Musicman20

Well, just as Ive been offered the Training Contract with a Law firm Ive worked towards for years and years (still VERY happy about this) but now Ive yet AGAIN had problems with couriers and basses. You can all see Ive got my Ray 5 HS on order. Its been on order for around 4 months. I didnt mind the wait so much, but you wont believe this. It arrived in the country last week, and been shipped to my dealer. The dealer sent this out on Special Saturday Delivery with my 2 EQ Ray, (along with other accessories). The 2 EQ Ray arrived safely. The Ray 5 HS has still not arrived, and the courier have no answers for my dealer as yet. This isnt a dealer issue, its a courier issue. Im seriously getting stressed out and quite worried about the whole thing. I really dont know what Im supposed to do. I needed a 5 string bass weeks ago, so another 3-4 month wait will be really hard work. Its the most Ive ever spent on a bass. Ive called my local depot and they have no idea where it is. It never arrived with them on Saturday. If it doesnt turn up tomorrow at one of the depots (eg if it went to the wrong area) I think its pretty clear its been stolen. What would you do? Obviously I dont have to do any type of claim as Ive not received it, or even seen it.

They look very pretty, and those pickups scream 'dont mess with me!'

I think there has been some changes. Sandberg specs say now 35 inch is an option but only in rosewood.

Check the bass porn under my thread for a pic of one of my new Rays. The others are yet to arrive. VERY happy Ive got at least one 2 band. This thing looks and sounds sooooo good! Im glad I went with a normal ray and the Classic if im honest. This bass looks like a modern-classic anyway. Punchy and FAT!

Mine turned up. Its a beauty! Pics in the Gear Porn bit.

I don't see any need to change the MM bridge.

Im still hankering after one of these!

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='944439' date='Sep 3 2010, 12:26 PM'][/quote] I think youd like the TC amps Wayne....very Ampeg-ish tone, and a hell of a lot more. Doesnt have that micro amp 'feel' to it...just tons of volume.

Ahh god damn it. I need one. Which looks better - White/Tort/Rosewood or V Sunburst/V White Pearloid/Rosewood? Has to be SSS.

I thought I liked Rays! What a collection, well done

Bloomin heck what a thread. I think if you want an Ampeg tone, and dont mind the weight, go for it. They are industry standard. Yep the 8x10 is inefficient, but I doubt most big touring bands care or even notice! Certain things are only achievable with tubes amps. If you like it, do the wise thing and get a lightweight amp as well. That's what I did.

[quote name='P-punk' post='943834' date='Sep 2 2010, 07:40 PM']Import it yourself from the US. A lot cheaper (even including postage & VAT). You can even have it "custom built". Check the prices and options here: [url="http://www.guitarasylum.com/product_pages/gandl/g&l-jb.html"]G&L JB[/url][/quote] Well mine comes to just over $1500, thats pretty cheap!

[quote name='Meenie' post='943858' date='Sep 2 2010, 07:55 PM']I'm still in lust with it. I'm thinking of ordering one,SSS with maybe pearl blue finish with a black scratchplate. Drooling just thinking about it![/quote] The Bass Merchant have this one in!

Ah that quote wasnt an ASAT, it was their new 'original' style Jazz which is nitro painted, and passive etc etc etc. Those ASATS look great.

[quote name='silddx' post='943328' date='Sep 2 2010, 01:18 PM']I love the Big Al shape, I think it's really lovely. It got a superb review in the latest Guitarist mag too. I would have a White body and maple board and white pearl PG. I love the Precision shape too. The ugly looking Fender bass is the Jazz, the offset design is too ugly and bulbous. The P is great but the neck's too fat, the J neck is a great design. The Big Al neck is too fat like P Bass. The Stingray body is too round. Your shoes are the wrong colour and your stone cladding is sh*t.[/quote] Hahah! Ill have to find that Guitarist Mag review. Im thinking of reordering one in White or V Sunburst. White looks stunning I agree.

I can understand people might think the Bongo and Big Al are 'radical', but then again, I dont think boutique basses with expensive exotic wood tops are very nice to look at. I can see why they would be great at what they do, but the whole aesethics just scream 'boring' to me. Apaprently, and Ive no idea how true this is, but the Bongo has been a massive success. I tried one unplugged, and yes the shape is odd, but the quality at the price bracket was phenomenal.

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='943080' date='Sep 2 2010, 10:15 AM']Don't rule out the Tributes. Made in the Far East with US pickups and electrics. Great sound and build quality. Think Lakland Skyline. List is about £600 these days but you can [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-G-L-L2000-TRIBUTE-BASS-GUITAR-LEO-FENDER-DESIGN-/220660475236?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item336063a564"]pick one up online for about £450[/url]. And they don't weigh a ton. [/quote] Thanks. These are the basses made in the same factory as Cort and Lakland aren't they? Weird how Cort and G&L make them at such low prices, then Lakland charge as much as Fender!

ASAT looks fantastic! Had a rough quote from the UK dealer.....wow, expensive for a posh-passive Jazz. I bet they are incredibly well made, but its a lot to stump up for an instrument Ive never even seen. We are talking over £2100 retail (ok the stores would be quite a bit below this I realise!).

I realise its a strange shape, but Im actually a big fan.