Musicman20

[quote name='Musicman20' post='852567' date='May 31 2010, 01:19 PM']Hi all With all my buying/selling, I think Ive reached a point where Im struggling to find anything thats better. Its almost like I expect there to be something I should be looking for, but it isnt there. Ive decided to stop once my orders arrive, and enjoy and gig what Ive got. More practice, less GAS. I tend to find when I use my gear I realise how much I like it. There is one thing left; a 'void' where the Classic Stingray sat for about 24 hours. I sold 2 great Stingray 4s for that, and owning two was definitely overkill. But, I still think I will fill that void with another standard 3EQ white Stingray with maple board. Mmmm. I also discovered that more exotic manufactures just dont work for me.[/quote] In reply to my own post, I recently tinkered with the idea of yet another rig, but I quickly realised the size wasnt any smaller than what I already have. So, ive learnt my lesson that Ive got a stellar line up of amps/cabs, and I need to enjoy them more and not move anything on. I did decide I still needed that 4 string White/Maple Ray though... Ive promised myself that this is it for at least a year. I need to pay less attention to the for sale threads and get involved with more playing and sorting out my career. Hopefully more time will be spent on the technique threads! Ithink its the same sort of realisation Nigel/Siddlx had a few months ago, (eg we are here because we like to play bass, not just to GAS and discuss, although discussion can be necessary ).

Seems to be working with me on an iMac with Safari 5. I think the lads have been updating the products the past few weeks.

The only compressor I use now is on the Rh450, which is the best onboard compressor Ive had the joy to use. Simple, and effective, TC know compressors anyway so thats always a bonus. The compressor on my Trace GP12 400SMX barely did anything if im honest.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='872485' date='Jun 20 2010, 11:13 AM']Although (if all goes well) I'll be getting 32" scale mij fender jazz, that has some 60s influence but not a reissue????? Anyway as Ive got a new contract for work coming up soon, and I'm taking time off my current job (payed holidays whoop!!) so I'll be in the monies. I'll be looking to either start a new project bass or buy another jazz bass, and looking through fenders catalogue the honey blonde coloured highway one bass cuaght my eye. I'll end doing upgrades to it anyway and as it comes with a badass 2 bridge as standard that's one thing I don't have to buy. I'm just wondering what you guys think about it? One thing that puts me off is no maple finger board option. If anyone could suggest a vintage-esque guitar (not necerssarily a fender) in the price range of between £600 and £800, I would be greatful[/quote] Definitely the new American Series Jazz. The upgrades far out weigh the other options in that price bracket...eg you won't need to upgrade any of it. Standard colours are around £830 including the best hardcase I've ever owned.

What I don't understand us the crazy second hand market on Rays. Fair enough, most of them are just normal late 90s/early 00s, and don't have the new nut or pickup options, but £600-700 for a mint condition Ray is just madness. I think there has been in a lull in popularity but they are slowly coming back. Luckily because of the condition of mine I got a fair price on them, but ive seen some going for less than £600 on here. Madness!

My experience was that the modern SVTs sound dull, and are far too heavy. The AD200b does it for me.

Awful change! The original is much nicer. Is this a new Lakland/Hanson decision?

Its the lo pass filter that keeps it sounding more 'old school'. The software im testing allows you to change this and make it more Markbass-like, but personally I quite like to more thick creamy high end.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='872069' date='Jun 19 2010, 07:49 PM']OOhh What you colour you gone for?[/quote] White!

Sounds great!

If budget isnt an issue, another EBMM in fretless? I find the tone for a MM sounds great fretless. Another option, giving you jazz and p offerings plus a quality board would be the Tony Franklin Fretless.

All will sound like a Stingray, and only a player who is quite aware of Stingrays will realise the difference in the 2 vs 3 EQ. Both are great. I have sold 2 recently and regret one of them, as it had sentimental value. But, I have rectified that and ordered one in my favorite colour.

The 2 vs 3 band is definitely a subjective test. I did the same when I was younger, more EQ must mean better. All my favourite players use 3 band EQs. I then realised recently that I DO prefer the 3 EQ tone. I like the extra cutting mid-bite. The 2 EQ is great, but im against the old school grain on this one and prefer the 3 EQ Ray. If you want it sounding old school, just stick on some flats or use the EQ properly.

Very 'different' and Warwick is how Id describe the $$. Personally, I couldnt get along with the necks, but the construction on these basses is very very good. It sounds nothing like a MM humbucker btw, if you were expecting that. Has its own unique voicing which I think is a good thing. Eg, if you want a MM tone, get a MM. If not, dont! I also think compared to some manufacturers the prices are pretty reasonable. If you like the style/shape/neck, you will like the sound no doubt

[quote name='burno70' post='870503' date='Jun 18 2010, 09:13 AM']It had a transparant gloss varnished body, I couldn't find anything like it on the website though?[/quote] It cant be a Classic then. Definitely overpriced!

[quote name='51m0n' post='869903' date='Jun 17 2010, 02:13 PM']Something like an Aggy db212 then [/quote] Tis one option, although plenty of others I guess to suit weight/size/budget.

What colour was the £1700 one ? One of these: [url="http://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/classic-stingray-4.html"]http://www.music-man.com/instruments/basse...stingray-4.html[/url] ? They are £1700 ish in most stores at the moment. Most striking feature is the varnished neck.

I now have a 5 bass limit. I rarely get to play 5 so any more is just a waste (until Im earning more). But, I definitely want a Custom Shop Fender in my life, more than a true vintage. Ill see what the next year brings.

The best overall value lightweight amp, for me, is the Markbass LM2/3. £560 ish new, prices vary secondhand Clear, warm and articulate is how I would describe MB. Great kit.

[quote name='liamcapleton' post='870058' date='Jun 17 2010, 05:39 PM']Never tried a Stingray with 'obvious' deadspots, I would argue with this particular point. I don't think how a bass plays is contingent on whether it's a Stingray or any other brand, it's either been a good setup or not IMO. burno70, was it the LTD edition Stingray Bass with the mint green/powder blue finish? Because if it was I'll be over to Dolphin like a shot![/quote] Ah yes....it could have been a Classic Ray at that price tag. Talk em down to £1600!

A standard Ray 4 brand new (eg 3 EQ/Single H/Normal Colour/Unpainted Headstock) should be no more than £1200-£1300 new. £1700 is REALLY high. Was it LTD or high spec?

[quote name='OldGit' post='868588' date='Jun 15 2010, 11:27 PM']Product number is 401.935.39 I guess they are doorstops. [attachment=52354:Wedge2.jpg][/quote] Thanks

Luckily I got a great deal on the two Ive recently ordered and Im really excited. They are very popular, which can be a problem as people dont seem to realise quite how 'high end' a Stingray really is. I sold two, to fund other Ernie Balls, but I decided on another Ray 4 and Ray 5 HS in the end....in the colour I prefer.

LH500 plus a decent 2x12 or 4x10.

[quote name='gillento' post='869642' date='Jun 17 2010, 08:07 AM']I didn't want to imply that the Aguilar is superior to the Berg. I know that there can only be a handful of people who tried an AE212 prototype. My point was to the OP, that I prefer 12" speakers over 10" speakers (AE212 vs AE410). I played different Aguilar GS112/NT/212 for a long time. Then I switched to Sadowsky/Bergantino HS410 & HS210 follwing the hype with the SA200 tube amp. That did not work for me at all. So I am back to Aguilar 12" (db112 & db212, this time). I am glad I came back to 12"[/quote] As you know, my experience was similar to this. It's a pain because in the end you come back to what you originally had, or at least similar.