JD1 Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 (edited) Hi Looking for trades on my Stingray 5 HH. I traded this on here about 6 months ago and I've been mulling over whether it's a keeper or not. However, two gigs this weekend have made my mind up. Great rock and slap bass but for fingerstyle its just not my cup of tea. Looking for 5 strings only. Maybe a Spector, Sandberg or Lakland but not limited to these. Also, probably looking at something with soapbars / humbuckers rather than a J type but again I'm open minded. Its in great condition with a matching LE06 hard case and recently set up by Chris May at Overwater. Ideally I'd have liked to keep it for rock gigs and look for a second bass with a different sound for functions etc. however I can't really justify the outlay. Therefore looking at a swap for something of the same value (or less with cash my way). Thanks John Edited June 8, 2008 by JD1
JD1 Posted May 18, 2008 Author Posted May 18, 2008 Hi Dougal Thanks but not really. Not sure how the Bongo compares with the Ray for sound but I'm wanting to move away from the MusicMan sound. John
Kiwi Posted May 18, 2008 Posted May 18, 2008 [quote name='JD1' post='201585' date='May 18 2008, 04:08 PM']Thanks but not really. Not sure how the Bongo compares with the Ray for sound but I'm wanting to move away from the MusicMan sound.[/quote] Think of a seedy motel, late at night. Its a hot summer night, the room is dead quiet except for quiet tappings and knockings of concerted effort from a heap under the bedcovers. There's a cracking sound, a scream of release as strings snap and the covers are thrown back to reveal a spent looking MM SR5 in bed with a sweaty, overweight Wal looking much worse for wear, collapsed on top of it. Both are trapped in a toilet seat together. 2 months later - the squeaky burp of a newborn baby Bongo.
JD1 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Posted May 23, 2008 That's a splendid vision! Up to the top once folks to see if there is anything else out there. Thanks John
BassBalls Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 With a hard-case lining like that, im sure you will get a quick sale.
JD1 Posted May 23, 2008 Author Posted May 23, 2008 Yes I think its fair to say its sumptuously appointed.
haruki Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 Hi - how about Warwick FNA jazzman? ... and its got gold bits too... [attachment=8963:martin_008.jpg]
Kev Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 just got my own somewhat special stingray 5, and it is a brilliant bass, and this seems like a lovely instrument, jelous of the case, although im not sure it would go with mine!
JD1 Posted May 24, 2008 Author Posted May 24, 2008 Hi Kev Yes there would be a bit of a clash if we are talking about your avatar. I don't even use the hard case as its too nice - I use a Hiscox. Ridiculous really. It is lovely - if a little bit bling. I really like Stingrays. Had a few over the years although this is my first HH. A little bit tight space-wise between the neck and the neck pup for slapping at first but I got used to it. HH (and I guess HS) pup configs are a great enhancement to what is already a great bass. Just wish they had stuck with an oval pick guard like the new Sterling 5 though. I'm really happy with it for rock (espcially with a pick) and slap with both pups. Problem is just don't get the burp that I want when playing fingerstyle.
scrawntcher Posted May 26, 2008 Posted May 26, 2008 interested in swap for iceni boudica custom 5 string? pix on board?
JD1 Posted May 26, 2008 Author Posted May 26, 2008 Hi Rog Probably not - although its a great looking bass - lovely bit of birdseye. Pleased to see the pics though after the saga of the last thread! John
shark Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='JD1' post='206793' date='May 26 2008, 09:21 PM']Pm's sent[/quote] PM'ed back .. just a quick pic. André
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