Twenty Six

[quote name='BurritoBass' post='574951' date='Aug 19 2009, 05:56 PM']The 72 J-bass looks great & I love the collection. You appear to have the same problem with Stingrays that I have with P-basses! [/quote] P-Basses are a classic....... I'm just not really big into the passive basses, but that new Active Deluxe P-Bass has got me thinking of adding one.

[quote name='JPJ' post='574408' date='Aug 19 2009, 10:36 AM']On the one hand they say there's a recession on and then on the other you've got young people splashing irresponsible amounts of money and tasty snacks around for tatty old basses [/quote] I'm 30 so I'm not really that young..........lol As far as the recession........... I'm just doing my part to get the economy back in order.... Besides I only gave $1,600 USD for it. So it's more of an investment. They average $2,500 to $2,800 on ebay in pretty much the same condition..... So, I know I can always make a little something extra should I ever choose to sell it.

[quote name='littleal' post='573747' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:28 PM']Very nice Thumb, Very powerfull looking rig [/quote] Thanks!!! [quote name='Stingray5' post='573936' date='Aug 19 2009, 05:43 AM']Nice looking family you have there Twenty Six! I'm particularly liking the look of the black Stingray 5. Will you be gigging your new Jazz bass? I'd be interested to know how it compares with the MM's. (Not to mention the Warwick too, of course! )[/quote] Thanks!!! The 5 string has it's own unique sound with the Piezo in it, over previous Stingray 5's that I have owned in the past. It seems to be a warmer tone with the Piezo off, and gets a little more of a brighter tone with it edged up. As far as the Jazz bass goes,....... it's more of a keep at home type of thing. I got a really good deal on it, and being that it is blocked, and bound with rosewood made it more of a "I want it" type thing. FIgured I'd start building me a nice little collection I guess. As far as the Stingray vs. the Jazz...... Well, the Jazz bass is strung with flatwounds so it's really hard to get a good idea of how they compare on a level playing field. Although I have owned Jazz basses in the past, and I primarily play Stingray basses. I love that bright deep growl on a single humbucker Stingray when playing close to the bridge. As far as the Stingray vs. the Thumb...... Well, I used to play nothing but Warwicks up until 2005 when I got my first Stingray on a trade. I have been a MUSICMAN guy every since. I really only bought the Warwick because a friend of mine was selling it for a price I couldn't jump on. The Thumb is a nice, and comfortable bass.... but it reminds me of a P-Bass with an active preamp.

Had a few additions over the past couple of months, and just figured I'd share...... Here is a brief family photo........(my main bass which is a '96 Stingray 4 natural w/rosewood is missing from the picture as a friend is borrowing it for studio recording). Basses 2008 MUSICMAN Stingray 4 Natural w/rosewood 2004 MUSICMAN Stingray 4 Vintage burst w/matching headstock, and rosewood.........(this baby has some serious Mojo, and the sweetest action of any bass I have ever played) 2008 MUSICMAN Stingray 5 Black w/Piezo, and rosewood 2004 Warwick Thumb Bass Neck-Thru (added to the collection two weeks ago) Then there is this.................1972 Fender Jazz Bass.......100% original...... added three weeks ago Rig Mesa Big Block 750 Mesa 810 Powerhouse Effects Boss Powered pedal board case Boss TU-2 Tuner Boss ODB-3 Bass Overdrive Boss CEB-3 Bass Chorus Tech 21 Sams Amp Bass Driver DI Shure UT-4 Wireless

Here is the beast........ I no longer have the SVT-3 Pro..... But the cab is my all time favorite.. This is my newest addition to the family.....

I hate whole waiting for a new toy to arrive......... Going through that pain right now waiting for a rare bass to arrive this Saturday.... I actually lose sleep over the waiting for a new bass to arrive.

I've been playing for years, and still take lessons. I will usually setup lessons with other local artists, or instructors who I feel I can learn something new from. I will stick with that person until I think I have learned all I can from them. It's nice learning different styles, and techniques from people who all draw from different influences. Usually by the end of the second session I can generally tell if I am wasting my money, or my time...... Sometimes by the end of first session. Just because someone works as an instructor doesn't mean they are qualified to instruct anyone. They may have talent at teaching new students, but in most cases not an advanced student wanting to continue their education. My advice is to look for someone who offers 1 hour lessons ,as to the 30 minute lessons. Secondly, see if that person will let you pay week to week, or bi-monthly to avoid paying for a full month in advance and then find out that the instructors methods aren't right for you. Then you'll find yourself just throwing your money away. Some of the best Instructors I have learned the most from were fellow bassist/or guitar players I just sat in on a jam session with......... Those lessons didn't cost me a penny!!!!

As far as matching goes.......it's all a matter of how important it is to you. I use a Mesa amp as my power plant ran through either a Powerhouse 810, or an Ampeg PR410-HLF. In most cases the Ampeg has a far better sound in smaller venues than the Mesa. Not to mention has more clarity in the practice room. The Mesa cab does look cool paired with the Big Block 750 though, and can get really loud. Still the Ampeg 4x10 is still my favorite though, and has seen more play time than the powerhouse.... but, then again it is also a 1200 watt RMS cab as well. In my opinion....... You shouldn't even let the matching between your cab and your amp be a determining factor in creating your rig. Some of the best rigs I have ever heard was a mix-match setup.

[quote name='chris_b' post='385944' date='Jan 20 2009, 06:39 AM']If you want to keep the GK, £450 will get you a lot of 4x10 on the used market. Go through the For Sale forum here as see what's still around.[/quote] I have to agree with this one...... The GK is a nice amp. I would take the GK to a couple of shops and test drive some 4X10's if possible before you swap out the entire rig.

I've picked up a couple over the years when I've seem them in stores. They have a really comfortable neck on them, and are light, but the design is so strange I just can't get into them. As far as the sound went I felt it was lacking a bit..... I'm sure if I spent enough time playing one I would have eventually been able to dial in a tone that was pleasing. Still not for me though as the design is far too radical.

Hello everyone!!! Ran across this forum doing an image search through google and thought I'd drop by to check it out. My name is Randall, I'm 29 years old, and I'm from Houston, Texas in the United States. My main music preference is Modern Rock, or Alternative Rock. I've been playing bass for some years now........( and I still suck!). My gear consist of MUSICMAN Stingray basses, through Mesa amps, and Mesa/Ampeg cabs. I have a true passion for the low-end, and wouldn't consider playing any other instrument.