SOLD! Musicman Stingray-5.

[thepurpleblob]

I have a Musicman Stingray-5 in natural wood with a tortoiseshell pick guard (I have the original black one too). I took this in an exchange from BassBlueStew some time ago and I've never quite got on with the neck and string spacing so I'm looking for a change.

The bass is vintage 1996 and is in fabulous condition - it's been well looked after. The set-up is pretty good with no buzzing or other unpleasantness and it has brand-new EB strings on it. I haven't weighed it but (before anybody asks) it's on the heavy side I would say.

I'm primarily hoping to trade for a 5-string with wide spacing (18mm+). Failing that, I would consider a 4 string of similar value. Stuff like G&L (USA), Status, Lakland, (high end) Yamaha spring to mind although try me. Some cash either way is a possibility.

I hope Stewart won't mind be using his original photos...

Edited December 23, 2011 by thepurpleblob

[Chris Horton]

That is a lovely looking SR5 .

It makes me want to put a Tort pick guard on my natural stingray

[beastie]

price ?

[thepurpleblob]

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price ?
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Not for sale (I would only spend the money on crap!). I'm really only looking for trades. Of course, if you are willing to make an insane offer

[brick]

This is pretty much my perfect bass, gutted I have nothing to trade you for it

[mrtcat]

Oh sweet lord that's purdy. If only I had something to trade :-(

[thepurpleblob]

Thanks for the interest and the compliments everybody... all PMs replied to.

[thepurpleblob]

A half-hearted bump !!

[thepurpleblob]

Another buump... still very interested in trades for something interesting

[carlsim]

How about a cheaper 5 string and some cash??? Spector Legend 5?? Ex. cond??

[thepurpleblob]

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How about a cheaper 5 string and some cash??? Spector Legend 5?? Ex. cond??
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MmmmMMMmm.... I'm not very familiar with Spectors to be honest. Pictures, details? I'm probably thinking something a bit higher-end though (what are they - about 600 quid new?)

Edited November 23, 2011 by thepurpleblob

[carlsim]

about that... its a lovely bass, just miss my stingray! info below... its the same colour as the main pics... amberburst i think they call it.

can post some pics if you are interested... let me know what you think about price...

[url="http://www.spectorbass.com/professional/classic5.html"]http://www.spectorbass.com/professional/classic5.html[/url]

[thepurpleblob]

I've had a look at the spec and don't think it's for me. It seems to have 16.5mm string spacing and I'm really hanging out for something a bit wider.

Thanks anyway

[thepurpleblob]

Bump for a bit of a re-think trade wise.

[shiekaa]

Bump for being gutted you are only trading this

[thepurpleblob]

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Bump for being gutted you are only trading this
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I've now had several people asking me for a sale price. It would be a lot easier if there was actually something for sale (at the moment) that I would want to buy. The going rate for these seems to be (give or take) about £950... I have no idea if someone would actually pay that. Trades are easier and I don't want to (= won't) be out of pocket on this

[carlsim]

Sure i cant interest you in the spector with some cash???

[thepurpleblob]

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Sure i cant interest you in the spector with some cash???
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Nope, sorry. I'm definitely only interested in 'wide neck' 5 strings. I'm pretty sure that the Spectors are only 16.5mm spacing. I can't play those things

[thepurpleblob]

Midweek bump.

Just a reminder... looking to trade for a wide-spacing 5 string (18mm ish) or would definitely have a think about something nice in a four-string. Not really a Fender Jazz kinda guy and prefer bass guitars with some bass in them......

[thepurpleblob]

Thank **** it's Friday Bump.....

[thepurpleblob]

Monday morning and it's snowing bump...

C'mon try me, all interesting trades considered. Friendly reply guaranteed

[thepurpleblob]

misplaced optimism bump...... anyone?

[LukeFRC]

well I have a quality, well built 4 string, wide string spacing and lot's of natural low end.... and not in the same price bracket as this!

[thepurpleblob]

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well I have a quality, well built 4 string, wide string spacing and lot's of natural low end.... and not in the same price bracket as this!
[/quote]

I'm guessing T-40 right? I've heard nothing but good things about these but I also hear that they are really heavy? I'm too old and knackered for heavy......

[thepurpleblob]

Saturday morning bump.

Now for sale. Let's say £900 but, of course, all genuine offers will be considered.

I have a few generic cases, so it will come in something solid. Will either post at cost to the buyer or (even better) meet up half way for a contribution to the diesel fund!