budget bassist Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) I think the humble musicman bass deserves it's own porn thread, they're not the most expensive, but they're definitely some of the best basses you can get short of getting a custom shop! To get the ball rolling, here's my not so expensive, but still lush sounding and playing SUB bass: Let's see what other beauties you guys have got, i know there are plenty out there! [size=1]EDIT: sorry for the huge photos if any of you have particularly slow internet like mine is being at the moment![/size] Edited August 12, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Oish, well here's one porn thread I can contribute a little to... a former mongrel of mine with a status neck 78 Stingray 84 Cutlass I 84 Cutlass II Wish I had an SR5 HH in black and gold with a status neck and John East MM pre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 We've all gone `porn-crazy'! Love those Cutlasses (sp). I had a black Cutlass II some years ago - very 'eavy!! Nice one Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yep, they're a bit like that. Sound nice though. I'm expecting OBBM to post pics of his gold n rootbeer 'Ray next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='260456' date='Aug 11 2008, 11:19 PM']Yep, they're a bit like that. Sound nice though. I'm expecting OBBM to post pics of his gold n rootbeer 'Ray next [/quote] Nah I can do better than that. This was my MM family in 2005 before I downsized and bought the Laklands. The root beer Ray on right now has its original black scratch plate and the pacific Blue Burst SR5 now has Status neck with side LEDs and Nordstrand MM5.3. (Makes mental note to self - must take some current pictures ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) Ooh i like those cutlasses very much! Also the old natural ones are pretty nice too EDIT: i like the PBB SR5 there i'm looking at trying to find a PBB SR4 with a maple board near to christmas. Edited August 11, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='260320' date='Aug 11 2008, 08:31 PM']To get the ball rolling, here's my not so expensive, but still lush sounding and playing SUB bass:[/quote] Nice looking SUB there Sam. Wish I'd got one when they were around - love the painted neck on the SUBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I was thinking of starting this thread but never got round to it. Oh well, here's my contribution: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted August 12, 2008 Author Share Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='260585' date='Aug 12 2008, 08:45 AM']Nice looking SUB there Sam. Wish I'd got one when they were around - love the painted neck on the SUBs.[/quote] Thanks i think the painted neck goes really well with the body, though it can get a bit sticky sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) here's blue'ray graphittio [attachment=11956:DSC00383.JPG] and the rest of the pics [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/29516223@N06"]http://www.flickr.com/photos/29516223@N06[/url] sorry only had my phone camera, quality sucks Edited August 12, 2008 by BassManKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 ok Kev, I'm impressed. Thats a pretty sexy looking machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 i just wish i had a better camera obbm how is the nord in comparison to the stock MM? and did i read you had an aggie obp-3 in yours?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 just a quick low light one of my two basses together, the OLP has the old wooden blue dawn 5 neck on [attachment=11968:DSC00400.JPG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 sadly, that furry black n white one is mine.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='260951' date='Aug 12 2008, 04:08 PM']obbm how is the nord in comparison to the stock MM? and did i read you had an aggie obp-3 in yours??[/quote] I happen to have a John East MM pre going spare. I was going to use it in one of my new basses but it lacks the input buffers for 2 pickups. It even has black knobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) Here are mine. A stingray was the first dream bass i wanted when i first started playing, inspired by Steve Garvey from the Buzzcocks. Eventually got one and didnt stop! Left to right Piezo Ltd natural 3 Band , Honey Burst 3 Band, Ash body with Cairns neck and Musicman 2 Band in vintage white, 78 see through brown. Recently had the necks of the two 3 bands lacquered and they play much better, never really been a fan of waxed necks, they get very sticky when im playing, its just my preference i knwo some bass players who say the opposite. Edited August 12, 2008 by cd_david Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 That neck looks tasty Kev - hopefully going to send mine off this week to have one fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 have you asked if he can drill the holes for you and just send you the neck? thats the hardest part, fitting the neck to the body n stringing up n that is simple, and i imagine would save you quite a bit (doesnt rob charge £100 for fitting it?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 i wish they would do a HH option with the humbuckers next to each other warwick $$ styley, i could never deal with a bass with a pickup so close to the neck, but i bet it sounds great, nice bas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Bassman Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 And my sunburst SR4 3-band EQ, circa 2001. Still thinking about selling it, if anyone's interested...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennysFord Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 And here's Vicky-my sterling :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='Crazykiwi' post='260992' date='Aug 12 2008, 04:48 PM']I happen to have a John East MM pre going spare. I was going to use it in one of my new basses but it lacks the input buffers for 2 pickups. It even has black knobs.[/quote] /starts dribbling/ As a new 'Ray convert (pics to follow), I am interested in what Sir might be wanting for such a thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 (edited) A dirty black one. Wish I still had that amp... Edited August 12, 2008 by stingrayfan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 i think we should have a poll, which musicman is the BEST Stingray Sterling Bongo stingray stingray stingray for me, pity the bongo looks so hideous, coz it does sound pretty awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='stingrayfan' post='261235' date='Aug 12 2008, 10:53 PM']A dirty black one. Wish I still had that amp... [/quote] i love the black 'ray's, classic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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