Terry M.

Lucky you. I was told by him this year that in-person visits are not possible even though I've been there twice in the past. I live in North London not far from the premises. I don't want to be told that twice so the store is no longer on my radar,which is a shame.

Shame he doesn't allow walk-ins to try stuff out first. I'm only up the road from him in north London as well.That's what he told me when I last contacted him.

This is what's great about having such choices. I'm the COMPLETE reverse of this. Totally into Warwicks and have two.No Spector I've tried has made me want to reach for my wallet. Not that that helps you. Just rambling

https://folkiesmusic.co.uk/collections/bass-guitars/products/ibanez-btb1835-ntl-premium-pre-owned Being London-based I tried this exact bass. Extremely comfortable to play with no sharp edges anywhere digging into the body.

If you play the 1 6 2 5 and it sounds good then the answer is yes in my books regardless of whether the other musicians play it or not.

Now I want to know if Sting ever gigged a Stingray

Slower than Fender?

Yeah that's fair 👍

Based on the role of bass and there's no denying Jaco's talent,I'm not sure his style of playing as impressive as it was was what bass needed. Looking at what came before during and after I dare to suggest that James Jamerson's style of playing was more "useful" to bass and popular music in general. As controversial as that may sound. Just to clarify that I'm not a Jaco hater. Jamerson was an influence for Jaco and I can see why.

Amazing enough to become your new avatar? 🤭

Erm...from a Jazz Bass?

The emoji at the end of my sentence is a clue? Anyway it's funk all to you but to some individuals it will matter.

Good man. Now enjoy those 5s 👍

Count yourself lucky if it's "only" 10lbs. The one I mentioned that I tried in Andertons felt like it was at least 11 🤞

Very true about the ATK as I owned two in the past. Completely nailed the Stingray sound to my ears. It's not that Yamaha wouldn't shift any of these units if they were produced but the market isn't exactly short of Stingray-type clones. I guess they must have their reasons why they haven't.

I THINK I can see why this didn't go into production based on the failure of the Fender Dimension to gain traction. Stingray fans will nearly always go for an actual Stingray. What we want our favourite brands to be can nearly always be found elsewhere in my experience 🙂

What do you feel their current line-up could benefit from that would translate to improved sales?

I don't think that it applies to the entire BTB range. Which particularly model are you considering? I played one of the current multi scale models and there was no sharp edge that I remember. If it was there I certainly didn't notice it.

There was. Wasn't great though unfortunately for basses. No sorry that was Portsmouth I'm thinking of.

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Just seen a Fender Mexican Player Plus Jazz V on E-Bay £1.6k or best offer. I nearly spat my tea out!!

Just heard Kenny's Music has closed all Scottish stores 🤔

Have fun with this thread guys I'm out 🤭

Playing a bass that really gels isn't the same as needing it in my opinion.

I'd even go one step further and say (if we omit badge sobbery) how much better is a 2nd hand US Fender than some Squiers at sub £500?