Playground_Martyr Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 (edited) I traded my Bongo for this not so long ago and whilst it's a VERY nice bass, the extra string is just not for me. I've come to the conclusion that I'm a 4 string guy through and through Anyway I've therefore decided to move this on to someone who will do this the justice it deserves. I hope Ryan doesn't mind but here is the link to the original advert [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120983&hl=stingray+fretless"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ingray+fretless[/url] The (edited) description below is also taken from there (I know I'm a lazy git!) [i] Purchased in 1992 by the original owner this is a great example of a fretless five string Musicman Stingray. The original Pau Ferro fingerboard was changed in 1993 by John Diggins of JD to the current beautiful piece of Ebony with maple stained fret markers and high polish polyester finish. The fingerboard has been re-polished since it was originally fitted and the whole bass is in very good condition with no missing paint finish and no rust on the fittings. The back of the highly figured bird's eye maple neck has been finished in a high polish finish to match the fingerboard. The unique bass has a wonderful feel and tone due to the Ebony fingerboard. This bass comes with the original fitted hard case.[/i] Since I bought it it has not been out of the house and is in fantastic condition. It really does play lovely with that gorgeous ebony fingerboard. Price-wise I'm looking for £750. I'm interested particularly in a 4 string fretless Stingray or a Lakland Bob Glaub but feel free to drop me a line if you have something to offer. On to the pictures (now taken by myself) [attachment=78434:DSC_0603___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78435:DSC_0605___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78436:DSC_0606___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78437:DSC_0607___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78438:DSC_0609___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78439:DSC_0612___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78440:DSC_0613___Copy.jpg] [attachment=78441:DSC_0614___Copy.jpg] Edited May 19, 2011 by Playground_Martyr
BottomEndian Posted March 26, 2011 Posted March 26, 2011 Awww, this was mine for about a year. It really is an absolute honey of a bass. Whoever ends up with it will be a [i]very[/i] happy bunny. Good luck with the sale!
Playground_Martyr Posted March 26, 2011 Author Posted March 26, 2011 [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1177040' date='Mar 26 2011, 11:20 AM']Awww, this was mine for about a year. It really is an absolute honey of a bass. Whoever ends up with it will be a [i]very[/i] happy bunny. Good luck with the sale! [/quote] Thanks! Yeah if it wasn't for that extra string.......
ryancowell25 Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 I can vouch for the quality of this bass. If your even considering buying it then take the plunge and go ahead and treat yourself, you won't be dissapointed.
grahamd Posted March 31, 2011 Posted March 31, 2011 Love this, but all I have to offer is another fretless 5. FWIW Yamaha TRB5 mk1, the sought after original, in trans orange. Plus cash your way obv
Playground_Martyr Posted April 2, 2011 Author Posted April 2, 2011 [quote name='grahamd' post='1183619' date='Mar 31 2011, 04:44 PM']Love this, but all I have to offer is another fretless 5. FWIW Yamaha TRB5 mk1, the sought after original, in trans orange. Plus cash your way obv[/quote] Thanks but no thanks, not looking for another 5 string sorry.
voxpop Posted April 3, 2011 Posted April 3, 2011 [quote name='Playground_Martyr' post='1186769' date='Apr 3 2011, 02:55 PM']No love for this lol? Bump anyway [/quote] There is lots of love for this bass........just no cash to pay for it.
wal4string Posted April 4, 2011 Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Playground_Martyr' post='1177033' date='Mar 26 2011, 12:13 PM']I traded my Bongo for this not so long ago and whilst it's a VERY nice bass, the extra string is just not for me. I've come to the conclusion that I'm a 4 string guy through and through Anyway I've therefore decided to move this on to someone who will do this the justice it deserves. I hope Ryan doesn't mind but here is the link to the original advert [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=120983&hl=stingray+fretless"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...ingray+fretless[/url] The (edited) description below is also taken from there (I know I'm a lazy git!) [i] Purchased in 1992 by the original owner this is a great example of a fretless five string Musicman Stingray. The original Pau Ferro fingerboard was changed in 1993 by John Diggins of JD to the current beautiful piece of Ebony with maple stained fret markers and high polish polyester finish. The fingerboard has been re-polished since it was originally fitted and the whole bass is in very good condition with no missing paint finish and no rust on the fittings. The back of the highly figured bird's eye maple neck has been finished in a high polish finish to match the fingerboard. The unique bass has a wonderful feel and tone due to the Ebony fingerboard. This bass comes with the original fitted hard case.[/i] Since I bought it it has not been out of the house and is in fantastic condition. It really does play lovely with that gorgeous ebony fingerboard. Price-wise I'm looking for £750. I'm interested particularly in a 4 string fretless Stingray or a Lakland Bob Glaub but feel free to drop me a line if you have something to offer. On to the pictures (again, thanks to Ryan!). Please note the d-tuner is not fitted now. [attachment=75773:SRY_Fretless_1.jpg] [attachment=75774:SRY_Fretless_2.jpg] [attachment=75775:SRY_Fretless_3.jpg] [attachment=75777:SRY_Fretless_4.jpg] [attachment=75776:SRY_Fretless_5.jpg][/quote] I have a 4 string fretted Sandberg up on Basschat if you are interested in a closed wallet trade. If not Bump (airline travel slang for the removal of passengers from an overbooked flight) And surely when you say D tuner you really mean an A tuner.(just kidding) Edited April 4, 2011 by wal4string
martthebass Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Amazed there isn't more love for this, Ray5's are great in fretless form. Only sold mine because I'm crap on 5s; replaced it with a very nice Ray4 fretless, however IMHO the Ray5 fretless sounded better!
SisterAbdullahX Posted April 26, 2011 Posted April 26, 2011 Price-wise I'm looking for £750. I'm interested particularly in a 4 string fretless Stingray or a Lakland Bob Glaub but feel free to drop me a line if you have something to offer. Why don't you swap it for Damo200's 20th Anniversary Stingray fretless 4, then he can trade your 5 for my Pedulla Pentabuzz, then I still have a lovely fretless 5 string and enough cash to buy a Promethean 210 combo, we all get what we want and everybody's happy!
Playground_Martyr Posted April 26, 2011 Author Posted April 26, 2011 [quote name='SisterAbdullahX' post='1211780' date='Apr 26 2011, 04:24 PM']Why don't you swap it for Damo200's 20th Anniversary Stingray fretless 4, then he can trade your 5 for my Pedulla Pentabuzz, then I still have a lovely fretless 5 string and enough cash to buy a Promethean 210 combo, we all get what we want and everybody's happy![/quote] Not seeing his for sale thread anywhere, got a link?
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