mr zed Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) Hi all, Up for sale is my EBMM Stingray 4H 3EQ in a very nice sunburst with a black scratch plate and a maple board. The date of birth is 23/01/09 so she’s just celebrated her third birthday. I bought her new on 12/01/11. I’d always really wanted a Stingray; the looks, the tone and the fact that Flea played one culminated in my buying this fine example after a long search for ‘the right one’. The problem (if you can call it that) is that I also own a very nice Fender Jazz USA Deluxe. This has been my ‘go to’ instrument for the past couple of years and I thought that the Stingray would end up taking over this role, but it’s not quite worked out like that. The Jazz was always there; being taken for granted really, but recently I’ve come to realise that, for me, there is no better bass. It just suits my playing style, fits me like a glove and quietly gets on with it (OK maybe not so quietly but you get my drift). Consequently, the Stingray has spent most of her life in her case. In fact, she’s only been played a handful of times. Yes, she looks stunning, plays like a dream and has that classic Stingray tone that many have tried (and failed) to emulate, but the Jazz is still my number one squeeze. As a result, she is now being offered for sale. She is in absolutely mint condition. There is not a mark anywhere. 10/10. She is even still wearing her original strings and there is plenty of life left in them. Schaller straplocks are fitted and the original strap buttons will also be supplied. If Stingrays are your thing then you’ll love this. I’m not looking for trades as I want to put some money into a suspension upgrade to my Kawasaki Z1000 (with a Maxton front fork re-build and a new rear shock). If any of you know anything about bikes, you may know that the Z-thou’s suspension is a bit budget and a quality upgrade is both worthwhile and expensive So, bearing in mind the age and condition of the Stingray, I’m looking for £950 delivered to mainland UK addresses. Yes, this is top money for a Stingray but it really is as new (and Maxton suspension is expensive!). Photos are here. [attachment=98712:Optimized-Basses 045.jpg][attachment=98713:Optimized-Basses 046.jpg][attachment=98714:Optimized-Basses 047.jpg][attachment=98715:Optimized-Basses 051.jpg][attachment=98716:Optimized-Basses 052.jpg][attachment=98717:Optimized-Basses 053.jpg][attachment=98718:Optimized-Basses 054.jpg][attachment=98719:Optimized-Basses 055.jpg][attachment=98711:Optimized-Basses 057.jpg][attachment=98721:Optimized-Basses 058.jpg][attachment=98722:Optimized-Basses 060.jpg][attachment=98723:Optimized-z1000 006.jpg][attachment=98720:Optimized-z1000 007.jpg] Edited February 2, 2012 by mr zed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 That Stingray looks stunning. Andy is also a top man to deal with so have no fears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Thanks Hutton, much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xytras 1978 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I want this one, would you conscider a trade with a Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe, black, rosewood fretboard?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Did you read the ad or just look at the pics? Lovely, lovely bass Andy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Thanks for your comments guys. Xytras 1978 - I love the Fender USA Jazz deluxe and i'm sure the one you have on offer for a trade is a stunner, however, as stated in my post, I already have one of these (in sunburst, tort pickguard, rosewood) that i'm very happy with, but I don't need two so i'll pass on your offer thanks. Photo here, I don't think she looks as nice as the Stingray but she just works for me. [attachment=98869:Optimized-Basses 022.jpg] Really after a sale so that I can invest in some motorcycle suspension upgrades so that I can spend some quality time with my other passion Tom, thanks for clarifying the situation on my behalf and for your kind comments about the bass and yes, you're right, Mr S Ball & associates did a fine job on this one, she is indeed lovely. cheers. Edited February 1, 2012 by mr zed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassulike66 Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 mmmmmmmmmmm.....sunburst Stingray with maple neck. I'd be all over this if it was a H H pup config!! Good luck with the sale.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
originalfunkbrother Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) What a fine bass! A Stingray is gonna be my next bass, all the best with the sale! Edited February 1, 2012 by funkygreega Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys. Bassulike66, always fancied an HH stingray myself (or a 25th Anniversary in either HH or HSS ). One day maybe. Funkygreega, this could be your next bass Best of luck with your search for the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Bass now sold - thanks for all the comments guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 3, 2012 Share Posted February 3, 2012 I have the exact same spec bass, but a 2011 build. It is my 'goto' bass for gigs and it totally kills live. I absolutely love a good Stingray. Someone is going to really enjoy this bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr zed Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Do you know what Gareth, i'm missing her already............think I may live to regret this. The guy I sold her to came round to try her out last night and she sounded stunning! Doh!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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