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Selling as spares, a friend asked me to sell this for him on the forum a year or so back. It sold quickly but was returned to me and the buyer was reimbursed as there is a problem with it. It fires up as you can see however there is drop out in volume and sometimes no volume at all, it’s not been used since it’s return and as I’m moving house and it’s still here he’s asked me to sell as spares.
Reading up on these it may be a board that needs fixing. Or if you are an engineer you could try sorting it out yourself. It comes with box but no mains lead, I used my keyboard amp lead for the pics. I have no cab to test it but it’s not been touched since it’s return and only powered up for the pics.
Looking for £100 spares - I can post in the U.K. but at buyer’s cost. If rather it be picked up in all honesty but needs must. Cosmetically it’s fine and up until the return it had been PAT tested and serviced. It’s an Italian model if that makes a difference to you.
Markbass blurb:
The Little Mark Tube gives the warmth and richness of a tube preamp, or the clean attack of a solid state preamp… or a mix of both! On the front panel there are also two inputs with separate gain controls: one 1/4” jack, and one combo jack that accepts either a XLR or 1/4” cable. Additional features include switchable 48V phantom power for the XLR input, solid-state/tube mix control, four bands of equalization, VLE and VPF filters, line out level control, pre-post EQ switch for the XLR out (on rear panel), and mute control (push-pull on the master knob).
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All the items listed under the username are overpriced - those Harley Benton and other instruments have been on and off for months. Chancer.
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Dave bought a Musicman from me, very quick no nonsense deal. Many thanks deal in confidence!
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I bought this Indonesian Tribute version of the Fallout bass and really like it - so much so I’m going to buy the US version. As a result I’m selling this one, it’s the rarer black and rosewood finish version - short scale 30” but proportioned more like a full scale bass. It’s a good weight at 4.2kgs and well balanced. Still retains the plastic on the guard. Plays well with the factory set up and strings - though I’d probably buy a heavier gauge to improve string tension. Great sounding pickup and very resonant. Some minor factory imperfections highlighted on the pics. Can post in the UK only. No trades sorry.
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4 minutes ago, zapp said:
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I bought this recently but the smaller body proportions don’t work for me so I’m going the G&L route. It’s in near new condition some tiny blemishes but nothing major think lightly used bass. This is the sought after ‘dropped copper’ finish and maple combo. It’s very light weight and fast and easy to play, some small mods. I added a removable thumbrest which allows you to play in the Precision position, strap locks have been fitted and it comes with a quality strap.
No trades, U.K. post only at buyers cost.
It’s a lovely little bass - specs here:Here's What Sterling By Music Man Say About the Stingray Short Scale:
The Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay bass has the iconic StingRay sound shrunk down into a 30” scale length package. With easier accessibility, a passive boost, and a single humbucking pickup with higher output neodymium magnets, the Short Scale StingRay offers comfortability without compromise. The pickup configuration includes parallel, true single-coil, and series modes for diverse tonal options.
30" Short Scale
For the first time, the iconic StingRay design is available with a 30" short scale makeover, delivering easier playability.
Dynamic Tone Controls
The StingRay Short Scale features a neodymium humbucking pickup with 3-way rotary switch. The pickup configuration includes parallel, true single-coil, and series modes.
Specifications
Model: RAYSS4
Body Wood: Nyatoh
Body Color: Dropped Copper
Bridge: Sterling by Music Man Designed Bridge
Pickguard: Parchment
Scale: 30"
Neck Radius: 9.5” (24 cm)
Frets: 22 Frets, Medium
Neck Width: 1.5” (38 mm) at nut
Neck Wood: Hard Maple
Fingerboard: Rosewood (OWH), Maple (DCP, DBL)
Fret Markers: White/Black Dot Markers
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Single Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolts
Controls: 1 Push/Push Volume Boost, 1 Tone
Switching: 3-Way Rotary Selector
Pickups: Sterling by Music Man Designed Neodymium Pickups (H)
Strings: Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky Short Scale Bass
Gig Bag: N/A
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These are great and that’s a bargain
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Did a quick trade with Bert for my Musicman, great to deal with, many thanks!
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Easy to deal with - quick payment and great communication - thanks Ander!
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2 hours ago, Velarian said:
The bass has now been relished with a £50 higher starting price!
Cloud-cuckoo land.
No changes to description other than the price, Ebay may have pulled it because of people reporting it, this person is either a chancer or deluded that it is the real thing. Its probably a decent enough bass but it’s no US Fender - at best a Bitsa - as a few comments have suggested there are many who don’t know much about Fenders who could get taken in by this.
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Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Short-scale Bass Guitar USA
Bought very recently from a fellow Basschat forum member and selling at what I purchased it for.
This beautiful short-scale version of the StingRay bass has a roasted maple neck and fingerboard and passive pickup. It has a 30” scale and smaller body which makes it light and easy to play. It weighs under 7lbs and is in near mint condition with original case and tools. I bought it to help with issues with my fretting hand however I find I’m happier with my old Mustang bass.
This bass was produced in limited quantities in this size and finish, it’s a beautiful instrument and rare in the U.K. you can see the barcode sticker on the back so new it hasn’t been removed!
Lots of reviews and information on the internet. No trades or offers sorry.
U.K. only, pickup preferred but I will post at buyer’s cost.
From Ernie Ball -
The Ernie Ball Music Man Short Scale StingRay bass offers a big thumpy round sound in a convenient smaller package. A 30” scale allows for easier playability due to the shorter spacing between the frets. The Ernie Ball Music Man passive humbucking pickup, equipped with higher output neodymium magnets, has been specially designed for the short scale bass, providing its signature warm tone. Electronics package includes a 3-way rotary switch featuring parallel, true single-coil, and series modes. Like its big brother the Stingray Special, the short scale bass comes standard with a modern classic bridge, 22 stainless steel frets, and new lightweight Music Man tuning machines with a finer gear ratio.
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2 minutes ago, Ander87 said:
hey! would you say the pictures are accurate of the colour? looking for one that is not red red and not brown brown either if you see what I mean lol
Ander.
I think I know what you mean! 😉
The colour is pretty accurate, it’s a pleasant tortoiseshell not too harsh - classic modern(ish) Fender
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4 hours ago, essexbasscat said:
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What are they smoking in there?
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Markbass passive DI box designed specifically for bass - purchased for using with a vintage valve amp in the studio but not used. Some cosmetic wear from being in my spares bag but otherwise excellent. Postage will be £4.
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Tortoiseshell plate in excellent condition. Some surface scratches but no cracks or deep scratches. Genuine Fender US scratchplate. Postage will be £4.
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As it says on the tin - great condition comes with mounting screws - these are a bit worn.
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14 minutes ago, adamlunt said:
This is the colour scheme!
Correct! 😉
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This bass has served me well, a real work horse, comfortable to play and sounds great. The classic black and maple combo. It has been regularly gigged and as such has some scrapes to the back and blemishes and a couple of dings on the back of the neck and headstock. Nothing structural or major just honest play and gig wear. Frets are in good condition and the neck is straight with a working truss-rod. It has the original truss-rod tool and Allen key in the case pocket with the owners booklet and inspection tag. There is a service note from Jack’s instrument repairs of Manchester. It had a replacement bone nut fitted some years ago and the S1 switch circuit was replaced with a normal pot - the S1 switch and original knobs are included. It weighs 4.4kgs and is well balanced. The case is worn and has stickers on it, the cloth tags that keep the case open at right angles have become detached although it still works and it even has its original key!
I have used this bass exclusively for some time however owing to an issue with my fretting hand I have had to switch to short scale basses and have invested in an expensive shorty! Reluctantly this has to go.
No trades sorry. The bass is for sale in the U.K. only. I’d rather it be picked up but I can post at your cost. I will of course entertain sensible offers.
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Phwoar. A Shuker JJ Burnel sig......
in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
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No smug NBD yet but it was me! It arrived today slightly later than anticipated and I’ve just put a new set of D’Addarios on it.
It’s very nice, the nut width is slightly wider than my Corona Precision but the profile is flatter and very comfortable. The existing strings were heavy Rotos so I’ve given the trussrod a tweak and am letting it settle in.
The Jack socket was scratchy so I swapped it for a new Switchcraft one, gave me an opportunity to have a look under the lid. All very neat and tidy I must say. A very classy bass, I can see why a lot of players rave about them.
Coincidentally I was emailing Jon Shuker just prior to seeing this with the thought of having one made. Not a signature instrument person usually but JJ Burnel was my first bass hero having seen him on TOTP and then buying the Walk On By EP with my pocket money! The JJ signature on the back of the headstock is a nice bonus. I told Jon I’d got it and he gave me loads of info about it and said I could bring it in for a service if need be.
It’s about the same as my Corona bass weight wise so not too heavy. I’m going to play it at the weekend and see how I get on with the nut width, I’ll only know after a long gig. If it doesn’t work for me I’ll definitely get one made by Jon but so far I’m very pleased with this.