Musicman20

I've recently picked up a brand new EBMM Classic 5 in natural/birdseye maple, and I was astonished at the quality. It really is a work of art. The birdseye on the neck is insane. I would personally opt for a modern take on the classic bass, because it keeps the good modern features that make an EBMM easy to maintain. If you look around, a new Classic 5er can be had for about £1700 in the upgraded natural or the sunburst type colours, (is one called retro burst?!). That, compared to say the prices of a Sadowsky Metro, should be considered.

Nothing like a Ray.

I think in your position a Squier 5 string P bass might do the job. The new VM is fantastic value for money and seems to get rave reviews. You could always just dive in and get a Stingray 5.

[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1382209783' post='2249395'] Thanks Gareth. Less flaws than the MIA's I tried a few years ago. [/quote] Haha! I can believe it. That Sunburst looks as good as a MIA Sunburst.

Nice!!!!

[quote name='sshorepunk' timestamp='1382173260' post='2248843'] Fender have not done a hard case for it yet and I suspect the slightly offset body would make it difficult to find something I would have just used my mono bag Reading through earlier posts, yes the bottom of the headstock is carved with a slither of black paint, I like the headstock! Tony [/quote] Does it fit the Mono?

Very interesting demo! Depending on price this may be a very popular amp.

That is odd. I've only ever heard that the AE cabs are quite tightly voiced in terms of bass.

Just as a bit on input, the more expensive 12/6 is stupidly light and fairly compact, but ABSOLUTE kills with the amount of low end it can throw out. I've never heard anything like it before. It would DEFINITELY cover small gigs...especially higher up near to your ears.

Now this shows that it is possible for a small company to have stunning fit and finish, as well as building an excellently designed cabinet.

The new limiter never made it to the LM3. Its about time a new LM4 was out.

Now usually that wouldn't be my thing, but wow, is that stunning work! Lovely bass, awesome birdseye!

I'm still interested in one of these...I just can't be bothered to sort a case for it, which is putting me off haha!

Genz Shuttle 9.2 or Max 9.2. I get very close to the clean crisp Trace tone I used to get with the Max 9.2. Bass direct have some on sale.

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1381698329' post='2242628'] We seem to have this discussion quite regulaly , but I have to ask the question Gareth , if the price of EBMM basses has steadily increased over the last few years and yet the price of used basses has remained consistantly depressed , why would the price of new basses increasing further recently suddenly start making prices rise ? Why didn't that happen after all the previous price hikes ? What's different about the most recent one to make that situation change ? There is already some significant reason why prices are at a certain level , and whatever it is seems to be fairly impervious to increases in the price of new basses . I can remember twenty years ago the price of a decent used Stingray was between £500-£600, depending on age and condition ect. If they are currently going for between £650 and £800 for a very good example then that tells you something is keeping prices at a certain point . I would suggest that the simple fact is that there are so many used Stingrays available that you will never see the used value appreciate unless something dramatic happens to increase their desirability in relation to their supply. That isn't likely to happen . It affects me too as an EBMM owner myself, but we all have to face that fact that they might be great basses but none of us will be selling them anytime soon and retiring on the proceeds . [/quote] Oh I didn't mean dramatically. Just that the recent £200+ rise might make sellers not so keen to well so cheap. I usually have quite specific specs on mine (eg hh, matching headstock, not black or pearl blue) and it tends to attract a much more sensible second hand price. I agree. £800 is still a good price for a used Ray H in excellent condition. Especially if it's a sunburst or natural. Black? Hmm...loads about.

The right bass in the right condition will always sell if you are patient eg if a buyer is actively seeking one. Musicman prices have shot up. The used market will catch up.

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1381619262' post='2241589'] Maybe something to do with the fact that the "well known bass shop" can't sell barefaced cabs? Frank. [/quote] I doubt they will ever be in a shop. Bad business sense in a way...BF can charge shop prices but sell directly. If they sold to a store, can you imagine the retail prices?!?!

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1381550935' post='2240585'] Some of the people, I feel, who have a strange distaste for this stuff are either Hipsters trying to hard or people who would have everyone playing rusty fenders through big heavy worn rigs, but people pay extra for that stuff right? And for anyone who plays with a PA and uses a DI, your cab is about as important as the 'tone' a 9v battery gives you over a new fan dangled power supply. [/quote] I think personally, it's statements like that that wind people up who have a choice over whether they like them.

[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1381525304' post='2240434'] Are we surprised though... ?? you look at the numbers of threads in this forum about Barefaced cabs...? Not sure anyone wants to hear what cab they have ordered to be delivered in a few months time ( or not ) over and over again. [/quote] + 1

This is going on for too long. Flat/coloured, no one really cares that much. I'd rather concentrate on having a mint gig and enjoying it...isn't that what its all about?

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1381490984' post='2239752'] I'm not having a go at you but it's statements like this that I really don't understand. Lots, and lots, of people have tried BF and really don't like them - look at how many come up for sale in the classifieds. However, whenever anyone says they don't really like them there's always a stack if people saying those people must be hearing things incorrectly and/or they don't really know a good bass tone when they hear one. I just don't see how this could possibly be the case. [/quote] Good post.

Super easy transaction, very stress free, total gent, and genuinely nice guy! Ean bought my HH Ray and paid a month or so in advance. Would easily deal with again! Enjoy and speak soon!

[quote name='roonjuice' timestamp='1381435117' post='2239185'] Just landed a beautiful ray hh off Gareth. What a legend! he said it was in good nick, but that was selling it FAR short!! Itcame in the original carboard, with the plastic on the guard etc In perfect as new condition. A total gent to boot She will be played and loved mate take care and thanks again, r. [/quote] Thanks mate, you are a gent and very trustworth guy! Absolutely fantastic to deal with and zero stress Enjoy it...that bridge pup is something else on that particular bass.