Kiwi Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 My well-mojo'd preEB Frankenray is here: I've owned three cutlasses too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Don't know yet - picking it up when I get home tomorrow. Will give you some feedback once I have had a noodle with it. Have a rehearsal on Tuesday too so should be able to give it more of a bash then. Shamefully I opted for one in natural again!! [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1317365026' post='1389835']I'm fairly certain my next one wil be a Classic5 after a couple of deals to secure a very early 5 both fell through. What's it like? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='Crazykiwi' timestamp='1317368991' post='1389878'] My well-mojo'd preEB Frankenray is here: I've owned three cutlasses too. [/quote] That's what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 30, 2011 Author Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317373412' post='1389933'] That's what I'm talking about. [/quote] +1 it's why I don't mind using my tidy one, if it ends up like CK's all the better I thought maybe you had taken the one from BassDirect Gunsfreddy, if things were more settled with the wifes job I'd of already bought that one by now. All in good time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1317397774' post='1390393'] I thought maybe you had taken the one from BassDirect....... [/quote] Que?? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 No I really only wanted a natural coloured one and I was also quite particular about how much figuring there is on the back of the neck. I also wanted to buy a bass that was made in 2011 to celebrate my son's birth so decided a Stingray 5 Classic might be a good investment seeing as my YOB jazz cost quite a lot to buy 34 years later!! Anyway my son was born on 23rd Feb this year and this Stingray was built on 22nd Feb 2011 so just had to have it!! Everyone talks about the B string on these basses - are they really any better than on a normal Stingray 5? [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1317397774' post='1390393'] +1 it's why I don't mind using my tidy one, if it ends up like CK's all the better I thought maybe you had taken the one from BassDirect Gunsfreddy, if things were more settled with the wifes job I'd of already bought that one by now. All in good time....[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 Very, very nice example. [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1317373412' post='1389933'] That's what I'm talking about. [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 I can't see any reason why the B would be better Mark, Thankfully the standard Ray 5 is pretty legendary for 34 inch scale bass anyway Of course I'm sure stories of how the lacquered finish strengthens the neck or something are already in full swing. Good date btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 (edited) Pre-EB epoxy preamped rays enjoying the autumn sunshine Edited October 1, 2011 by gareth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 OMG double vision - what a lovely pair!! Nice radio dial knobs on the bottom one. Did you buy them both at the same time or one first then the other? Interested to know why you went for two the same colour? [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1317486666' post='1391230']Pre-EB epoxy preamped rays enjoying the autumn sunshine [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 Because that radio knob one was a steal love em Gareth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1317508607' post='1391482'] Because that radio knob one was a steal love em Gareth! [/quote] [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1317493748' post='1391304'] OMG double vision - what a lovely pair!! Nice radio dial knobs on the bottom one. Did you buy them both at the same time or one first then the other? Interested to know why you went for two the same colour? [/quote] I am gonna get rid of one - just deciding which one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 1, 2011 Author Share Posted October 1, 2011 What an awful position to be in! Lucky bugger. What year is the other one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 1, 2011 Share Posted October 1, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1317511160' post='1391496'] What an awful position to be in! Lucky bugger. What year is the other one? [/quote] 1977/78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 What year is the other one? [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1317512441' post='1391504'] 1977/78[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 Finally managed to get some pics up of my '77 Stingray. Forgive the bad pics but they were the best that I could manage on my camera phone. I will get some better ones up once my wife finds some time and her camera!! Last pic shown the pre EB bass alongside the new Classic Stingray 5 that I have just bought. Having huge problems uploading images so used Photobucket and link is below. [url="http://photobucket.com/stingraypics"]http://photobucket.com/stingraypics[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1317585681' post='1392149'] Finally managed to get some pics up of my '77 Stingray. Forgive the bad pics but they were the best that I could manage on my camera phone. I will get some better ones up once my wife finds some time and her camera!! Last pic shown the pre EB bass alongside the new Classic Stingray 5 that I have just bought. Having huge problems uploading images so used Photobucket and link is below. [url="http://photobucket.com/stingraypics"]http://photobucket.com/stingraypics[/url] [/quote] Love the pic of them side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Great photo! Massive Ray5 classic gas, I think next year will be the year of the classic. How are you getting on with the pre now Mark? The neck looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 The pre is fantastic and fast becoming my favourite bass! It just sits so well in the mix and sounds so good when you dig in a bit during some funky music - that growl cannot be matched by any other bass IMO. I only draw backs with the bass that I have found are the neck (it feels very fat compared to my jazz and Rumour) and the weight it is bloody heavy compared to my other basses and particularly the Classic 5 which is a lot, lot lighter. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1317588066' post='1392191']Great photo! Massive Ray5 classic gas, I think next year will be the year of the classic. How are you getting on with the pre now Mark? The neck looks great.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1317590150' post='1392218'] The pre is fantastic and fast becoming my favourite bass! It just sits so well in the mix and sounds so good when you dig in a bit during some funky music - that growl cannot be matched by any other bass IMO. I only draw backs with the bass that I have found are the neck (it feels very fat compared to my jazz and Rumour) and the weight it is bloody heavy compared to my other basses and particularly the Classic 5 which is a lot, lot lighter. [/quote] In what way do you find it fat mate, nut width or the actual depth? Mine is really slim depth wise and flat like an Ibanez guitar, I Love it! I also dropped on light one, its the lightest of all 3 of mine, I can only imagine how good it sounds for the extra weight though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Actual depth - compared to the jazz and the Rumour it feels really wide. I am not sure that it is a bad thing just different if you know what I mean. The classic 5 does not feel quite as bad but the action is really a bit too low so will have to get that looked at. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1318271605' post='1399976'] In what way do you find it fat mate, nut width or the actual depth? Mine is really slim depth wise and flat like an Ibanez guitar, I Love it! I also dropped on light one, its the lightest of all 3 of mine, I can only imagine how good it sounds for the extra weight though [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Another job for Bernie?, I'm thinking of sending him my 5 for a little fret work and setup if I buy something as a backup to use while it's away, it's good but I feel it could be even better with some Bernie magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 10, 2011 Share Posted October 10, 2011 Yes probably - if I could just get both Stingrays to have the action like the jazz and Rumour then I would be happy!! The Pre-EB desperately needs some new strings so did not get taken to rehearsal last week - can't stand it when the strings sound dead. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1318277036' post='1400066'] Another job for Bernie?, I'm thinking of sending him my 5 for a little fret work and setup if I buy something as a backup to use while it's away, it's good but I feel it could be even better with some Bernie magic [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 All of my basses are dull at the moment, Just trying to get the last few drops out of them especially the 5'er as its my last pack of pink EB's. Gigging at the Robin 2 on saturday so that might be the gig for fresh ones. For some reason I like the 5's action a little lower than the 4's, I think it makes me play a bit jazzier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeswals Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 And a couple preEB's: feb '78 StingRay. [IMG]http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/Negative7bass/DSC02149.jpg[/IMG] apr '80 Sabre. [IMG]http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f224/Negative7bass/DSC01367.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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