stingrayPete1977

I have heard good things about the mibass but not tried one yet, even though my last one was crap I would still have another if I liked it. The early little giants I liked the concept of but they missed the boat with both the Genz 6.0 and TC heads being out at the same time putting out more power for the same money, I beleive they were dogged with problems too? Tbf so was the first batch of genz heads which strangely gave genz the opportunity to show their after sales skills off with lots of folk being impressed.

When did sensible ever equal fun though?!

I honestly prefer the cheaper versions, we used to go to a jam with a mag410 of some sort and it blew my proper abm rig away to be honest. Mine did develop some serious issues and was sold for spares in the end, the peavey tnt I sold to buy it in 2001 is still gigging most weekends with its new owner!

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1364136266' post='2022267'] I've been working my way through the Ashdown amps (I was probably a Magpie in a former life). None has been either unreliable or lacking top end to be honest, the latter might be more a cab problem I think. What about Matamp? Trace (not sure if they are still UK made), but S/H they are a storm. [/quote] I would agree the wooly thing is more the cab than the head, my genz head sounds wooly through the 4x10, s at the studio we use. The heads just set on fire which can be an issue for some I do love the guys on here that claim how much top end their ashdowns have, never had an issue etc, my 51p with flats on has bags of sizzle! No it does not

[quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1364135937' post='2022261'] I hate it when someone's BC username gives us no clue about them.... Cheers Random Bass lover [/quote] I have reduced my stock of rays and concidered selling all three to fund one bass, not sure what though, can't really have no rays without a name change can I?

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1364136236' post='2022266'] The Ric I tried was played through an Ashdown amp... I liked it [/quote] Liking both products is fine, blatantly denying that they can have some issues, neck dive and wooly etc is the problem for me, Ebmm rays with bare necks get dirty quickly and genz shuttles can be a bit digital sounding for some people, I get it and can cope with knowing not everyone desires my gear.

Turned out I actually like some treble and reliability

Is there one? Ashdown made in china or somewhere now arent they, I had a uk built one for years it was crap!

A hole is a goal and all that!

The one I sold to andytoad that he is selling is a beast and at a bargain price

Who is this him you are talking about? This thread is about a hot japanese chick isn't it?

Luckily I'm already put off by the products they produce, personally I have never been a fan boi for a particular brand and if anything I like to point out the flaws to anyone that has an interest in Rays rather than them spend money on a bass that can be heavy with a clubby neck for example, best bet is to go for a pre eb and avoid the ebmm site imo. I have found Ric fans and ebmm fans to be the worst followed by ashdown regarding amps! Wooly tat

My name is Peter I have an addiction to pre eb rays, there I said it

Anyway I'm not going to be buying or selling anything for ages now, well maybe my jazz that's for sale and I might get a classic ray5, and a fishman pro eq if one crops up on here........

Just been for a read and see there is a £7 one off listing option, bit of a shame that only 4% of people had donated and spoilt it for people like me that gave a sensible donation depending on the sale price. I have not sold much stuff but I have put in enough to cover a unlimited listings membership although I will have to pay that again to list anymore stuff I guess?

I missed it too but I always made a donation for each item sold, so no one will list one off items for say £100 or less unless they think they have more to sell later?

[quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1364071317' post='2021698'] I reckon exploded cap. [/quote] Acrid stench followed by visit to bass direct!

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1364081167' post='2021839'] You mean you prefer these? I'm also liking those GWB tuners. [/quote] Very good

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1363699836' post='2016025'] Probably plays better than a real one... [/quote] OOOoooooshhh!

None of the above

Blimey not seen Jim Tavare for years!

Not read all the thread Mel but has anyone suggested a 5 string SGC Nanyo Bass Collection? Nice P tones and J tones from the PJ setup Very light and very comfortable with a smallish body but not to the extremes of the Hohner etc Good preamp overcomes the small body to give the tones of a much heavier bass Build quality Fender can only dream of (contentious but true I am affraid). In some cases what were £1000 basses can be had for less than £200 but I'd pay upto £350 for a nice fiver. If you switched to five strings you could play off the E on the B string to save reaching up beyond the 5th fret so I would seriously look into it, a perfect example of why 5 strings are not all about extra notes Even if you dont want a 5 a BC is well worth hunting down, a sort of Ibanez soundgear/ yamaha but better finish etc

[quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1329851383' post='1548574'] Wow, that looks like it was designed by someone who has had a Stingray described to them down the phone, but had never actually seen one... [/quote] I can see a lot of Sabre in there, I thought that head stock was copywrited to musicman too?

[quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1363979878' post='2020568'] Heathen ;-) [/quote] I know, its not just the Ray connections I feel drawn to modulus in their own right but not got any love for a status