Musicman20

Ah, thankfully they haven't lost it completely. This is much more reasonable... http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Sandberg_VM4_Gold.html

Despite the Brexit/£ issue, £3000?!

https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/product/180108320557002-1903874--sandberg-california-vm4-masterpiece-aged-3-tone-sunburs 3 grand.

Guitar related - Boss Katana 100W combo.

The oil and wax finish on the neck is, as we know, wonderful. I can't help but feel that figured maple would have justified the higher pricing. For example, the Musicman guitars in the same price bracket (approx) all have figured maple: https://www.music-man.com/instruments/guitars

Are these necks roasted but not figured?

If you aren't happy, send it back. Which store mixed up the cases? Such a basic part of the service as well.

Strat Basss? Like a Musicman Big Al....

Man that's some movement! Big shame.... I would DEFINITELY email photos etc to Fender UK and copy in your dealer, be up front and say it's over 2 years, but ask them if they would be willing to help. You may then have a spare new neck for it.... I think there is a guy called Matt Davey at Fender UK/Europe...

Check GAK...noticed Peach is getting a few.

PS - the exclusive stock at Andertons was literally for 1-2 days whilst GAK got their stock. Dr T - looks awesome. I'm most interested in the 5 string Ray if I'm honest....in a crazy colour.

GAK also have these in including a 5 under 9lbs!

The Musicman sound CAN be scooped, as can all basses I guess, if you knock out the mids (although you can do this on the bass unlike a passive Jazz). A Jazz is definitely more scooped to me. Lot's of high end, lots of rumble. I think, without referring to any graphs, that the thing I like with the Stingray is the low mid kick (quite low on the low mids I think....could be wrong) then there is a rasp aggression in the high mids close to the treble, should you want it. Also, the mid control on the 3 band and 3 band + basses obviously allow for loadssss of mid. These new basses look fantastic but I'm already well equipped with basses so I doubt I'll be getting one in the foreseeable future.

Lovely but sooo much money now!!! £800-1000 rise in 2-3 years....

This. How was it packed? An instrument like that should be double boxed in a hardcase....no doubt.

So, just to clarify, it is an analog compressor, controlled digitally?

That is relatively cheap for them!

The D-800+ was £899 at Andertons for a few hours, then I think they realised it was the wrong price!

I'm not sure that is what has happened here! Also, I imagine if he owns this bass he will know how to fret a note....

£900 is really cheap for an all tube bass head like that.....

Sad news RIP.

I still think the Genz Benz 2x12 is the best vertical neo 2x12 when you consider the price and weight.

Stingray HH.

£650? Yeah I'd want it to be almost perfect....if it is bothering you, get it changed.

I had an Orange AD200b which I loved the tone of, but it was sitting there unused and I just don't have the gigs for something of that calibre at this time of my life...maybe when I'm less busy I'll get another. Anyway, this is perfectly small, light-ish, and low volume. I don't need one as I'm hoping to be playing more guitar in the near future despite bass being number 1, but I am sure tempted.