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[quote name='Raggy' post='1060409' date='Dec 16 2010, 11:09 AM']And if that dude on the right is between the ages of 20 and 27 i'll change my name on here to Monkey's Uncle [/quote] +1 Im 29 and I look younger than all of them. I wouldnt mind a shot at it but Im nowhere near London.

[quote name='flyfisher' post='1060317' date='Dec 16 2010, 09:10 AM']TBH, I'm a bit surprised about the negativity shown in the above comments, or is BC turning into a forum for bedroom slappers who think the world owes them a living just because they know one end of a bass from the other? [/quote] LOL. I can see why an age limit my annoy people, but then again, Ive seen much worse requirements. Image is image, and some bands thrive on an image. I realise thats not what music is about, but the world is fickle and vain.

[quote name='Wil' post='1060390' date='Dec 16 2010, 10:50 AM']It's not helping my Bongo GAS at all. Not one bit. Great playing, well done [/quote] Me neither. I want one. I feel I need to own at least one of each EBMM. ARGHHH

What I like is that youve managed to create a really nice 'vintage' sound with that bass. I keep hearing how good they are....I really need to try one.

I was considering a break, not from bass, but from bands. Ive has some right problems with bands recently, but my originals band is going pretty well. My only issue is we dont seem to have that 'push' to get to a level im happy with. I think thats mainly because we are a busy lot...nothing down to our ability. We will, eventually, get there. If that doesnt work out....ill stay in touch with them, and just advertise....but probably have a good 6-9 month break from being messed about.

Mono....super fantastic. Expensive but worth it.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1060106' date='Dec 15 2010, 10:19 PM']Proof will be in the pudding but going to 5 isnt feeling like an issue after one full night of staying with it rather than just for the songs I need it for. In fact Im a bit upset at the thought of not wanting to use any of my 4's after I get one, Keep an eye in the FS for a nice EBMM [/quote] Woah, dont sell your 4s. Im in the camp that believes you can have a few of each....certain styles suit certain basses that I use much better than others. Eg Id much rather use a P Bass or Ray 4 in a normal punk context with a pick, than a Ray 5. As soon as we are talking fingerstyle, and say something like funk, then you could definitely use a 5er. I just treat them as totally different instruments.

The whole form factor is great. I dont need one but nice gear all the same

I need to be in a more busy band....it would take my mind of changing around! More Stingrays! Never Actually, I would if I had the money.

Although not strictly a signature bass, the guitar version is. So, the EBMM Big Al: [url="http://www.ernieball.com/forums/attachments/music-man-basses/9304d1287531973-nbd-big-al-4sss-out-delivery-p1020366a.jpg"]http://www.ernieball.com/forums/attachment...y-p1020366a.jpg[/url] [url="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31lo8FtvE9L.jpg"]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31lo8FtvE9L.jpg[/url] I usually never gel with odd shapes, but that bass said 'buy me' the minute I saw it. Passive single coils/tone control with additional active 4 band EQ and pickup selection?! Oh yes. I tried it as well. Liked it even more over a few days.

I need to re-read this thread and stop myself indulging in more amps. I KNOW ill end up prefering what I already have. Time to stop.

[quote name='obbm' post='1059658' date='Dec 15 2010, 03:41 PM']Well it's now week since my bass was despatched on a 24hr service from Moffat. Interparcel are saying that it's down to UPS and their tracking shows it's been sitting in a UPS warehouse for 6 days. Alan and I keep trying to get answers from Interparcel but they just refuse to answer any emails so I don't know what is happening or when it will be delivered. Because they used UPS as the carrier Interparcel think they can absolve themselves of all responsibility. We are housebound just in case it comes as the last thing I want is for it to go back to the warehouse again. All I can do is look at the pictures that Alan sent me and imagine what it will like to play. I will never ever use Interparcel for any of my shipments. as there isn't an emoticon for "bloody furious".[/quote] Heck, I feel your pain! I think the problem is, almost all couriers are rubbish, nearly all the time. Very frustrating when you consider their actual job is to deliver, and thats it.

This isnt helping BONGO GAS

[quote name='kjm' post='1059549' date='Dec 15 2010, 02:03 PM']Hi just tried bass at Bassmerchants in colchester Darren has same model in stock and it is evrey bit as good as I expected it to be build quality superb and plays like a dream (at least to me!!) and he wants £1990 for it.[/quote] Bargain price!

[quote name='Conan' post='1059267' date='Dec 15 2010, 08:00 AM']If any of you Geordie BC'ers would like to have a blast with my Vintage, just PM me. As I am currently only rehearsing every three weeks so the big feller is champing at the bit to be used!! Tone-wise, it's very like the compact - just bigger and more of it (as some of you will recall from our mini-bash a few weeks ago).[/quote] Very kind of you sir! I think if there is a bass bash it would interesting to see the tonal differences between this and my current favourite Aguilar DB212. Bass is still safe as well...

[quote name='hhoward' post='1059239' date='Dec 15 2010, 04:36 AM']No Problems, basschat is lucky to have someone like you deciding who is worthy and who is not I am but a humble bass playing western australian reaching out into the unknown to comunicate with other bass players, perhaps to glean a little wisdom that i am lacking [/quote] Welcome Howard!

Stingray or Sterling 5. Without a doubt with your love for Rays you will love the modern 5 ers they make. It took me months to choose, and wow did I make the right decision. For £1300-£1400 you can have a very sw***y model, eg HS/HH and upgraded guard.

Nice playing and nice bass!

My absolute limit is 8...and thats being ridiculous I realise! I have 7 (well some on order still) so room for one more Fender