police squad Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 (edited) Ok, so I've decided to sell my 'Sting Bass' [size=4][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]£450 including horrible fender gig bag. Delivered[/b][/font][/size] I am in a Police tribute band but nearly always play my 70s re-issue fretless and seeing as I've got a custom build '57 on order, time to move it on (I've also just ordered one of the 'union jack hofners') I bought the bass just over 5 years ago when I started gigging with my Police band. I've taken the scratchplate off and there was a wiring rout underneath it, so I made a small block and mounted the thumbrest on it. I think it looks ok (from a distance!!) It's been gigged (probably done about 40 gigs) and so is far from mint, the bridge is going rusty as is the control plate, there are a few dings and dents but overall it's ok. I always try and look after my stuff. Sound wise, it's just incredible. I read somewhere that it purrs and I think that's a great description. It's a smooth sound with a little grind to it. I've used it in depping in a classic rock band too. It really is lovely. It's got a big chunky C shaped neck and the body is lightweight ash. I don't know what year it was made, info on the net suggests anywhere between 1999 and 2002. I bought it new 5 years ago. here are some pics, PM me for more info Edited July 13, 2012 by police squad
Truckstop Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 Do you still have the original pickguard? Used to have one of these; I regret moving it on Truckstop
Davy Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 I have the non-Sting signed version of this which I love but when i rest my thumb on the pickup it keeps slipping off due to the fact that the pickup end is rounded, any advice? Great bass, have a bump on me!
machinehead Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 [quote name='Davy' timestamp='1339020245' post='1682695'] I have the non-Sting signed version of this which I love but when i rest my thumb on the pickup it keeps slipping off due to the fact that the pickup end is rounded, any advice? Great bass, have a bump on me! [/quote] I don't rest my thumb on the pickup so it's not a problem for me, but you could fit a thumb rest under the strings as a dummy pickup to rest your thumb on. Frank.
police squad Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 [quote name='Truckstop' timestamp='1339012616' post='1682511'] Do you still have the original pickguard? Used to have one of these; I regret moving it on Truckstop [/quote] Yes, it's on a shelf in the spare room. Took it off straight away .
jcater Posted June 11, 2012 Posted June 11, 2012 Would you be interested in a trade for a Jazz fretless? Unlined neck [b]C025935[/b] 1985 Black Fender Jazz fretless MIJ Your guitar was made at the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan in the Year 1985
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 I've seen the Sting Bass in the Hard Rock Vault :-) lucky bugger getting one of those Hoffners :-) post a pic when you get it :-)
police squad Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 which Sting bass have you seen? Is it the White Spector? will defo post up the hofner when it comes. (the dealer has already sold 25 of them. 25 @ 699 = £17.5K, nice work if you can get it!!)
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 12, 2012 Posted June 12, 2012 Think it was something like a 57 P Bass..sunburst:-) Good investment on the Hoffner though :-)
police squad Posted June 12, 2012 Author Posted June 12, 2012 (edited) ah, I've just googled it. It's an old one. Hofner is due at the end on the month Edited June 12, 2012 by police squad
Mr Fretbuzz Posted June 15, 2012 Posted June 15, 2012 [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1339488977' post='1689035'] ah, I've just googled it. It's an old one. Hofner is due at the end on the month [/quote] I've got a photo if you want it.... PM your email :-)
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