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  1. Apothem
    I own an Atelier Z M245 and previously had a Jino 4 as well. Very underrated high quality basses. If they are good for Jerry Barnes of Chic.... GLWTS
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    Cairobill

    Apothem replied to richardd's topic in Feedback

    Nick bought my 1989 Stingray. Easy transaction and a very pleasant guy to deal with, prompt replies and all. Thank you so much Nick. Claudio
  3. Apothem
    Now SOLD. Thanks for your interest.
  4. Apothem
    I have given the buyer a few days for personal reasons, I will update the situation in a week's time.
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    PAYMENT PENDING
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    NEW PRICE £1250 + shipping
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    PM'ed
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    No shipping costs then LOL
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    NEW PRICE Playing zero nowadays, hence FOR SALE ONLY, thinning the herd here. Beautiful vintage Music Man STINGRAY, April 1989, black / maple, original hardshell case (with keys). Unmistakable 2-band, classic Stingray sound, from smooth fingerstyle to snappy slap. One from the golden era of EBMM, still with the finished neck, bullet trussrod and skunk stripe on the back of the neck. Some birdseye on fingerboard and neck. Chrome battery cover. Already featuring the screws-through-saddles design bridge, allowing lower action. Currently set with very little relief and low action. Strung with 45-105 Daddario ProSteels with only a few hours of bedroom playing on. A little patina on the control plate and pegs, small dings on the body and some buckle rash on the back, the kind of signs to be expected on a 31 year old instrument, but neck and fingerboard are absolutely fine. To be completely honest upfront, I am not sure about the originality of the pickguard, although I may be wrong. Weight is 4.3 Kg. NEW PRICE £1250 + shipping, payment through bank transfer only, please. IF YOU BOUGHT IT FROM A VINTAGE INSTRUMENTS DEALER IT WOULD COST YOU WAAAY MORE, SO DO YOUR MATHS.... Trade proposals will not be considered. Established, reputable BCers from the EU can contact me with their address for a shipping quote. Thanks for looking.
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    This is the design of pre-EB bridges and bridges in general until 1988, then in 1989 the screws-through-saddles bridge has been introduced where the action can be set real low. And that's still the current design for normal Stingrays. That's why I have owned 2 pre-EB and 3 or 4 Classic Stingrays (hoping some of them allowed for lower action thanks to a shallower heel pocket or thicker neck heel) and I had to pass all of them on. I understand your dilemma, as I loved their sound. Now I have 2 1989 'Rays and the strings can be virtually sitting on the frets, although they are more aggressive and scooped in terms of sound (likely the strings-through-body design brings some mids out).
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    Blimey!! I didn't expect to find any XXX content here... LOL 😂😂 On a more serious note, another example of tremendous Japanese excellence, really versatile J. GLWTS
  12. Apothem
    Great example of Japanese quality, GLWTS
  13. Apothem
    I would add: different preamp (AZ EQ-M vs Bart XTCT) and pickups placement, '70s on JB and '60s in general for all other AZ basses. Having said that, they can still sound very Marcus.
  14. Apothem
    Wow wow..... I've got the same in shiny black (although with the earlier version of the preamp) and I vouch every word, stunning quality. GLWTS
  15. Apothem
    Bought a Jazz from Andy. Nice comms (replied with pics and info), packed well and fast shipping. The whole experience has been a pleasure and trouble-free. Thanks Andy.
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    Atelier Z are seriously underrated. I have an active M245 (previously had a Jino as well) and the quality is absolutely superb. Well, if it's good enough for Jerry Barnes then... GLWTS
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    I have had 10+ Stingrays (and still own two, both from 1989), all maple boards, from every decade, from late '70s pre EB to '10s, 2 and 3 bands. In my opinion, the warmer ones are the early ones, the pre EB, becoming more and more bright the more recent they are. The 3 bands are a bit more midrangey, and even turning the mids completely off they remain different to my ears from a 2 band, where low mids are obvious, together with the sizzly highs, and scooped high mids. I have found the most recent ones like from '00s or '10s too bright for my taste, rather clankety-clank. The Classics try to resemble the pre EB sound (even thanks to shared strings-through-body construction) but they're not quite there, the high mids are still too scooped compared to prevalent low mids, even if the Classics sound deeper and with slightly more muffled/subdued highs than the traditional ones. Please keep in mind I am talking nuances in the sound, that remains unmistakingly Stingray throughout. Only my 2 cents.
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    I've had an identical one for a loooong time, RS924, bought new in 1982.... Just perfect. And no case (as it waq usually the... case LOL) so I kept it in a classic Fender tolex, fitting like a glove. BUMP for another example of excellent Japanese craftmanship, GLWTS
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    Atelier Z are seriously underrated and this is a good price. I have an active M245 (previously had a Jino) and the quality is superb. Well, if they're good enough for Jerry Barnes.... GLWTS
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    Not even Sid Vicious' white P had such a DIY relicing... LOL
  21. Apothem
    I've had one in black years ago, lovely thin fast neck and very good quality for the price. GLWTS
  22. Apothem
    Most likely a 2000 (as per the details above) rather than a 1990 (as in the title). That bridge didn't even exist in 1990, it's been introduced years later. Very nice piece anyway. GLWTS
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    Wife

    Apothem replied to Merton's topic in Basses For Sale

    I already have one, but someone says two is better than one... But only if in "almost new" condition and shipped in her original case 😂 Actually, could I come and try before I commit?? 😂 Best post in a long time Merton, put a smile on my face 👍
  24. Apothem
    Atelier Z are superb basses with beautiful sound and finish, very underrated. Got a black M245 (active) imported directly from Japan and it's great. GLWTS
  25. Apothem
    I bet it sounds warm and buttery!! Only thing is that Schaller bridge seems a bit fishy: I may be wrong, but are you sure about its originality? Anyway, nice specimen, GLWTS.
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