martthebass Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 (edited) Well this is a quick turnround for me, but I know when something aint right for me so why fight it? Picked this up in a trade with Bassman2790 for my anniversary Stingray, problem is the only basses I've ever got on with long term are shaped like Fenders so as the Welsh say 'there we are'. As stated above this is a 2011 model and is only a few months old; it's never been gigged and is in mint condition (even the Ric HSC is barely marked). Comes with Ric manual, polish cloth and even the keys! Looking for £1300 as cash but will entertain trades of good/excellent condition US of A made Fenders or Musicman(men). Pics are below but have an AVS watermark (sorry I'm crap at digital image manipulation stuff), will happily send original images on request. Because of the value of this bass I would prefer collection or (close) meet up, alternatively you could arrange a courier of your own selection. Edited September 12, 2011 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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martthebass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 Forgot to mention: The neck pickup cover has been removed (for ease of playing) and will be provided with the bass. A neck pickup surround with integrated thumb rest has been installed (useful for us finger style players). The original Ric strings have been replaced with Rotosound 66 rounds which have lots and lots of zing left in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS73 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Have you changed the nut, shouldn't they be Black?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 The nut was changed to White by the previous owner I'm assuming for cosmetic reasons. The original black nut will be supplied along with the bass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='martthebass' post='1363126' date='Sep 5 2011, 05:25 PM']The nut was changed to White by the previous owner I'm assuming for cosmetic reasons. The original black nut will be supplied along with the bass.[/quote] I've just got proper clarification of this from Mark ( the original owner). The nut slots in the original nut were not deep enough so Mark filed them lower but wasn't happy with the results. A genuine Ric part White nut was sourced and fitted professionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='martthebass' post='1362110' date='Sep 4 2011, 07:50 PM']so as the Welsh say 'there we are'.[/quote] Usually; "There We Are Then...." as an underhand risposte to something stupid the other party has just said (work out the acronym....... ) Lovely bass there BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='MB1' post='1362326' date='Sep 4 2011, 10:13 PM']MB1. [/quote] Indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 (edited) [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1363345' date='Sep 5 2011, 08:03 PM']Indeed [/quote] Hey Pete, everyone should have owned a Ric, however briefly before they die.....this was number 14 from my '100 to do list'. Do I regret not bonding.....naaaaahhhh, all adds to the spice of life. They'll be a very lucky new owner for her out there somewhere, I'm happy to caretake in the interim. Btw a pre eb is number 19 on the list Also, thanks for the comment Shaggy, the bass is a thing to behold.....the blue looks very nice in the flesh, a bit like the blue pearl on an MM. Edited September 5, 2011 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I think you should of skipped to number 19 then but I know what you mean, Its almost worth keeping just to look at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 5, 2011 Author Share Posted September 5, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' post='1363410' date='Sep 5 2011, 08:39 PM']I think you should of skipped to number 19 then but I know what you mean, Its almost worth keeping just to look at [/quote] As you know Pete, I kept the 30th for going on 2 years just because it was fantastic to look at so (especially in this economic climate) it could happen yet. Do you reckon I'll get away with the Ric for a Stax/Soul band or I'll have to get creative with the Ray FL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 What kind of Musicman are you looking for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I think you could use the Ric for soul, it's retro enough IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 This still here TIM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 8, 2011 Author Share Posted September 8, 2011 Close to deciding to hang onto this for a bit so don't dawdle if you're interested... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Another bounce before I drop some cash on a nice Ric strap with Schaller strap locks (The standard fitted buttons fit Schaller locks for those that may be interested) and the purchase guilt makes me withdraw. Still open to trades as well as cash........but I am a fussy burger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbiffa Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 [quote name='martthebass' post='1370313' date='Sep 12 2011, 12:40 PM']Another bounce before I drop some cash on a nice Ric strap with Schaller strap locks (The standard fitted buttons fit Schaller locks for those that may be interested) and the purchase guilt makes me withdraw. Still open to trades as well as cash........but I am a fussy burger[/quote] You have a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 Well this is now going back to it's previous owner, and my old Ray 30th is coming back to me. Guess that's the way it was meant to be! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Traded back? Awesome. I love this place Now if only someone would purchase my Warwick, I'd love basschat even more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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