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[quote name='Musicman20' post='852589' date='May 31 2010, 01:45 PM']Thanks, I agree. 100% happy with S&T and Bass Merchant and how they dealt with it. It was a case of 'heck, I've sold two REALLY good standard Rays for this, do I really want to wait or should I just leave it for now?'. As you can see, im still confident in EB as Ive got two incoming and it wont sway me from getting more EBMMs. The two I sold on here were such high quality basses in terms of QC I was a little shocked about the Classic I received. My girlfriend could see how much it stressed me out, with it being the most expensive bass Ive ever ordered, so she just advised for now I should leave it, and perhaps replace it with a standard Stingray 4, which I am 90% sure on now. The 2EQ sounds amazing, and I see why people like it. But, as I could not find a 2EQ around here to test, and the Classic colours just sucked me in, I had to give it a gamble. I agree, its more the traditional Stingray tone, but I grew up on insanely fast and melodic modern american punk, and they all had that cutting 3EQ tone. So, now I know what to order for a standard Stingray....stick to what I love. I agree on the mutes. Its much easier to source some foam! I think the mute material is that type that will need replacing, so Ill just stick to a normal ol' Ray with some foam! Cheers[/quote] Life is all about experience my friend. Good for you for sticking with the 3EQ. We should always go with what we know in ourselves to be the right route for our individual tastes. When your new basses arrive from SLO post up pics and make us all cry in our beer. All the best!

Very nice indeed!

Well done my friend. It's always great to be up on that stage playing your heart out. It's why we do it!

You might want to be moving this down to the 'other musically related stuff' for sale section. All the best with the sale!

I'm interested in this thread as someone may be able to answer a question that's been nagging away at me. I have an American Vintage 62 Reissue which is a faithful copy of the original bass. I was in a music shop and perused what was advertised as a Japanese 62 reissue. I did notice that this bass didn't have reverse tuners with the long stems and it also didn't have screw-type saddles. I suppose my question is: Do the Japanese reissues fall down a bit on accuracy or was the bass I was looking at a standard model being passed off as a reissue? Here's mine by the way:-

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='840742' date='May 18 2010, 12:26 PM']True but if one man pays £300 for his meat and another pays £500 for his, isnt there something wrong there? which price is right?[/quote] Surely people pay different prices for Precsions, Jazzes, Rays, etc etc. Who knows what a bass is worth? There are so many factors involved. Is there a right price?

As I said before it's all subjective. 'One man's meat is another man's poison'. Can I also suggest that the ridiculous suggestion that SUBs are made from inferior rejected Stingray parts be posted over on the Ernie Ball forum. You'll soon find plenty of opinions on that one! It would also be interesting to know the evidence for making the suggestion in the first place.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='840529' date='May 18 2010, 09:13 AM']Fixed it for ya. [/quote] Agreed.

I've had my Standard 83 P for a few years now and seriously doubt if I will ever sell it. I remember the 70s when nobody wanted the overweight questionable quality stuff that Fender was producing. There was great relief when CBS shed the company and quality again was returned to the brand. I can only assume that the 70s basses that BCers have are the better ones that slipped through. In general I would definitely have to play a 70s bass before I fell into the trap of a dealer making money out of the vintage scam. That being said I would always want to play a bass that I bought unless it was from a BCer. Here's mine:-

I can only speak from my own experience with my SUB. I wouldn't dream of changing a thing. The SUB has a great sound all on it's own. I just don't understand the lack of beef comment. Mine has it in shedloads. Perhaps there is something wrong with the bass that it isn't giving out enough. I'll grant you that a change of pickguard improves the looks but apart from that I struggle to know why you would want to change anything. The SUB is what it is. It's not a Ray. I actually prefer the SUB sound to the Ray that's why I kept it and sold my Ray. I don't think that the differences are vast but the SUB has it's own sound. The SUB is also an American made quality bass. It just doesn't cost as much as a Ray. As for the weak G string - I had it on my Ray but not on the SUB. Sometimes I feel we get into a mindset of always assuming that a standard pup somehow must need replacing. However, it's all down to how we feel about our own instruments. If you can't get on with a bass, sell it on until you find the Holy Grail for you. All the best!

It's all really a bit subjective. 'One man's meat is another man's poison' so to speak. I had a Ray and a SUB. I sold the Ray because I preferred the sound of the SUB. My Ray had that weak G string thing no matter what I did to it. The SUB was and is even across the strings. The build quality is pure USA Ernie Ball so you know what you're getting. I know that my SUB is a keeper, and I suspect it will rise in value in the passage of time due to the relatively short production run. The Ray34 I have no doubt is an excellent working instrument. However, if you want a piece that is going to rise in value it seems it has to have 'Made in USA' stamped on it.

Staying with the Glasgow theme there is also Southside Music in Cathcart Road. They often have something interesting.

[quote name='theosd' post='796555' date='Apr 5 2010, 02:08 PM']Go for a maple fingerboard with these IME.[/quote] If you want a rosewood fretboard go for a rosewood fretboard. If you listen to all the preferences expressed on these forums you'll never end up ordering your bass at all! For every person who says one thing is best there will be another with the opposite opinion. Stick to your own thoughts for your dream bass!!

[quote name='BruceBass3901' post='796540' date='Apr 5 2010, 12:54 PM']I have been told my parents and grandparents that when I go to University, they will buy me a Music Man Stingray 5, as I have been wanting one for about 2 years now. I was wondering if anybody knew where I could order one to the specs that I want (i.e. colour, set-up, etc.) as I think that If I have to wait to get it, the least I could have is the bass I really want. If it helps, I want a Stingray 5 HH in Pacific Blue Burst with a Rosewood Fretboard and a matching headstock. Anybody know where I can order one from?[/quote] Just place your order with your nearest Musicman dealer. Sounds like a very nice bass that you are going to end up with. All the Best!

[quote name='maxrossell' post='699524' date='Jan 3 2010, 01:54 PM']Nah, rubbish. I don't go calling people d*ckheads for their taste in music, but on the other other hand I'm not going to mince around delicately when I think something sucks. The OP understood that my comment wasn't a personal attack on him (although not everyone else did). If someone tells me they think that Pearl Jam are a load of sh*t I'm not going to get all shirty and spit my dummy, even though I happen to like them. I don't interpret it as some sort of provocation. If I wasn't able to take negative discussion about my personal tastes I wouldn't air them.[/quote] Nah, I just think you like to argue. This is your lifeblood. No wonder various people have got fed up and left these forums. It's my turn now and jolly good riddance to me!

[quote name='Bloodaxe' post='699512' date='Jan 3 2010, 01:49 PM']Or The Piece of Cod that Passeth All Understanding?[/quote] Love it!

You see, I just don't get it when someone posts in a dergotary fashion to criticise something that someone else enjoys. If you don't like something, and you want to express your opinion, just say it's something that doesn't do it for you. Or better still say nothing at all. To incite fans of something by using language which is obviously geared to inflame said fans is inviting argument and heated response. Of course, that may be the intention of the post. Let me put it another way: Grow up and live and let live!

If a thread contains content that I don't like I tend to leave that thread to those who like the particular subject or music.

Depends how colourful it is!

[quote name='MB1' post='693796' date='Dec 26 2009, 04:18 PM']MB1. ...Always thought she was from Bolton?[/quote] I must remember that. It'll come in handy. The tune is used for some other hymns as well.

Congrats Dave. There's a great relief when you reach the decision as to which way you're going to go. Thinking aloud on this forum is always a good idea. It pulls the resources and experiencies of your fellow BC'ers All the best!