you want to move one on.

The new Genz NX2 cab has faital speakers...any idea which ones?

PS - Pre-2008 (ish) Stingray 5's have the electronics that are now in the Sterling. When it comes to best era's, as they are both modern (especially the Sterling) I woulnd't worry...buying new will get you the latest spec though.