Guest MoJo Posted November 14, 2011 Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6344939031/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/markmojo/6344939031/"]P6040006[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/markmojo/"]markmojo[/url], on Flickr Due to a new project, I need a five stringer. Up for trade is my lovely 2010 Midnight Blue 4003. All original except the addition of a genuine Rickenbacker white nut. Superb condition with Ric hard case. Currently strung with XL Chromes. Nice action, plays beautifully. Original bridge pick-up cover included (can be refitted before shipping if required). Looking to trade for fiver of similar value particularly interested in a Stingray. Cheers Edited November 15, 2011 by bassman2790
martthebass Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Don't do it Mark! Pick up a used Sterling Ball Ray5 (played one the other weekend, definitely within 95% of a 'real' Ray5) and keep hold of the Rick. You know you'll end up regretting it............don't forget your parting words on the Derby ring road!
Guest MoJo Posted November 15, 2011 Posted November 15, 2011 Hi Mart Yes I do recall my words. Not considered a Sterling Ball. I know I'd miss the Ric. I've gigged it twice and it sounds great. I'll have to sleep on it Mark
martthebass Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 Good decision. The SBMM is a good option, the one I used for the night was a bit lighter than the 2 EBMM ones I've had (and felt better for it). To be honest I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference soundwise and the string spacing/playability was just the same. Also taking this route if you decide you need a higher level 5er for the future or that you dont need a 5 then you shouldnt lose much cash on the SBMM and you get to keep that particularly fine Ric.
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