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The bass in question is a generic far eastern copy of a MM Stingray. Originally Korean, most (if not all?) of their output (like so many others) is now made in China. Looks okay to me, and as long as you're not expecting it to sound exactly like a USA Stingray (!), it looks like it may be worth a punt for a hundred quid. If you don't like it you should n't lose much selling it on. Good colour / pickguard combo too............

Thanks for your comments...............

Anyone know how much one of these is worth? It's a copy of Gibson's Melody Maker in 3 tone sunburst / 2 pickups, although with un-Gibson like bolt on neck. Think they were made in Japan in the late 70's. Can't find any pics I'm afraid at the moment. Any help appreciated, cheers.

Hi - I'm another one! Been in bands for most of my life, still having a go! Regarding double basses, there's one for sale on Leeds Gumtree at the moment for £350 - don't know if its much cop, but maybe worth looking at? Also [url="http://www.thomann.de"]www.thomann.de[/url] have some inexpensive dbs starting around the £375 mark new. Good luck in your search, and welcome! Pete.

I used to play this song on my Stingray - back treble off and whack the mid and bass up a touch and you have a Gibson EB3 ish tone. That's why I love Stingrays, so versatile and useful.

I still have a Bell's catalogue from the late 60's/early 70's. Not much bass action contained, but I spent many happy hours pouring over Marshall & Wem guitar amps, along with all the other stuff. Regarding the Grimshaw LP, saw a clip recently of Status Quo on Top of the Pops in 1968 doing 'Pictures of matchstick men' with Francis Rossi playing one! I had a similar LP copy in the early 70's, maybe same factory etc.

I get to play in a lot of theatres, and our guitarist knows if there is a loop as soon as he plugs his Telecaster in! Never had a problem getting it turned off though.

[quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1325841968' post='1488475'] To be honest Pete my bandmates have to deal with a jumped up tosser in their own band ( me )- How are you doing?- couple of your old brass section did a dep for us a few months ago where the level of musicianship went up 100%- know what I mean? [/quote] Hey Bob, am good thanks mate. Have to catch your band again soon - let me know where you're playing? Cheers,Pete.

[quote name='icastle' timestamp='1325768255' post='1487297'] For me at the moment, a gig means I can eat. [/quote] Yup, me too. Also means I don't have to put up with some jumped up tossers in a day job, but for how long I'm not sure!

I do this sometimes in my duo - acoustic guitar and acoustic bass! The song works well like this, so don't worry.

I would agree - try it with your electric first and see how it fits in. However,for acoustic type gigs I always use my Washburn AB20. Fitted with bronzewound strings, it has a great tone for complementing the other instruments, and yet is very controllable. I think it sounds fine (I plug it directly into the PA) , and it gets favourable comments from musos/punters too. They can be had for around £200 s/h, and well worth the dosh IMO. Also worth a look in the same price bracket is the Takamine EG512C, which again is a nice bass for the money.

+1 to the above. I use a GK 1001RB and usually no probs with hum/hiss. However, I recently borrowed a GK Neo212 cab from a mate, and noticed some hissing. The horn unit appeared very efficient, so I just knocked it down (or was it 'off!') and no probs. Guess I'm just used to the less efficient horn in my own cab, but TBH even with the GK cab horn turned up I don't think the hiss was that noticeable when playing at stage volumes.

Sunshine of your Love - Cream I wish - Stevie Thriller - MJ Good times - Chic etc etc....

[quote name='Big_Stu' timestamp='1324473628' post='1474641'] Being picky, the bridge itself isn't the ashtray, that's the optional cover which goes over the bridge to stop any knarled hands & such, AFAIK it's only some of the CS guitars that come with them fitted now, though you can pick one up generally easily on Ebay or a Fender dealer. Only downside is that you won't then be able to pick over the pickup. I've found that the only time it can get painful is if you do a lot of right hand muting, palm muting, then a saddle screw on the E can get a bit sore into the heel of your hand; I could of course remove it & file it a bit shorter; but I've never got a round tuit. [/quote] This.

I fancy a white one. Look good with a black plate, matches the headstock etc. Great basses, enjoy!

According to Wiki, the Detroit Spinners also sang on the original version of Elton Johns 'Are you ready for love', ( which is my favourite EJ track too) . Another great bass line / Thom Bell production.

[quote name='thumperbob 2002' timestamp='1323103858' post='1459335'] I used to be in a group called the Detroit Spanners! [/quote] I remember them Bob, great name!

Steve Wright just player 'Ghetto Child' by the Detroit Spinners. Had forgotten what a great bassline! Lots of their other stuff was equally groovy too - such as 'I'll be around' and 'Could it be I'm falling in love. Great Philly soul.

Bump!

[quote name='bungle' timestamp='1322845625' post='1456642'] I've found these good value for money, they seem to be made in the same place as Rotosound (which might not be a good thing considering some of the comments above), and some people have reported finding Rotosound QC cards in them. [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/strings/bass_guitar/legacy"]http://www.stringsdi...s_guitar/legacy[/url] I tend to buy quite bright roundwounds and leave them on for 4-6 months before replacing and they don't seem to have died any faster that the DRs I put on another bass at the same time, or previous sets of Rotosounds or D'Addarios. [/quote] + 1 for Legacy strings. £7.95 a set and great value for money. Rotosound 'Rotos' rebranded. Never liked Rotosounds until I tried the Rotos (nickel), so these are around £5/£6 cheaper - no brainer really. Had mine on a couple of months and still fine.