Chris Horton

I have a funny love / hate relationship with these beasts. I have owned 4 different Stingray 5 bass guitars so far. I am currently going through a quiet spell with regards to regular gigging. We have 2 kids and they are currently of an age that necessitates me to take a step back from regular gigging. It has got me thinking ........ I spend a lot of time playing/practicing bass at home playing along to CD's etc. I sold my Stingray 5's as I did not like the tone of the bass when I was noodling solo at home etc. But , when I have played these bass guitars in a live band situation I have loved the tone and alway had great feedback from band members as the Stingray tone just seam to fit "in the pocket" with the rest of the band. I have been a berk ! I need another Stingray 5 and I really regret selling my 2005 buttercream stingray 5 with maple neck !! Please help , Am I right ?? Have I been a berk ?? Please Help me see the light !!

[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1357060159' post='1916973'] Very nice selection there Chris , with a nice spread of different sounds . That Sadowsky and the 69 Precision would make me very happy . [/quote] Thanks Dingus, I am very fortunate to have such a lovely clutch of bass guitars. I love them all for very different reasons. They all look , feel & sound very different from each other. If I had to sell them, I think that the '69 precision would be the last one to go.

Welcome to BC

[quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1357047885' post='1916688'] May be me, but the link doesn't go to anything? P [/quote] Sorry , i messed about with my photobucket account and lost the link , oops Here it is - [IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/My%20Bass%20Collection/IMG_2890_zps13e2cb5c.jpg[/IMG]

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1356978173' post='1916035'] I can't believe you made me go back and check the pic!!! Nice one!! [/quote] Sorry Rick , I could not resist

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1356976984' post='1915997'] Nice haul Chris, although my eyes went funny as I went down the pic, started seeing 5 strings for some reason? Happy New Year to you and your family Chris, and be sure to drop in next time you're over at L'il Billing!! [/quote] It must be your eyes Rick , they are all 4 string bass guitars Have you had too many new years drinks ? Happy new year to you !

[quote name='KiOgon' timestamp='1356973288' post='1915901'] Lovely bunch there Chris back row does it for me too thanks for sharing Have a great 2013, Cheerz, John [/quote] Thanks for the lovely comments guys, Happy 2013 to everyone !!!!!!

[quote name='PTB' timestamp='1356972923' post='1915887'] Looking great Chris. Happy New Year! [/quote] Thanks Paul , happy new year to you all too . I keep looking at fretless bass guitars maybe next year

Thanks guys

How did you upload the picture ????? I could not get it to upload for some reason.... Thank you

Well , I have enjoyed spending time looking through people's different "gear porn" threads.............................so I thought it about time i share the bass guitar love So , here is a picture of my current collection , enjoy [color=#ff0000]Back Row , left to right.[/color] [color=#000000]- 1977 , Fender Jazz [/color] [color=#000000]- 1969 , Fender Precision[/color] [color=#000000]- 2002 , pink paisley Precision[/color] [color=#ff0000]Front Row , left to right.[/color] [color=#000000]- 1996 , Sadowsky NYC M5 24[/color] [color=#000000]- 2009 , MTD 535[/color] [color=#000000]Here is a pickie of my amp and cabs...........can you spot the theme ??[/color] [color=#000000]- Epifani UL 502 amp.[/color] [color=#000000]- Epifani UL 112 cab.[/color] [color=#000000]- Epifani UL 210 cab.[/color] [color=#000000]- Epifani UL 410 cab........ all cabs are series 1.[/color] [color=#000000][IMG]http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/ff464/cmsb_horton/Epifani/IMG_1688.jpg[/IMG][/color] [color=#000000]the 110 cab has now gone and has been replaced with an Epifani UL112 cab[/color]

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Welcome to Bass Chat Phil. Everyone started at the beginning at one time or another .....there is lots of fantastic people with years of bass playing experience under their belt that are happy to share their knowledge Enjoy yourself and watch ya' self in the for sale section ! It's a dangerous place

Welcome Jerry !!

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I've got real GAS for a '58 precision at the moment. Maple neck and gold plate looks sweeeeeeeet !

[quote name='Rick's Fine '52' timestamp='1356571429' post='1911358'] here's my P's all together at last! '52; '56; '58; '60, '66 Slab. (Excuse the bad pics) [/quote] Rick, Your Precisions look fantastic together on the wall !!! Thanks for sharing the pics

Price Maybe slightly high for a refinish.

Thanks for sharing the pictures It is fantastic to see part of your lovely collection. I can't wait for the wall full of precision history to be in full display !! P.s Thanks for the detailed reply with regards to how the saddles were made - really interesting

What are the saddles made out of Rick ?

This is the most ridiculously beautiful looking bass !

[quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1355600287' post='1900529'] I seem to remember in the early 1980s Tempo(?) in West London had a batch of USA Fender Precisions for a more than reasonable £225 as long as you wanted an Orange or Yellow one. [/quote] If only we had a time machine to go back in time and bring home a load of guitars !