silverfoxnik

[quote name='Merton' post='360697' date='Dec 22 2008, 09:06 AM']Yup. Never thought I'd do this [/quote] Nor did I!! [quote]£275 ono - treat yourself to a Christmas Cracker [/quote] I remember hearing this combo at the SE Bash and it sounded really, really good.. 'Tis a Christmas Cracker indeed Mert! Have a good one btw and good luck with the sale

[quote name='Beedster' post='362255' date='Dec 23 2008, 07:11 PM']You're always welcome at Beedster Towers Nik (bring that Wal and we'll play poker for it) Seriously, let's get together and talk basses and life soon mate. Yep, there is a special thing about pre-EBs. I've owned 5 EBs - from a '87 which was awesome to a '99 which wasn't - and a couple of SR5s and Bongos. There seems to be a quantitative difference between those and the LF era instruments however, i.e., something more than the arguably qualitative difference between pre- and post-CBS Fenders? Hard to pin down, but I guess it comes down to the quality of the materials used? Re trades, I've been offered a few Jazzes. Any early 70's Precisions out there...? Chris[/quote] +1 Sounds great.. Will get in touch after the New Year and arrange something after I've had a few months of poker lessons..

[quote name='Beedster' post='361661' date='Dec 23 2008, 07:49 AM']LOL Realised that, although I loved having it, I prefer to play a Precision (or even a Jazz ) when I play with the band. I guess I realised I was keeping the 'ray out of ego/sentiment as opposed to practicality. I keep saying it but I just prefer passive instruments (and I must remind myself of that when I consider buying another active). It's certainly not an easy bass to get rid of in that it's probably the best vintage bass I've owned, in terms of contruction it's in a league of it's own and the sound is a significant step above EB 'rays. There's also something about the fingerboard that I can't quite put my finger on (ironically), but it's the best I've ever played. I have to admit I was seriously thinking of putting in a passive PUP but am facing the fact that, if it's a Precision sound I'm after, I should just play a Precision . I'm only a 60 minute drive away if you want to try it...... All the best for Xmas Nik Chris[/quote] Hi Chris, I had one very similar to this back in 1995 which I sold to Martin Petersen at The Gallery in the end and it was lovely! Needed the money though at the time, so it had to go.. More recently, I played Kiwi's at the SE Bash and that was fabulous too; there is definitely something different about the pre EB Stingray's IMO (and I have owned 2 EB 'Rays as well to make that comparison..). As you say though, this comes down to the difference between a passive and active basses and it seems you're like me in generally preferring the sound of a passive bass.. My old Wal Pro 2e is the only exception to that rule for me. Would love to catch up with you at some point Chris and thanks for the offer of a visit to Beedster Towers! Have a great Xmas and New Year in the meantime and let's catch up in '09 sometime soon? Good luck with the sale/px/trade etc! Nik

Very shocked to see this Chris?? Have you been on the Advocat already before Xmas??

Brilliantly quirky looking and all the more fabulous for it IMO! Haven't got the cash spare otherwise... Good luck with the sale!