MM Stingray 62 Posted September 3, 2022 Share Posted September 3, 2022 3 minutes ago, Eric.C.Lapton said: I was looking at the one Bass Bros just sold but it went fast what year is yours? Mines a 78 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 I have this one on long-term loan on exchange for some kit I'm not using. It's absolutely mint (still has the cellophane in the pickguard) and I've gigged it for my last two gigs which incidentally were the first occasions I've actually ever gigged a five string (despite owning them in the past). I was determined to lose that particular cherry as I'd always not had the confidence to play one live, especially while singing. Anyway, I took the plunge and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the transposing songs to incorporate the B string on the hoof too. The second gig felt like I'd always been doing it. Its a late-2021 Special in Raspberry Burst (one of the good ones with a well/behaved G String that doesn't fall off the fingerboard). It's under 9lbs too which is a real bonus. I've got it for a while yet but it's owner is making noises about doing a swap and I'm all ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Just now, Old Horse Murphy said: I have this one on long-term loan on exchange for some kit I'm not using. It's absolutely mint (still has the cellophane in the pickguard) and I've gigged it for my last two gigs which incidentally were the first occasions I've actually ever gigged a five string (despite owning them in the past). I was determined to lose that particular cherry as I'd always not had the confidence to play one live, especially while singing. Anyway, I took the plunge and thoroughly enjoyed the experience and the transposing songs to incorporate the B string on the hoof too. The second gig felt like I'd always been doing it. Its a late-2021 Special in Raspberry Burst (one of the good ones with a well-behaved G String that doesn't fall off the fingerboard). It's under 9lbs too which is a real bonus. I've got it for a while yet but it's owner is making noises about doing a swap and I'm all ears 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 12 minutes ago, Old Horse Murphy said: That Amber burst 2 band look’s really nice 👌 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 1 minute ago, marleaux62 said: That Amber burst 2 band look’s really nice 👌 I was about to write the same 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 Thanks both. I think it's actually Cherryburst and it's a 1996'er. It weighs in at just under 8 1/2lbs and I just love the sound of the 2eqs. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 7 minutes ago, Old Horse Murphy said: and I just love the sound of the 2eqs. Same here, there is something about the sound of the 2EQ that just works for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 5 minutes ago, Eldon Tyrell said: Same here, there is something about the sound of the 2EQ that just works for me. My Classic Ray is 2eq and it's currently strung with TI Flats that work really well with the electrics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, Old Horse Murphy said: My Classic Ray is 2eq and it's currently strung with TI Flats that work really well with the electrics. My 91 SR 4H has GHS Pressurewound strings and I think they work really well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric.C.Lapton Posted September 4, 2022 Share Posted September 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Horse Murphy said: Thanks both. I think it's actually Cherryburst and it's a 1996'er. It weighs in at just under 8 1/2lbs and I just love the sound of the 2eqs. maple board, looking forward to that one coming up for sale 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 My DarkRay now with a matte black pick guard. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Ok , that’s one fine looking thing ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 I'm also picturing it with a black pickup cover, but either way, the bass looks very cool 👍😎👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCH Posted September 18, 2022 Share Posted September 18, 2022 From last nights gig....reached the 7th fret ...lots of dust down there...ha 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 On 18/09/2022 at 13:22, BCH said: From last nights gig....reached the 7th fret ...lots of dust down there...ha I’m surprised anyone could hear it over the noise your jacket is making… 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 The old vs the new 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Awesome! How do they compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) The Pre Ernie Ball sounds better I’m not saying special doesn’t sound great because it does. The special is lighter 8 lbs and more comfortable to play. Edited November 14, 2022 by MM Stingray 62 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Utterly hopeless trying to resist. Looking for a status neck to go on one of the maple necked basses now. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 On 14/11/2022 at 22:49, dub_junkie said: Utterly hopeless trying to resist. Looking for a status neck to go on one of the maple necked basses now. Stunning! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabba_the_gut Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My pair of Musicman USA Sub 5 basses. Really don’t get the use they deserve!! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 My Stingray , got it new , I guess it’s about twenty years old now. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Nice one msb. Similar look and vintage as mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 57 minutes ago, msb said: My Stingray , got it new , I guess it’s about twenty years old now. Beautiful. I had the same, Honeyburst, Rosewood, 3-band eq, pre-compensated nút. Why did I ever get rid of it 🤷🏼♂️. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Stingray 62 Posted November 27, 2022 Share Posted November 27, 2022 On 22/11/2022 at 21:15, msb said: My Stingray , got it new , I guess it’s about twenty years old now. That’s a beauty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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