drTStingray Posted November 28, 2016 Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1480364845' post='3183776'] Bass Direct have one in, and they even made it look chocolatey on the top horn! Very cool bass IMO. Warren, has yours landed yet? [/quote] The colour is even cooler in the flesh - dark chocolate round the edges with milk chocolate on the top and bottom horns (to represent faded paint on the real one its modelled on). Changes colour with bright light also. I could only describe the sound as fabulous - mine has done half a dozen gigs now and there are one or two videos with it on - the sound is very old school Stingray - very bassy but defined - nice slap sound but not in your face. I'm using it all the time currently. The pick up is quite different - elongated pole pieces and non curved edges - EQ is different and epoxied - knobs are as pre EB - lots of period detail including the logo - no logo on bridge. Altogether very nice indeed. I'd be surprised if Warren doesn't have his if Bass Direct are claiming to have one in stock ...... Edited November 28, 2016 by drTStingray Quote
Chiliwailer Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1480368535' post='3183851'] The colour is even cooler in the flesh - dark chocolate round the edges with milk chocolate on the top and bottom horns (to represent faded paint on the real one its modelled on). Changes colour with bright light also. I could only describe the sound as fabulous - mine has done half a dozen gigs now and there are one or two videos with it on - the sound is very old school Stingray - very bassy but defined - nice slap sound but not in your face. I'm using it all the time currently. The pick up is quite different - elongated pole pieces and non curved edges - EQ is different and epoxied - knobs are as pre EB - lots of period detail including the logo - no logo on bridge. Altogether very nice indeed. I'd be surprised if Warren doesn't have his if Bass Direct are claiming to have one in stock ...... [/quote] Sounds perfect, just can't justify it unfortunately Quote
Musicman20 Posted November 29, 2016 Posted November 29, 2016 I have way too much gear, especially bass gear, so despite the fact I think that is a decent price, I can't justify another bass when I have so many great Stingrays already. Quote
NJE Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Does the reissued old smoothie actually have a pickup cover stuck together with tape? I saw some pictures online that seems to show tape. It's fun I guess but would seriously bloody annoy me if so. Quote
Musicman20 Posted November 30, 2016 Posted November 30, 2016 Old smoothie is staying in production albeit new colours. Quote
drTStingray Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='NJE' timestamp='1480545148' post='3185377'] Does the reissued old smoothie actually have a pickup cover stuck together with tape? I saw some pictures online that seems to show tape. It's fun I guess but would seriously bloody annoy me if so. [/quote] Yes it is - quite neat though, you barely notice it and it's simply modelled on the original bass, which was made that way. Quote
Chiliwailer Posted December 1, 2016 Posted December 1, 2016 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1480572353' post='3185459'] Yes, it arrived on Tuesday. drT has summed it up accurately. Lovely bass. I'll bring mine over at some point Daniel. [/quote] Excellent, great to hear pal, can't wait to see it Quote
Chiliwailer Posted December 2, 2016 Posted December 2, 2016 (edited) ... Edited March 28, 2018 by Chiliwailer Quote
Chiliwailer Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 On 11/29/2016 at 06:47, Chiliwailer said: Sounds perfect, just can't justify it unfortunately On 12/1/2016 at 06:05, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Yes, it arrived on Tuesday. drT has summed it up accurately. Lovely bass. I'll bring mine over at some point Daniel. Well Warren, you never bought yours over so I was finally able to justify one by buying a 40th anniversary bass for my 40th birthday Stating the obvious - it's a completely different animal to my 3 Band Stingray, yet undoubtedly a Stingray. I put some Chromes on it, just need them to wear in now. I've noticed the mint and butterscotch versions don't have the 40th decal. I wonder if they are close to stopping production of the chocolate sunburst version? Quote
Chiliwailer Posted March 28, 2018 Posted March 28, 2018 5 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Ha ha. Glad you’ve scratched the itch after all. ‘You know the score, pictures or it didn’t happen . Sure was a long burning itch too. Old Smoothie and Young Growler... 2 Quote
rodney72a Posted March 29, 2018 Author Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) Nice! Was yours a new order? Just wondering whether they actually still make the Chocolate Burst ones... Great basses. Edited March 29, 2018 by rodney72a Quote
Chiliwailer Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 6 hours ago, rodney72a said: Nice! Was yours a new order? Just wondering whether they actually still make the Chocolate Burst ones... Great basses. Do you find much difference between your two? 8.8lbs is a lovely weight for one. Mine came from Bass Direct stock, I'm wondering if they are still available too. I left it late to get one so will be counting my lucky stars if they are not. Quote
funkyjimbob Posted March 29, 2018 Posted March 29, 2018 Picked up one of these last week and absolutely love it. It's incredible. 4 Quote
synthaside Posted May 29, 2018 Posted May 29, 2018 Yelp I was in Andertons today, trying out some stingrays as im trying to decide if this is where i want to go next ( traditionally a jazz bass guy) as it was rather quiet the chap just said to me, im nipping to lunch help yourself to any of the rays and ill see you in 45 minutes ... So i tried, subs, sterling ray 34's rays classic rays and the old smoothie , holy crap I want this bass ... but I absolutely detested the butterscotch finish ... so it couldn't go home with me , does anyone know where i can find a chocolate burst one, Im considering the green but its a bit loud for me .. Quote
Chiliwailer Posted May 29, 2018 Posted May 29, 2018 40 minutes ago, synthaside said: Yelp I was in Andertons today, trying out some stingrays as im trying to decide if this is where i want to go next ( traditionally a jazz bass guy) as it was rather quiet the chap just said to me, im nipping to lunch help yourself to any of the rays and ill see you in 45 minutes ... So i tried, subs, sterling ray 34's rays classic rays and the old smoothie , holy crap I want this bass ... but I absolutely detested the butterscotch finish ... so it couldn't go home with me , does anyone know where i can find a chocolate burst one, Im considering the green but its a bit loud for me .. They are stunning, I’m very pleased I got one. The Andertons butterscotch one is really well priced, I paid more for my chocolate burst Smoothie. Mansons have a chocolate one still, I think the rest may all be sold now? Their price is high, but they did recently advertise at £2099 so maybe they’ll haggle. https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/retro-bass-guitars/music-man-stingray-old-smoothie-butterscotch Quote
synthaside Posted May 29, 2018 Posted May 29, 2018 Oof , Mansons i want to support you , you sold me first bass aged 11 but @ £2,339.99 :-S . The label on the in-store butterscotch " Angel delight ?, smoothie was at 1799 but priced 1699 online .... Quote
synthaside Posted May 29, 2018 Posted May 29, 2018 Hiram ... dont foil my dream/ plans, but yes i doubt ill be holding my breath to find a second hand one . maybe i'll have to look at the seafoam green one ... its preferable to the blonde. Quote
oldbass Posted May 30, 2018 Posted May 30, 2018 Interesting watch and a tasty player too. I had a heavy old 77 Stingray for years but it was a dog. That slab body is awful and mine never seemed to have a lot of punch despite the squillions I spent on various batteries. Quote
drTStingray Posted May 30, 2018 Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) On 29 May 2018 at 17:12, Briton said: I wouldn't worry too much as there will be plenty of used Chocolate bursts available in the near future. Just be patient and bide your time!. One things for sure, mine won't be one of them!! But I also don't think you'll see many appearing on the market. That mint green, unless the colour's been changed slightly, looks a lot paler, almost blue with the black pickguard and pick up cover. I quite like the butterscotch - that was a custom colour in the early 90s - incredibly rare, like peach (as Tony Levin's SR5). The chocolate burst is the nicest IMHO. Has the mint green one got the epoxy covered period correct preamp as per the 40th anniversary chocolate burst version? Edited May 30, 2018 by drTStingray Quote
drTStingray Posted May 30, 2018 Posted May 30, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, oldbass said: Interesting watch and a tasty player too. I had a heavy old 77 Stingray for years but it was a dog. That slab body is awful and mine never seemed to have a lot of punch despite the squillions I spent on various batteries. I have to say that I never noticed the slab body or weight of my pre EB Stingray at the end of the 70s - probably because I was a young chap with a flat stomach at the time - and more worried about pressing things like, can I stand up after this much alcohol on a rotating stage...... unlike now - however I still don't find the slab body an issue these days and 14lb monsters are definitely a thing of the vintage era...... Edited May 30, 2018 by drTStingray Quote
Chiliwailer Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 (edited) On 29/05/2018 at 15:43, synthaside said: Yelp I was in Andertons today, trying out some stingrays as im trying to decide if this is where i want to go next ( traditionally a jazz bass guy) as it was rather quiet the chap just said to me, im nipping to lunch help yourself to any of the rays and ill see you in 45 minutes ... So i tried, subs, sterling ray 34's rays classic rays and the old smoothie , holy crap I want this bass ... but I absolutely detested the butterscotch finish ... so it couldn't go home with me , does anyone know where i can find a chocolate burst one, Im considering the green but its a bit loud for me .. http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/STINGRAY_4H_Old_Smoothie.html 2nd hand Edited June 4, 2018 by Chiliwailer Quote
Chiliwailer Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 6 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: I messaged synthaside yesterday. He’s all over it mate. Basschat spreading the love (ur, GAS) as always 1 Quote
Musicman20 Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 If you ask me, £1700 at Andertons is a good price! Quote
synthaside Posted June 4, 2018 Posted June 4, 2018 Oh im driving up to bassdirect tommorrow 🙎♂️ ... hands of ladies and gents Quote
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