Musicman20

I wouldn't replace it myself....they sound good as they are

Woah! I was expecting such a resounding vote for the Ray. If I'm honest, the ray is more my style, and since I was 15 or so and I first saw one hanging there, I thought 'if I get a 5 string it's the ray'. You know what puts me off though? Not the retail, but the price they go for secondhand. People seem to lose a lot. I don't expect to sell it on, but it's nice to have that security. Rich, are the new Ray 5s different with pickups then?! They do have my dream colour in stock... Suprisingly I like the plate...I would get a classic series but they are more money, and they have no selector/2band eq, and I'd like a mid control for max flexibilty with a 5 string.

Hey chaps I've finally narrowed down the two 5 string basses i want. I can only get one! First, Warwick $$ Streamer 5 in honey oil w/gold hardware. Second, Stingray 5 in White w/tort guard n rosewood board. Single H. The Stingray is £300 more I might add. Stingray 5s do come up for sale v cheap which worries me, and I'd get one but I want this colour! Warwicks are a mystery to me. I have two EBs already, but I do REALLY like them What are your opinions?!

Just ordered a Great Gramma for £65...bargain big thanks to John for all of this.

What's the great gramma offer then? We are looking at about 10+ pads here, some people want more than 1. Surely that's quite a hefty bulk order

[quote name='Doddy' post='739985' date='Feb 9 2010, 02:00 PM']Just quickly......If you have a 4x10 you would be better off with the Great Gramma. My Bergantino overhung the standard Gramma.[/quote] Thanks. After measuring feet spacing etc I agree of you are using bigger cabs. I want to use my incoming TC cabs horizontal sometimes so even they are quite 'long'.

[quote name='ieuanmacey' post='739940' date='Feb 9 2010, 01:20 PM']Got my hands on a Corvette $$ 5 string yesterday - I'd always admired Warwicks from afar but remember being put off as a novice by the size of the neck when trying one out about 15 years ago in The Bass Centre, compared to my good old Sunn Mustang P copy! I never liked the look of Streamers either but Thumbs and Vette's always drew me in for a closer look! So, when on the lookout for something of a change bass-wise, I thought I'd satisfy the niggling doubt about them and actually buy one. A bit of a leap of faith I suppose but I did my research and knew what I wanted! All I can say is that having had a rip through for an hour or so last night at v low volume, I am so pleased I bought her, bar none the nicest and most "like a bass" sounding bass I've ever played and I've owned/played quite a few - I honestly feel like I've found the sound that I've been hearing in my head for years, finally under my fingertips! Can't wait to have a proper turn-up later this week at rehearsal, and move some air live later this year! Sorry to whaffle, had to share with some like minded peeps! Keep it rockin'[/quote] Sounds good! What's the neck and spacing like with the 5er?

[quote name='john_the_bass' post='739937' date='Feb 9 2010, 01:19 PM']Probably the standard one - but if you want a Great GRAMMA, please post - they are more expensive so I don't know what will happen with those.[/quote] I just checked the Sizes. Most of my cabs are mid sized and quite deep. I think I'll have to go for a great gramma. Let me know pricing

Which size are we looking at? I heard they help make home practice less annoying for the neighbours! If so, count me in! I'll pm

[quote name='Sibob' post='735292' date='Feb 4 2010, 05:23 PM']+1 Si[/quote] [quote name='Bassman Rich' post='739503' date='Feb 8 2010, 10:34 PM']I've just bought one of these (Got PMT in Leeds down to approx £420 with 3 year warranty) terror heads, used it for fist time at gig/practice with drummer volume tonight. I eventually got the tone controls right (Treb 2, mid 7, bass 5 assuming 12 to be straight up position). Its pretty good, but too light, as it fell (vibrated) off the top of the cab onto the floor, bending the jack plug as it landed. Unbelievably, I didnt notice for 30 secs or so, as it kept working fine, so build quality must be ok!!! Not sure how to stop this happening again, any ideas?[/quote] Man, that's nuts! I think the shuttles are too light personally, but that's crazy that it fell off. Hmm, it must be really loud! Amp on floor, not on cab?!

Excellent work! Corvette next pls

I love the tone of a slapped p bass! It is underrated. I've noticed it also sits well in the mix ESP with flats.

Had a listen to some demos and I think I prefer the Warwick tone. Also, not keen on the boost only Tone Pump.

I moved just to get a music room oh, and to get a proper job.

[quote name='Clarky' post='737260' date='Feb 6 2010, 02:51 PM']Are you me in disguise, Gareth? Great bass Lazzer, very good buy IMHO[/quote] Ha, I know. I knew it would happen. I sold the P to have two Js, but now the 5 string search didn't work, I'm sticking to what I know I get on with. The new P was at such a good price as I'd ordered the Jazz as well that I thought sod it, may as well

I tried a Fender P Deluxe...the USA model, but it wasn't my thing...it didn't sound like a simple P bass which is what I wanted. P basses don't need anything else. Simple and effective design

[quote name='Linus27' post='738023' date='Feb 7 2010, 12:49 PM']In what way was it different? Clunkier, smoother etc?[/quote] It sounds really smooth, in a good way. I always associate the jazz tone with either the burpy back pickup or the more aggressive, slightly clanky, everything on full tone. Again this could be the different strings I usually hear, not sure. Great thread though. Does anyone know how to record straight into a mac from the rh450?!

If it's new cabs i'd go aguilar or TC as the berg prices new are very very high!

Thanks for the pick clips! The jazz sounds very different to what I expected!

Good choice! I have one of these and after regretting selling my other another coming in! Very nice basses.

[quote name='Clarky' post='736280' date='Feb 5 2010, 03:16 PM']I would like to hear some comparative reviews too chaps as I fancy having an ultra small amp to tuck in gig bag for some of those gear-sharing gigs we play (I bring the tiny amp head, the other band's bassist brings the enormous 4x12, seems fair!) I would need something with valvey overdrive so was thinking about this, the Genz Shuttle, the new Markbass Little Rocker (naff name!), or going slightly larger, the Orange Bass Terror (I know that won't fit in a gig bag). I once played a SWR combo with valve pre-amp and it sounded really good, hence the Headlite has got my attention.[/quote] Clarky, I tested the Genz and I could not get on with the pre tube...sounded thin to me. I would definitely try before you buy with that one. I reckon the lm rocker might be a cool amp if it has a good tubey overdrive emulation.

If it's immaculate, I reckon 850-950. One sold last week for 900 ish. I'd like one myself, but rosewood.

800-830 will get you a brand new USA P Bass non sunburst though.

[quote name='simon1964' post='736207' date='Feb 5 2010, 02:16 PM']I've got an MIA Jazz and a 2006 Stingray. Both excellent. Musicman20 is dead right about the Jazz tone. The Jazz is my only passive bass, but is as versatile as any of the basses I own - anthing from growly aggressive rcok to subtle blues and jazz tones. Not sure I agree with his take on the ray, though. I wouldn't describe the tone as middy - in fact, mine has a slightly scooped tone. Great for slap, funk, or sounding like early Flea! Boost the low mids and you're back to a rock tone. Definately a great sound, and I love mine. But it is more of a marmite tone IMO and not as versatile as a Jazz.[/quote] I agree as well actually, the ray can def do the scooped slap tone perfectly!

Gotta say the bassline is pretty sweet! Nice n musical. I'm also going to finger style more now...not got upto my pick speed yet, but I'm getting there. I realised after listening the Warwick sounds best!