B.Flat Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 (edited) WITHDRAWN Edited September 23, 2011 by B.Flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stingrayPete1977 Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 (edited) Im just trying to make sure I have this right then, The complete bass in the picture is a copy neck and copy body (Or is that a real body?) but with a real bridge fitted wrongly (In what way is it wrong, angle or position?), and EB electronics (Its at least mid 80's could be a lot later but the circuit is the same anyway). Seperately included is the 1978 neck in the pictures that has been on a four bolt body at some point. Is that right? Ta. I have confused myself even more now Edited August 7, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philio Posted August 7, 2011 Share Posted August 7, 2011 Hi. Would you consider selling the spare neck separately? Is it an original one? I'm looking for a pre EB neck for my stingray. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1331084' date='Aug 7 2011, 05:17 PM']Im just trying to make sure I have this right then, The complete bass in the picture is a copy neck and copy body (Or is that a real body?) but with a real bridge fitted wrongly (In what way is it wrong, angle or position?), and EB electronics (Its at least mid 80's could be a lot later but the circuit is the same anyway). Seperately included is the 1978 neck in the pictures that has been on a four bolt body at some point. Is that right? Ta. I have confused myself even more now [/quote] Hi Pete, you have understood exactly. Neck and body in photo are copy. The bridge is at the wrong angle. The bass plays perfectly but the strings verre slightly to the trebble side. The copy neck & body can easily be sorted with a top load bridge. With a Nordstrand p/u & a 2 band eq I think it would be a stunning piece. The birdseye maple neck is a super piece of maple. See ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='philio' post='1331088' date='Aug 7 2011, 05:21 PM']Hi. Would you consider selling the spare neck separately? Is it an original one? I'm looking for a pre EB neck for my stingray. Thanks[/quote] Hi Philio, The only way I could sell the original '78 neck is for £400 + shipping. Even then I would have to think about it as, if I can't make a sale to finance my ongoing deal, I really think a new body would make it a keeper. However still open for alternative offers/deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 [quote name='philio' post='1331088' date='Aug 7 2011, 05:21 PM']Hi. Would you consider selling the spare neck separately? Is it an original one? I'm looking for a pre EB neck for my stingray. Thanks[/quote] Hi Philio, The only way I could sell the original '78 neck is for £400 + shipping. Even then I would have to think about it as, if I can't make a sale to finance my ongoing deal, I really think a new body would make it a keeper. However still open for alternative offers/deals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 [quote name='B.Flat' post='1327696' date='Aug 4 2011, 07:50 PM']Hello everybody, I have an offer here which may, or may not, be of interest. Basically I have a 1978 STINGRAY for sale. HOWEVER…….though all the original hardware is there, inc. pickup, in superb condition, the body and neck are not original. The bass was put together for me by a now deceased UK lutier, who unfortunately fitted the bridge incorrectly. BUT…….I do have a 1978 Stingray neck, again in excellent condition. It is a three bolt neck that has been fitted to a four bolt body previously. SO……..to clarify all this confusion what is on offrer is:- All that is needed to make a ’78 Ray except a body.The preamp & pots are EB, early 80’s I think. Then there is a spare neck (birdseye maple), a spare body ( swamp ash,which can easily be restored), a spare set of ’78 machineheads, a Hipshot D-Tuner, and a Gator case, all to sell or keep as is thought fit. As I am in the thrall of ongoing deals I can only offer a firm price on this of 1050€, about £915 at todays rate. If I can’t get this I am going to get the restoration done. Now, as I am resident in Brittany, I can mail or, if any subsequent buyer is prepared to wait a short time I can get the bass delivered for £25 with an expat haulier I know.(Unless you are in a far-flung place of course!) I can answer any questions and take more picks if required. Tanks for looking, Abysinia[/quote] BbuuuuuuuuuMMMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.....P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 [quote name='B.Flat' post='1327696' date='Aug 4 2011, 07:50 PM']NEW PICS ADDED Hello everybody, I have an offer here which may, or may not, be of interest. Basically I have a 1978 STINGRAY for sale. HOWEVER…….though all the original hardware is there, inc. pickup, in superb condition, the body and neck are not original. The bass was put together for me by a now deceased UK lutier, who unfortunately fitted the bridge incorrectly. BUT…….I do have a 1978 Stingray neck, again in excellent condition. It is a three bolt neck that has been fitted to a four bolt body previously. SO……..to clarify all this confusion what is on offrer is:- All that is needed to make a ’78 Ray except a body.The preamp & pots are EB, early 80’s I think. Then there is a spare neck (birdseye maple), a spare body ( swamp ash,which can easily be restored), a spare set of ’78 machineheads, a Hipshot D-Tuner, and a Gator case, all to sell or keep as is thought fit. As I am in the thrall of ongoing deals I can only offer a firm price on this of 1050€, about £915 at todays rate. If I can’t get this I am going to get the restoration done. Now, as I am resident in Brittany, I can mail or, if any subsequent buyer is prepared to wait a short time I can get the bass delivered for £25 with an expat haulier I know.(Unless you are in a far-flung place of course!) I can answer any questions and take more picks if required. Tanks for looking, Abysinia[/quote] I feel a BUMP coming on ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 14, 2011 Author Share Posted August 14, 2011 [quote name='B.Flat' post='1327696' date='Aug 4 2011, 06:50 PM']NEW PICS ADDED Hello everybody, I have an offer here which may, or may not, be of interest. Basically I have a 1978 STINGRAY for sale. HOWEVER…….though all the original hardware is there, inc. pickup, in superb condition, the body and neck are not original. The bass was put together for me by a now deceased UK lutier, who unfortunately fitted the bridge incorrectly. BUT…….I do have a 1978 Stingray neck, again in excellent condition. It is a three bolt neck that has been fitted to a four bolt body previously. SO……..to clarify all this confusion what is on offrer is:- All that is needed to make a ’78 Ray except a body.The preamp & pots are EB, early 80’s I think. Then there is a spare neck (birdseye maple), a spare body ( swamp ash,which can easily be restored), a spare set of ’78 machineheads, a Hipshot D-Tuner, and a Gator case, all to sell or keep as is thought fit. As I am in the thrall of ongoing deals I can only offer a firm price on this of 1050€, about £915 at todays rate. If I can’t get this I am going to get the restoration done. Now, as I am resident in Brittany, I can mail or, if any subsequent buyer is prepared to wait a short time I can get the bass delivered for £25 with an expat haulier I know.(Unless you are in a far-flung place of course!) I can answer any questions and take more picks if required. Tanks for looking, Abysinia[/quote] going up......... lingerie, mountaineering equipment,bass guitars.....BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 15, 2011 Author Share Posted August 15, 2011 [quote name='B.Flat' post='1327696' date='Aug 4 2011, 06:50 PM']NEW PICS ADDED [color="#FF0000"][size=6][size=4]PRICE DROP FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS (i.e. up to Aug. 25th) ! I will accept £850 + shipping[/size][/size][/color] Hello everybody, I have an offer here which may, or may not, be of interest. Basically I have a 1978 STINGRAY for sale. HOWEVER…….though all the original hardware is there, inc. pickup, in superb condition, the body and neck are not original. The bass was put together for me by a now deceased UK lutier, who unfortunately fitted the bridge incorrectly. BUT…….I do have a 1978 Stingray neck, again in excellent condition. It is a three bolt neck that has been fitted to a four bolt body previously. SO……..to clarify all this confusion what is on offrer is:- All that is needed to make a ’78 Ray except a body.The preamp & pots are EB, early 80’s I think. Then there is a spare neck (birdseye maple), a spare body ( swamp ash,which can easily be restored), a spare set of ’78 machineheads, a Hipshot D-Tuner, and a Gator case, all to sell or keep as is thought fit. As I am in the thrall of ongoing deals I can only offer a firm price on this of 1050€, about £915 at todays rate. If I can’t get this I am going to get the restoration done. Now, as I am resident in Brittany, I can mail or, if any subsequent buyer is prepared to wait a short time I can get the bass delivered for £25 with an expat haulier I know.(Unless you are in a far-flung place of course!) I can answer any questions and take more picks if required. Thanks for looking, Abysinia[/quote] BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted August 20, 2011 Author Share Posted August 20, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted September 16, 2011 Author Share Posted September 16, 2011 BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted September 16, 2011 Share Posted September 16, 2011 MB1. This is without a doubt the most confusing bass for sale ad i have ever seen on basschat. ive just read it, and im no longer sure which is live and which is memorex? BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted September 20, 2011 Author Share Posted September 20, 2011 OK I am going to try to simplify ! Everything for an original '78 Stingray, less a body, plus a non-MM swamp ash body and a birds eye maple neck with tuners and a de-tuner. All with a gator case, some original MM catalogues, a 78 swing tag, a spare battery compartement cover, three nickel string retainers, and a partridge in a pear tree! BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 What a BUMPy road!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatguy Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 (edited) [quote name='B.Flat' timestamp='1316531993' post='1379286'] OK I am going to try to simplify ! Everything for an original '78 Stingray, less a body, plus a non-MM swamp ash body and a birds eye maple neck with tuners and a de-tuner. All with a gator case, some original MM catalogues, a 78 swing tag, a spare battery compartement cover, three nickel string retainers, and a partridge in a pear tree! BUMP [/quote] I think putting all of these parts together on one photo would make things a bit clearer... Edited September 21, 2011 by Fatguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 How about splitting it all up? I'd like the swing tag and maybe the catalogues at the right price and I don't think that would affect your asking price for the rest anyway. Are all the tuners pre EB ones meaning you have 7 and a detuner? I might know someone who wants one tuner too which still leaves a full set and 2 other spares to sell on eBay. And what's the pickguard like? Ha I should buy it all and sell it off in bits myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 [quote name='B.Flat' timestamp='1316531993' post='1379286'] Everything for an original '78 Stingray, less a body, plus a non-MM swamp ash body and a birds eye maple neck with tuners and a de-tuner. [/quote] Excuse me for chiming in, but in the opening thread don't you say that even the preamp and pots are EB early '80s (you think....)? I'll try to sum up the ID card of Frankestein here: the hardware and pickup from a certain '78 'Ray, fitted (not correctly, at least regarding the bridge) to a copy body, attached to a '78 neck coming from a different 'Ray (which now an idiot has buggered forever - at least in terms of value and collectability IMHO, although anybody may disagree - matching it with the wrong neck plate.....). Preamp and pots are EB, probably early'80s. Plus bits and pieces, some from the era (catalogues, hangtags,....) and some not (D-tuner), all with a non-original hardcase. No news (at least for now) about the originality of the pickguard. Is that correct? If not, how about a classic list of what's available? All the best with the sale, mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.Flat Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Hi Pete, there are eight tuners, original MM and one Hipshot d-tuner. Two battery compartment covers. Seven string retainers ( four chrome in the non orig. body + three nickel) Two string trees (one on each neck) Two t-rod bullets ( one on each neck) One original ex-MM factory head transfer, plus all the other orig hardware. Quite a bit of MM publicity '77/'78. How do I PM.? I receive them but don't know how to send them ! I'm learning to live with Alzheimers,.....thank god I haven't got Alzheimers................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 Erm click on my avatar somewhere and click send message unless the newer super jerky and slow BC has changed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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