rasher80

I could definitely get on board with that mindset!

I've been on the second thread a few times the last couple of days... I think that tells its own story!

Anyone know why these are differently priced? They look like the same bass to me... https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/170208307497008--music-man-sterling-ray4-black-lh-mn https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/190610344764008--music-man-sterling-sub-series-ray4-left-handed-black

Well that's how I've been feeling about it to be honest. I know that I want to give one a go and being a big fan of Bernard Edwards I'll definitely enjoy playing it! I love the black/black/maple combo and honestly don't know why I've not tried one before now. Plus if I ever rejoined an indie covers band it would fit the sound and look. Win win!

So here's the state of play... I'm a strictly "at home" player since I left my covers band and the kids came along. My lefty herd was thinned down to the bare bones, but since the start of the year it's grown a bit! 1. Maruszczyk Jake P/JJ 32" 2. Hofner Ignition w/ flats 3. Harley Benton B550 I'd always thought the first 2 would cover me in any scenario. I got the 5er to expand my playing as it's my first but I'd never be in a band where it would get much use. I've never had a Stingray but I really really want one. There are lefty SUB 4s kicking around for not too much Am I just being greedy having a load of instruments sat around only getting minimal play or should I scratch that itch???

I really want one but if a courier knocks on the door with another bass sized package, Mrs Rasher will highly likely batter me with it 🙈 Please let us know how you find it!

Cheers that's really kind of you. I have some family in Hemel so if I'm ever in the area I'll give you a shout 👍

I've yet to try a stingray... I suspect it will be one of the SUB range before long. Tempted by the 5 string 🤔

Yeah maybe it's the familiarity. Whilst learning I had a Squier P Special, so it's the combo of P sound and J neck which feels "right" to me. Unfortunately it's not a combination all that common in the lefty world. I toyed with the idea of buying a P and J and switching the necks until I baulked at the outlay it'd need

Looks great! How do you find the B string on the 30" scale?

It's sad to read this and I feel as though this is becoming a major PR own-goal for Adrian. With the quality of so-called budget basses as they are these days, this kind of poor QC at the Maruszczyk end coupled with the frankly bizarre response from the company is unacceptable. If I was about to put a deposit down right now for a bass I'd be saving for something else. I guess I got lucky with mine.

@WD1 how are you getting on with it now?

You'll have to post a review if you wouldn't mind please!

Cort B5 just sold on the 'bay for £180. Someone got a bargain!

Still loving mine. I'm starting to eye up other 5 strings but I wonder if I'll like them as much?

I don't know what hurts more, my eyes or my ears. I've always harboured an irrational hatred of Barlow & Williams and this does nothing to calm it!!

Has anyone got their hands on one of these yet?

I do love the look of a 70s Fender, they're definitely my favourite era looks-wise. I can't remember the exact model, but I'd love a lefty version of the bass Duff McKagan plays. Dunno if they were ever made, but I'd imagine they were rare as hen's teeth if so

Love this! Nice one @uk_lefty I wonder who'd snapped this up!

I prob sound like a stuck record, and in fairness I've only played the one so far, but for the price at which they retail at, Harley Benton are hard to beat. Sure, there are better basses to be had, but some of their stuff retails at less than 3 figures off the shelf which is ridiculous in this day and age

I agree with WoT. Not to criticise the OP in any way but I was polite and found Adrian to be amenable throughout and even when I changed something after I paid the deposit he never charged me the €50 fee

Although I've never played one, usually when this kind of thread pops up, Sire is usually hands down the most recommended "budget" bass. Really can't justify getting one right now unfortunately to see what all the fuss is about - but it's an itch I'm going to have to scratch before long

Same here, mine arrived Saturday morning. Despite reading a few "sent it back, it does nothing" threads on other forums I picked one up from the classifieds here. Really pleased with it, does a good job and can't find any fault with it. Despite only using it at home I'd have no hesitation in using it live. I know it's fairly functional compared to most other compressors but I think it gets unfairly knocked. Probably because it says "BOSS" on it!

Just completed a transaction for a boss LMB3 with Simon. Communicative, purchase was a doddle and item was here in a fraction over 24hrs. Would buy/sell from Simon again without hesitation.

Didn't take long