Thunderpaws

Some social media posts popping up for a couple of new Ashdown amp lines. I’m personally hoping for a new CTM 100 that includes modern recording options. Next week will be interesting…

Had the honour of sticking this on my board for rehearsal last night. initial impressions very positive. Always thought I wanted a bass fuzz, turns out I wanted a bass rat!! Very versatile sounds from creamy subtle gooeyness to full blown drive. Mix knob excellent and the sound blends in with the clean wonderfully. second foot switch is a boost which increases the gain to stand out a bit more when you want to punch through that hit more. Seems like a bit of volume added with a bit more bite. negatives: side mounted power socket right next to the side mounted output jack socket is a pain in the derrier. Patch cable not enjoying the bend over the power supply plug. Why Jam put it there I have no idea. looking forward to getting to know this pedal more over the coming weeks and months.

This mirrors my own experience. I was toying with buying another as it sounds great, but. It if it blows!!

This info popped up on the FB feed from Tech 21. From the back panel and all the knobs and things, it looks right interesting! #TuesdayTweak ‼️ A final decision being made regarding a small cosmetic modification to the SansAmp XB Driver for its release this spring. …Red light, green light, one, two, three!! 🚦 This “all-in-one” box brings together elements from the SansAmp Bass Driver DI, the Para Driver DI, the Q/Strip, and dUg Pinnick Ultra Bass 1000 into one unit. ➡️ Find more on the SansAmp XB Driver here: https://www.tech21nyc.com/products/sansamp/xb-driver/ . . . #tech21nyc #sansamp #sansampxbdriver #newrelease #newpedal #prototype #comingsoon #effectspedal #basseffects

What I do t get is, how Musicman with most probably a bigger budget can’t do their customisation version as well as this from Halo (who I’ve never heard of before😂) https://www.haloguitars.com/store/custom-bass.html

Well, had her at first rehearsal last night and boy did she blow away all expectations. I’ve been looking for something to cut through with three guitarists for years, without just blindly turning the volume up. With the Ampeg SGT pedal plugged in to effects return of a beringer head into a trace Elliot 4-10, this sounded brilliant. Articulate. Punchy. Clear. Love my Pbasses but this Stingray is what I should have been playing all along. It really is a thing to behold!!! Also, felt lovely in the hands and due to the ergonomics I found using a pick with palm mute much easier than ever. only thing to work on is that the gloss neck became minutely sticky with hard work and sweat…what’s the best remedy for that? (Without running the finish off) Thanks to the previous keeper of this bass for keeping her in such good shape too.

Here she is in all her glory. Will take some more photos tomorrow when the light is better. Stingray Classic from 2011. Lake Tahoe Blue with an ebony fretboard and birdseye maple neck. Stunning instrument. Beautiful condition. Only issue is the nut seems cut a little high on the E string. Maybe it’s just me, I’m only used to P basses. This thing is solidly built and the finish is amazing. Was thinking about a Stingray Special with blue body and ebony neck, but when this popped up at bassbros I had to have it. delighted. Plugged in to my Ampeg SGT DI and it’s sounding mighty.

Will at Bassbros was ace to deal with. Tracking info sent at time of sending. It’s been delivered today, waiting for me at home…roll on the next hour or so👍

Well, apparently they did try and deliver it today but there was nobody in. Funny thing is my mother in law was waiting patiently for its arrival and said there was no know at the door. So, it’s away on its holidays to another depot somewhere for re-delivery tomorrow. Bugger. They didn’t even leave it at the local PO or neighbour.

Well, it would be NBD if it wasn’t still sitting in the parcelforce hub instead of being delivered on time!! The suspense is killing me!!

Thanks very much. That sound like a good way to think about it. I’m resisting posting the shop’s photos of my new bass, but am really excited at its arrival next week.

Thanks for all the knowledge and humour. I’ve decided to go for a beautiful Stingray Classic 4H 2eq from 2011. Weighs in at 9.2lbs so maybe not the lightest but not the heaviest either. It should be with me next week, at which point I’ll do the obligatory NBD thread. There was an option for a Special at the same price, but I loved the aesthetics and the wood selection of the one I’ve gone for. Happy days.

Great stuff. I’m about to join you in Stingray ownership, after thinking about buying one for about 20 years I’ve actually gone and done it now! When you are figuring out the tone controls let us know how you get on as I’ll be on the same journey.

Hi everyone. Before I ask, I’ve looked for a thread but can’t find one, so if anyone can’t point me in that direction it might save time? Looking to pick up a used Music Man Stingray in the next few months. I’m definitely looking for a 4H, whether be a 2eq, 3eq, Classic or Special. I’m sure I’d be happy with any of the above. My question really is, is there a timeline of any changes around: - the neck size and shape…have they been fairly standard over the years? - the weight…are there years to avoid with Uber heavy lumps of wood? - the pickups, are there major changes in certain years to different magnets and tones? Cheers, and yeah, if anyone knows of a place where this is already answered please point out👍 Cheers!

Yep, sounds cracking. At rehearsals Guitarists in band have mentioned it has better oomph and sounds better than my Genz Benz amp. That’s plugged in to effects return on provided amp.