stingrayPete1977 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I agree, I've got the new album and it's good but I doubt I'll be rushing out for tickets for the tour this time, bring back John and bring back the Stingray and I'll be first in the queue! I watched t in the park too, never touched a non musicman derived bass all night, he obviously knows what he likes in that department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I would be wary about playing a '61 stack knob, one of only 3 in that colour ever made, and taking it out on the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1468241673' post='3089477'] I would be wary about playing a '61 stack knob, one of only 3 in that colour ever made, and taking it out on the road. [/quote] Why? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 have now received both mine. The first one was a bit of a porker at 9.5lb! Hoping for a lighter second one. Comparison pics tonight I hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) When I pick mine up, it doesn't feel 'heavy' at the body. It doesn't want to dive, I don't think, but the body doesn't feel as heavy as I expected. No doubt the tuners are pretty weighty but they look class. Edited July 11, 2016 by Musicman20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1468242073' post='3089483'] Why? Si [/quote] Bc it can never be replaced... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nord Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1468242996' post='3089497'] have now received both mine. The first one was a bit of a porker at 9.5lb! Hoping for a lighter second one. Comparison pics tonight I hope [/quote] Be interesting to see the outcome... Considering to pull the trigger on one that's appeared in my local music shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1468241673' post='3089477'] I would be wary about playing a '61 stack knob, one of only 3 in that colour ever made, and taking it out on the road. [/quote] He has other jazz basses and this signature one, he appears to use none of them live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musashimonkey Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Ok, ok, I gave in and pulled the trigger on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Painy Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 http://youtu.be/ZxW5KFZ-9CM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LayDownThaFunk Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='LayDownThaFunk' timestamp='1468252192' post='3089586'] Bc it can never be replaced... [/quote] So just be careful with it?! A bass is a bass, no matter what paint job it is, play it into the ground for many years Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Number 2 has arrived. it's light as a feather at a smudge over 8lbs. a 1.5lb difference between the two! Set up's great, I'm not sure how long I'll put up with roundwonds but we'll see. I'll be playing it in anger on Thursday and I'll get picks of the two roadworns together then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Lose value these Flea signatures, particularly the heavy ones. I mean, your a nice guy, ill give you £200 for the fatty...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazed Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1468265219' post='3089741'] Number 2 has arrived. it's light as a feather at a smudge over 8lbs. a 1.5lb difference between the two! [/quote] Incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='Painy' timestamp='1468259378' post='3089667'] [media]http://youtu.be/ZxW5KFZ-9CM[/media] [/quote] Good Lord - this is pushing me over the edge now.....Massive GAS for one of these!! Need to offload some gear to chase one of these and my Markbass LM2 has just died - terrible timing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srwu Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1467967089' post='3087578'] I wouldn't be surprised if this was a test of the market by Fender, and full production might be based on how well these sell and how they take off in terms of the general public making comments about playing one. [/quote] Well, if you're listening Fender, how about a lefty........? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Maybe the initial run was a brief test, and now the main production will start? Still weird that Europe had these before Fender even announced them! I checked my box and the shipping from Fender was May (serial matches the bass so it's the right shipping box etc). Weird! But, I much prefer that to products that aren't available for a year (like the Peavey micro amps). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1468265402' post='3089744'] Lose value these Flea signatures, particularly the heavy ones. I mean, your a nice guy, ill give you £200 for the fatty...... [/quote] Thanks for the kind offer It's gone back today, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Where did it go back to so we can avoid getting it You should have kept it and called it Ms Piggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Some shops showing pre-order, so they must be coming back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1468326729' post='3090130'] Where did it go back to so we can avoid getting it You should have kept it and called it Ms Piggy [/quote] Guitar Guitar, I couldn't believe the weight after seeing the other early buyers getting light ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 You know, I may joke, but actually I would much prefer a 9lb jazz to an 8lb personally! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1468328540' post='3090151'] You know, I may joke, but actually I would much prefer a 9lb jazz to an 8lb personally! [/quote] It was almost 10! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 Did anyone have a preorder in at guitar guitar? As imagine that is who will get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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