martthebass Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 (edited) The 30th is in near perfect nick (a few light swirlies on the pickguard and tiniest of a dinglet on the tip of the headstock - microscope needed) and comes in the 30th Anni C&G case. Trade wise I'm a fussy bugger but would consider pretty good examples of US made P or J's (rosewood preferred) with cash my way, standard US made Stingray/Sterling with cash my way or 70's Fender or Custom shop P or J's (as a straight trade). Pic nows in linkies below [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169793045/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6170321912/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6170319384/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169779379/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169774453/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6169765403/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/67796052@N04/6170304290/in/photostream"]http://www.flickr.co.../in/photostream[/url] Cheers for looking, Mart Edited October 16, 2011 by martthebass
Noisyjon Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 These are lovely basses and are you really sure Mart, Can't you get close to a P with some flats on it and some EQ?
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 As of this week Im the only bread winner in the house so Im hoping no one swaps unless they fancy a purchase at a later date! I should of struck while the iron was hot last time Mart. In all seriousness though if its a CS P you want then good luck
martthebass Posted June 18, 2011 Author Posted June 18, 2011 (edited) Further info: This is no ordinary MM, the body is mahogany (but fortunately isn't heavyweight, the bass comes in at about 9lb5oz) with a trans red finish. Through body stringing (no bridge loading option on this one). The neck is gloss finished in trans red and is highly figured birdseye maple. In essence you're getting a 'Classic' but with the more comfortable contoured body and 3eq...oh and the fact that 783 were made and no more will be appearing. Soundwise there is a difference to a standard Ray, a bit more low down punch and a bit less harsh at the top end but YMMV. It will take a 'special' Fender to prise this one away from Chez MTB. Edited September 16, 2011 by martthebass
BB3000S Posted June 18, 2011 Posted June 18, 2011 These are seriously nice Stingrays!! I have four SR's, all of them very sweet basses but the 30th anni is in a league all its own. Played a couple of other 30th's also and they all shared a vibe of "more Stingray" than a Stingray - if that makes sense. Good luck with the trade (though I really should say "Don't do it!!!").
ade Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 I've got a mint condition 50th Anniversary American Fender Precision - Ash body finished in Butterscotch, with black scratch plate, maple neck with separate maple fingerboard if you're interested?
LukeFRC Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 alas i do not have a fender custom shop to trade but that's a pretty bass. If you want me to resize photos for you without the words send me a PM
MarkusWarwick Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 I love this bass....... If i could sell the SSII, id be using some of the money to be buying this i reckon
paulbkeeves Posted September 20, 2011 Posted September 20, 2011 Fancy a swap with my limted edition Lakland Precision 5 string?
martthebass Posted September 20, 2011 Author Posted September 20, 2011 Sorry Paul but all my experiments with 5ers have ended up as [expensive] failures. Thanks for the offer though.
MB1 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 Pics now finally up...enjoy MB1. F*ckin' 'ell it's Fred Titmus!..
MB1 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) MB1. "and keep Mrs Honeybun right out of sight, 'cause theres gonna be a riot down in Trumpton tonight!" Edited September 22, 2011 by MB1
Stockholm Syndrome Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 I see you changed your mind about the queens If I manage to sell my Warwick I'll be all over this like a moth to a flame.
MB1 Posted September 22, 2011 Posted September 22, 2011 MB1. But the horrible sincerity of Miriam Stoppard, makes me wanna go out and commit mass murder!" ''''
MB1 Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 MB1. "when i'm pining for a cigarette,i think of all the free ones that i'd get,if i killed myself and came back as a beagle! Ruff!
martthebass Posted September 23, 2011 Author Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Will bump this for a little longer... Come to the conclusion that I can live with this really ugly Stingray that smells a bit because we have a 15yr old boarder collie living in the house (might be a few stray dog hairs in the case) if I have to (hard life aint it?). I could do more useful things with the money or with a P bass plus less money, however.....if I have to polish this bloody thing again i'm going to seal in in a vacuum bag, put it back in it's case, under the bed and forget I own it until 2023 at the earliest. SS, you're welcome mate, to paraphrase a crap song 'my Ray is on fiiiurrrrh' Edited September 23, 2011 by martthebass
thebassman Posted September 25, 2011 Posted September 25, 2011 I would love to buy this bass, been after one for ages. Just can't seem to get the funds together at the moment. If you still have it, and are still selling it, in a couple of months I will definately buy it off you. I am even thinking about putting up my fender bassman 135 for sale, to help fund this. I have had it for about 20 years and never thought I would part with it.
martthebass Posted September 25, 2011 Author Posted September 25, 2011 Thanks TB, looks like I will most likely still have it, if it's still available you never know.
martthebass Posted October 1, 2011 Author Posted October 1, 2011 Well this was withdrawn but on consideration I really can't justify having such a quality instrument sat under the bed. So it's back up for sale or trade.
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