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Bought a double bass pickup and MXR M87 from Alex. Superb comms throughout, fast efficient delivery (Next day!) and perfect packaging. Would not hesitate to buy from again.
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NBD: Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray5
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Thanks @Pinball @dub_junkie - That is something I’ve not considered… but it does sound nice -
NBD: Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray5
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@Lozz196 - TBH, I was drawn in to the enormous rig, but by the 2nd set I wished I’d set up my Aguilar AG700 and 410… just couldn’t manage to get a great sound out of it for some reason. Bit of a shame, but it did look cool. I’ll stick with what I know next time. @StingRayBoy42 - Exactly! -
NBD: Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray5
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NBD: Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray5
Jack_Stroud_Bass replied to Jack_Stroud_Bass's topic in Bass Guitars
Yes. I haven’t owned many five strings in my time (actually only one other) so don’t have much to compare it to, but I definitely don’t have a problem. I played it last night through a big ol’ peavey rig and it felt great to play to be honest! -
Hello! It's been a while since I've been on here but I thought it would be rude not to share a NBD update with the community! I bought it second-hand from PMT in Cardiff a few weeks ago. I was in town celebrating a birthday when some down time arose (Fiancée had gone Xmas shopping...) so I thought why not pop in and have a browse. I played a few basses, including some new Fender jazz basses and also an Ibanez six string, none of which were particularly inspiring... but THIS THING! Good lord. It's from 2004 I believe. It's nicely weighty, so feels proper sturdy in on the strap. Great balance too, doesn't hang low or suffer from any neck dive. The wood grain underneath the "honeyburst" finish is absolutely gorgeous, and the maple neck and finger board are a dream to play. It's got a great B string, despite not being a 35" scale, and sounds monstrous. Different from a Stingray with the one humbucker at the bridge, I can't quite put my finger on it but there is a difference in sound between the HH and H models. Super versatile of course with the five way selector and two humbuckers, though I naturally find myself playing from above the bridge H pickup. I love how it looks - although part of me does want to replace the black pickup covers for white ones to match the pearly pickguard... Dunno, TBC. Just enjoying playing it for the moment! Here's a video I did of un-boxing it, it was fun to make! https://www.facebook.com/100003195770658/videos/3061739417322633/ I love Stingrays, and have played a four string teal green Stingray since my mid-teens so it's a natural progression! I've only played it at a few casual things - open mics and jams etc, but taking out with the band tonight to hear it in action for real. Can't wait! Thanks, Jack
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UPDATE: SOLD 29.01.2024. --- --- --- 1997 Fender USA Standard Precision Bass. This has been my main bass since 2018, and has served me well and been gigged extensively. However, I have upgraded to a lovely vintage 70s bass, so this is sitting around not getting the love and attention it deserves. It's well set up with a set of standard gauge strings (45 - 105) that still have some life left in them. It's got an aftermarket (tort) pickguard, but does come with the original white one. It's got a lovely dark rosewood fretboard which is very smooth under the fingers. Cons: It doesn't have a case, or a gig bag. The original case disintegrated a while after I had it, and I've been using another which I'd like to keep. I have given more details in one of the pics - the information you can access when you put the serial number into Fender's website. Item for sale in Stroud, UK. Local sales preferred. Open to sensible offers.
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Yeah - I really do wonder how Fender can justify the CS price tags, when they make basses like this so much more affordable. Granted, I've never owned a CS instrument, but I've played one or two and haven't felt a large difference. Maybe it's just the labour that goes into it with the aforementioned angle grinder... tough work!
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Please removed - part exchanged. Background. I bought this n NYE 2020. I've owned it since then, where I have played it at a few rehearsals and one gig. I'm selling it as I prefer my EB Musicman Stingray. The plan is to replace this and get another EBMM as a back-up to my main bass. There's a video of me playing it down below in the church at Upton Blues Festival. Fretless conversion: Done in summer 2022 by Ash Nightingale guitars in Stroud - (nightingaleguitars.co.uk) The bass: It's lovely. Classic Fender good looks and sounds. Maple neck, rosewood fretboard. Set up with a low action. Serial no. Z8061692 - made in 2008. There are some pictures, and one video (not the best audio though I'm afraid - just a phone) but happy to send more detailed pics of any specific part if anybody would like a closer inspection. Weight: I don't know the weight. I don't own scales but it's certainly not very heavy. Having said that, it's not swamp-ash so it's also not the lightest. Will try and find out, but might be a while. Price: Open to sensible offers. Trades: If you have a 90s or earlier EB MM Stingray with a Flea bridge, bird's eye maple neck in an alluring finish? Or perhaps a Stingray "Classic" with the string-through body I'd be interested to get into a discussion. The case / gig-bag. When I bought it it came in this shoddy looking gig-bag. It's rubbish. It's labelled as "superior" but it's anything but. I wouldn't put my worst enemy's bass in it. However, it's the only one it's got and the price is slightly lower to reflect this.This is also the reason why I am unable to post / courier this bass, unless a buyer wants to volunteer funds for shipping and a case. Location: Stroud, Glos. Buyer to collect over a cuppa. Alternatively, happy to drive to a convenient half-way meeting point for a service station deal. I don't have a battery powered amp though if you want to plug it in. Payment: Cash ideally. If not, bank transfer works too. Thanks for looking, any questions please either reply below or private message me and I'll do my best to get back to you as quickly as I can. Cheers-ta-nice one. Jack
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Please remove - part exchanged. Thanks. Guild Starfire I semi-acoustic bass in vintage walnut finish. Bought locally in Gloucestershire just before Christmas. It's nice - just not for me. Nice sounding instrument, lovely fretboard bounds in an equally lovely vintage walnut finish. No gigs done with it - it's practically brand new. Set up to my liking with a set of half-wounds on them. I do have a brand new set of roto sound flats that will come with the bass too if you want them. It's pretty light, probably only a couple of kilos. Soft-gig bag included. Located in Stroud, Glos. Happy for buyer to come down and try it out in a no pressure environment. Not interested in trades, as I already have basses to go back to. Would prefer buyer to collect, or happy to arrange a meeting at a convenient meeting point. Reason I'm selling is after a few months of playing I still keep wandering back to my EB MM Stingray and / or USA Precision bass. Any questions, of if you want any pics / close ups etc please feel free to drop me a line and I'll be happy to help out. Thanks, Jack