Grassie

Interested to know from people that have played these - given that there’s no tone control, where would you say the tone sits? Is it fixed wide open, in the middle?

I had a 310 a few years back from this very parish. Sea foam green. Really nice bass and one that got away. 

I’ve tried adjusting the pickup, currently have the treble side a bit closer than the bass side. Bear in mind it is a Nordstrand and not a stock pickup. The stock one was worse.

Hi all,

I’m sure there might already be a thread similar to this elsewhere on BC, but would appreciate some input from those with experience….

I have a 2010 US Stingray which has an issue with the output along the G string. It seems to be fairly normal when played open (ie unfretted) but pretty much any fretted note is noticeably quieter, almost to the point of inaudible compared to the other strings. I replaced the pickup with a Nordstrand which unfortunately hasn’t made much difference to the G string.

The frets are fine, the neck is fine, I’ve tried different gauge strings, stainless and nickel, also flats. 
Could this be a preamp issue? It’s the only thing I haven’t looked at. If anyone can help out with advice before I spend money on a new pre, it would be much appreciated.

Cheers

G

I watched the lot yesterday. Really enjoyed it. There were appearances from

other bassists that weren’t listed (Adrian Younge, Mark King were just two…) Could’ve done with a couple more episodes, hopefully we’ll get another series because they really barely scratched the surface…

Having a show about great basslines, and what appears to be no mention of Paul McCartney as a talking head seems like a wasted opportunity. I’ll still watch though, if only to shake my head at the inevitable omissions. 😁

1 hour ago, AlexDelores said:

I think Jared Followill from Kings of Leon is an incredibly underrated bass player. Especially on the first few albums and personally think ‘Only By The Night’ shows his best playing, even if this isn’t my favourite album. 
 

It’s not overly complex stuff but I think what his lines add to the songs melodically is superb.
 

Helps that the band were the reason I started wanting to play music but hey! I’m a fan 🪭 

I love his playing too. You’re right - those first albums have some really interesting bass parts, particularly A-ha Shake Heartbreak and  Because Of the Times. Great shout. 😎

 You’re welcome! 😎

Genuine US Stingray 4 pickup, good condition. £50 posted.

Those albums with great bass performances that have gone un-noticed…

”God Shuffled His Feet” by Crash Test Dummies.

Yes, maybe you can’t stand “Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm”, but Dan Roberts playing on this is album sublime - mostly fretless from what I can hear, high in the mix, and very tasteful indeed. Give it a listen.

Carry on…. 😎

2 hours ago, Mudpup said:

Any idea of the weight please?

Ta

 

Around 4kg 😊

Holy Jesus on a stick…

That is beautiful.

GLWTS

What’s the deal with these? They have a curved base rather than a flat one, in my experience all nut slots are cut flat, so has anyone used these and had to fettle either the nut or slot to get it to fit?

2 hours ago, steve-bbb said:

the ham on yestetdays epsiode 😆😆😆

No spoilers! 😂😂

19 minutes ago, Jackroadkill said:

 

I dated Liberace and made him dress up as your nan.

Dear lord, what have I done…?

Hi folks,

Any recommendations for fret polishing kits? I’ve just acquired a Highway One Jazz and the frets are, quite frankly, grim. That bloke Paul from Milehouse Studios (check out his YT channel, highly entertaining) would have a field day with this particular bass…

What are you guys using…?

Sunburst on modern basses. It looks fine on instruments designed in the 50s/60s, but not on sleek instruments like Ibanez SRs for instance. Painting a Dingwall in sunburst is like dating Charlize Theron but making her dress in your nan’s clothes.

16 hours ago, tauzero said:

 

You might be better off with Grindr then.

Or Basschat without the “B”…

***PRICE DROP NOW £1300***
 

2010 US Stingray, 2EQ, CAR with rosewood board. One of the limited edition 133 basses, full fat ‘ray but with a soft gig bag case instead of a hard shell job.

This is in excellent condition with one very minor ding on the top edge, and the pickguard is quite marked but obviously easily replaceable. Comes with a Hipshot D-tuner (long key though instead of short… doh), if you want the original tuner key I’ll chuck it in. I’ve also replaced the pickup with a Nordstrand MM4.2, which sounds flippin’ great.

She’s quite heavy (10lb) but with a decent wide strap it feels ok.

***EDIT*** now comes with the option of a Warwick Rockbass semi-rigid case - photos added.

Loathe to post this but can at buyer’s (insured) expense, or can meet in person at either Portsmouth, Southsea, Southampton or Lymington (I’m on the I.O.W.)

Back up for sale…

2023 RB Streamer LX5, carolena body, laminated maple neck, wenge fretboard, Just-a-nut, 3D bridge, active MEC pickups, 2 band active EQ, Warwick straplocks, Rockbag, truss rod tool. Superb bass, but not playing it much at all. £450 posted via Parcelforce tracked, or collection from the Isle of Wight from any of the ferry ports your side (Portsmouth/Southampton/Southsea/Lymington).

Purchased at the end of March last year, in mint condition, used a few times but just not for me. Comes complete with genuine Boss soft carry case and Boss power adapter. Will also chuck in the USB cable which you can use to connect to a PC.

£200 plus postage from the I.O.W

1 hour ago, Owen said:

This was probably the one you wanted

 

 

Damn

I’ve been looking on Keisel’s website. Some VERY tasty options on their bass builder page… 😎

35 minutes ago, MrFingers said:

One of the best that I played was a Squier Pro Tone Precision Bass V. Despite the soapbars...

 

That’s nice. I don’t think I’ve heard of those Squiers before.