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A cautionary tale............. I bought a lovely used 2003 Stingray from this very forum recently. Once I'd got it home and plugged it in I realised that the output was very low. I took the battery out then back in again, then frantically and repeatedly gave the pots a good twist. Next thing, almighty crackling and bizarre buzzing noises. Panic ensued....... My first thoughts were at best the pots needed changing and at worst, the 3 band eq was toast :-( The following morning I tried the bass again with the same results. I messaged the seller and he was fantastic, instantly saying that if there was a problem I could return the bass. I was all set to take it in to my local repairer when the seller advised me to check the seating of the battery as he had replaced it the day before and that he had, in the past had a Stingray that did strange things when the battery wasn't seated/contacting correctly. So armed with cotton buds and some contact cleaner, I removed the battery from its housing and gave the contacts in the housing a good old clean. Put the battery back in and hey presto, crystal clear full fat 3 band loveliness 😃 So the moral of the story is, if you have an issue with the electrics on your Stingray - check the battery first!

[quote name='spiltmilk_2000' timestamp='1448395955' post='2915135'] I have a mono double gig bag and can't recommend them highly enough. It was pretty expensive but it's been my main case for around 6 or 7 years now and it's still like new. Really well made! [/quote] I have Mono M80 single bag now and as you say they're so well made. I may be pushing it to justify £200 for the double though (I picked the single up for a relative bargain)

[quote name='walbassist' timestamp='1448395694' post='2915130'] It's a trade off. Two bags is a pain in one way, whereas one bag is cumbersome and more heavy. If you really want to do it though, the new Gator bag is very nice and well priced though. [/quote] Is that the 'Pro-Go' Gator bag?

Can anybody recommend to me a decent quality gig bag for 2 basses? I have individual hard cases and gig bags and either way, carrying 2 around is becoming a pain 😡

Just bought a lovely Stingray from Neil. Extremely thorough description of the bass, noting the slightest imperfection. Met me halfway for a tryout and a chat. The bass is great and communications throughout were top notch! Trade with confidence. Many thanks again Neil

Bought a lovely Barefaced Super 15 from Jim. Great communication throughout and couldn't have been more helpful, meeting me some distance from his home for a services handover. Great item in great condition, exactly as described. Top fella, trade with confidence 👍 Thanks again Jim

Richard Hawley last Sunday at Leeds o2 academy. Absolutely awesome, as he was when I saw him at Sheffield City Hall last time out. The sound was fantastic, well crafted songs and Richard's voice and playing was faultless. Colin Elliot on bass was absolutely solid, great playing, nothing flashy but all beautifully played. I'd recommend anybody to try and catch him on this current tour. You won't be disappointed 😉

I have one. It switches the pre shape and the graphic on and off, but it doesn't switch between pre shapes 1 and 2 unfortunately

Big trace fan here and any SMX head you can find would get my vote. I had a 600 and a 350, but I've settled on the 250 version (well 2 of them plus the 1x15 combo version). I mainly play a Stingray usually through pre-shape 2 and I defy anybody to need more power than the 250 gives. Absolutely all you could ever need from an amp. The price? Well I'd say it's well worth £500 but you will find that rig cheaper if you're willing to wait for them to come up on these hallowed pages and don't mind travelling a bit. 👍

Musicman has to be up there. I've had many Stingrays, both new and previously owned and the quality of fit and finish has been fantastic throughout them all 👍