theosd Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) Basically, I'm not getting on with this bass tone-wise; it's just not what I'm after at all! It plays, looks, and sounds great but I just can't dial in a tone I personally really dig... It's a shame cos the bass is a real good looker: Carbon Blue Pearl single humbucker with rosewood fretboard, abalone pickguard and matching headstock: Simply one of the best combinations I've ever seen on a Stingray 5, and it just makes the infamous pickguard seem so natural. I've never seen another like it, and the matching headstock is a very desirable feature, that normally adds at least £100 to the price of these things secondhand... The only photos I have are the ones from when it was on ebay, but I'll take some more if people would like. condition is near perfect; considering this is a 5 year old bass now! There's a tiny 4mm lacquer oddity on the upper body curve; no wood shows through, it looks simply like a bit of lacquer has been taken off somehow, rather odd. Otherwise the bass couldn't be in better condition. comes with the musicman hardcase, which has a few scrapes on it (but even still has the silicone bag thingy to prevent humidity), and all is in working order. Ideally I would be looking for a straight swap with something of similar value (willing to consider cash in case of value differences), and I'd be looking at a very firm £720 minimum. Tempt me with something nice n' rounded in terms of tone, ideally a 5 string, ideally of a similar value, if not a little less (with cash displacement). This is seriously a very sexy bass, and I'm gutted it's not for me cos it really is the dog's doo-dahs. If interest is good I'd be looking to swap early in the new year. I'm considering a HH combination or an HS instead, if that helps! EDIT: Oh yeah, I put some black schaller straplocks on this too. Edited January 1, 2008 by theosd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Mmm this is gorgeous! I doubt my RP bass would be of any interest but if you want to chat let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='ste_m3' post='107432' date='Dec 21 2007, 01:30 AM']Mmm this is gorgeous! I doubt my RP bass would be of any interest but if you want to chat let me know![/quote] Yeah it really is, the blue's actually a little darker in real life, a really rich combination, after seeing it I can't imagine abalone looking as good on ANYTHING else!! Not my thing I'm afraid! Oh yeah: I don't get on with Jazzes either, thought I'd better throw that in there...! Picky, me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 (edited) Bongo 5HS maybe? Edited December 21, 2007 by niceguyhomer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Homer do you accept bodily parts? i REALLY want that bongo! Ugh, musicman gas much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 If you like it so much - why not get it converted to HH ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='ste_m3' post='107711' date='Dec 21 2007, 04:16 PM']Homer do you accept bodily parts? i REALLY want that bongo![/quote] Female body parts are perfectly acceptable forms of currency ste_m3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I've got a dozen ankles and 8 ears I can trade you homer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='107726' date='Dec 21 2007, 04:28 PM']Female body parts are perfectly acceptable forms of currency ste_m3 [/quote] I'll have a word with the lady, she says she loves me and stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='Machines' post='107719' date='Dec 21 2007, 04:23 PM']If you like it so much - why not get it converted to HH ?[/quote] I'd rather not, I don't know if I would prefer it and it would devalue the bass; someone might appreciate this more as a single H and it would be a crime to remove any of the fantastic looking pickguard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='107684' date='Dec 21 2007, 03:17 PM']Bongo 5HS maybe?[/quote] Very possibly!! What does it look like? My band members won't be happy with the looks, but I'm not anti-bongo myself, so bugger em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niceguyhomer Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 [quote name='theosd' post='107779' date='Dec 21 2007, 05:41 PM']Very possibly!! What does it look like? My band members won't be happy with the looks, but I'm not anti-bongo myself, so bugger em![/quote] A lot like this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='107837' date='Dec 21 2007, 08:07 PM']A lot like this... [/quote] Now that can definitely tempt me!! Not too much of a departure colour-wise either! I'll PM you my email address if you're still interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Trade offer still stands people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 [quote name='theosd' post='107433' date='Dec 21 2007, 01:37 AM']Oh yeah: I don't get on with Jazzes either, thought I'd better throw that in there...! Picky, me![/quote] Does that include Laklands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='martthebass' post='108555' date='Dec 23 2007, 02:14 PM']Does that include Laklands?[/quote] 'Fraid so; if they're jazz copies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) Your loss You could end up with something really ugly like a Thumb...... Ah, just looked at your profile, didn't realise you were only 20. You've got to go thru another 15 years of playing before you start to enjoy Jazzes/Precisions again. Good luck with the trade. (pity the Bongo fell thru - that was sweet) Edited December 24, 2007 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 (edited) [quote name='martthebass' post='108951' date='Dec 24 2007, 03:37 PM']Your loss You could end up with something really ugly like a Thumb...... Ah, just looked at your profile, didn't realise you were only 20. You've got to go thru another 15 years of playing before you start to enjoy Jazzes/Precisions again. Good luck with the trade. (pity the Bongo fell thru - that was sweet)[/quote] Yeah, the bongo woulda been a good 'un. I'm not into warwicks either. This is still at feeler status though, I'm gonna try the Ray with flats to see if I can curb its enthusiasm and tame the wild beast! I don't need to think about Jazzes/Precisions because my grandad will leave me either his painfully beautiful '63 J or (more likely as I've told him I prefer it) his dream-like '63 P. So yeah, I'll have the Fender requirements all wrapped up! I'm after a modern sounding bass, thought the Ray would be it, but no. If only Rickenbacker did 5 stringers eh! Edited December 24, 2007 by theosd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 I'd really dig a good quality hollowbody 5 too, if such a thing exists! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='theosd' post='108961' date='Dec 24 2007, 04:08 PM']So yeah, I'll have the Fender requirements all wrapped up! I'm after a modern sounding bass, thought the Ray would be it, but no. If only Rickenbacker did 5 stringers eh![/quote] Umm, sounds like you need to try a few basses out regarding your modern sound. Of my 3, not surprisingly my MIA P is the most 'old school'. The Lakky, with Aero Pups is also pretty old fashioned to my ears. The most modern sounding is the Thumb - can sound very clean with MEC's until you dig in. I thought my old Sterling was pretty modern sounding - this sohould have been very similar to your 'Ray5? If you're looking for modern/clean I think it's hard to beat a Status, though some would say that sound is now very '80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 24, 2007 Author Share Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='martthebass' post='108997' date='Dec 24 2007, 05:17 PM']Umm, sounds like you need to try a few basses out regarding your modern sound. Of my 3, not surprisingly my MIA P is the most 'old school'. The Lakky, with Aero Pups is also pretty old fashioned to my ears. The most modern sounding is the Thumb - can sound very clean with MEC's until you dig in. I thought my old Sterling was pretty modern sounding - this sohould have been very similar to your 'Ray5? If you're looking for modern/clean I think it's hard to beat a Status, though some would say that sound is now very '80's.[/quote] Status was a manufacturer I had in mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 [quote name='martthebass' post='108997' date='Dec 24 2007, 05:17 PM']Umm, sounds like you need to try a few basses out regarding your modern sound. Of my 3, not surprisingly my MIA P is the most 'old school'. The Lakky, with Aero Pups is also pretty old fashioned to my ears. The most modern sounding is the Thumb - can sound very clean with MEC's until you dig in. I thought my old Sterling was pretty modern sounding - this sohould have been very similar to your 'Ray5? If you're looking for modern/clean I think it's hard to beat a Status, though some would say that sound is now very '80's.[/quote] Fancy a trade for my Valenti jass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Hi Fancy a trade for my Valenti jass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted December 30, 2007 Author Share Posted December 30, 2007 [quote name='richardd' post='111110' date='Dec 30 2007, 08:01 PM']Hi Fancy a trade for my Valenti jass[/quote] If that's anything like a Valenti "jazz", then no... read above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theosd Posted January 1, 2008 Author Share Posted January 1, 2008 Having just restrung this bass with la bella deep talkin' flats it sounds.... massive! Truly. I'm keeping it. Sorry to anyone who was considering this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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