NJE

I had one of these for a few years. I was going through a phase of not feeling I deserved expensive gear so sold my Stingray 5 or Roscoe Beck V, I can’t remember. This performed so well in the soul band I was in at the time and the low B helped with all the key changes we did. Great bass that got so many good comments on its sound and look. It looked so good in band pics.

😄 I know it sounds a bit ridiculous, but I quite liked not having the option of multiple bases. I just got on with that bass and focussed on playing. I also didn’t have to worry about maintaining multiple basses, buying strings for them, finding space to store them etc. I am tempted to add another into rotation though.

It’s quite liberating going down to one bass. I have just played my stingray for about 6 years now, but am tempted to get a P or J or PJ for my 40th for a change.

All of my recent encounters with fenders have been poor or average at best. They just can’t seem to maintain any real consistency in a lot of the ranges. I played one of the Vintera Jazz basses at a big guitar store recently and it was just dreadful, shocking set-up, build was poor and it was just lifeless. I put back after a couple of minutes. In contrast I played a Lakland PJ which was a similar price and it was an outstanding instrument, resonant, well made, well set up and sounded amazing. I would have loved to have taken it home but I really didn’t like the colour. I have heard good things about the American Original/Vintage basses though, and the American reissue I played a while ago was a really lovely instrument.

I was thinking clear at one point. When I was taking the pickup cover off I thought it looked pretty good.

Never thought about black on it, off to google to find an example. I have a Pearl white which I always pair with a black pickup cover when I fancy a change.

I’m not sure if I have posted mine on here. This is my 2000 Stingray, I have had this about 6 years now. I have mixed feelings about this bass, it plays so well and just feels so comfortable, but I have never been thrilled by the colour. I just can’t seem to bring myself to sell or trade it for fear of not getting another quite so good.

That looks amazing! Where do you source your necks and bodies from? (That’s a weird question in any other context). Do you buy them finished or do you do them yourself? I really fancy building my own bass.

Yeah I agree, their prices seem to have rocketed recently, and seem a bit ridiculous for what is still essentially a basic mass produced instrument. I love my Stingray, I got it 6 years ago for a very good price, but I could barely afford a secondhand one these days.

The new BFR bass has been announced and it’s a full blown replica of a 76 Stingray. Too rich for me at £4200 but looks nice.

I watched this interview last night. I like Rick a lot and Robert DeLeo was a huge influence when I was younger. He comes across as such a nice guy and a very capable guitarist and songwriter as well. I loved hearing some of those Stone Temple Pilots songs again.

Thanks for the feedback, if I decided to order something, it would likely only be a 1x12 or 2x10 if they were happy to make it. I am not overly bothered by weight as I don’t gig much and it would be more to have a nice cab at home. My main betters was sound quality as they really don’t seem overly popular with us bass players.

A very good friend of mine has just ordered a custom cab from Zilla and is blown away with the customer service and quality. I know they make cabs but I have seen very few of them and even less mention of them on here. Does anyone own one or have any experience? I really fancy having them make me something custom and a bit nicer than the usual carpet covering.

Yep YOB bass for me too, absolutely stunning! I have been keeping my eyes out for an early Stingray for a gift to myself for my 40th. Can’t believe there are two white 83 Stingrays on basschat, and I have never come across one for sale. Must look harder! 😄

I have had 3 Stingrays over the years and my current one for 6 years. I think I adjusted it once after it had been in the case for over a year but that’s it. In relation to the figured wood discussion, I seem to remember an interview with Roger Sadowsky where he said he wouldn’t use it in his basses because of its instability and inconsistency. I think he only started using figured necks when the whole roasted revolution started.

I don’t have any direct experience as all the maple fretboards I have had, have been finished. I have heard people use wet wipes, Ernie Ball wonder wipes, Murphy’s Oil Soap (I think Ernie Ball recommend that as well). I have seen steel wool work well or even super fine sandpaper to get the worst out as well.

Sherwood Green Metallic would be my vote

There’s the Flea signature with the MM pickup in the right spot?

There were a few songs decent songs, but it’s hard to follow up in the meantime. I always like ‘space is the place’ and ‘carry on’.

I honestly don’t know if it’s heavy, I don’t think it’s any heavier than my Stingray, but I have never weighed that either 😆. I will try and pop it on the scales, because I have been looking at a new bass and thought it was heavy, but it might actually be less than my two.

I got given one by a friend of mine who was upgrading and didn’t have the space for it, and I have to say it’s an incredibly solid bass. There were two small issues with mine, the pickups were wonky and rattled around, and there was terrible buzz/hum from the pickups. Easily sorted for about £15 and some time, I put a load of conductive copper tape in the cavity and shielded it to the best of my abilities, and I put new foam and springs underneath the pickups. I have a 2001 USA Stingray but have been taking the HB to the last few practices and it sounds bloody great and plays well after a minor set up. I’m tempted by the new roasted necked ones they have just released.

Personally I would be looking to replace him, life is too short to put up with rude unhelpful and unwilling people. If you find a half decent vocalist you should be up and running after a couple of rehearsals if you give them a detailed list of what needs to be sung. Even more so if you allow them a music stand, it’s not like you are asking them to remember a long set of lyrics. I went to my first rehearsal in ages last night, and I was asked to try some new songs which I had never sung before and wasn’t familiar with. 2 listens to the songs while everyone had a loo break and I was pretty much able to get through them problem free with lyrics on my phone. My point is that you can achieve a lot with a positive attitude and some willing, so try and find someone like that.

I’ve used these guys a few times, great cables, loads of options for colour and types of jacks. I had a bright red cable made with a silent Jack that I have been using for years. https://www.designacable.com

It’s a Sirius Alienslam.

It kind of reminds me of a bass I played at a studio years ago but more refined..