FINALLY! Stingray HH is mine! :)

[Musicman20]

After the rather long saga of the last one, I've been in touch with Nick @ Strings & Things waiting for a new HH Ray to hit their stock.

They received one virtually to my spec (and what they presume is what was actually meant to be mine, but because it was ordered incorrectly by the store/some kind of mixup, they sent one they had in) a week or so ago. Brand new built in October 2011.

Stingray 4 HH / White / Rosewood / Black Pearl Plate / Matching Headstock.

Now, as I wanted a Tort or White plate (I already have a Tort Plate) they sent a spare white HH plate as well.

Now I have the black pearl one in my hands, Im very impressed, and its staying on.

The bass is truely stunning. I had the experience I wanted a few months ago, eg, you open the case, and realise its better than you expected.

Excellent quality control, nice weight, very pretty headstock, smooth rosewood board, and everything as it should be (excellent neck join).

I know, no pics, no bass, but its late so I don't have time to snap a photo. Put it this way, it has made everything worthwhile.

[martthebass]

Glad to hear it G, nice when a plan (finally) comes together.

[Clarky]

On behalf of the rest of the BassChat membership:

THANK THE LORD!


glad it's finally sorted Gareth!

[Musicman20]

Did I mention I accidentally found the last piece of my collection puzzle?

EBMM Bongo 5 HH Sky Blue also incoming!

[Linus27]

Oh Gareth, I hate to burst your bubble but I had to sent a Stingray 4 HH / White / Rosewood / Black Pearl Plate / Matching Headstock built in October 2011 back to S&T as it was made from old egg boxes and a bit of sticky back plastic. It looked ok apart from the made in a shed by a guy with a flatcap, a whippet and an fetish for cheese logo on the back but I could just tell it was not right

Seriously dude, this is great news, really hope its a winner.

[Musicman20]

I'll get pics up soon. Its beautiful!

[dave_bass5]

This si very good news Gareth, at last you got what you have been waiting for. Very pleased for you and its good news that your year is ending on a high.

Shame we have to have threads like the last one though.

[Grand Wazoo]

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1323727256' post='1466406']
On behalf of the rest of the BassChat membership:

THANK THE LORD!


glad it's finally sorted Gareth!
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better still

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[Linus27]

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better still

[size=8][b]THANKS F//CK FOR THAT![/b][/size]
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HAHAHAHAHA

[JTUK]

I don't believe it until we have pics ......

With the OP sitting there with nice satisfied smug grin and mug o' tea..!!!

Glad it all worked out, G.

[obbm]

You know what we say:


[i]"The bass doesn't exist until we see the pics."[/i]


Hope it arrives soon

On a more serious note I'm glad that you have finally resolved matters to your satisfaction.

[Chris Horton]

This sounds fantastic

We neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed the pictures

[Linus27]

There is a very worrying silence from Gareth.

[dave_bass5]

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There is a very worrying silence from Gareth.
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He has probably taken it apart and is getting the neck and body carbon dated lol.

Sound like a winner though, good on him, its been a stressful year for him (and us), glad its ending with a good result.

[Ou7shined]

Who's waiting for the pics so they can point out a slightly misaligned p/g screw and say to send it back.

[dave_bass5]

[quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1323777019' post='1466809']
Who's waiting for the pics so they can point out a slightly misaligned p/g screw and say to send it back.
[/quote]

Oh great, now he will be inspecting the PG screws

[JTUK]

If I know G, he'd have been all over this within the hour of delivery and wouldn't have posted unless totally satisfied...

can't wait for smug pics..

[ezbass]

Hurrah! But as the man said.....[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1323774792' post='1466769']
I don't believe it until we have pics ......

With the OP sitting there with nice satisfied smug grin and mug o' tea..!!!

Glad it all worked out, G.
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[Musicman20]

Going to give it a home rehearsal over the weekend, I hope. I need to start taking photos of my new gear.

[Musicman20]

Want to give a big 'thanks' to Nick @ Strings & Things, Mike Fallon @ GAK (exceptional service and great prices).

In the future, GAK and Bass Direct will see all of my orders

[danhkr]

Yes, c'mon we need pics! Actually don't bother, I'd love a white EBMM with matching headstock and this might just tip me over the edge.

[tom1946]

[quote name='Linus27' timestamp='1323729136' post='1466424']
Oh Gareth, I hate to burst your bubble but I had to sent a Stingray 4 HH / White / Rosewood / Black Pearl Plate / Matching Headstock built in October 2011 back to S&T as it was made from old egg boxes and a bit of sticky back plastic. It looked ok apart from the made in a shed by a guy with a flatcap, a whippet and an fetish for cheese logo on the back but I could just tell it was not right

Seriously dude, this is great news, really hope its a winner.
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OMG!!!!! you had this one as well?

[oli@bass]

Glad you finally received one that meets your specs

Oh, and just in case you want to get rid of the white PG, I might be interested.

And now, pics.... please!

Edited December 15, 2011 by oli@bass

[chrismuzz]

Shame I didn't see this topic before now.... I couldn't be happier for you dude! Even despite the major feckups it sounds like you got what you wanted and more cant wait to see the pictures of the ray.... And the bongo!

[mcnach]

That's GREAT NEWS, at long last!

Really happy for you.

Now, like everybody else is saying... "we need photos!!!! we need photos!!!!"