FuNkShUi Posted April 15, 2020 Author Share Posted April 15, 2020 3 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said: I’ve previously had 80’s - modern Rays, 2 band and 3 band. For my taste, I’d recommend buying one like the HH Special I own now. The others are still great, I just feel this suits what I like better in a bass (ergonomics, awesome EQ and versatility). Looks stunning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Just now, FuNkShUi said: Looks stunning Cheers, it’s nice and light and the neck is stunning - like my old 94 Ray. I imagine your 87 neck to be lovely too, but perhaps wider and lacquered if it’s anything like my old 86. The new EQ sits nicely in between the old 2 & 3 band EQ’s - so quite different. I’m not saying it’s the best choice, but will at least be very different to your 87, which I’m sure is a great bass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 hours ago, 4000 said: Argh! What did you have to post that for! Get thee behind me GAS! (thankfully it’s not charcoal or aqua sparkle or I’d probably have bought it). It’s hard - I love love all the ones I listed, I should prolly just make my own Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I've had three Rays since I started playing again back in 2010 (IIRC). The first was a '96 with a highly figure neck and the muted bridge. The other two - a 2006 and one built in Japan - neither came anywhere near to the '96. I should never have sold it. As others have said, find one you really like (and you have the budget) and keep it....or do as @Cuzzie says and have one built with all the "right" bits. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 I think my Special is around my 10th Stingray I’ve ever owned to date. It is by far the best and sits great in the mix. Love it! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ive just got this in a trade, its bloody good! Needs some nice flats on but plays and sounds great. Oh, and the colour is lush!!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, walshy said: Ive just got this in a trade, its bloody good! Needs some nice flats on but plays and sounds great. Oh, and the colour is lush!!! Good move - I had flats on mine and it was perfect. Stunning basses the Old Smoothies. Edited April 15, 2020 by Chiliwailer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walshy Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 1 minute ago, Chiliwailer said: Good move - I had flats on mine and it was perfect. Stunning basses the Old Smoothies. Yeah just been noodling on it, its lovely. La Bella LTF on it tomorrow I reckon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 As I already have a Stingray 5 I'd either source a SR5 30th anniversary or a new Special SR5 HH (would probalby change the pg to pearl white) Now that I think of it I might just do it as well 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P-Belly Evans Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Oooooh, the mint green Old Smoothie.....one of my remaining Gas basses - with a capital Geeee. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Paulhauser said: As I already have a Stingray 5 I'd either source a SR5 30th anniversary or a new Special SR5 HH (would probalby change the pg to pearl white) Now that I think of it I might just do it as well 🙂 Good calls there. The 30th is Soooooo pretty it’s silly. And as soon as funds permit I *will* own an HH Special 5. Really want natural / maple but they’re a thing of the past (unless one comes up s/hand I guess - not seen any Special 5s yet). Would have to be maple board and a finish that lets me see the grain - which limits choices now they’re not using ash for the bodies. But let’s be right - most ‘Rays of most flavours, brands, number of strings and pickups are lovely. Great basses. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 59 minutes ago, moley6knipe said: Good calls there. The 30th is Soooooo pretty it’s silly. And as soon as funds permit I *will* own an HH Special 5. Really want natural / maple but they’re a thing of the past (unless one comes up s/hand I guess - not seen any Special 5s yet). Would have to be maple board and a finish that lets me see the grain - which limits choices now they’re not using ash for the bodies. But let’s be right - most ‘Rays of most flavours, brands, number of strings and pickups are lovely. Great basses. Thank! As for a natural SR Special hoe about this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moley6knipe Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Ah man.... yeah that’s the exact one on my wish list... but no-one has them for sale any more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 Out of the left-field... Ever tried a Bongo? I know the aesthetics are "difficult" for some, but I've yet to encounter a poor one in terms of finish and tone. Otherwise.... G&L? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuzzie Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 G&L 1500 is a poor mans version, the way the treble is designed on that preamp is like nails on a blackboard. To make it useable you have to change and R7 (I think) resistor on the circuit board and add another capacitor on the tone pot to the existing capacitor, added to the fact their #12 neck which is a standard PJ type feel, which drops between the 2 styles but somehow pleases no master is far worse than the MM neck. Fit and finish is fine, but compared to what has been up for show here - big no-no. Bongo, is a Bongo! It will be quality 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 (edited) Just an update. Got myselfa Smoothie. Absolutely love it. Different enough from my 87 to be worthwhile having both too, so I'm very happy. Edited May 2, 2020 by FuNkShUi 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex111 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 FunNkShUi Hi hope you don’t mind, this was the only way I could get hold of you. I think I may have been conned by some one you have been done by (Joshua Barlow) I wondered if I could maybe get some details if you know anything? I’m on Facebook as Alex Crellin ( ginger and standing on a mountain top in my picture) and info would be helpful thankyou. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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