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[quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1376085739' post='2169703'] That whole assertion about there being no stupid questions has just failed QA. [/quote] Agreed - reading that back it does seem more than a little stupid.

Still no nearer to identifying a case are we mart? I emailed Hiscox last Sunday but no reply...

Thanks all, If I was to pick one up it would be second hand

[quote name='cloudburst' timestamp='1375999768' post='2168566'] Depends how particular you are to get a very specific sound. Some folk get really anal about it. 2eq (some say original and best) has controls for Treble and Bass. 3eq has mid as well. I would not let that influence my choice. If you particularly want the original Stingray tone - then H is the way to go. Multi pickup Stingrays have the bridge pickup relocated slightly closer to the bridge which messes with the tone. Neck wise, Stingrays are closer to a P. but you can get a SLO Special which has a neck that is narrower like a J. A MM Sterling is a smaller bodied bass with different electronics. I love them. Very playable and I reckon you can get close to a SR tone. Sterling by Musicman is a cheaper series of Stingrays etc. Well thought of too. Subs are well thought of as well - prob a good starting point if cash is an issue. My recommendation is to go to a shop and try them. MM Bongo will also do the SR sound. My favourite basses. Awesome piece of kit. There are a lot more knowledgable folk than me on the forum who will comment on the serial parallel nuances etc. CB [/quote] Thanks for the comprehensive reply. If I can shift something I may be able to look at picking one up. Our experienced guitarist thinks it it the kind of sound we need in our mix....... If anyone could point me in the direction of a good 'un via PM I'd appreciate it.

Anybody else any recommendations????

[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1375987062' post='2168364'] I think getting a hardcase is essential for a bass over £1000. Anything over £2k and I'd expect something very high end and fancy. [/quote] I think that is a fair comment. It also goes someway to showing how much the manufacturer 'values' the bass.

Thanks Bilbo, I guess in simple terms I will see if there is a b2 (b9) to to see if first of all the is a half step of a full step. I understand to trust my ears - if it sounds good it is good but my question comes from the Berklee Jazz improvisation course of instantly making choices in real time. Hence, I wanted to be able to have an idea in my mind of what scale to refer to as a staring point.

Musicman Basses - stereotype is the Stingray, a la Flea, Bernard Edwards etc. What bass is the simplest route to the classic Stingray sound? Would like to pick one up at some point, questions are? Practical differences between 2Eq and 3 Eq? Does a HH give a Stingray sound and more or is the Stingray sound comprised? Are the neck profiles more P or J? Same question on 5 string neck profiles? What 'exactly' are Sterling basses - do they do the Stingray sound? USA MM Subs - worth considering as a starting point? .....on USA Subs, and real difference on those wired in series and those in parallel? Any other basses that do the Stingray sound? - OLP?? - Ibanez ATK?? - Big Al??? Warwick Fortress MM?? Thanks guys

Thanks all tried the floating thumb technique last night - very strange, need to keep at it to get used to it. Wil try it again tonight and also at rehearsal tomorrow.

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