Stingray5

Either my Alesis SR16 or an old Yamaha PSR400 keyboard with built-in DM which I can also programme some chords, styles, etc., for backing. I sometimes also like to mess around with Hammerhead on the PC (good for some hip-hop-hippy-trippy-tecno-notice! )

And let's not forget "They have the best right ups".

Welcome to Basschat Viaceslav. Nice way to introduce yourself!

[quote name='matski' post='667488' date='Nov 27 2009, 03:45 PM']I used to have a fretless Westone Thunder IIa just like yours, years and years ago... Probably around 1982 - at the height of the fretless mania created by the likes of Mick Karn and Pino Palladino et al. It was my first 'new' bass and I had to wait ages for it 'cos having a fretless neck was a custom order jobbie. In the end I traded it in for my Aria SB. This was in a shop in Croydon somewhere. I see you're from London, it would be funny if yours was my old one...[/quote] I bought my first Thunder IIa (used) in around '85 but sold it in '97 to help fund my SR5. I always said I'd try and get the same type Thunder IIa again if and when possible. That finally happened back in March of this year, bought from a very nice man in Scotland (not sure if a BC'er?). The fretless Thunder IIa, I've had since about 1986/7. (Also had a Thunder Jet and a Thunder Ia fretless during the '80s). Ok, folks - not wishing to hijack the MM Porn Thread, I've started a Westone Porn Thread here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68900"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68900[/url]

I searched for but did not find a dedicated Westone thread. Please correct me if I'm wrong. (I know there is the 'JapCrap Spotting' thread). Therefore, here for your viewing pleasure is the Westone Porn Thread. This could be a rather thin thread compared to others on here, but let's see what you have, or had! My two current Westie's to kick things off. Westone Thunder II (active) and the darker Westone Thunder II (active) fretless: (Now trying to find some decent pics of my old black Thunder IA fretless).

[quote name='Beedster' post='666373' date='Nov 26 2009, 03:51 PM']Thanks for the link Steve, had a chat with Gary and he's, as you suggest, a good guy and keen to help. Hopefully he's going to come back to me with something next week C[/quote] Excellent. Fingers and toes crossed for you!

Go go go go go go go go go go go go go get it!

[quote name='matski' post='666142' date='Nov 26 2009, 12:29 PM']Once I've recharged the batteries on my camera, I'll upload pics of my black '83 Cutlass I too... [/quote] Yes, see that you do, sir! Actually, I do like that SR5. Might have to do a spot of Teal hunting myself!!

Not sure if this is a BC'er, but here's a classic 1984 Westone Thunder III top-of-the-line bass with a bit of mojo going on. Start price of £180. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290374037319"]Click here[/url]

[quote name='budget bassist' post='665764' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:38 PM']i don't like rotos, they go far too dead far too fast IMHO[/quote] I know what you mean. I grew up on a diet of Rotosound but I find I'm using them far less now.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='665748' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:20 PM']I love the feel of it on the 35-120's. It's extremely flexible & there doesn't seem to be any discernable loss of tone. They actually suit the bass very well, even the lighter B-string has plenty of tension and growl to it. The 4-string Stingray piezo has the FatBeams on it, 40-100. DR strings always seem to be much softer anyway, so that set suits the Ray down to the ground. I briefly had some 40-100 Rotos on my Sterling Ray 34 & they had far too much tension. Shows how much difference there is between different brands![/quote] Yeh, I must admit, I'm off and on with Rotosounds at the moment though currently have their flats on my fretless Ray. Might just go for some DR's next time around for the 5.

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='665730' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:08 PM']That'll be this very weekend, Steve. I'll use the piezo Ray for one of the evenings at Mr.B's in Barlow, Chesterfield & may give the Stingray 5 a road test on Sunday in Gainsborough. I've actually put a set of Status Hotwire 35-120's on the 5. Suits it really well. No buzz and excellent flexibility. I may yet change it over to my usual 40-guage DR Fatbeams at some point. We'll see...[/quote] Now I'd really be interested to know how you go with the 35-120's. I've always mainly run 40-125's over the years (Elites, Trace, Rotosound, etc.) but have wondered about lightening the guage a little. Just not sure how my old Alnico would deal with it?

Loving the look of that 5, Rich. Looks like a very nice pair now! Any thoughts as to when you might be out with either one or both of them? Be interesting to know how you get on. Steve

[quote name='teaser360' post='665440' date='Nov 25 2009, 06:40 PM']Does mine count???[/quote] You betcha! [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='665504' date='Nov 25 2009, 07:41 PM']Most definitely, Tony! It's a cracking bass, that one! I have two MM's now. Pictures to follow in a bit...[/quote] MMmm, yes please!

[quote name='KASH' post='665283' date='Nov 25 2009, 04:38 PM'] maybe it's a fake...is not really a squier...or a bronco....or a guitar![/quote] ...or a grown-up?!

[quote name='Feelgood' post='665191' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:21 PM']OK, here's my 2008 SR4. I took some pics recently as I was thinking about selling. Turns out I'm a bit reluctant to part with it! [/quote] Nah, you definitely don't want to do that!

[quote name='budget bassist' post='665167' date='Nov 25 2009, 03:09 PM']I'm a happy bunny [/quote] Cor! I reckon you're a whole blinkin' warren of happy bunnies!

Defo gotta get me a see-through guard!

[quote name='The Goatreich' post='664889' date='Nov 25 2009, 11:45 AM']I've flown all over the world with my bass. I've always taken my coffin case which is now so battered it's held together by gaffer tape and magic alone. Once, in Indonesia I saw my case coming along the conveyor belt with the side split and my bass half hanging out. That wasn't fun, but all was ok luckily. I swore then that I would never fly with that case again and would get a proper custom fit flight case, but due to the expense of them I haven't managed yet. Normally I put my bass, pedals and leads in the case, wrapping a few T-shirts around things so they fit snuggly. I never lock my case as security have complained about this in the past, but I put one of those luggage straps around the case which stops it falling open if the catches get popped. With more flying and touring on the cards next year I really do think that a proper flight case should be on my list, anyone know of any companies that offer endorsements/artist discount? Thankfully I never have to take my amp-head.[/quote] I also would never lock my cases and always use luggage straps for extra safety but, frankly, I'm a little surprised that someone who has 'flown all over the world' with their bass (with more flying and touring on the cards) is not using a decent flight (or even semi-flight) case. Used ones do come up on ebay or check with companies like Flightcase Warehouse for old stock. Hiscox lite-flite cases are also incredibly strong and retail new from around £70. One of mine was bought used from ebay for £40. (I've done the stand-on-it test, too, with my bass inside! ) Have fun and stay safe, wherever you go!

[quote name='Shockwave' post='664636' date='Nov 25 2009, 01:56 AM']Trying to rejoin the club, but i have to sell my Pedulla to do so first![/quote] I'm sure we can put out the welcome mat for when you do!

Beauty is in the eye of the bassholder!

Yeh, that's nice! For all the wonderful basses there are around, it all still comes back to something like your sunburst P bass. Oh dear, I can feel a GAS attack coming on, thank you very much!

[quote name='Beedster' post='663264' date='Nov 23 2009, 10:30 PM']Hey Steve, thanks and no worries mate. Where are they based, there's a couple there that look promising?[/quote] Based near to Chelmsford, Essex. Shoot him a quick email or give him a call (01245 401066).

[quote name='Beedster' post='662382' date='Nov 23 2009, 08:55 AM']Cheers S5, Have you used Guitaravenue before? Chris[/quote] Sorry for the delay getting back to you, Chris. I can vouch for GuitarAvenue having known owner Gary Winterflood for around 30 years. He certainly knows his guitars and amps (that's including basses too!) Cheers, Steve

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