Apothem Posted March 12, 2012 Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) [size=5]For sale is my vintage, translucent wine red, Ernie Ball MusicMan 4-string Stingray, 3-EQ, with original tolex case. I have bought her last year in the USA as a companion to a 1989 2-EQ, but professional arrangements have left me absolutely no time to enjoy her and she's been sitting in her case ever since, hence the search for a new home (therefore no trades, please).[/size] [attachment=102311:DSCN4767.jpg][attachment=102312:DSCN4764.jpg][attachment=102313:DSCN4771.jpg][attachment=102314:DSCN4780.jpg] [attachment=102315:DSCN4789.jpg][attachment=102316:DSCN4793.jpg][attachment=102317:DSCN4798.jpg][attachment=102318:PICT2057.JPG] [attachment=102320:PICT2055.JPG][attachment=102321:PICT2056.JPG][attachment=102322:PICT2058.JPG][attachment=102323:PICT2059.JPG] [attachment=102324:PICT2061.JPG][attachment=102325:PICT2066.JPG] [size=5]An unusual transition model, with metal battery cover and features introduced in 1990: the trussrod wheel at the neck's heel (much more comfortable to use and precise than the previous bullet trussrod at the nut), the 6-bolt neck plate, the glossy neck with a satin fingerboard (unlike the current unfinished wax and oil neck) without the skunk stripe on the back. The preamp cavity sticker dates 1991, but the old style pre-Flea bridge with non-hollow, screws-through-the-top saddles and working mutes dates back to 1989 (serial n. 28872), obviously one of the last available in stock before moving to the Flea bridge design (no angle on strings) in 1992. The bass is super-clean and in excellent condition throughout, with only one small cosmetic blemish worth mentioning, a little scratch through the finish on the back of the body (therefore not visible from the front) behind the lower horn (please check the pictures). The frets look absolutely like new, barely touched at all. I have noticed at the moment the strings are slightly offset, so a competent setup is therefore recommended and it would also achieve an action even lower than already is (which is probably already too low for most users....). Just mentioned it for extra pickiness.... Overall playability is spectacular, the tone is punchy and - having owned several Stingrays from pre-Ernie Ball to late '80s - early '90s "golden era" to current production models - it is somewhat warmer/less "clickety-clackety" than current 'Rays (likely the ageing of the woods contributed). The original black tolex case (preceding the current plastic molded Music Man hardshell case) is also in great condition and all the latches work. Price is £925 + shipping. Vintage instruments in very good nick are few and far between, and the same bass would cost at least £1200 through a specialist dealer, so let's not beat around the bush, alrite?? I will only send it with UPS through Interparcel (unlike Parcelforce - aka ParcelFarce - and others, they do not cap the insurance limit on instruments) and a UK shipping is £40, tracked and fully insured. If you prefer to organise your own courier, please feel free to do so, but I do not take responsibility for things outside my control. IMPORTANT NOTE: I will NOT be available for shipping Fri 23rd Mar - Mon 2nd Apr (both included), please keep it in mind. I can still keep in touch, although maybe with a little delay. If there is no interest here it will be eBayed sooner rather than later. Right, now you can officially start drooling.... Cheers Claudio[/size] Edited April 5, 2012 by Apothem
Apothem Posted March 14, 2012 Author Posted March 14, 2012 [quote name='Me And My Bass' timestamp='1331677750' post='1577197'] Great bass, great seller. Good luck mate! [/quote] Ah thanks Chris. I know I will regret it later, I am just thinning the herd, not much time to play nowadays... I see you managed to keep the '88 as the other one has gone, good for you. Cheers Claudio
Apothem Posted March 15, 2012 Author Posted March 15, 2012 As a paradox, I hope someone buys quickly that other 'Ray black/maple on sale here on BC, because at that silly price it undermines everybody else's sale... LOL
Apothem Posted April 2, 2012 Author Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) SOLD Edited April 5, 2012 by Apothem
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