stingrayPete1977 Posted March 30, 2011 Author Share Posted March 30, 2011 The 76' is upto £560 so far with reserve not met, From what the seller told me via pm I wonder if it will reach the reserve? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1181090' date='Mar 29 2011, 04:58 PM']Have you put it in my pre EB thread Matski? And nice 5'er in your picture it looks just like mine [/quote] I just have... My SR5 is pretty much the same as yours - teal with birdseye maple neck - just almost 20 years older! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 There's also a 1979 StingRay up for sale here in Poland for roughly £1400 (!) - from the pics it looks to be all okay, but there's a bit too much mojo for my tastes! [attachment=76298:1514034403.jpeg][attachment=76297:1514034403_3.jpeg][attachment=76295:1514034403_1 .jpeg][attachment=76296:1514034403_2.jpeg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 [quote name='matski' post='1183112' date='Mar 31 2011, 11:04 AM']There's also a 1979 StingRay up for sale here in Poland for roughly £1400 (!) - from the pics it looks to be all okay, but there's a bit too much mojo for my tastes! [attachment=76298:1514034403.jpeg][attachment=76297:1514034403_3.jpeg][attachment=76295:1514034403_1 .jpeg][attachment=76296:1514034403_2.jpeg][/quote] Thats very nice Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matski Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 [quote name='Sibob' post='1183132' date='Mar 31 2011, 10:16 AM']Thats very nice Si[/quote] Send me some cash and I'll go and buy it for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Seems a fair price to me especially for those who like a few scrapes here and there And the right case is worth a couple of quid IMO too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 You guys need to stop talking about pre-EB basses OK. You're giving me GAS for something that I've never had GAS for before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 [quote name='Toasted' post='1183378' date='Mar 31 2011, 02:47 PM']You guys need to stop talking about pre-EB basses OK. You're giving me GAS for something that I've never had GAS for before.[/quote] That's Basschat for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 candles Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 what a boring thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 [quote name='4 candles' post='1183994' date='Mar 31 2011, 09:59 PM']what a boring thread[/quote] Trolling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) Its up to £606 now, anyone having a bid? I might if it stays sensible and the wife will let me ;o [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330545485108&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] Edited April 1, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1184620' date='Apr 1 2011, 12:50 PM']Its up to £606 now, anyone having a bid? I might if it stays sensible and the wife will let me ;o [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330545485108&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url][/quote] Save it and buy a pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stingrayPete1977 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) Its back with no reserve! Is this guy going to pay for my divorce if I end up buying it, My wife is still worried about me trying to buy it last time! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330552009637&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MEWAX:VRI[/url] I was the winning bidder with reserve not met last time and got a second chance offer at that price but didnt take it so I guess he has decided to let the public decide what its worth. Last time he didnt get straight back about the scratchplate but has now confirmed to me that its the correct one and white. 2 things still worry me well 3 actually 1-He says "No haggling" which is fair enough but he doesnt offer the questioner to come and try it out for himself, That would be my first reply if I were selling mine as thats when you really fall for a pre EB IME. 2-He says the 3 band EQ was already done when it was purchased 20+ years ago which would of made it a very early 3 band preamp at the time for a four stringer after the 5er got it from new in 87'. I would of thought that was a much more recent addition? 3-After talking down the grapevine with a certain top luthier he warned me that the very early ones did have some truss rod issues so without being able to fully test its operation he wouldnt touch it. Im still going to have a bid though (BTW if I had won it for £975 last time I would of honoured it sight unseen Im not an ebay idiot but as a second chance offer and the delay on some of the info I wasnt obliged to before anyone starts ) Edited April 10, 2011 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Have we got a pic of the pre? I agree with the top luthier (same goes for Sabres) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1194808' date='Apr 10 2011, 05:35 PM']Have we got a pic of the pre? I agree with the top luthier (same goes for Sabres)[/quote] Yes there are pics in the photobucket link [url="http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj7/MintyUK/MUSICMAN%20STINGRAY%201976/"]http://s268.photobucket.com/albums/jj7/Min...TINGRAY%201976/[/url] There is also this but Mart is selling me his for £400 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ernie-Ball-Musicman-Stingray-30th-Anniversary-Bass-NEW-/220767229059?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3366c09483"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ernie-Ball-Musicman-...=item3366c09483[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 That pre amp aint an MM one is it? Are all 3 EQ's on a green crescent PCB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 Agree Pete, don't think I'd buy a pre eb without trying it first, granted I've only played 5 or 6 to date but the variation surprised me. On the other hand all 30ths play like butter [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1194794' date='Apr 10 2011, 05:21 PM']Its back with no reserve! Is this guy going to pay for my divorce if I end up buying it, My wife is still worried about me trying to buy it last time! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330552009637&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...=STRK:MEWAX:VRI[/url] I was the winning bidder with reserve not met last time and got a second chance offer at that price but didnt take it so I guess he has decided to let the public decide what its worth. Last time he didnt get straight back about the scratchplate but has now confirmed to me that its the correct one and white. 2 things still worry me well 3 actually 1-He says "No haggling" which is fair enough but he doesnt offer the questioner to come and try it out for himself, That would be my first reply if I were selling mine as thats when you really fall for a pre EB IME. 2-He says the 3 band EQ was already done when it was purchased 20+ years ago which would of made it a very early 3 band preamp at the time for a four stringer after the 5er got it from new in 87'. I would of thought that was a much more recent addition? 3-After talking down the grapevine with a certain top luthier he warned me that the very early ones did have some truss rod issues so without being able to fully test its operation he wouldnt touch it. Im still going to have a bid though (BTW if I had won it for £975 last time I would of honoured it sight unseen Im not an ebay idiot but as a second chance offer and the delay on some of the info I wasnt obliged to before anyone starts )[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='martthebass' post='1194860' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:10 PM']Agree Pete, don't think I'd buy a pre eb without trying it first, granted I've only played 5 or 6 to date but the variation surprised me. On the other hand all 30ths play like butter[/quote] Warm butter or out of the fridge, hard with some crumbs and someone elses old crab paste spread stuck in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1194865' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:13 PM']Warm butter or out of the fridge, hard with some crumbs and someone elses old crab paste spread stuck in it?[/quote] Lurpak 'soft spread' at 4 degrees Celcius - new carton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted April 10, 2011 Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1194846' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:04 PM']That pre amp aint an MM one is it? Are all 3 EQ's on a green crescent PCB?[/quote] Yep it's not MM. Their non crescent ones are like... or later on.... I see the control cavity has had some .... ahem... "work" done too to accommodate the new pre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 10, 2011 Author Share Posted April 10, 2011 [quote name='martthebass' post='1194866' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:15 PM']Lurpak 'soft spread' at 4 degrees Celcius - new carton [/quote] I will defo take it then £400 you said? [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1194887' date='Apr 10 2011, 06:38 PM']Yep it's not MM. Their non crescent ones are like... or later on.... I see the control cavity has had some .... ahem... "work" done too to accommodate the new pre. [/quote] The first one is the tantalum caps one the predates the one in my 82' and the one in my 2002 is a long green crescent one so its neither it would appear. I wonder what it sounds like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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