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[quote name='guybrush threepwood' post='931656' date='Aug 21 2010, 09:29 AM']I made a rather rash and impulsive purchase a couple of days ago; I was in a shop in Leeds trying out different basses, and after playing many Fenders, Sandbergs and an Ibanez ATK I picked up a Stingray. I've never played one before (I did have a cheap copy as my first bass, but that was terrible) and I was blown away by the feel, sound, articulation, build quality and, most of all, the range of tones available from that one pickup! It can be tight and snappy or warm and loose, simply depending on where you place your right hand, but it always maintains that incredible growl. Then add in the EQ and there's such a massive range of tones there. Also, the neck is quite fat, but [i]so[/i] comfortable and fast - it just fills the hand beautifully. I hadn't planned on buying a bass that day... but well, it had to be done. I tried out 5 of them, including a five string, and a Sterling (which I didn't really like the feel of - the body was too small for me), and I picked my favourite. After thinking that they were overpriced (as they look quite a 'simple' bass when compared with others in their price range), I am now a complete convert! Anyway, sorry about the terrible iphone photo - a friend has my camera at the moment. [attachment=57126:Stingray.jpg][/quote] Nice looking bass mate Im guessing you were in PMT leeds?? (love the name by the way, big monkey island fan here haha)

hey all After some thinking and some advise from people i trust, ive sadly decided against the respray it would have probably been great but i just dont wanna risk it anyway now ive got spare money to buy other things!!!..........quick someone sell me something!!!! hahahahaahah

Free merch for anyone who comes down to see us play Cheers

Yes!! Who wants to buy my fender??? Lol

Yes!! Who wants to buy my fender??? Lol

I always thought touching the glass part and not cleaning ur grubby finger prints off afterwards could lead to hot spots on the glass?? I could sooo easily be wrong though

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='923166' date='Aug 12 2010, 08:38 PM']Here are a few pics of the new one, with the black PG on it. I need to get a new one as i filed this down to fit the old bass so it looks a bit of a mess close up. To be honest im getting used to it now and i really like the look of the black and maple. Its more the gap thats bugging me now. I guess with the body being black its not as noticeable from a distance. Still waiting to hear back from the shop but i have a feeling i might keep this one. [attachment=56422:Thu_12_A...010_0074.jpg] [attachment=56424:Thu_12_A...010_0101.jpg] [attachment=56423:Thu_12_A...010_0105.jpg][/quote] Personally i'd ask for my money back!! Paying all that for a bass thats just thrown together like that is ridiculous!! I know i wouldn't stand for it! you'd be better off forgetting about fender and trying a real bass!! second hand Sadowsky's are pretty much the same price, give or take a few (hundred) quid and the build quality is a million miles better!! plus the customer support you get from the man himself is second to none!! (sorry if everyone's bored of me banging on about Sadowsky's)

hey when using an active bass ive never had the input volume past past 12 o clock without the clip light lighting up Passive basses will obviously be different and allow for more input gain is it ok when you bring it down a bit and push the master volume up to compensate?

[quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='926161' date='Aug 16 2010, 09:18 AM']If I were Sterling Ball, I'd only ever post something positive in a "News" section of the board. Stuff like; New product releases Endorsee news Charity work Factory news Employee (or sycophant) of the month I'd leave "brand defence" to my legion of fanboys, and have a tech-guru to answer those questions of a technical nature, and I'd emerge smelling of roses.[/quote] +1

why did i post this here?????? crap!!! please move