thepurpleblob Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 (edited) 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 That is a lovely looking SR5 . It makes me want to put a Tort pick guard on my natural stingray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastie Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 price ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 [quote name='beastie' timestamp='1321374104' post='1438395'] price ? [/quote] 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brick Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 This is pretty much my perfect bass, gutted I have nothing to trade you for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Oh sweet lord that's purdy. If only I had something to trade :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Thanks for the interest and the compliments everybody... all PMs replied to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 A half-hearted bump !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 Another buump... still very interested in trades for something interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 How about a cheaper 5 string and some cash??? Spector Legend 5?? Ex. cond?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 (edited) [quote name='carlsim' timestamp='1322053188' post='1445849'] How about a cheaper 5 string and some cash??? Spector Legend 5?? Ex. cond?? [/quote] 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 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] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 Bump for a bit of a re-think trade wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiekaa Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Bump for being gutted you are only trading this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 [quote name='shiekaa' timestamp='1322482495' post='1451229'] Bump for being gutted you are only trading this [/quote] 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlsim Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Sure i cant interest you in the spector with some cash??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 28, 2011 Author Share Posted November 28, 2011 [quote name='carlsim' timestamp='1322494191' post='1451492'] Sure i cant interest you in the spector with some cash??? [/quote] 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 30, 2011 Author Share Posted November 30, 2011 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 Thank **** it's Friday Bump..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Monday morning and it's snowing bump... C'mon try me, all interesting trades considered. Friendly reply guaranteed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 misplaced optimism bump...... anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1323179029' post='1460148'] 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...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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