NJE Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Hello For sale is my StingRay 5, born 7th may 2002 (according to musicmanbass.org) in blue pearl with matching headstock. The bass is in stunning condition, with only one very small mark that wouldn't show up in my pictures despite several attempts. It will come with the original MusicMan hard case. It is an incredible bass, this is my first stingray 5 and I love it. The build quality is incredible, and it has a lovely feel, finish and most importantly the sounds are really fantastic. It cuts through a mix like nothing I have had before but, I am after a bass with 19mm Spacing as I find it more comfortable and have seen something I want so this needs to go sadly. If by any chance the other bass doesnt work out then I think this will end up staying and I will live with the string spacing. I am after £900 or make me an offer. I may also consider a trade (plus cash to you) for a 5 String Sadowsky, Sei, GB or Overwater. I am happy to ship this via courier but we will need to discuss rates and I will need to get a quote. Happy to answer any questions or get you more pictures if need be. Here are some pics: [attachment=104660:Stingray_Front.jpg] [attachment=104661:Stingray_Front_3.jpg] [attachment=104662:Stingray_Full_back.jpg] [attachment=104663:Stingray_Head.jpg] [attachment=104659:Stingray_case.jpg] Edited May 4, 2012 by NJE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) This bass used to be mine..it doesnt just look good, it just blows your socks off with its tone.. it is a totally amazing instrument... one of the best i ever played.. Nath is more than a gent to deal with also... Edited July 28, 2011 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 I recognise this too!!! Was in genuine "as-new" condition and sounds awesome. Comversely to the OP - I sold because I wanted much narrow spacing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBRebelMC Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Yes she's been mine too - absolutely fantastic B string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted July 28, 2011 Author Share Posted July 28, 2011 Poor thing, she's a bit like the village bike! Cheers for the kind words, awesome bass and it really will take something very special to replace it. I have been playing it for the past two hours and I am questioning my sanity at selling it to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) yeah but when it left me it was in like... brand new condition, as im sure it still is.. GAS is our enemy.... dont do it Nath..!! Edited July 28, 2011 by bubinga5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyBRebelMC Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 (edited) Don't do it! Everyone who has owned this bass has regretted selling it.....my first and only Stingray, ahhh happy memories - Seriously though, to anyone looking to buy this it is a superb instrument with faultless construction edit - just noticed you like the width of the Squier Deluxe jazz 5 (I used to have one) - I've not come across another 5'ver with as broad a neck at the nut so it might be tricky replicating that feel - I believe it's wider than a standard Fender jazz or precision 5... but there may be something out there. Edited July 28, 2011 by MartyBRebelMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Aww man I am not usually a fan of the darker blue basses I sometimes see round these parts but there's something about this bass. Very nice indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analogrowl Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 PMed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardHimself Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Looks like a really nice bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Opening this back up for trades to see whats about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbkeeves Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 [quote name='NJE' post='1319400' date='Jul 28 2011, 04:12 PM']Hello For trade is my StingRay 5, born 7th may 2002 (according to musicmanbass.org) in blue pearl with matching headstock. The bass is in stunning condition, with only one very small mark that wouldn't show up in my pictures despite several attempts. It will come with the original MusicMan hard case. I have been playing this solidly for several hours a day for about 6 months and dont find it as comfortable as my 19mm spaced Squier Jazz. It is an incredible bass, this is my first stingray 5 and I love it, the build, colour, feel, finish and most importantly sound are really fantastic. It cuts through a mix like nothing I have had before. If I could get one or afford one I would put my name down for the new 19mm Stingray 5 limited run. So I am after a 5 string with more than 17.5mm spacing and a fairly broad neck or Fender Custom Shop. Interested to hear any possible trade options, might be able to put some cash towards the right bass and will considder trade offers with cash my way. No rush to shift this, the string spacing is not a massive problem but I figure it is worth looking for something nice with wider string spacing. Drop me a PM if you have any queries. [attachment=85818:Stingray_Front.jpg] [attachment=85819:Stingray_Head.jpg] [attachment=85825:Stingray_case.jpg] [attachment=85824:Stingray_Side.jpg] [attachment=85823:Stingray_Full_back.jpg] [attachment=85820:Stingray_Front_3.jpg] [attachment=85821:Stingray_Front4.jpg] [attachment=85822:Stingray_Head_back.jpg][/quote] PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Hi, would you be interested in a Warwick Thumb BO (5 str)? [url="https://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/Thumb?authkey=Gv1sRgCNqmgrDdmZnLHw#slideshow/5621485080458007970"]https://picasaweb.google.com/10657284609143...485080458007970[/url] Cheers Marco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 9, 2011 Author Share Posted September 9, 2011 Thanks for all of the PMs some really nice and tempting offers but nothing has stuck yet. [quote name='Ghost_Bass' post='1367230' date='Sep 9 2011, 02:23 AM']Hi, would you be interested in a Warwick Thumb BO (5 str)? [url="https://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/Thumb?authkey=Gv1sRgCNqmgrDdmZnLHw#slideshow/5621485080458007970"]https://picasaweb.google.com/10657284609143...485080458007970[/url] Cheers Marco[/quote] Thanks for the offer but I am not a big fan of Thumbs, much more of a Streamer man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted September 9, 2011 Share Posted September 9, 2011 Damn it. If I had the money I'd buy it back. (And put a new circuit in it so it sounded passive!!) Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Thanks for all of the offers and PM's so far, I think I have replied to everyone but let me know if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Nice bass dude! I'd offer a trade, but I think this would be too heavy for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted September 21, 2011 Author Share Posted September 21, 2011 Just back from holiday so giving this a "what happened to basschat while I was away" BUMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wal4string Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Just a heads up. An Fender American Deluxe Jazz 5 has variable string spacing upto 20mm. Not sure what year this was introduced mine is a 2009 model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 5, 2011 Author Share Posted October 5, 2011 A few PM's about trades but nothing really taken my breath away. Would consider 4 and 5 strings but need to have good string spacing and no natural finished necks, not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 small bump, still nothing that really floats my boat. Having issues accessing messages so sorry if I havent replied, think the PC needs a software update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Trade for an overwater tanglewood elite 4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 cheers for the offer, nice basses but not for me, the only one i really liked was the contemporary J. good luck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydye Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Oh well, good luck to you too matey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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