martthebass

Thanks for everyone who has expressed interest in this (and it suprised me how much interest there has been in these times of austerity!), however for the moment it is withdraw while I consider other options which involve me not having to part with the best Ray it's been my pleaseure to own.

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I've tried to part with this twice before and failed - so here's going for the third... A problem with my Passat (running over steel scrap - a perennial problem if you work at a steel plant, and the bloody service computer deciding it needs a service about 3 months before I thought it would) has left my liquid cash a little depleted. I've options to deal with it, but in the interests of looking at all options I've got to consider letting my Ray 30th go (again). I love this bass to bits, I've really bonded with it over the year that I've had it, its quite possibly the best Ray (without getting into the pre-eb/eb argument) I've ever played/owned. However, it's in excellent 'collector's' condition and as such it rarely leaves the house, in fact it's done 2 jam nights and 2 practices in my ownership. If you're reading this you know the ante, it's a mahogany bodied 30th anniversary ray with through body stringing, highly figured red laquered maple neck with rosewood board. Think of it as a Classic Ray + except they made 783 and won't be making any more. As I've said, I don't want to part with this and other options will be explored so it may be withdrawn soon (cf. CHRISDABASS and his Big Al), so in terms of business; I'd prefer a partial trade (I still need a good quality 4 string fretted backup) with cash my way. I'll consider excellent condition US Fender Standard Precisions or Jazzes (a 2008 on model preferably) or a standard Ray 4H. For trade purposes I'm valueing the 30th at no less than £1100 - no negotiation on this one I think that's fair. The bass comes with the original C & G special edition case which I don't consider suitable for shipping (problems were experienced with these by MM when they were originally shipped - I wont tempt fate), so collection or meet up only for this one.

These look so much better with paint on! Would have been well tempted by this but got a Ray fretless due in tomorrow. Have a bump.

+1 on sending Warickhunt a pm..........remember to give him the weight of the bass also

This bass is now SOLD

Very nice

Hi Jim, the 30th still spends more time in its case than out of it, but it's such a lovely thing that I just can't find it in me to part with it....or should I say nothing has given me sufficient GAS to consider selling it over the last 6 months or so. That HH looks the mutts, wish I had room for one.

[quote name='Macko1968' post='1148795' date='Mar 3 2011, 07:36 PM']It's very tempting but I already have a fretless 4 'ray & I suspect Mrs Macko would prefer we "invested" in some decking.[/quote] Know what you're saying M, I know that if this sells I'll have to spend the money quick or it will turn into light fittings for the living room! However, when buying basses I still sometimes try the 'that one new? no, had it for ages, you must be confusing it with.....'

Some interest shown but still here as we speak. I think EBay beckons for the weekend once I've got the Sheffield/Rotherham Magna Real Ale Fest out of the way. Torn between using the Status and the Sue Ryder 'Sonic Sue' special for that one!

[quote name='Jimelliottbassist' post='1148658' date='Mar 3 2011, 05:46 PM']trade offers??[/quote] If my SR5 had some frets Jim I'd happily trade you. Having traded basses with Jim in the past all I can say is that he's a pleasure to deal with and if he says his bass is mint it's 'beyond mint'. Amazed this hasn't gone yet. Seem to be saying that a lot lately, therefore what do i know

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1148207' date='Mar 3 2011, 11:38 AM']If I didn't have a big al coming I would have this in a shot, even with out frets. Good luck with the sale anyways.[/quote] Cheers PB, you'll have to let me know when you're up in the Sheffield area on a gig, I'd love to see the Big Al in action when you get it!

Dave, this was relisted in a separate thread as this one had got a bit confusing and drawn out. Yes it's still available at £600 plus p&p

[quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1147417' date='Mar 2 2011, 06:00 PM']Why is this so cheap???? I'm astonished, truely. If it is 9.5 / 10 why is it still here!!!?? I'd have it if it was fretted, me and fretless do not go well. I'm keeping an eye on this![/quote] Surprised myself to be honest PB. At £600 I'm taking a fair hit and I thought I'd got a good deal on it. Since I got it it's had a set up by Jon Shuker and a new WD scratch plate. Anyway in answer to your questions: 1. It is 9.5/10, the pictures are a good representation. 2. I'm assuming the Market for fretless 5 string is specialised and therefore low demand. I guess if it had frets it would be more like £750 in this condition. Unfortunately if I had it fretted I would be ruining a perfectly good Ray