Stingray5

I couldn't make the Herts bash but I'll jolly well be at the SEBB [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]01. Hamster -[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet...[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. Orange Valve Tester - get your tubes tested for free![/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]06. Macdaddy.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]07. obbm[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]08. Billy Apple. Spectors, Marshall valves and EAD[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]09. Nancy Johnson; Thunderbirds/Whatever amps I'm running.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]10. TrevorR - Wal MK 1 Custom, Wal Pro IIE (well, I had to...!), Ariapro2 SB700, Markbass LM2 and Traveler 2x10 and 1x15[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]11. Bluejay - cameras, video equipment; no basses, unless someone asks to see a specific model. I will also be there as BGM's reporter[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]12. NickD - Maruszczyck Elwood L5A, TE Series 6 1x15 Combo, Zoom B3.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]13. Rumblefish - Rumblefish Bass,Fender Roadworn Jazz, Acoustic 370 amp,Acoustic 1x15 cab.Copy of Herbie Flowers single.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]14. Bottle - the usual: Ibanez bass, 1x12 Cab, 1x10 Combo, Pedals[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]15. alexclaber - Barefaced things and a RIM Custom 5 and maybe an old Warwick Streamer[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]16. Ordep - Fbass, Zon, amp, pedals etc[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]17. moooper-Warwicks,Sei Flamboyant 6,Genzler Amp,Eden maybe[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]18. chimike[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]19. Sibob - '71 Precision, Xotic XJ-1T 5, Maruszczyk Jake custom. If I'm gigging, my Markbass/Barefaced rig[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]20. EliasMooseblaster - I have no idea what to bring. Maybe my 8-string.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]21. timmo - Clover Avenger, PJB Bighead[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]22. louisthebass[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]23. Graham[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]24. sockdeluxe_mikey - Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, pedal board with goodies on it, Markbass/Barefaced[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]25.WalMan - PB1680 well it would be rude not to Probably 2 x US L2500, Gen3 BigBaby2 & Tonehammer 350 as they'll be going straight out in the evening[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]26. Cetera - Wal Mk1 Geddy Lee & fretless, Spector NS2, Spector Euro, Hamer Impact, Yamaha BB3000, GK800RB, GenzBenz Neox212, Pedalboard[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]27. Grangur - I'll bring some Warwicks (see sig) and a One10 & LM3[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]28. Stingray5 - something old, something new...[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]29.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]30.[/size][/font][/color]

[quote name='AndyBob09' timestamp='1459181118' post='3014184'] I had some pretty horrendous noises from my '97 Stingray 5 during the summer. I took it to a tech who soldered it for around £30 or thereabouts. Mine was jack interference. But if you're not so great with techincal stuff anyway, take it to a shop to have it looked over. They'll usually diagnose a problem for free and it's up to you what you want to do about it. [/quote] Yep, I'll be taking it to a guitar tech in the next few days and get it sorted, whatever it is. If anything, I suppose I could've expected it more from my older Stingray 5 (1989) rather than my relatively newer (2001) fretless Stingray. Ah well, obviously a first time for everything!

I've found this video on Youtube which pretty much illustrates the same problem I'm having. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxN6s4SqigE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxN6s4SqigE[/url]

[quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1458739976' post='3010360'] I hate to be the guy who ask this, but it has to be asked: the battery is ok, right? If in doubt, replace it. I'm not trying to insult you, but the number of times that I have overlooked something as simple as that is enormous and I wouldn't have minded someone pointing out the very simple things first, before I go crazy [/quote] Yep, the battery was indeed the first thing I checked. I also wondered if it might be the flip-out battery holder. All seems well there. [quote name='magee' timestamp='1458744870' post='3010453'] I had a recurring noise/buzz from a Musicman that nobody, just nobody, could fix. I lived in Dublin at the time and the guy who looked after U2's guitars pretended like he had fixed it, but he hadn't. Turned out a later owner solved it - the copper wire in the pickup had broken, so it needed a rewind. Another thing to think about checking. [/quote] Hmmm, yeah, that's a thought. Thanks.

[quote name='Chienmortbb' timestamp='1458558367' post='3008492'] Noisy electrics. Firstly looks at electro-mechanical items like pots (Volume and tone controls) and battery connections. These are much more likely to be a problem than the parts in the preamp PCB. Use pliers to nip the battery clip connectors a little tighter and don't forget the battery itself. For the pots, rapid rotation 20-30 times of the pots can clear dirt and dust that accumulates below the wipers. If that does not clear it try deoxit. If that does not work you may need new pots. It is unlikely the preamp itself is causing ge crackles but check each end of all the cables to see that they are still soldered properly. Oh and some pictures may help if you can upload them. [/quote] Many thanks for the advice. One thing I neglected to mention was that the noise is pretty loud (sounds like a small lawnmower!!) and the pitch actually changes slightly when I rotate the eq knobs.

Help! My fretless Stingray has just developed a pretty nasty noise problem. I've done a little research online and I'm thinking it could be the preamp (3-band eq). Just wondering if any other BC'ers have had similar and how they may have fixed it. i.e., repair existing preamp? replace with new preamp? I'm not much cop with a soldering iron so I guess a trip to an instrument techie person may be in order. (If indeed that is the problem). Any help or advice will be much appreciated. Cheers, Steve

[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1444080064' post='2880196'] Great blog - as usual I might add. [/quote] Ditto!

Another successful bash, totally enjoyed the day (even if I did spend much of it in the Jam Room - oops, sorry! ). Much thanks to all the folks who put it all together, especially the dynamic duo, Nik and Colin. See you all next year for the 10th anniversary bash.

Yep, good to go here, too. Looking forward to it. One thing to mention is I've decided to sell my Trace Elliot combo (GP12-SMX 1x15" 300w, plus FREE TE ext. cab 2x10+2x5) so may not have the combo to bring. However, if any Basschatter's are interested to see the combo and/or cab, with a view to possibly buying it, I'll be happy to bring 'em along. (No commitments, no obligations, no worries). More details? Just ask.

Woohoo! Looks like I'm 90% good to go, even 95%... (but with the tiniest of question-marks due to possible gig-ness). If I make it: MM Stingray5, MM Stingray fretless, TUNE TWB6, Trace Elliot GP12SMX 1x15 combo I'm sure I can bring some raffle bits too.

[quote name='Jazzneck' timestamp='1435507475' post='2809487'] Stingray5 - thanks for the "All Blues" bass line at Hatfield. Was noodlin' this at rehearsal yesterday, the drums and guitar joined in and the singer/harp man then put Muddy Waters "40 Days and 40 Nights" on top. Lawdey, we have "new" different number for the next gig. [/quote] Glad to be of service, sir

A major loss not just to the world of bass but to the world of music in general. Similar to others here, I bought a new Rick 4001 back in '74 mainly because of Chris. There's a new star north side of the sky! RIP Chris.

Great job on the blog, Silvia. And yes, the Lull T'bird would be great for Prog - but don't tell Jack!!!

Another superb bash, it was great to meet up again with old friends and make new ones, too. Not to mention some outstanding gear. Thanks also to the folks who put it all together. Looking forward to the South East BB...

Looking forward to seeing everyone today but I'm afraid I'll have to leave my gear at home. As previously mentioned, I had some recent back problems and although things feel very much better now, I'd rather not risk lugging instruments and amps etc., particularly as I have some gigs looming in the next couple of weeks. Apologies to such, who requested I bring the Westones. Maybe the South East Bass Bash? :-)

[quote name='such' timestamp='1433984531' post='2795721'] The Westones! [/quote] Will do, provided I can bring a crane (see Jack's post) [quote name='bluejay' timestamp='1434003219' post='2795747'] Pete and Steve - hope to see both of you there! Steve, take care and do the Pilates exercises. Would be great to catch up! [/quote] Looking forward to it [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1434003329' post='2795749'] Well I'll be at the bash actually. Best bring Old Reliable so that people can understand how you got your back problem. Oh, and a crane to lift it of course. [/quote] I may just fit wheels and a motor and ride it in!

I'm going to try and make this. The first Herts bash in 2013 was great fun but I had to miss last year. I should be free this weekend but a recent back problem may dictate otherwise (Jack, where are you when I need you?! ). Gear - depends on the aforementioned back problem but I'll probably bring 'old reliable' (Stingray 5, 1989, maple neck). Possibly also a 2001 Stingray 4-string fretless (Rosewood neck) and a 1991 Tune TWB-6 6-stringer (Rosewood neck). (Or other basses as per my signature pic if there's any interest). Hope to see you all on Sunday.

Great collection of photos, Silvie - almost makes me feel like I was there... Now looking forward to 2015.

Still gutted I couldn't make it. Sounds like it was a good one again thanks to Colin, Nik and co. I certainly hope to make the Herts bash and LBGS - and of course next years SEBB. Looking forward to Bluejay's pics - once she has ploughed through them all.

Rats!! I've been offered a dep job for Saturday but it's in Norwich. I've been pondering the idea of coming along to the bash in the morning then going on to Norwich from there, although I also need to meet up with one of the other band members along the way, in Herts, so might not get much time. I was really looking forward to the bash, too, but I'm thinking I might need to give it a miss after all. I've removed my name from the list but if the gig happens to not go ahead for some reason, I'll defo be there. Hopefully next year... (not to mention the LBGS, London bass bash, Herts bass bash, etc). Have fun! Steve Updated List: 1. Hamster - 2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, amp & cab tbc 3. Bluejay - with no fewer than two cameras, and possibly her so far pretty successful - despite being lefty - Warwick Corvette 5 Pro 4. Happy Jack - who knows what I will bring this year? 5.Chris B 6.TheGreek 7. iD Entity - Zon 5, Wal 4, Amp of some kind, a couple fun pedals 8. Bassace - German laminate double bass, TecAmp Puma 500 amp, MAS 45 (4x5") cab 9. Walman - some bits to be decided 10. Kiwi 11. Sibob - Whatever I'm using for my gig that night 12. obbm - Sadowskys, Mesa Prodigy, Berg CN212, Mesa Bottle Rocket and some cables 13. StephenY - Alpher Bass #004 and EBS TD650 14.seashell - MIM Fender Precision 15.Bottle - mixed bag of goodies, Ibanez, Squier and a bunch of cabs, amps n pedals 16.Macdaddy - possibly Paul the drummer. Will confirm at tonight's gig. 17. Billy Apple - Burman Rig, Ric 4001, Squier JV, George Cox White Joe Strummer Creepers 18. PTB - MTD 535, Reverend 5, MarkBass combo, any new toys acquired in the meantime 19. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 4HH, Musicman Bongo LTD '07 HS, MarkBass F1. 20. Charic - Modded MIM P, ACG 4, Yamaha RBX6JM, Hartke Kilo, Bergantino NV610 + Pedals 21. Shockwave - Fender Precision 1977. 22. Johnm03 - Satellite and small Stagg thing... 23. steve-bbb - hartke + trb + status + couple of J's 24. xilddx - Fender Japan Power Jazz Bass Special / Zulu Bass / 1961 Gibson Melody Maker guitar / POD X3 LIVE 25. Bradwell - Fender MIJ Jazz Bass, Danelectro '63 short scale, Home Built Fretless, amplification TBC 26. rumblefish - Reverend Rumblefish bass,WAL custom, Alembic F1X pre amp,RSE power Amp,Berg CN212 27. smaz - Lakland Skyline Duck Dunn, possibly Squire JV Precision. Barefaced Gen3 + Orange Terror if I bring my amp! 28. barneyg42- Status S2 headless 5-string, Status headed S1 5-string. TC BH500 TC 2x10 Barefaced Compact 1x15 29. 6feet7 - GUS G3 Active Retro, Parker Fly PB51, Hopefully an Epiphone Zenith (if I can buy my old one back in time), a couple of 1980's Ibanez Roadstar 2 RB850's (if they haven't sold, they will be for sale otherwise), TC BG500 1x15 combo. 30. Lozz196 31. Captain Rumble - Barefaced S12T, Aguilar TH500, Tecamp Puma 350 (for sale), Sandberg Basic 4, and my son happens to be a drummer despite my attempts to keep him on the straight and narrow 32. hen_barn - Status kingbass , ebs reidmar and vanderklays

Oops! I put this in my calendar when it was first announced but just realized I've yet to add my moniker to the list. Not too sure what I'm bringing at the moment so will add bits along the way (including raffle stuff). 1. Hamster - 2. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Schecter Diamond P5, Levinson Blade B15, amp & cab tbc 3. Bluejay - with no fewer than two cameras, and possibly her so far pretty successful - despite being lefty - Warwick Corvette 5 Pro 4. Happy Jack - who knows what I will bring this year? 5.Chris B 6.TheGreek 7. iD Entity - Zon 5, Wal 4, Amp of some kind, a couple fun pedals 8. Bassace - German laminate double bass, TecAmp Puma 500 amp, MAS 45 (4x5") cab 9. Walman - some bits to be decided 10. Kiwi 11. Sibob - Whatever I'm using for my gig that night 12. obbm - Sadowskys, Mesa Prodigy, Berg CN212, Mesa Bottle Rocket and some cables 13. StephenY - Alpher Bass #004 and EBS TD650 14.seashell - MIM Fender Precision 15.Bottle - mixed bag of goodies, Ibanez, Squier and a bunch of cabs, amps n pedals 16.Macdaddy - possibly Paul the drummer. Will confirm at tonight's gig. 17. Billy Apple. Burman rig and a Ric. Maybe a Squier JV and some other bits 18. Clarky - maybe something DB-ish as my Fender JV Precision is covered by Billy Apple's 19. PTB - MTD 535, Reverend 5, MarkBass combo, any new toys acquired in the meantime 20. ChunkyMunky - Musicman Bongo 4HH, Musicman Bongo LTD '07 HS, MarkBass F1. 21. Charic - Modded MIM P, ACG 4, Yamaha RBX6JM, Hartke Kilo, Bergantino NV610 + Pedals 22. Shockwave - Fender Precision 1977. 23. Walbassist - Fender American Special Precision, Sandberg Custom Thinline fretless 5, Demeter VTBP-M-800D, Bergantino HD210 24. Johnm03 - Satellite and small Stagg thing... 25. steve-bbb - hartke + trb + status + couple of J's 26. xilddx - Fender Japan Power Jazz Bass Special / Zulu Bass / 1961 Gibson Melody Maker guitar / POD X3 LIVE 27. Bradwell - Fender MIJ Jazz Bass, Danelectro '63 short scale, Home Built Fretless, amplification TBC 28. rumblefish - Reverend Rumblefish bass,WAL custom, Alembic F1X pre amp,RSE power Amp,Berg CN212 29. smaz - Lakland Skyline Duck Dunn, possibly Squire JV Precision. Barefaced Gen3 + Orange Terror if I bring my amp! 30. barneyg42- Status S2 headless 5-string, Status headed S1 5-string. TC BH500 TC 2x10 Barefaced Compact 1x15 31. Stingray5 - TBA

Already cast my vote but will just say it was a pretty tough choice again this month. Lowdown just pipped it for me. Good stuff!

Difficult one again this month. I liked all the interpretations. Best of luck to all.