***SOLD*** OLP MM2 Stingray, fretless, with real Stingray preamp and Nordstrand pickup.

[mcnach]

After some scary car repairs I need to rationalise (read "cut") my collection to justify recent GAS, and very reluctantly I'm putting this bass for sale. I have three fretless basses, and it's the Precision that gets the sound that I need for the band (one with rounds, one with nylon tapewounds)... and this one seems to be the one I'm more comfortable with (Stingray/OLP dimensions, my usual basses) yet the one I play the least.




It started life as a standard fretted OLP MM2.
I had it defretted and some dark blue veneers put in place of the fret slots, then planed and oil satin finished, by a local luthier. This was done only a few months ago.

I replaced the original pickup with a [b]Nordstrand MM4.2[/b] alnico pickup, which is wired in parallel as on a Stingray. The pickup alone costs £100 + postage at BassDirect.
I also installed a [b]2-band preamp that was originally in a 2002 MusicMan Stingray[/b], with a battery box located at the back (a Gotoh, hinge style, just like the ones on moderm MusicMan basses)

The neck is a bit slimmer than on a Stingray and has had the edges carefully rolled. It plays beautifully and the fingerboard is smooth and in excellent condition.

I'm looking for [b]£225[/b], including delivery in mainland UK.

PM if interested. Part exchange may be possible but there isn't much I am after at the moment and I can really use the cash.

Edited October 4, 2011 by mcnach

[Ou7shined]

I'm still calling dibs on that eq if you are splitting Jose.

[mcnach]

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1303656' date='Jul 14 2011, 03:50 PM']I'm still calling dibs on that eq if you are splitting Jose. [/quote]

I won't forget you, I won't forget you

[mcnach]

slightly better pictures:

[Krinks]

[quote name='mcnach' post='1313857' date='Jul 23 2011, 01:50 PM']weekend bump[/quote]

I need a quicksale just to buy that one..AMAZING colour

[mcnach]

[quote name='Krinks' post='1313934' date='Jul 23 2011, 04:40 PM']I need a quicksale just to buy that one..AMAZING colour[/quote]


yeah, it's an unusual colour. I think it was bluer than that originally but must have been by the window for a long time and turn more greenish (it's bluer under the pickguard). Prettier like this

[badboy1984]

give me sometime to think about this one, bloody tempting for a electric fretless bass, i want one to add to my collection ......

[haimesy]

[quote name='badboy1984' post='1330262' date='Aug 6 2011, 07:48 PM']give me sometime to think about this one, bloody tempting for a electric fretless bass, i want one to add to my collection ......[/quote]
Have seen and played most of Jose's basses while he very kindly fitted a J east pre amp in my bass,All very well cared for and every one of them played like a dream.
So buy with confidence.....John

[mcnach]

[quote name='badboy1984' post='1330262' date='Aug 6 2011, 07:48 PM']give me sometime to think about this one, bloody tempting for a electric fretless bass, i want one to add to my collection ......[/quote]


well, you know where to find me

[mcnach]

[quote name='haimesy' post='1330665' date='Aug 7 2011, 10:06 AM']Have seen and played most of Jose's basses while he very kindly fitted a J east pre amp in my bass,All very well cared for and every one of them played like a dream.
So buy with confidence.....John[/quote]


Thank you for the kind words, John.
It was a pleasure to hear what these bases can sound like in the hands of somebody who truly knows what to do with them!

Glad you're enjoying the preamp in the Lakland. It really made it come alive, didn't it?

[mcnach]

It seems it attracts some attention, but no buyers...

I just advertised it locally and son might try eBay.

By October I will not be needing the cash... but I'm quite sure I will not be keeping this bass. I just enjoy the woody thump of a fretless P-bass with flats more.
So... if it's not sold by then, I will entertain all kinds of offers of exchanges etc

[bassatnight]

If you ever get bored with your Fretless P do let me know ;o)

[mcnach]

[quote name='bassatnight' post='1343491' date='Aug 17 2011, 06:32 PM']If you ever get bored with your Fretless P do let me know ;o)[/quote]


I imagine you are talking about the CIJ Fender... it sounds great (I have Status flats on it now) and it's such a beauty... It's just the sound I'm after on a fretless at the moment so very unlikely to be on the market anytime soon
But I'll make a note and will let you know if something changes in the future.

[haimesy]

[quote name='mcnach' post='1347690' date='Aug 22 2011, 01:13 AM']I imagine you are talking about the CIJ Fender... it sounds great (I have Status flats on it now) and it's such a beauty... It's just the sound I'm after on a fretless at the moment so very unlikely to be on the market anytime soon
But I'll make a note and will let you know if something changes in the future. [/quote]
Hi Jose....I am loving the DJ5 with pre amp,and is now NO1 bass...Have a bump...John

[mcnach]

[quote name='haimesy' post='1349402' date='Aug 23 2011, 08:19 PM']Hi Jose....I am loving the DJ5 with pre amp,and is now NO1 bass...Have a bump...John[/quote]


Glad the love story continues

(and thank you!)

[mcnach]

bump.

I may dismantle the whole thing and sell it for parts in the end...
(pickup and preamp probably already spoken for, if I go down that route).

[mcnach]

reduced to £225 delivered...

[mcnach]

... and this bass is sold to vmaxblues

[vmaxblues]

who can't wait..... looking forward to this fretless lovliness!

[mcnach]

I hope you will love it as much as I did.