stingrayPete1977

[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1497458470' post='3318362'] nice, thats how the classic 5's scratch plate should look not that weird shape they have, definately prefer the look of the sub 5 [/quote] The classic5 has the normal body and scratch plate

The 320 was once on sale and being purchased for over £700, I was still happy with mine at a bargain £550 with a used fitted hard case that had been part of a previous part exchange deal.

[quote name='Patster1969' timestamp='1497455993' post='3318338'] Also noticed that during the Mastodon set, it took them ages to figure out where to point the camera when Brann was singing - they kept moving the camera shot to Troy, Brent & Brian and couldn't work out why none of them were singing. Eventually they found him ) [/quote] I remember watching Ash at the NEC supporting The Darkness years ago, the cameras were filming Tim's stationary fingers for the first few solos until they realised it was Charlotte Hatherly in charge of the shredding bits! A girl playing lead whatever next?

It's crazy to think the only alternative to the sub 5 is the classic five for well over two grand new, massive bargain!

[quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497383322' post='3317768'] I can send you a ticket for free if you would like? [/quote] An approximate location would be good?

Funkalicous!

No idea but it's nice!

We hire an empty room once a year where we test everything at gig volume and I PAT test all the kit first, if we iron out any musical problems during that it's seen as a bonus. Each to their own at the end of the day, personally I wouldn't play in a band that practices at front of house gig volume as the norm.

[quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497360461' post='3317520'] What is your point? Maybe you should come to one of our gigs and actually see us live. [/quote] Got any band links, youtube, website etc? As others have pointed out a practice is to learn the parts and fix any issues none of which can be done at high volumes. I've got a mate that plays in a loud band (I'd be amazed if your band isn't too loud live if you rehearse at that volume) and the last time I watched them I told them to turn down, they said "it's rock, it's got to be loud!" , maybe but I could see the people holding they're ears before leaving after a few songs, there's nothing wrong with the band either. You've obviously decided that it works for you and aren't going to take any constructive criticism or advice from anyone here so I'll leave you to it.

[quote name='PaulWarning' timestamp='1497363964' post='3317552'] bloody hell you must have had a hell of a paper round to afford that sort of gear as a 12 year old [/quote] Standard rehearsal room kit where I live.

The last decent outdoor mix I heard was Metalica at the Milton Keynes bowl in 1993.

[quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497352812' post='3317445'] Do quiet rehearsal bands play quietly at gigs too? No reason to knock someone else's rehearsal style. My band is better than your band etc. [/quote] The louder the band play live the quieter they rehearse in most cases, almost all really loud bands you'll be seeing at huge venues will be wearing in ears so they could be practicing in the tour bus, live at Wembley and everything in between and the volume in the players ears will be the same. I used to play in a band with electric drums and synth guitar as I played electric upright bass, the onstage volume was lower than I'd have my car radio on, the PA system could then raise that level to whatever was required. I used to do exactly the same as you, small room with a loud drummer, Marshall guitar stack and a trace Elliott bass amp all at full gig volume, but we were 12 years old at the time

[quote name='The59Sound' timestamp='1497292965' post='3317129'] We always practice at gig levels so we're more used to how it will be on the night. A 300w bass amp really should be the minimum for a rehearsal room. [/quote] I've practiced in the next room to bands like that, I hope you wear ear plugs!

I don't like spalted coffee tables or the square end of the Sadowsky finger boards either!

Imagine if you'd paid 3k for a custom shop and it did the same,which it could,lol. The nail varnish trick won't hurt it, I'd do the same if needed on my fender

It really is today too!

Oh no you'll upset the bbot fans that say they are faultless and that this never happens! Slap a Badass on it

Mucho sol aqui cada dia desde martes, Iremos a cenar en el pueblo ahora ¡gracias!

[quote name='machinehead' timestamp='1497104977' post='3315893'] Apart from the obvious differences (finish and choice of woods for example) how close do the Stingray experts (which I am not!) feel that the 2003 to 2005 US SUB model is to the Stingray Classic? Frank. [/quote] It's mainly just the finish which obviously is not up to the normal EBMM standard with the painted black neck, 'interesting' pick guard and the unusual body finish, the classic really is another step up again from the regular already nicely built stingrays when you've got one in your hands. There are some trans SUBs out there though and they have nice bodies made of nice wood, people that have stripped painted SUBs have had mixed results afaik. There's nothing wrong with them though, sound wise the player would make a million times more difference than the difference between the basses, find a trans teal one and fit a standard black pick guard on it and you've got a great bass!

[quote name='Atomic dustbin' timestamp='1497075419' post='3315651'] I think I have a new screensaver! That bass looks fantastic. That neck figuring is amazing. Thanks for sharing and thanks to Pete too. Both amazing instruments. [/quote] No probs and plus one on that sledge neck, wowser!

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1497101321' post='3315857'] !!!! a few weeks ago with my RATM band, a drunk guy jumped onstage... there was no mic for him as the guitarist was right infront of his and the singer had his in his hand... started jumping about with the singer, who humoured him for a bit... but he was getting a bit out of hand and I moved towards them to block him from getting into my not small pedalboard... then singer managed to get rid off him. We thought that was it. It wasn't. He proceeded to take his willy out and pee on the dance floor... Glad he didn't do it onstage or I might be typing this from prison. [/quote] Brilliant! You couldn't make these things up could you? We play at a venue where the undertaker from next door always turns up, he's got a bit of a wandering hand when it comes to the young ladies he pushes by which inevitably ends up with a fight! ps-Estamos en españa ahora, mi espanol es más mejor como el año pasado. La picina, mis revistas, unas cervezas y helados ¡Perfecto!

I like the seafoam green one too!

I've seen footage of a live band where some total idiot ended up on the Mic right at the front, just stood there he was glaring at everyone, obviously he couldn't hold a tune for his life once he inevitably tried to join in with the band, no one tried to stop him or anything. Turned out to be Oasis

Mine is Tobacco Burst which is another early colour changed to retroburst was it DrT? Being a May 2010 it's very early for a UK five string. [URL=http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_173849_zpsnblgtvmm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_173849_zpsnblgtvmm.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

They're nicer in the flesh than pictures can do them justice, try one out and see how you get on, I think you'll like it, a lot!