4 Strings

Will try to get some indoor pics of this to better represent the lovely rich warmth of this colour.

Just (at last - Merry Christmas!) got to weigh this bass - it weighs in at 4.45kg.

This bass has now *SOLD* Thanks all for your interest, I'm very sad to see it go...

It does, but tbh, I'd have to say it's the Sire head looks like the old G&L!

You're going to start arguments with that! I think a lot has to do with expectation, the Fender head shape is so familiar any variation looks a little odd. (I think you can apply the same to sound too, albeit any variation from the Fender sound will be 'different').

Hi, Al, been away for the Cristmas break, back on earth, will reply by DM when I get organised!

This Wunkay weighs in at a solid 4.85kg. Balances nicely.

Thanks, fretmeister! Have to say though, while this is an unusual and pretty amazing colour and looks gorgeous, it's not the only thing that defines this bass. It's a lovely player too! (Hence the sale, it keeps saying 'play me!'

Great question, thanks fellas, should have put the weight in to start with, will do so in the morning.

Good luck! Price increases by 10% for each million you win!

Yep, the early ones are paddle shaped. Might have been a bit too similar to the Fender shape?

Thanks, Pete. I have to say the colour is more pinky/orangey/bronzey and less red than it looks in these photos, and, imo, set off beautifully by the sepia-ish scratch plate. This Bongo photo is better lit; https://reverb.com/item/63553271-ernie-ball-music-man-bongo-hh-4-string-2003-lava-pearl

Thanks for the love everyone, it has a couple of little nicks, and has def been out the house(!) but treated like a princess! Did you note the G&L 'birthmark' on the back of the headstock - the tiny dowel insert from the manufacturing process?

Here's a nice, early G&L L1000, paddle head Wunkay. It's in beautiful condition, a few dings which I've tried to show in the photos. The neck is smooth with no dings along it and the frets are in great condition. Sound is superb! This is Leo's Precision on steroids, very powerful, loads of distinction and then there's OMG switch! These are top quality instruments, Schaller tuners, beautiful maple neck (no flashy ripples etc, just creamy, solid rock maple!). As a result, it plays beautifully. There are plenty of youtube demos etc, of these to hear them. Very sad to see my Wunkay go, it's a stunning colour, the neck looks so creamy and lovely, 3 bolt adjustable neck joint. Priced to sell, you might find cheaper, I would contend you may not find better. (And also, I really like it myself!) Let me know if you need any other photos.

Thanks for the info, Misdee I didn't know that. Just had a bit of fun creating my own new bass on their site! Thanks for the love, everyone else!

Selling my Stingray. Bought as a spare to my Pre-EB, and, tbh, it's not getting used and wants a home where it's not only loved but put to use. It's in 'Excellent' condition (as opposed to pristine), in that ostensibly it's beautiful (it really is, always get's a gasp when I open the case, this is a great colour, warmer and richer than in the daylight photos!) with a matching headstock. Plays like silk, as you would expect from a Musicman Stingray. Electronics, tuners, everything works perfectly. Finish is almost perfect, there are a few (and only a few) marks in the finish from the last 20 years (been looked after by me and the previous owner, but these little marks still seem to appear) which I've tried to show in the pics. I think I've caught them all. Neck is super smooth, unvarnished for the fingering portion as usual, no digs in the back or front. Comes living in the Musicman case it's had as home all it's life. The Hipshot is on it atm (such a useful gadget!), I have the original tuner (somewhere!) I can leave the Hipshot on for an extra £60 otherwise, I'll return the original MM tuner to it's place (I'm sure I'll find it!). Not much more to say, I can take any particular pics you might need and answer any questions. Located in Romford Any trial, I'm sure you'll love it - I do! Make me an offer, you never know... This from the MM website: Serial #E41450 Manufactured - May 13th, 2004 Build Code - 110-29-11-05-CS-CR ModelSting - Ray 3 EQ H Color - Lava Pearl Neck - Maple Neck Maple Fretboard Matching Headstock Pickguard - White Pearloid Pg Hardware - Chrome Hardware

All gone.

This is a great looking bass! Where are you based?