matski Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 [quote name='Stingray5' post='666404' date='Nov 26 2009, 05:22 PM']Yes, see that you do, sir! Actually, I do like that SR5. Might have to do a spot of Teal hunting myself!! [/quote] I used to have a fretless Westone Thunder IIa just like yours, years and years ago... Probably around 1982 - at the height of the fretless mania created by the likes of Mick Karn and Pino Palladino et al. It was my first 'new' bass and I had to wait ages for it 'cos having a fretless neck was a custom order jobbie. In the end I traded it in for my Aria SB. This was in a shop in Croydon somewhere. I see you're from London, it would be funny if yours was my old one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 [quote name='matski' post='667305' date='Nov 27 2009, 01:09 PM']As promised, piccies of my '83 Cutlass I - purchased 2nd hand from the Bass Centre in Wapping back in '88. All original - apart from the tuners which were replaced 5 years ago with pukka MusicMan replacements (the originals tarnished something rotten, but I still have them laying around somewhere). Enjoy![/quote] Mmmmmm dont suppose YOU want a Pedulla in trade for this Cutlass? Is the neck straight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 (edited) Prince: Prince in action: Edited November 27, 2009 by Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 here's some shots of two beauties I've moved on, one of which is f/s on BC by the current owner! [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25009441@N04/sets/72157620758420635/"]Black, Birdseye Maple Neck[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/25009441@N04/sets/72157620758393253/"]Natural Ash, Maple Neck[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='665809' date='Nov 26 2009, 01:50 AM']sweet! how come you got rie of the HH? i really want a 20th SR5 too... so pretty! [/quote] Thanks! Reason for letting the HH go - how about constant GAS and limited funds? More seriously - overlap from the 30th and lack of B-string. Got it as a substitute for a 20th SR5 HH but alas, it only made my 20th SR5 HH GAS even deeper - surprise surprise! [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='665992' date='Nov 26 2009, 11:27 AM']That red 30th is a stunning looking bass [/quote] Thanks mate - nice innit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahbenn Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Heres my new old one, a 96 in fantastic nick. Sounds super. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 27, 2009 Author Share Posted November 27, 2009 wow, that's in great condition for a 13 year old bass! nice grain and some lovely colours in that burst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 [quote name='matski' post='667488' date='Nov 27 2009, 03:45 PM']I used to have a fretless Westone Thunder IIa just like yours, years and years ago... Probably around 1982 - at the height of the fretless mania created by the likes of Mick Karn and Pino Palladino et al. It was my first 'new' bass and I had to wait ages for it 'cos having a fretless neck was a custom order jobbie. In the end I traded it in for my Aria SB. This was in a shop in Croydon somewhere. I see you're from London, it would be funny if yours was my old one...[/quote] I bought my first Thunder IIa (used) in around '85 but sold it in '97 to help fund my SR5. I always said I'd try and get the same type Thunder IIa again if and when possible. That finally happened back in March of this year, bought from a very nice man in Scotland (not sure if a BC'er?). The fretless Thunder IIa, I've had since about 1986/7. (Also had a Thunder Jet and a Thunder Ia fretless during the '80s). Ok, folks - not wishing to hijack the MM Porn Thread, I've started a Westone Porn Thread here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68900"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68900[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted November 28, 2009 Share Posted November 28, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='665167' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:09 PM']I'm a happy bunny [/quote] So you should be, Sam - that's stunning! You'll miss the $$ though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetiser Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 (edited) got my new phone which has a camera on it so took a couple of photos of my stingray. It's a 3eq 20006 one i believe bought from Fatos (BassKS) here on BC earlier this year. Added some black beauties to it for a bit of contrast but i'll prob revert back to hi-beams after these are done as they tend to rip my fingers to shreds! Here goes my first attempt at adding photies: Edit for finally figuring out how to get photos to show! Edited November 29, 2009 by midgetiser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='midgetiser' post='669484' date='Nov 29 2009, 09:11 PM'][/quote] I love white and maple Stingrays, Think its my favourite combination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='simon1964' post='668464' date='Nov 28 2009, 04:57 PM']So you should be, Sam - that's stunning! You'll miss the $$ though [/quote] haha yeah i do miss it a little (ok we're both silly for letting it go now!), the stingray doesn't have the raw power of the $$, but it's a great bass anyway, and just look at it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 [quote name='midgetiser' post='669484' date='Nov 29 2009, 09:11 PM']...It's a 3eq [b]20006[/b] one i believe ...[/quote] Originally from the distant future, then! And please tell me that radiator is not on! (sorry - couldn't resist) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetiser Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='Stingray5' post='669628' date='Nov 29 2009, 11:26 PM']Originally from the distant future, then! And please tell me that radiator is not on! (sorry - couldn't resist)[/quote] Bargain of the century I have to say!! As everyone knows it's vintage instruments that have the high price tag. The older it is, the more expensive. Well mine isn't even built for another 17,997 years so it was dirt cheap! Of course the radiator is on. I live in Scotland. Don't want my poor stingray freezing do I! I give it a hat and scarf at night too! Setriously tho, no, it wasn't on and it doesnt usually live there, was moved there for the photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='midgetiser' post='669881' date='Nov 30 2009, 11:59 AM']Bargain of the century I have to say!! As everyone knows it's vintage instruments that have the high price tag. The older it is, the more expensive. Well mine isn't even built for another 17,997 years so it was dirt cheap! Of course the radiator is on. I live in Scotland. Don't want my poor stingray freezing do I! I give it a hat and scarf at night too! Setriously tho, no, it wasn't on and it doesnt usually live there, was moved there for the photo![/quote] Hehe - nice! Love the look of your Ray, btw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 (edited) EBMM fan club 2005 ltd in buttercreme with tort. Edited November 30, 2009 by danny-79 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 [quote name='Josh' post='667586' date='Nov 27 2009, 05:19 PM']Prince: Prince in action: [/quote] (that) Prince looks great in all his pearl purpleness. I used to have a musicman in that same combo. always reminded me of the colour of the foil wrapper on a Cadburys dairy milk. I love them too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 [quote name='matski' post='667305' date='Nov 27 2009, 03:09 PM']As promised, piccies of my '83 Cutlass I - purchased 2nd hand from the Bass Centre in Wapping back in '88. All original - apart from the tuners which were replaced 5 years ago with pukka MusicMan replacements (the originals tarnished something rotten, but I still have them laying around somewhere). Enjoy![/quote] thats the bass awsome m8 well done always wanted a 79 stingray and cutlass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murderface Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Sorry about the piss poor photo but its the only one i have out of loads that show my whole bass.[attachment=37541:carlbass.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 Just thought I`d add My 1992 fretless to the gallery ......................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 wow, now that's special!! trans blue burst rays are really well sought after as they're pretty rare, and so are SR5's with white pickup covers, you've got yourself a rare bass there! pretty too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 [quote name='jhk' post='672462' date='Dec 2 2009, 08:39 PM']Just thought I`d add My 1992 fretless to the gallery .........................[/quote] That looks awesome, Jon. Lovely bit of birdseye too! Wouldn't mind getting me mitts on that at the next S.E.B.B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 [attachment=37584:Bass_001R.JPG][attachment=37585:Bass_005R.JPG] Here's my 1992 honeyburst Stingray, with clear acrylic scratch plate (no I don't where to get on as it came with it when I bought it second hand) and custom flight case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhk Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='672492' date='Dec 2 2009, 09:11 PM']wow, now that's special!! trans blue burst rays are really well sought after as they're pretty rare, and so are SR5's with white pickup covers, you've got yourself a rare bass there! pretty too [/quote] thanks for comments ...................... I love the colour and the lovely birds eye figuring which also runs full length on back of neck.However did not realise that the bass was a bit rarer than others (body colour and white pups ...................... all original,I`ve had this from about 1994) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted December 7, 2009 Share Posted December 7, 2009 [quote name='Feelgood' post='665191' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:21 PM']OK, here's my 2008 SR4. I took some pics recently as I was thinking about selling. Turns out I'm a bit reluctant to part with it! [attachment=37038:P1030962.JPG] [attachment=37039:P1030968.JPG][/quote] Ooooo! Tort pickguard on black. Mmm, I feel a pickguard change coming on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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