Apothem

[quote name='EBS_freak' timestamp='1354622547' post='1888152'] EBS without a doubt - its what Bernie develops the circuit with. HD350 or TD650 or the Reidmar if you want cheaper. See if you can get a proline cab too. [/quote] Yep. Wonderful bass Marcus.

Nicolas bought a Stingray Classic from me. It was a smooth transaction and I would certainly do business again with him. Thanks Nico!!

Just wanted to ask (to Pete and to anybody owning an early and a late pre-EB), is the sound absolutely the same? (Given the same woods and strings). I mean: is a 78 or 79 (apart from the earlier epoxy-coated preamps ) sounding exactly like a 82 or 83? Actually the bridge went to top-loading so they may not sound exactly the same....

[quote name='Stance' timestamp='1352844643' post='1868432'] I didn´t know that. But let me tell you, compared to it my 88 EB just sounds relly lame (although the neck is just amazing!) [/quote] I'll let you have my pearl of wisdom here LOL... Personal experience: I have had a '78 pre-EB, an '88 and still have an '89 (a number of more recent 'Rays have come and gone in the meantime), all maple, and they were all very different beasts. Pre-EB (epoxy-coated preamp) was the warmest, with a nearly "nasal" honk. The '89 (still 2-eq) is hard to tame: much more aggressive in terms of punch and attack (I put it down mainly to the top-load bridge instead of through-body). Even the preamp sounds very different, more extreme, with bass going to booming lows and treble that many could consider harsch if rolled beyond a certain limit. The '89 was a 3-eq, so it was somewhere in the middle for different reasons, not completely comparable (though still maple). For fingerstyle, the pre-EB was definitely superior, while for slap I tended to prefer the slightly more modern (think Flea) '89. Moreover, because of the depth of the heel and the old bridge design, I could not reach a decent low action on the pre-EB, while on the '89 the strings are virtually sitting on the frets. Having said that, I can still appreciate the warmth of the pre-EB. Current production of "standard" 'Rays is what I don't like, with the "unfinished" neck and a general "clickety-clackety" tone (to my ears). I also have a Classic (two actually, one of which for sale) which is probably as warm as the pre-EB, although slightly more scooped, like the '78 but with less mids (or with less hi-mids and more lo-mids). The construction quality of the Classic is just superb, and the neck is rounded and varnished like in the old days.

I have bought a Stingray Classic 4 from Gilian. He was quick in responding to messages and sent the bass the day after receiving payment. The bass was in great condition and it was a very smooth transaction. Claudio (Apothem)

[quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1346776901' post='1793100'] [b]I'd go with these as a rule of thumb;[/b] [b]Bottom about £650 if its a bit shabby, no case or just an absolute steal off ebay at 3 am (they are out there)[/b] [b]Tops £850 tidy with case and a tasty unusual colour maybe.[/b] [b]Unless its a pre EB £1150 dog rough-£2100 mint[/b] [b]1987ish-1993ish £700 dog rough-£1300 mint[/b] [/quote] I couldn't agree more with Pete's evaluations. Maybe we could add Classic 4 at £1100-1300.

[quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1339945958' post='1696577'] Wow! Mine is 28193! Didn't think they'd be THAT close! My fretless is 28480 [/quote] Unbelievable, only 4 serials apart! Obviously from the same colour/birdseye/clear pickguard batch... Funny how they turned up to be both here.... They really are twins.

[quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1337573169' post='1662117'] Wow! Cool that we both have the same bass virtually. What's the Serial No. on yours? Just wondering how close together they were built! I've also got a matching Fretless but with 3 band EQ and unlined Pau Ferro board - The serial numbers are literally only 300 odd apart! [/quote] Serial is 28197 - April '89