Recent content by Richard Stanger

  1. R

    5-string fretless Jazz?

    That is a beauty! Where did you source the body and neck?
  2. R

    5-string fretless Jazz?

    Has there ever been a production-model 5-string Fender Jazz unlined fretless bass? Just curious, though I'd love to own one!
  3. R

    Reverb prices

    Wow. A whole bunch of you guys could benefit from a basic Economics course. The "right" price of any good or service is what someone is willing to pay for it. Read that last sentence over until you understand it. In unregulated markets it is gospel truth.
  4. R

    That one random song your cover band does that nobody else does.

    Powderfinger - Neil Young Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House
  5. R

    Does Anyone Actually like Indian Laurel or Pau Ferro Fret Boards?

    Beautiful instrument! Fretboard looks just like the rosewood fretboard on my '83 Fender Jazz fretless. It gets a nice rubdown with Homer Formby's lemon oil treatment whenever I change strings.
  6. R

    With multiple basses, is it better to stick with one or have a steady rotation?

    I think it depends on WHY a player has multiple basses. If just owning them is your thing, then that's fine. But you might want to have one or two that are "gigging" basses and keep the rest for practice or just for show. I have a more practical reason: I play in multiple cover bands and like to...
  7. R

    SOLD Peavey Cirrus 6 string six Bass

    I have that very same model. It has been will continue to be my main instrument. Of all of the basses I have owned, my Peavey Cirrus 6 is by far the most professional-grade instrument I have used. Great tone, great action, quality materials.... it is an awesome bass. I do need another one, lol...