4 candles Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 (edited) Howdy I cannot beleive the number of stingrays for sale currently, they really are superb. Anyway my reasons for sale are these. 1. I have just brought another stingray and do not need 2 basses that are the same 2. the taxman requires me to pay him some money Ernie ball 2001 stingray with 3 band eq, rosewood board, 6bolt neck currently sporting the natural look. nice and lightweight and plays and sounds just like a ray should. recently set up, fairly low action with elexirs strings too with plenty of zing and ping. superb fat punchy tones. Why is it so cheap? THere are no issues with this bass other than the finish, as I describe below. the bass was originally a solid colour but I decided that I were going to have it refinished in sunburst. I always wanted a sunburst ray but could never find one (apart from a new one) I had an aquaintence who works in a joinery shop remove the finish accordingly. I never got round to a refinish- with gigs on a weekly basis and this being my main axe of choice there was no convenient time. My joiner friend the bass looks ok but on closer inspection it can be seen that the body section is constructed of 2 pieces of different wood with one side of the body being a darker grain than the other. I realise now that when ernie ball make these they probably are not so selective on the wood choices when the bass is a solid colour as opposed to a finish where you can see the wood. From the front there is no real issue, the worst affected area is the lower horn on the rear that is not generally visable. if you can overlook this, then you will get a real bargain or if you have the time/inclin to get the bass refinished- the price reflects this. [attachment=103084:stingray 001.JPG] [attachment=103085:stingray 002.JPG] £450 Collected from Birmingham or £475 posted anywhere in the UK- bass comes with MM hard case Not looking for trades thanks (although i do fancy a road worn jazz!!) Regards Mark Edited March 27, 2012 by 4 candles
Bassulike66 Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 10 mins passed and still no takers!!.....wouldn't cost much to get this refinished to cover the difference in woods...great price!
Mikethebass Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 You anywhere near stourbridge mate ? I'm there today at a conference
bubinga5 Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 has everyone lost there minds?? 2 bargain basses
Gust0o Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Madness - but good luck with the sale, it can only be minutes away!
deaver Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1332354868' post='1587254'] If it hasn't already gone I'll take it. [/quote] I'm sensing checks
4 candles Posted March 21, 2012 Author Posted March 21, 2012 PM's replied too i feel like the european embasy at present, so many offers from europe its absoloutly mental. the bass is curently on hold pending the usual. many thanks for all the interest Regards Mark
warwickhunt Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 No great surprise that it's gone but tbh that price has to be an all time low and a bit of a shock!
waynepunkdude Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I have to decide what colour it will be, I'm thinking white.
Dr.Dave Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1332366996' post='1587471'] I have to decide what colour it will be, I'm thinking white. [/quote] Chequered pickguard ?!
lojo Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 Wayne if you decide you'd rather spend it on more football shirts I'll honour your promise of purchase for this bass Always fancied a sonic blue mm
waynepunkdude Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks for the offer mate but this will be orange.
martthebass Posted March 22, 2012 Posted March 22, 2012 [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1332418720' post='1587954'] Thanks for the offer mate but this will be orange. [/quote] And for that alone Wayne you should be prevented from buying it
waynepunkdude Posted April 24, 2012 Posted April 24, 2012 [quote name='martthebass' timestamp='1332422092' post='1588055'] And for that alone Wayne you should be prevented from buying it [/quote] It's with the painters now.
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