munkonthehill

Ok chaps I have had time to play about with the stingray and will hopefully have it at practice tonight. I hate to say it, but I have a major concern about it... I cant put the bloody thing down!!!! Rich was right in saying its probably the best neck I have played on, its wider than im used to however not too deep. the setup on it is mint however there is buzzing when im unamped but thankfully doesnt appear to come through the amp. I was talking to Jezzaboy on the blower yesterday and commented on the strings on the bass. They have light blue thread at the top (anyone know the manufacturer?). They seem just really loose and easy to play. my 2 fenders are cracking players but they seem to be quite rigid in their strings compared to the stingray. Now im unsure if its the strings that are making it this way or its the construction of the stingray that makes it just so easy to play. I told Gerry that it pretty much plays itself.....its just so good.

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='891727' date='Jul 11 2010, 01:58 AM']I think you should take a look at the for sale section, there is a very nice epiphone EB-1 there for £180 posted. Sorry for the shameless plug.[/quote] +1 on the EB-1 in sale section, Stephen is a great guy to deal with also and his setup on basses is top notch too. A bass to seriously consider as its not pricey, looks the part and in mint condition.

[quote name='Russ' post='891721' date='Jul 11 2010, 01:37 AM']Was he in last night's episode of The IT Crowd? [/quote] he was genius in that episode

[quote name='Marvin' post='891179' date='Jul 10 2010, 11:15 AM']In all honesty I think my playing has the effect of driving most people away.[/quote] its my stupid dancing about that drives folk away,,,,,,,think care in the community!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='891034' date='Jul 10 2010, 08:03 AM']no way am I the only person that doesnt have a clue what this guy is on about!![/quote] my wife doesnt really bother with my playing,,, she came to see my first couple of gigs but lost interest very quickly thereafter haha. I dont think ive ever had any attention though

[quote name='witterth' post='890992' date='Jul 10 2010, 01:01 AM']Yup, I mean it, what didn't you understand? Patronising? I suppose so....Ah well[/quote] no way am I the only person that doesnt have a clue what this guy is on about!!

[quote name='witterth' post='890985' date='Jul 10 2010, 12:37 AM']Oh Good Christ.....has it really come to this? As that great Edinburgh comedian Chick Murray, said ,during his Headmaster portyral during "Gregorys Girl" 1981 (?) ......while playing the Piano....& interuped....by two pupils with a message for him.... "Go Away, small boys" Oh please, lets not indulge this type of nonsense, unless its renamed "kids say the funniest things" or ends up moved to some thing like... spottykid.com Yes, Im being patronising.....but I MEAN it....( thinks again,eerrr .....no, no err no I MEAN it) ah well enjoy children......[/quote] what??????? and im not being patronising!

[quote name='munkonthehill' post='890947' date='Jul 9 2010, 11:26 PM']I know the gay person on this forum give me a kiss and i will tell you who it is [/quote] oh and dont tell my wife,,, she would kill me hahahahaha

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='890797' date='Jul 9 2010, 08:48 PM']That would be awesome if it was a musical instrument rather than a game controller. Its a bit sad really.[/quote] dont think its sad, pretty cool really. I love playing my xbox,,,to combine something like that with my other passion of bass. It really catches my eye.

[quote name='bubinga5' post='890908' date='Jul 9 2010, 10:53 PM']I erm...pulled a guy once when i was asked to play a precision at a party..i layed down Marcus's, 'Run For Cover' with all the frills, while someone played the bongos...trouble is im not gay...[/quote] I know the gay person on this forum give me a kiss and i will tell you who it is

so whats the story behind this,,,,,looks wicked

[quote name='eude' post='889934' date='Jul 8 2010, 10:24 PM']Finger style sounds real nice with the flats, I'm actually quite surprised, thought that would choke the "classic stingray sound", but I stand corrected. Slapping on the flats sounded like ass though, which is not a surprise... Still prefer the rounds myself though Eude[/quote] no im definetly sticking with the rounds Ewan. mainly so you can give me some more direction in slapping next time we meet checked your Shuker page as well matey. how long have you been with them?

check this regarding the flats or rounds on a stingray [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA_KrCDjbV4"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA_KrCDjbV4[/url]

[quote name='budget bassist' post='889904' date='Jul 8 2010, 09:53 PM']I suppose, although it's generally a good idea to at least look into resale prices etc before buying one if that was your intention.[/quote] it wasnt my intention, just a question i asked.

[quote name='budget bassist' post='889897' date='Jul 8 2010, 09:45 PM']Like MB1 said, i think you got a bit lucky with this one![/quote] well i knew if i didnt like it, it would be eas enough to shift on.

[quote name='Stag' post='889816' date='Jul 8 2010, 08:13 PM']munk : a rather cheese-tastic picture can be seen at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=42555"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=42555[/url] of both weapons :-) (i must remove that picture soon)[/quote] hahaha stag, all thats missing is a medallion......never delete that pic wicked looking gear though matey. you have me jealous now

[quote name='budget bassist' post='889863' date='Jul 8 2010, 09:06 PM']I'm late to the thread, but i just wanted to get this straight.... You bought a stingray on ebay, having never tried one previously, with absolutely no idea of how one might even feel to play and no idea of the price you should have paid for it.... and then came on here to ask about it, [i]after[/i] you bought it?[/quote] yip

and thanks everyone on your comments about the ray and about the size of your hands........................ya bunch of weirdos hahahahahaha

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='889105' date='Jul 7 2010, 11:13 PM']I think 'rays sound frickin awesome with rounds, in fact they're probably integral to their punchy sound. Unless you are intentionally aiming for a specific sound I can't see the point in trying flats.[/quote] i feel as though ive just been reprimanded hahahahahaha