MattM

Gorgeous, I always thought pre EBs were three bolt neck plates with tilt adjust?

Warwick do a decent headless gig bag also which suits Bergers, do a quick search on the 'Bay. The leg rest is pretty essential if you're sitting upright, however I find I can get away without it in 'curled up on sofa' mode.

Don't forget a decent approximation of the nasal Jazz bridge tone so beloved of Jaco afficionados... Had a good laugh today, my 3 yo daughter comes into room, points at guitar rack and says "why does that black guitar not have turny things at end like the other ones? Me no like" - one of her favourite past times being twiddling the machine heads unbeknownst, so that you have fun detuning moments upon picking up a guitar. So also add, kid-proof tuning. A big benefit in my household

Goddamn that iPad spellchecker....however if you do want lunch on Southside, would recommend Buddys in Skirving Street, Shawlands. Rave reviews and top notch food. A few pints in the Granary afterwards of course....

[quote name='Stacker' timestamp='1371160673' post='2110825'] Will get some more up tomorrow. Incidentally, I am in Glasgow around Noon tomorrow and could bring her along for a quick view on the southside if anyone around? [/quote] If this had been a couple months ago, you'd have had an interested party in that area. Strange how us Scots seem attracted to Steinbergers... Great bass, good lunch with the sale

Cheers mate, think it was destiny, the XL2 I ended up with was within a few hundred serial numbers of my old dearly beloved 84, so think it was meant to be, albeit I was seriously kicking myself for hesitating at your L2 at the time...

Being also based in Scotland this did blip on my radar, but I'm delighted with my own XL2 recently snagged from France, and couldnt justify pursuing another. Cloudburst is indeed a jammy sod having both this and the rare Iceberger in his possession.

Now sold and winging its way to Germany. Thanks again for all the interest, and hope the lucky new owner enjoys.

These are awesome bang for the buck, buy in preference to any current SUB, Sterling by EBMM, Ray34 yadda yadda... If you don't have a real 2EQ Ray, these are the next best thing.

Now on hold pending arrival of funds. Thanks for the huge amount of interest guys.

And a 36 hour Sunday bump with more photos. First off, neck comparison shot with my 2011 fretless showing colour and flame on neck: [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/null_zps9a42712e.jpg.html"][/url] Next front/bottom edge shot where you can see the small dings on top bout, but VGC bottom edge with no damage: [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/null_zps0b448376.jpg.html"][/url] and finally an along the neck shot showing godd fret condition and straightness: [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/null_zps8f4ebc4c.jpg.html"][/url] Also, in response to few PMs looking for straight sale here, as I need the cash to fund the 'Berger you can see lurking menacingly in background in photo 1. Cheers.

Weight is (I'd guess) about 10-10.5lb, dont have access to scales at home, but its in same ballpark as previous SUB 'Ray and MIM Precisions I've owned. Not a lightweight if thats your thing.

For sale, the best wooden fretted bass I've owned in about 28 years of playing. Selling because I also have much love for my 'Berger XL2, and can't justify having a large collection owing to non-gigging status/family commitments. I also have a 2EQ fretless to scratch my 2EQ 'Ray itch when the need arises.... Its a 1988 with serial 26413 (date from data on excellent serial number site). Its a black/maple colour combo with 2EQ - the best sound/look you can get IMHO. Probably the best feature is the neck which not only looks gorgeous with an awesome flame (as good as many a new Classic you'll see), but has a lovely aged amber tint. Also excellent is the fact theres no dings, chunks, scratches out the back of the neck whatsover - have seen a few threads and eBay listings where folk have stated that these "dont affect playability" - sorry would drive me postal. There is a lovely rounding off effect with natural age/playing on the side of the neck and its ultra comfy. Action is set high for my own personal preference, however there's bags of relief, and zero issues, so it can be dropped with no problem. The body is decent - couple of dings on front, very light buckle wear on back, but no major paint or finish chunks missing. Mutes on bridge are all present and correct albeit I don't use them for my style. There is a screw missing from the battery cover, however I understand these can be had easily from Strings and Things, and it functions perfectly well with the one. Price is a firm and fair £875 plus shipping, which is extraordinary value compared to what a modern Classic or pre EB will cost for what I reckon will sound at least as good and have as much mojo as either. Comes with servicable non-EBMM hard case. Bass is situated in Central Scotland handy for motorway network so happy to work something out collection or delivery wise if this suits buyer. Oh yes, photos... [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Rayfront.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Raybodyback.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Rayhiresheadfront.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/RayHiResneckback.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/RayHiResneckfront.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Raybridge.jpg.html"][/url]

Great bass, and can I also say you're one of YouTubes MusicMan bass legends - some of your fretless Pino stuff is top drawer. Respect.