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    My SR5 is also an early one (1989) which I've had for over 25 years. I can't say I've ever had a problem with the neck radius and, as others have said, I would say the depth of the neck is pretty shallow (though not overly so). It's certainly not uncomfortable (at least not for me). Yes, the G string runs a little close to the edge but I can't say it's ever been a problem for me. As @snorkie635 has said, you could try wearing the bass a tad higher. Or maybe raise the angle of the neck a little? As it happens, I also have the HB SR5 copy (newer type), bought used from Ebay, it's had a couple of mods. The neck is slightly chunkier but not really a problem. But of course, it's all very much personal preference. I hope you're at least able to find an MM SR5 at some point and give it a try.
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    This was one of my dream basses back then, it still oozes quality. (I still have the Ibanez catalogues somewhere). I remember Soundwave, too, which later became Monkey Business. GLWTS.
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    Congrats and well done on what looks like a beaut of a bass. Hope the bass you're after comes your way, but I wouldn't blame you if you did decide to keep this one. GLWTS 🙂
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    Super Basschatter Davie is a top man to deal with. Good communication with absolutely no problems and the bass I purchased (a Tune TWB-4Z) was extremely well packed. Two thumbs up 👍😊👍
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    1989 EBMM Stingray5. I've owned this since 1998 when it immediately became, and still is, my main go to bass.
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    Wow, yeah, I'm kinda surprised to see this on offer. I can certainly testify to the quality of this SR5 (as if anyone needed convincing! 😉). Best of luck with the sale.
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    That's a lovely bass and would sit very nicely with my TWB-6. Sadly, it's pretty much out of my reach. Actually, my band (Landmarq) were brought in as John's band for a brief time, playing gigs in Holland and Germany at the end of his Chasing The Dragon tour (mid 90s), although he was using Fernandes at that time. I hadn't realized he had a TWB series and was just wondering if you know roughly when that may have been? GLWTS btw 😊
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    I was thinking the exact same thing. Not sure you'll need it, but GLWTS 😊
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    It's been a while since I posted here so thought I'd pop this pic of me 'n' my '89 Ray5 at a recent festival gig. Bought in '97, it's been my main go-to bass ever since. All original apart from the white pearl plate. Yeah, it's weightier than a modern Ray -- about 10.5 lbs -- but it's not really a problem. Ask me again when I'm the other side of 70! 👍🤠👍
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    Ooh, that's nice! Very nice! GLWTS.
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    Oh my! 💖💖💖💖💖💖
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    What can I say, except 💖💖💖💖💖💖
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    For me, these are one of the most beautiful bass designs on the planet. Especially with the headstock. (Personally, I'd love a Flamboyant 6'er, too 😵😊). GLWTS!
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    That's a beauty! I seriously don't expect to see it on here for very long. GLWTS. 👍
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    Hi, I got the plate from Amazon. I posted details and a link (it's only a couple of posts above your one) but here's the link again: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B019IDNW90/
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    Whoa! Hope it's not too long before things are back to normal. And if I may just add... Good luck with the nail!
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    'Tis a thing of beauty! GLWTS. 👍😎👍
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    Another ex-EB2d owner here, I bought mine from Sound City (in Shaftesbury Avenue) back around the early to mid-70s. I brought it back to the store a while later to have it completely refinished in blonde with black binding. Their luthier Sam Li did the work. As much as I was pleased with the result I did move it on a short time after to fund another bass. I don't have the serial number but I often wondered what happened to that bass...? The bass for sale here looks every bit as nice as I remember mine when I bought it. GLWTS. 👍
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    Just wow!! Glwts. 👍😎👍
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    Ah, the wonder of Basschat! I make that 6 hours from when @vmaxblues posted the ad to when @Chris Stitt pulled the trigger. Congrats to both. 👍😎👍 (yep, I realize other sales may have completed quicker 😊)
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    Oh boy, that looks a lovely example and in a colour to die for! Glwts. 👍😎👍
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    Well, I'll take that as an upside to my not being able to make it either. 😉 Wishing you all a speedy recovery. 👍🤞
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    Hubba-flippin'-hubba!! 👍😎👍
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    No worries, Chris. I'll check back with Colin. Yes indeed, another good bash judging by the pics
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    Many thanks to those folks who have posted pics and video so far. Only thing is, I'm feeling even more gutted that I couldn't make it to the bash. (No car - see my earlier post). Some excellent gear as usual and as someone who is still using old school Trace Elliot, I think @Merton's new TE head is something I will be checking out - once I get my eyes back in their sockets! Roll on next year! @Hamster & @ped, I did send you a PM t'other day but not sure if you may have spotted it yet. I appreciate you've been busy ).
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