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[attachment=251649:IMG_0435.JPG] Two 4x8"s and the Fusion 550. Boatloads of punch (and fun!) Can't get the image to upload upright but you get the idea.

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1501332953' post='3344073'] Nothing a tin of paint can't fix [/quote] Nah, I like it fine as it is. [attachment=250200:IMG_0436.JPG]

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1501317853' post='3343957'] Ha mine is Black with a maple neck too so I have got that bit right then [/quote] I chose a sunburst with rosewood over a black with maple Sterling 4H when I bought mine...

Build your own: https://groupdiy.com/index.php?topic=36569.0

[quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1501060912' post='3342099'] An alternative is a 92 to 08 SR5. Same electronics and neck as the ST5 - slightly bigger body and different pickguard. Lots of these around and it's possible to find 8.5 lbs ones - more usually 10 lbs. [/quote] You are so right. The early Stingray 5's had ceramic pickups instead of alnico ones.

That looks like a killer stack, very nice rig. The logos are stuck on with double sided sticky foam that's fairly easy to remove. I removed the full-size logos from my NY804's, looks much better now.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1500992251' post='3341551'] At least I'll get my washing done. [/quote] Ahh, choices choices... Stink to high heaven or own a Stingray.

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1500993186' post='3341566'] Gosh looks like I'll definitely be holding onto all of mine. Pricing has gone crazy. I'd never be able to replace them without spending about 40% more. [/quote] In may of 2015 I paid €1640 for my Sterling, at the same shop a bog standard Stingray (if there ever was one) was going for €1590. No Sterlings at the shop now but the remaining Stingray's have gone up in price: €1800-1850.

I don't do no stinkin' Facebook but 400 imperial credits of the realm doesn't sound bad even if you have take the condition of said item into account.

There's no substitute for the real thing... SB14 has been discontinued, lack of sales. No 5 string version of that one was ever made AFAIK.

Even cheaper than that: https://nl.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-5-strings-bass-music-stingRay-electric-bass-guitar-with-9-V-Battery-active-pickups-EMS/32637649916.html?isOrigTitle=true

Pro Music Tools in Germany has a few. Prices are on the high side. No affiliation, never bought something there. [url="https://www.promusictools.com/bass/e-basses/music-man/sterling-5/"]https://www.promusic...man/sterling-5/[/url] Sterling basses aren't as popular because every bassplayer automatically thinks Stingray when you mention Music Man. At least they still make the Sterling model, they must sell enough of them to keep it in production. But the Stingray outsells it by a huge margin. The Sabre Classic had a short-lived reintroduction but that one is gone (again) due to lack of sales. The Sterling, Sabre and Stingray are all fantastic basses. I always wanted "that MusicMan sound", I had never even touched let alone played a MusicMan bass. I bought the sleeker Sterling 4H online. It's everything I hoped for, a fantastic bass.

I've got two Roqsolid cab covers (unpadded). Great service, excellent fit and very good quality. Hotcovers doesn't list my MarkBass cab...

Bass Club Chicago has something similar (passive 44-Dual J in LPB) for only US$2289. Add a bit for shipping and a lot for importing one. My guess: between 2800-3000 pounds.

[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1499791652' post='3333645'] Because some people still believe hand is better? [/quote] The question was rhetorical.

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1499777869' post='3333527'] It's heeerrrreeeeeee, more later Si [/quote] You know the drill, pics or it didn't happen...

[quote name='lukeward2004' timestamp='1499681494' post='3332866'] I always loved the sound of a ray, but I could never get on with the neck profile. [/quote] You can order a Stingray SLO Special, it has a Jazz-like taper instead of the chunky P profile. Or you buy a USA Sterling, these all have a Jazz-like taper.

When in doubt support your local economy. If Vanderkley still made a 4x8" when I was cab shopping I would have bought that. Apparently his 4x8" never got past the prototype stage. He suggested me to buy a 4x10". I bought two Markbass 4x8"s...

In class D the D does not denote digital. Just saying.

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1498826532' post='3327374'] I thought that the Plek process gave unbeatable results? [/quote] If that were the case then why do some high end guitar builders still do it by hand?

Maybe their policy has changed since they released the brochure below. A PLEK machine in the background is pretty convincing evidence the pictured bass was indeed PLEK'd. I can't argue with your logic. [url="http://www.lakland.com/lakland-bro.pdf"]http://www.lakland.com/lakland-bro.pdf[/url] Sibob, please report back if the bass comes with a PLEK'd hang tag, I know Skylines do. Oh and what a lovely bass!

[quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1498656035' post='3326146'] You've been Plek'd ... [/quote] IIRC, only Skylines get Plek'd. On US made basses it's all done by hand.

[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1498473105' post='3324774'] Some fantastic gear is made in Asia. Where it's made isn't the issue. What is important is how seriously the company takes it's reputation. The Asians can make anything they are asked to. If they are asked to make a good quality product they will. The question is did Markbass maintain their sound and quality when they switched? Go and listen to the new amps and decide. [/quote] This is the right answer. Made in China* used to be synonymous with crap quality (in some cases it still is though) but keep in mind that a lot of quality stuff is being made there too. A CNC router doesn't care about where on earth it's operating; feed it the correct commands and it will consistently perform time and again. * insert your Asian country of choice here

What didn't you like about that particular Stingray? Was it lacking in build quality or sound?

GK Fusion 550. Weighs 12 kg, not 12 lbs and isn't exactly gig bag pocket friendly size-wise. It sounds friggin 'awesome though.