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The unfortunate part of this is that the Classics, whilst they came out say 10 years ago, were also less than half the price of these new (4 string versions). I picked up a Classic 5 Stingray (the best bass guitar I've ever owned!) for about £1600 brand new. Prices are crazy in 2023.

My advice - get a HX stomp. Fantastic piece of equipment, especially if you also tinker with guitar.

It's worth considering not that long ago, you could get a Musicman Stingray H (USA) with a hardcase for around £1300-1400. This is absolutely absurd money, and just like the latest 'high end' Epiphones, I doubt they will sell many.

No real bass support at launch is POOR.

Those cabs are extremely expensive!

Sounds like he is, sadly, a bit of a con-man! Glad you got your money back.

For Ampeg, those cabs are exceptionally light.

Yamaha don't normally mess about; usually they go to town on reliability and build quality. This might be a good move for them.

The Oly White/Tort 60s P Bass - looks like my first 'proper' bass - Fender MIJ P Bass 60s....I miss that thing. This is the first bass I've liked the look of in a long time!

That is just pure annoyance! ☹️

Just heard a few more demos of this. More QC issues and the pickups sound so weak and flat.

I wish. 42.

I can't think of anything worse than a silent stage. All of the fun/sound just in your ears with no omppph....not for me. As one of the biggest bands on the planet, they can do what they want, and I'd be just as ridiculous for fun. Probably 4 x Aguilar 412DB cabs.

There is a chap, Phil McKnight, who discusses these type of issues on his podcast/youtube channel. He worked in retail for many years as an owner of a guitar store. I agree with him that many guitar brands are going for 'limited edition' more and more in 2023 as a marketing tool. Yes, they may well be limited runs, but the reason for it is to create a false sense of urgency...they could make more, but they don't so they'll sell the batch fast.

Unfortunately it's more true in recent years with how big brands market their gear.

May have been covered but is it USA or Mexico made? EDIT - MIM - Not that they are in any way bad instruments, but wow, that price with a soft bag....

Genz Benz / Genzler - fantastic amps. In a way, unless you go for modelling into monitors, I don't think tech has moved much further since the later Genz amps/current Genzler amps.

I understand why they did this, but seems a bit late in the game. I was hoping for something that was a brand new design.

I've heard that Mesa are planning to have products in Europe/UK by 'Summer'....which could be the next 3-4 months.... If I buy a new bass amp, it'll be Mesa or Genzler.

I think it became too much of a 'let's get that clanky darkglass distorted tone' on the bass on a lot of metal/heavier music. I still prefer the Tech 21 pedals.

That's a high price!

Ray 5 HS if I had to pick just one.

Probably the most dull NAMM! I doubt it will exist how it does in the next 3-4 years. There is just no need for all that expense now. The videos I've seen seem to show it is quiet with mostly Youtube influencers gathering to try get content. They may as well bin it off.

John Taylor is a fantastic bassist. Are these the Combustion MIC range?

Eeeeeek https://www.gak.co.uk/en/music-man-bongo-4-hh-harvest-orange/941185?gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5oCck52G_gIVBcbtCh1u4AKdEAQYAiABEgKowvD_BwE