cardinaljay

Ohhh, super sorry I haven’t updated the advert - bass has sold. Looks like i replied plied to you on the 24th Sept. Ikay?

Hey everyone, I’m selling my Musicman Stingray sub 5 Bass. I have owned this for a few years now. It is an incredible bass but sadly it’s not being used. If you know your basses then you will understand what you are looking at. If you’re not familiar with them; The original Sub series are like an original USA made bass that didn’t pass the “A Grade” in cosmetics so subsequently they were covered in a solid paint finish and sold as a Sub series... This bass is basically a USA Stingray... cool, huh!? 😁 The neck is black and the body a dark blue very resistant tough paint finish. The body does have some natural blemish/paint wear from being played, nothing major though. The bass is in great condition otherwise and a stunner to play. Please feel free to ask any questions. cheers jay

Awesome playing and super bass!

This looks so cool. Is it still available?

What a bass! Seriously awesome. I have a 2005 one of these that I had to get after borrowing one very similar to yours (early 90s) and I can say yours really is fantastic. Good luck

Wow! Wonderful bass and this one looks a bit special. I already have one otherwise I’d be all over this!

Back at ya

Sent you a PM

Hey there, could you give us an indication how much you want for the head? I'm assuming the original price was for the full rig?

I shall get to the shop I have in this week and post the pictures. I really hope they answer any questions and we all see what it is. [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1490197928' post='3263171'] You might get a better price if you put up photos of the body's neck, control and pup cavity as these may show the factory stamps, dates,etc that would support it being a 1969 body and originally sunburst. Also it would show whether any additional routing was done to accomodate these or any previous non-fender pickups. It is possible it may have had active pickups at some stage and if so there will be routing for a battery All these things a serious buyer would want to see IMHO [/quote]

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1490039300' post='3261690'] What are you after? [/quote] I'm thinking of lowering the price but open to offers. ( I think that's still OK on here?) In terms of trades I'm always open to stuff

Had a few offers but not what I am after unfortunately. Still here and looking good.

Had a word with my uncle Rupert. It's not in his loft. Shall ask uncle Bert to see if he's seen it. Open to offers on this as I have too many basses [quote name='ash' timestamp='1489674390' post='3258874'] Probably in some uncle's loft [/quote]

I don't know where the original neck is. The bass is as I bought it. If I knew where the neck was I would be there quicker than quick to get it. [quote name='BeeBop' timestamp='1489672010' post='3258838'] this thread is doing ma box in not really sure whats going down nice bass ..so where is the original neck ?? [/quote]

Midnight red wine bump!

Simple stunning, keep it, man!

I'd been messaging Dood the other day and it appears as though the bass was sold as it is when he sold it. So the previous owner telling me about the neck being changed by their father was errm, frankly nonsense. However, this is still a great bass, and I'm open to offers and anyone is welcome to try it. [quote name='Thunderpaws' timestamp='1489427819' post='3256838'] When did you sell it Dood? [/quote]

[quote name='PawelG' timestamp='1489360507' post='3256405'] Some of the photos don't work for me. [/quote] Should be fine. No probs this end

[quote name='dood' timestamp='1489350272' post='3256290'] You might want to drop me a line. I sold that bass to the father of the guy who sold it and I know it very well. [/quote] I've indeed dropped you a line. Thanks for the comment.

[quote name='Macker5' timestamp='1489349781' post='3256281'] When you say 'set up and fret dress from our guitar tech' - does that mean you are a dealer or shop? [/quote] No, I apologise, the advert is what I originally wrote when the bass was listed through their shop. Hence the wording which I should have changed. The bass was set up by Paul Glazebrook, in Suffolk who I've used, as well as the shop and many others I know, for a number for years. Does that help?

[quote name='gareth' timestamp='1489348738' post='3256261'] Is this the same bass? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/292028384603 [/quote] I should highlight, that the winner was Jaybassplayer - me. I'll post a pic of me playing it last year so people don't think I'm errm, dunno really, feels like I should explain though. May be something like that would have been better sending a pm? I dunno, that's just me. Thanks for messages etc so far. Jay

[quote name='Chewie' timestamp='1489340902' post='3256173'] Nice. What happened to the original neck? [/quote] The person I bought it from said their father preferred the 82 Fullerton neck and switched it. Silly, I know.

That's the bass. It was listed on eBay via my local shop, I bid the bass up and inadvertently "won" it. Good job too, as it's worth what I'm asking for it, in my opinion.

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Aye aye, I'm good with eBay. I was more thinking about the forum. Initial interest but it's faded away. May be its priced to high... Seen some people sell these basses on here for peanuts which really alters people's perception of value etc. Heck, there's a JV Jazz on here for £600!!! Rant over!! Ha