stingrayPete1977

Should be OK shouldn't it that Spector? I can see you are a man of similar Warwick taste lowdowner!

I never had Spectors down as cheap? trade it for a Squier Jazz bass on here and be done with ya!

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1346781676' post='1793185'] So if you want to see/hear thin lizzy - how you gonna do it bearing in mind that phil is no longer with us??? You go and see limehouse lizzy - so good that they are endorsed by phil's mum [/quote] I have no problem with that but I still dont want to see a tribute for an act still touring really.

[quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1346778284' post='1793120'] Maybe. I've never heard your 2x12, but I don't doubt that it's loud. Fact is, a good 2x10 isn't quiet. I've used Trace Elliot 4x10s that are a lot quieter than my 2x10. The Amp is probably a factor there as well. But it would be a factor in any set up. [/quote] Its not that mine is loud (although it is and gets good reviews even by our resident guru's) it just that a 2x12 is more akin to a 4x10 so it would be a better contest against a Markbass 4x10 than a 2x10, I would not expect my 2x12 to match 2 2x12's stacked up for example. From the OP I would say the options are; 2 2x10's 1 2x12 2 1x12's

With respect my 2x12T would 100% kill it

Nice review! and nice bass! I have a slab body on my pre EB and after years of playing a normal EBMM Ray at first it was a bit strange, 2 gigs and a few practices in and I never notice it, its not sharp like a Ricky edge either. If your new to Rays in general your in for a treat IMO as you will soon discover more about all this "Its all in the fingers" you hear about all the time, fact is its true! You will soon manage to get most of the tones you are able to from the Warwicks (Styles maybe a better word I'm not sure but you get my drift) just by playing differently rather than dialling them in with the EQ. I love my Jazz bass but it is so easy to rely on choosing front or back pickup rather than playing in a certain way and just cutting/boosting the highs to get where you want to go. Also the long term Ray players around here have a favourite method of EQing on the 2 band Rays, Bass on full then add treble to taste almost like your using the tone pot on a P bass, trust me its the only way I now have ClassicRay5 gas even more after your review!

[quote name='MikanHannille' timestamp='1346773311' post='1793012'] Might be OT but this the only thread I see fit without making a new one to ask something... I have a stingray myself, but I'm wondering how much do they cost 2nd hand or 3rd or whatever now? Realistic price? £700-800 probably? Just basing on what I've seen here. [/quote] [b]I'd go with these as a rule of thumb;[/b] [b]Bottom about £650 if its a bit shabby, no case or just an absolute steal off ebay at 3 am (they are out there)[/b] [b]Tops £850 tidy with case and a tasty unusual colour maybe.[/b] [b]Unless its a pre EB £1150 dog rough-£2100 mint[/b] [b]1987ish-1993ish £700 dog rough-£1300 mint[/b]

[quote name='MikeBass' timestamp='1346742024' post='1792475'] satiated my Ray GAS with this: [attachment=117438:1989 Stingray 2.jpg] [attachment=117439:body.jpg] 1989, refinished body and fretless board replaced. plays like a dream and is punchy as f**k! love it need it to grow another string now LOL!! [/quote] Nice! shame about the B string as you say, then Ray 5's dont look as good as 4's unless you have a ClassicRay which cost loads......

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1346776430' post='1793087'] I agree with the 2x12 theories as above. Ideal compromise. Though if you like Ampeg, their PF-410HLF weighs 70lbs - unless that`s still pushing it a bit far. [/quote] [b]Still big[/b] [quote name='xgsjx' timestamp='1346775729' post='1793071'] A 2x10 will be in a smaller cab than the 4x10 & also has less drivers, so it's probably not going to be as loud straight in front of it. However, a vertical standing 2x10 will have a far better excursion than the 4x10 meaning it will have a more consistent sound when you move away from the front of it. 2x12 would be a good option also. [/quote] [b]Still quiet[/b] 2X12 Wins again

I went to see one of our own BC members play in an Elvis tribute, I dont like Elvis but it was awesome and the crowd was bigger than most that a lot of us here play to and man were they loving it! If you think Elvis fans wont like an Elvis tribute you have some waking up to do

[quote name='brensabre79' timestamp='1346775441' post='1793060'] A 2x12 is probably a better solution, its smaller than a 4x10, most are lighter - especially the Neo ones. And there's a whole heap of reasons why they are almost as good (if not as good) as a 4x10 in terms of output, better in terms of dispersion. I changed from a heavy 4x10 to a very light 2x12 and my back, my car and my ears couldn't be happier! [/quote] Beat me to it while I was typing!

Two 2x10s would be ok but I would struggle with just one for bigger gigs and I'm not that loud or bothered about my on stage sound if there is a pa doing the work. Happy medium is a 2x12 for a single cab solution Genz Neox 212T is as they say FTW (I also use a Nissan Micra )

How can you prove what lines you did or did not write though? I have done studio stuff for the guy I play the live shows with, I alter them here and there but they are his songs really, how could either of us prove what bits I came up with and to what extent that gives to the overall song? Unless we agreed something in writing early on or you had copies pre dating their version (not possible in this case as they are not my songs) I cant see how I could get my hands on a cut of any of it?

I have some serious white Ray gas lately

Like.

It's very good, I should play on it more often. I'm pretty good at note recognition now so tend to do the one where you play the correct note from the staff in the corner, my fret knowledge could be better even after all these years.

[quote name='chrismuzz' timestamp='1346591267' post='1790873'] Sounds like a good deal considering the cost of rehearsal studios! Playing gigs there regularly will get you a following too so you might get more workout of it! [/quote] Hopefully as we are all fairly local too, even just hearing us practice each week could bag a party booking or something.

[quote name='mike257' timestamp='1346583048' post='1790730'] Is it not a bit tricky playing bass when you're covered in KY jelly? [/quote] Not if practice it often enough

Science is boring though, I prefer Jpj's method

[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1346594426' post='1790933'] Those of you blaming the smoking ban: Is it a reduction in the number of punters coming to the pub in the first place, or is it that people are going out for a smoke while you are on stage playing? If it's the former, I suppose there's not a lot you can do except stick it out until the economic situation improves and smoking becomes less of a social activity. If it's the later then really you need to be asking yourself why is your band less compelling to your potential audience than standing outside in the cold and wet in order to feed their addiction? [/quote] It's not really like that, the smokers are happy to stand outside, have a drink, have a smoke, have a natter and hear the music all at the same time. It does not matter how good you are they can't come in and do all of those things at once. We have all been told after the gig how good we were and that everyone outside was loving it, are you booked in again etc. winter will help send them back inside but that might be back into their own homes? Pub covers bands are just human jukeboxes, it's easier to get people to watch your originals set where they smoke between bands if they have come to see you specifically.

I was gigging regularly maybe twice a week with two different styles of band when the smoking ban came in and the demise was almost instant IMO, never really recovered

[quote name='tonyclaret' timestamp='1346569773' post='1790557'] Seems like a brilliant deal. Refreshments on tap too!! [/quote] We do have to pay unfortunately although I have a practice on Monday for a wedding dep gig, we use an empty pub where we are allowed to lubricate ourselves

[quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1346549758' post='1790530'] So that's your NYE gigs sorted then [/quote] Maybe