Pixiechick23 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Can't for the life of me afford one mind but I keep hearing people play them and my god! I want them all! Must behave and not empty my savings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E sharp Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Now's as good a time than ever to buy one on here . Cheaper than I've ever seem them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 You're not supposed to tempt meeee!!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subbeh Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Tis true though, it's hard to imagine the prices could get much lower! [size=4] [/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Omg stoppiiittt! I'm gonna be hacking my savings account! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Just get one. . . . . . from the BC classifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 You guys are a bad influence lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetaFunk Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 [quote name='Pixiechick23' timestamp='1411069739' post='2556272'] Can't for the life of me afford one mind [/quote] Don't worry, the way prices are going it won't be long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 So tempted. Must behave, too many guitars in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrammeFriday Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Don't worry about it - once you've bought your Ray you won't be interested in playing your other basses any more, so it will be easy to sell them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 [quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1411074520' post='2556348'] Now's as good a time than ever to buy one on here . Cheaper than I've ever seem them [/quote] Agreed! That's why I recently gave in to it, do it do it do it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 But which one? Which range? Which preamp? How many strings? What colour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 4 strings, don't care what colour. There's one for sale on here if it's not gone [2 I'm looking at, one a stingray, one a sterling] 2EQ from BassVentura-FretDetective and I gotta say it's tempting me a little more than the Sterling if it's not gone yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 It's the bass of champions, do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Waiting on a reply from BassVentura lol. Also have to hack my savings but whateverrrrr! I'm not saving for anything specific! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Alternatively get a USA made SUB. They're usually around half the price, sound and feel like a Ray if you don't mind the rather industrial paint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norris Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Try one before you buy. I had major Stingray GAS so managed to borrow one from a mate for a couple of weeks... cured! They are lovely (looking & sounding) basses, just not for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'll see what happens, I may end up with a Ray, I may not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'd advise trying before you buy: I've had three (and a US SUB), and while I love the look of them, and love the sound of other people playing them, they just don't work for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'm the same with p basses, even though the dimensions are similar and I love everyone else playing them but I have give up lusting for one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 [quote name='E sharp' timestamp='1411074520' post='2556348'] Now's as good a time than ever to buy one on here . Cheaper than I've ever seem them [/quote] Indeed, some are going for silly money, considering the quality of these instruments... I'm not going to link you to my thread which is a Stingray for sale Lol But as Dazed says, you could opt for a USA Sub Personally, I haven't played one - but they are spoken highly of on this forum and by others who own them.... Go for it - you only live once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Sadly I found the same with stingrays. When I finally got one I was quite unimpressed. The SUB strangely felt much more alive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixiechick23 Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 I'll probably try visit a shop soon cause I need to pick up some spare leads and stuff anyways, I'll check for somewhere that has a ray in stock and have a widdle on it while I'm in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 I took an extra day to think about it and just missed out on a nice (if slightly roadworn) 2001 3EQ Stingray yesterday on eBay that went for £620...! That's a great price for a proper US built marque bass - stingrays have gotta be the best value on the (secondhand) market at the moment... NB. A lot of people are putting Rays up on eBay with high starting prices but they are just not selling. If you wait for the right one to come along you should get a really nice one for around £700, less if you're lucky and don't dither! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1411134366' post='2556820'] Indeed, some are going for silly money, considering the quality of these instruments... I'm not going to link you to my thread which is a Stingray for sale Lol But as Dazed says, you could opt for a USA Sub Personally, I haven't played one - but they are spoken highly of on this forum and by others who own them.... Go for it - you only live once [/quote] I'd definately recommend a US Sub "Stingray". Mine is a superb quality instrument with electronics and hardware from the US Stingray. All you lose out on is a contoured body, painted neck instead of oiled and the paint. mine is white and I think the finish looks great. I'll probably never be a full-time Stingray user but the SUB is a cheap but excellent alternative. Go for it. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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