Prime_BASS Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 (edited) selling due to taste and cant justify keeping this without using it. The bass is in 99.9% condition the 0.1 being a tiny tiny faint scuff on the top of the of the head stock on the back edge. It's so small and light I can't photograph it with my iPhone. Everything else is top notch. The case is in brand new condition never left the house and still has the candy except the string cleaner(turns out dogs love the taste). The bass has only been used for light practice, get some great stingray sounds, it's own tone with full single coils is amazing and middy with rounded lows, also is capable of P-bass sounds which sound great dirty. The overall feel is just not for me, and I much prefer the stingray for playing and overall vintage character. Unless this spec sterling comes up: Early(94-95ish) Birdeye maple neck Rosewood or maple fingerboard Big classic bridge White, or similarly vintage colour. Would like one to complement my stingray and for use when the stingray feels like it's having an off day. [attachment=80422:Picture_001.jpg] [attachment=80423:Picture_002.jpg] more pictures on request More than welcome for people to come and give the thing a try. Stephen Edited June 5, 2011 by Prime_BASS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1237182' date='May 19 2011, 06:01 PM']selling due to taste and cant justify keeping this without using it. The bass is in 99.9% condition the 0.1 being a tiny tiny faint scuff on the top of the of the head stock on the back edge. It's so small and light I can't photograph it with my iPhone. Everything else is top notch. The case is in brand new condition never left the house and still has the candy except the string cleaner(turns out dogs love the taste). Now the dirty bit. Price is a firm £1250. open to offers I would be interested in trades but they are specific. EBMM stingray 4H in some kind of White with maple ideally 1990 with some kind of figured maple prefered MM sabre in some kind of white, rosewood or maple. 1982 G&L l2000 e-series in White/maple with some cash my way. In reality in interested in anything that stingray/stingrayish (classics?) but WHY ? [attachment=80422:Picture_001.jpg] [attachment=80423:Picture_002.jpg] more pictures on request More than welcome for people to come and give the thing a try. Stephen[/quote] Gee wizz Stephen,,,,,,didnt see this coming hahahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 Man, I'm shocked! These really are tone machines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted May 19, 2011 Share Posted May 19, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1237596' date='May 19 2011, 11:41 PM']Man, I'm shocked! These really are tone machines![/quote] See thats the problem I had with the bongo.....it was a total tone monster....it turns out I am a simple man of simple needs and a 4 band eq was too much for me hahaha. However I can totally dig why folk would go for these kinda basses as they are a 1 stop shop for all your bassy needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 It's nothing personal against the bass, and if I'm honest I don't mind if it doesn't sell. I find myself not playing it due to my love of the stingray. It's like going to a dogs home and picking the one that's scruffy and smells a bit for no real reason. I guess the old school vibe of the stingray is more me. Plus being jobless is Playing on my mind, trades are there purely for GAS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhkr Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='1237602' date='May 19 2011, 11:44 PM']See thats the problem I had with the bongo.....it was a total tone monster....it turns out I am a simple man of simple needs and a 4 band eq was too much for me hahaha. However I can totally dig why folk would go for these kinda basses as they are a 1 stop shop for all your bassy needs[/quote] Generally I'm the same, my sterling is my number one and I don't even move the 3-way switch on it, but I thought if I was going to get a second 'top-end' bass I might as well go for the opposite end of the spectrum rather than a duplicate of what I already had. The Big Al is that by the bucketload. Because I only really use 2 or 3 settings and hardly touch the eq, I do have a tendency from time to time to think 'am I justifying owning this', but even using it like that gives me more variation of sound than just about any other single bass I could own. The sterling is like an old pair of slippers, but the big al is an absolute dream tone-wise. Anyway, this is a real stunning looking example, good luck with the sale (hope you don't regret it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Plus one...nice example! I still can't wait for my 5 to turn up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispn Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I must concur Just having the flexibility to drop a MM stingray type tone or a classic P bass tone simply by pressing a button is a wonderful thing and thats just in passive mode! MM20 I was thinking that a 5 string Big Al would be just about the greatest bass in terms of versatility and tone. The Big Al deserves to be tried out if you are any way interested. It is a really excellent bass! bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I've got 2 Stingrays, and I think MM are the mut's nuts in general. I'll bet Big Al sounds great any way you could want, but the first time I saw one, and every time since, I can't help thinking of The Jetsons... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 I totally agree with all the comments and I am still in two minds about it, if itdoesnt sell it's no dig deal because I do love this bass. Try an get more detailed pictures up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danhkr Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 [quote name='lowregisterhead' post='1238404' date='May 20 2011, 04:56 PM']...the first time I saw one, and every time since, I can't help thinking of The Jetsons...[/quote] Thats what sealed the deal for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 24, 2011 Author Share Posted May 24, 2011 These have an RRP of £2000!!! Anyone know anyone with a White sabre? Or cutlass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 What the FUNK is wrong with the used market at the moment!?! £1000 for this is just insane!! I thought i sold mine cheap! Somebody please buy this soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 I guess everyone is holding onto the monies these days. Even at my parents business it's exceptionally slow. How much did yours go for? I got offered it in a trade, but I'm not after changing for sake of maple f/b. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Wiggybass Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Hi - I have a nearly-new Stingray 4, sunburst with maple f/board, with EBMM case etc. It's really well set up and plays so easily it's ridiculous. I wasn't planning to move it on but I really do fancy a Big Al so long as it isn't too heavy. My 'Ray is about 10lbs which I can just about deal with. No ready cash at present but let me know if you're interested in talking further about a trade. Can supply photos of the 'Ray if you want them. Cheers! Wiggybass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks However unless vintage/mid 90s/classic series then I would require a cash adjustment. Stephen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggybass Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1246375' date='May 26 2011, 10:33 PM']Thanks However unless vintage/mid 90s/classic series then I would require a cash adjustment. Stephen.[/quote] Fair enough - make me an offer already! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1247292' date='May 27 2011, 04:23 PM']B u m p[/quote] Get this on the EBMM forum....more likely to get a bite I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 Or try bumping it more often.....the 3 a day may not be enough hahaha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime_BASS Posted May 27, 2011 Author Share Posted May 27, 2011 [quote name='munkonthehill' post='1247548' date='May 27 2011, 08:31 PM']Or try bumping it more often.....the 3 a day may not be enough hahaha.[/quote] Yeah I know. I might have a go on EBBM but I already used my email once to sign up and they never sent a confirmation and wouldn't reply to emails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted May 27, 2011 Share Posted May 27, 2011 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
munkonthehill Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 [quote name='Prime_BASS' post='1247919' date='May 28 2011, 09:07 AM']I'm goingto start a thread... "why does no one buy anything" They are buying just not what you're selling.[/quote] I think Geofio started a thread like that and got promptly slated BC style hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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