I'm wildly lusting for one, even though I never even played one. They're not exactly easy to come by, but I'm a patient man. I've obviously got a fair idea of how they sound, but how would you describe the feel, playability? I can handle a somewhat chunky neck, but my small-ish hands prefer smoother slim necks, like the average stingray neck.
What's the next best thing, for a similar tone? Those aria/ibanez/etc ripper copies pop up on the used market now and then, but they're always located a bazillion miles from my home and/or they costs just a couple hundreds less than the real thing
Gibson EB14, RD, Alembic Stanley Clarke, wal MKII,...Seems like my taste in basses always leans towards shit I can't find and/or afford
Nothing wrong with the good old classics, I do dig stingrays, p-basses, j-basses,...But that's what all the other kids are playing already