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Chiliwailer

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  1. You said “but I wouldn’t say it’s something to get annoyed about”. Which could, rightly or wrongly, easily be interpreted as ‘you’re wrong and overreacting’ - so where the discussion in that? That could be perceived as a closed statement. My earlier comment was intended to simply say that it matters to me, and it’s fine if it doesn’t matter to you - hence the smiley. But your later comment about a ‘discussion forum’ came across as an antagonist, to me anyway.
  2. I just like my Fenders to be Alder. And it’s not cheap IMO. But genuinely, if you’re cool with it, then that’s fine, I’m just not cool with it 👍
  3. Why? Because it matters to me. Good for you both if it doesn’t matter to you 😊
  4. These have a basswood body, not alder as specified by BassBros. That’d really annoy me if I bought it thinking it was alder, and found out later is wasn’t.
  5. Bassbros have some great Rays in stock… Liking the pre-Ernie Ball Ray Warren mentioned above. If the pickup wasn’t swapped out I’d have the Teal one from 1996 as always had a soft spot for that color. But you can get a good Ray for under £1500.
  6. I’d personally get a used one, the prices now are pretty steep. The post 2018 are called Stingray Special. They have roasted necks, a new 18v preamp which is lovely, a neodymium pickup, lighter hardware, and a much more ergonomic feel. They are typically lighter too. I had one, but prefer my 2 EQ Ray from 1995, 2EQ and alnico pickups being the main reason. Also prefer my old 2015 3EQ, but it’s just subjective, the Special is still very good. Pre 2018 you can have a 2EQ, which is bassier, or a 3EQ which is a bit rockier I suppose as it has a filter in the preamp that takes out some bass. The Stingray Classic was a kind of reissue model, 2EQ with a slab body, and a heavy flamed or birds eye neck. But the vintage style slab body is uncomfortable for some people. Some folk love the 80s EBMM transition basses, others the early to Mid 90s ones, that also can have figured necks. But to be honest, I’ve never seen a ‘bad’ period. Across the range the differences in tone can be nuanced, a good Ray usually sounds like a good Ray! Check out some YT vids for a ‘at your caution’ little idea - like
  7. …it’s ‘normal’ for the pole piece being lower - not the tone issue! 😃 Like Kev and me said, could be a duff string. And again, an issue with the nut or saddle could deaden a string. All worth looking at before buying a new pup.
  8. That’s normal for a Ray, regarding the pole piece on the E. I think it’s much more likely to be something else, for example a duff string or issue with the nut or saddle. If you are still unsure about the pole, try little magnets first before perhaps wrecking the pickup, as some people have done that on the G string in the past. Good luck 👍
  9. It has a Fender pup designed by Tim Shaw, and the Aguilar OBP-1 preamp.
  10. And Leo… wrong ‘Fender’ albeit 😜 (for the MM pup)
  11. I got very lucky, posted a wanted advert and @hiram.k.hackenbacker sold me his. Don’t want to rub it in Chris, but I’m having so much fun with it, the tone is outrageous and just makes me think of his live tone, and some tunes from Dream Canteen. The pickup is very well designed IMO. I only bought it as my other basses have flats but I like to jam to RHCP with rounds sometimes - so job done 👌
  12. Going against the vicious tide here (😀), but I really like the new spec - ‘innovation’ marketing bullsh17 aside of course - but it’s a real nice combo of specs for me, ymmv… 🫣 Awesome to see Joe Lally in the P Bass vids. If I hadn’t just bought a Fender Flea Active I would have been quite tempted - I was impressed the Flea has a quartersawn neck and it’s good to see it on these too.
  13. … there’s a good reason Flea goes between a Jazz and a MM type… Keep both.
  14. Just a cheapie Ozark, I got it in 1994 and it was well used then. I gigged it a lot in my 20s, with one of these pickups, happy days. Too painful to play now, too sentimental to part with. More than anything, way too battered to get more than £50 for 😂
  15. I’ve had it 30 years Chris, I can’t allow it to become another notch on Andy’s very impressive bedpost 😊
  16. Really enjoyed seeing Warren again today, buying a great bass from him. The bass is perfect, and Warren was super helpful with arranging our handover. Thanks Warren, genuinely hope to see you again soon (and not just because I want the Modulus 😂)
  17. Fishman Rare Earth soundhole pickup, bass version. Active. These have been discontinued for years and are super rare, not just by name (or overly optimistic sales advert ). Personally, I can’t stand piezo on an acoustic (wasp in a tin can?), and think these pickups are far more natural. Though unfortunately playing my acoustic bass exacerbates nerve pain, so this pickup is now surplus. The pickup is in great condition, comes with the box and instructions. Postage not included, but can post at cost via Royal Mail, your choice of service. Cheers Fishman Rare Earth Bass Overview For Acoustic Bass The Rare Earth Acoustic Bass pickup has the same low profile design, ensuring that picking technique and acoustic tone will not be affected. The same high quality, high performance, Neodymium magnets are utilized for the Rare Earth Bass' excellent string balance and light weight. Natural acoustic bass guitar sound is reproduced thanks to state-of-the-art magnetic field/coil structure and advanced active electronics all contained within the Rare Earth Pickups housing. All the hardware necessary to permanently install the pickup into your acoustic bass guitar comes with the pickup.
  18. I’m 46, grew up on those bands, so wondered if it’s old dudes going back, or young dudes going retro… Quick google of that phone number and -
  19. Not sure Chris, I actually thought these were Basswood , or was it Poplar, bodies, whereas the ‘regular’ ones were ash or alder, could be mistaken though 🤔
  20. Sounds like a win-win to me if it has been, though odd it’s still textured…. or maybe someone at the factory was daydreaming with the sander on? 😂
  21. Odd, can’t recall having that on the ones I owned back in the day - but it’s a bonus for sure IMO, had to sell my Old Smoothie as the slab body exacerbated nerve pain, was gutted as it sounded amazing.
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