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Apologies all, I came to my senses. It's a keeper.

Hi All, I am considering selling this wonderful specimen. It is probably the best sounding traditional Jazz Bass I've played and I would keep it, but I have a Japanese one with EMGs that I cannot part with and suits me better anyways. So I am putting it up for sale. Comes with case and tools. Bought from Lozz196 of this parish, who is a top notch bloke. The bass looks immaculate to me. Here's the lay of the land: Priced to sell, and the price, which is very firm, does not include shipping. Absolutely no trades You are welcome to try it in North London, but I am not around a lot until the 9th of May.

These aren’t just handmade, they are made by Sugi. It really doesn’t get better than that. Have a bump on me!

I had the very same model. One of the best sounding instruments I have come across. Strongly recommended!

Hi All, So, I am relisting this semi-hollow beauty, which is in tip-top shape (including a fret leveling done at the Gallery). It is a fantastic instrument, but having two MIJ Prestige ones I find myself privileging those over this one—not because of the series, but largely because Nordies aren't really for me. It is, overall, a stunning specimen, and it comes with its lightweight case. Happy to send additional pictures if there's a need for that. Specs pasted below. The bass you see in the video is the one that is actually for sale. Excuse the wrong notes! The bass is in London. Shipping of course possible. Happy to use Reverb, so long as you pay the fees. Body Lacewood/Ash/Mahogany Neck 5 Piece Wenge/Bubinga with KTS Titanium Rods Neck Shape Atlas 5 Fingerboard Wenge Scale 34" Frets 24 Medium Pickups Nordstrand Big Single 5 Pickup Set Controls Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & Mid frequency switch Bridge Mono Rail V Bridge Tuners Gotoh

Spectacular. I have four SRs already, otherwise I would be seriously interested!

If I didn’t have a 1993 800, I’d be all over this. These are incredible basses.

I think it’s a 1306, not a 3006, so the series just before the top of the line series was labelled Prestige. I can’t see the serial at the moment, but I would peg it as a 1993 or so model. It’s an absolutely stellar bass, absolutely nothing to envy to the Prestige models—I should know, I have both. Body should be a sandwich of Mahogany and Padouk.

On hold.

The only reason I shouldn’t buy it is that I have one already, and even then there is a chance I’ll PM you.

Sweet baby jesus, this is wonderful!

Hi All, So, I am relisting this semi-hollow beauty, which is in tip-top shape. It is a fantastic instrument, but having a Prestige 5005 I find myself privileging that over this one—not because it's a prestige (the quality is really up there, really) but really because of the different pick ups, which work a little better than the Nordies for me. It is, overall, a stunning specimen, and it comes with its lightweight case. Happy to send additional pictures if there's a need for that. Specs pasted below. The bass you see in the video is the one that is actually for sale. Excuse the wrong notes! The bass is in Liverpool., but it will be in London from around the 5th of August as I am moving there. Shipping of course possible. Body Lacewood/Ash/Mahogany Neck 5 Piece Wenge/Bubinga with KTS Titanium Rods Neck Shape Atlas 5 Fingerboard Wenge Scale 34" Frets 24 Medium Pickups Nordstrand Big Single 5 Pickup Set Controls Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot) & Mid frequency switch Bridge Mono Rail V Bridge Tuners Gotoh

I second the truss rod question! Very interesting bass.

And sold!

So, I got this beauty from @Pinball of this parish. This was my second Ray and, as much as I enjoy them and could use their tone for a thing or two, they just are not for me. Considering that I now have to move all of my stuff to London and might be reasonably expected to get rid of a few earthly possessions in the process, I thought that this was as good a time as any to list it and have it go to a good home. I would really prefer for it to stay in the BC family. The bass is a 1998 (September 23rd, 1998) ceramic-equipped Musicman Stingray in Trans Red with a maple board. The bass is stunning, and has a few very small dings which I have tried to capture as well as possible—clearly, the instrument has been gigged, but I would say lovingly. The neck has some discolouration, which is to be expected, especially in a bass this age. I did, however, clean the fretboard following the process recommended by Ernie Ball and it is now looking quite a bit better. I also polished the frets with extra-fine steel wool, and the bass really plays great. I think I liked it better than my old HH, which had to alnico humbuckers. This, I think, sounds more balanced. Some photos available here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/M7u3Wh7DRZMLiGrt5 (I now notice I left a piece of tape attached to the pick up: that was to protect the pole pieces from attracting steel wool debris when polishing the frets, and it will of course be removed.) It will come with a hard case, which is extremely battered, but will do the job at least for the purposes of protecting the bass during transit. Which leads me to the topic of shipping, which is of course possible. In terms of trades, I regret to say that I am not really interested, unless you have an Ibanez EHB1005SMS (the short scale, multiscale version), in which case let's talk. Feedback below.

Hi All, I might be willing to part ways with my trusty SKB as I am moving back to London and I have far too much stuff that I have to carry over. It's just a fantastic case, which has accompanied me to a number of exotic destinations without no problems whatsoever. It's in excellent condition. Some people have reported serious scratching with these cases, but either I've been very lucky or they were greatly exaggerating... It comes with the gigbag I used for it, which (unlike many gigbags) fits nicely in it and is well padded. Happy to upload pics later on if requested. I am based in Liverpool at the moment, but I will be travelling back to London frequently until I find a flat there and then be based there. Also happy to ship if needed.

And withdrawn again, apoogies!

I am really tempted by the 'ray... but you already know that!

SOLD!

Stunning!