gafbass02 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Argh! Tricky! I really appreciate the request for advice Rob. This is my old ray he's got so I know exactly how good it is and it's bloody marvellous and should appreciate a lot when the Market recovers. I'd err on the side of the vigier. It's a new string to the bow and I think sometimes vintage basses are a bit iffy to gig lots, and it may start to need tlc. Also knowing how much you like the pimp ray you have if the old one dosnt work out the chances of finding another piezo matching headstock sparkle ray arent too high. The original retail on that sucker was 1700. Then again if I found a '76 jazz in sonic blue with maple, I'd prob sell my soul to Satan and not look back !! Also why us the bass much cheaper than usual?, sometimes a worry. Yup I reckon I'd steer vigierwards. But hopefully whichever you choose will work better for you than your luck has lately lol! Gaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I have little doubt that the Vigier would be better value for money, but that has a lot to do with the fact they are relatively unknown and probably because they smell of onions. The Ray is expensive for what it is (from a technical point of view) and arguably the price is inflated due to the whole 'vintage' baggage but if it feels that good then you will have to bite the bullet and suck it up just this once. It sounds like you won't regret it and can then sit back and chill with 'the one' whilst you watch people go crazy buying and trading basses. It's a lovely place to be, believe me! Actually Hamster said it better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 3, 2009 Author Share Posted January 3, 2009 (edited) Ok well, I just got off the phone. The guy has claimed that although the serial number seems like its a 77' he has had the neck off the body and confirms that it said 76 on both parts. However i will check into this if i decide i want to offer the money. I havent been able to get down to the shop today, However i will be going down on monday. The money has just gotten into my account so i am primed ready with readies! Edited January 3, 2009 by Shockwave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 [quote name='Shockwave' post='369365' date='Jan 3 2009, 04:52 PM']Ok well, I just got off the phone. The guy has claimed that although the serial number seems like its a 77' he has had the neck off the body and confirms that it said 76 on both parts. However i will check into this if i decide i want to offer the money. I havent been able to get down to the shop today, However i will be going down on monday. The money has just gotten into my account so i am primed ready with readies![/quote] Ped's right; Hamster said it best.. so get the vintage 'Ray! Good luck with it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 If it's a '76 and got 'radio' style knobs FFS buy it man!!! Worth a tidy fortune. [url="http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/1254-music-man-serial-number-database.html"]This site[/url] should help you date it more accurately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I thought you were after a bc rich custom shop, or was that Lorne? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote name='Buzz' post='369529' date='Jan 3 2009, 07:40 PM']I thought you were after a bc rich custom shop, or was that Lorne?[/quote] Nope, I had one before but no more! turns out the SR4 was a 78, So i decided not to go for it. I just bought a bunch of new computer hardware. And i am sure i will going for a Yamaha Attitude billy sheehan model and maybe a gary willis fretless. Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 So i used all the money now I bought a Yamaha Attitude Billy sheehan model off of ebay. 550 quids worth of computer upgrades. and a Fender 51' reissue in two tone sunburst from our very own Floyd Pepper : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Wow, that was a big u-turn, Rob! Was the Vigier not floating your boat in the end? Really hope you enjoy the Attitude, though. Never been anything wrong with a good quality Yamaha!. Still love my TRB-6 even after two years. Continues to surpass even my high expectations! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='373376' date='Jan 7 2009, 06:59 PM']Wow, that was a big u-turn, Rob! Was the Vigier not floating your boat in the end? Really hope you enjoy the Attitude, though. Never been anything wrong with a good quality Yamaha!. Still love my TRB-6 even after two years. Continues to surpass even my high expectations! Rich.[/quote] I was very very tempted by the Vigier, However i felt the sound was very close to my musicman. Not quite but close enough that i realised i would have to sell one or the other. Also i came to realise i wanted two basses and some computer hardware, which i couldnt do if i bought the vigier. The Attitude came along and i had wanted one for a long long time, and would compliment my bb5000 well. In my short years of playing i have never ever come across a duff yammy! The 51 Reissue i have wanted for a long long time. It was unbelievable when it came up for sale at a price i couldnt refuse! I would have gone for a sting sig but i couldnt stand the inlay! Trust me, the two basses i bought i have wanted for a long time. Now all i need is a jazz bass and i have one very very well rounded out collection of basses one Humbucker, one P-J, One P-Humbucker, one Single coil p. Now all i need is a jazz and i am complete! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted January 21, 2010 Author Share Posted January 21, 2010 Necro Bump! Ok well, i might be able to get hold of the Stringray that i quoted before again. This time the price is £1000 plus 2 guitars thats worth maybe 600 altogether. Worth it for 1978? (Possible 79) Stingray? Maybe..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 [quote name='Shockwave' post='373382' date='Jan 7 2009, 07:05 PM']Trust me, the two basses i bought i have wanted for a long time. Now all i need is a jazz bass and i have one very very well rounded out collection of basses one Humbucker, one P-J, One P-Humbucker, one Single coil p. Now all i need is a jazz and i am complete![/quote] Hahahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hmm....Id love a proper vintage Ray. But, im a bit wary of vintage instruments, unless Im buying it off the original owner (which is very rare). So, Ive decided to steer clear. Its weird, I have this view that a bass upto £1.5k is just about right for me. But, I would pay a little more for a special bass. If it was over £3k, handbuilt, I just wouldnt bother until I get on a better wage. Id rather have 4-8 awesome new basses than 2 vintage ones....but thats me at the moment. What I DO like is the new Classic Series Rays...thats the one bass I want in 2010. Probably more though hahahah..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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