Deep Thought Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Just found this after a casual glance at one of our local emporia's website, which I do from time to time. Now I am no fan of Musicman basses (sorry, they just don't do it for me!), but even I thought this was nice. Andy certainly does get some nice stuff-check out some of his previous sales! [url="http://www.modernmusic.co.uk/collectibles_and_rarities/musicman_redwood_stingray_bass.php"]http://www.modernmusic.co.uk/collectibles_...ingray_bass.php[/url] Edited July 18, 2008 by Deep Thought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I like MM's but that one doesn't float my boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedontcarebear Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='242593' date='Jul 18 2008, 12:11 PM']I like MM's but that one doesn't float my boat.[/quote] Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yeah.. doesn't work without a pickguard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I liked the SR5 20th Anni pg less MM but somehow this doesn't do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='242593' date='Jul 18 2008, 12:11 PM']I like MM's but that one doesn't float my boat.[/quote] +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I like it. Elsewhere on the site... £2500 for a CS '57 P RI? Christ on a bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 See, there y'go-funny how tastes differ isn't it? Perhaps it appeals to me as I don't really like Musicman (men?)-I hate that oval pickguard and I've never forgiven them for that silly logo they used to have with the M being made up with little men's legs (shallow I know but that's the way it is). And don't get me started on the Bongo! This actually looks pretty nice to me, I thought it would to lovers of their stuff also, but apparently not! Funny old game, innit? And yes, I agree this stuff is pretty pricey-I don't think he's worried if he sells the gear in this section or not, if somebody comes along who likes it enough to pay that sort of money, fine, but otherwise I think the shop does fine anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3V17C Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 yeah i likes it too and i'm not a Stingray fan either....odd. peace c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombboy Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Personally, I love it! However, they are half that price in the US which makes me think that it is a bit of a rip off.... and I'm an EB fan!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 to me, lookin at it that just isnt a stingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 (edited) Sound Control in glasgow has one for £2200 It looks similar to the 20th anniversary one that i used to have without a scratchplate. Edited July 18, 2008 by Delberthot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wateroftyne Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='BassManKev' post='242764' date='Jul 18 2008, 02:55 PM']to me, lookin at it that just isnt a stingray[/quote] That's probably why I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoo Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='Hamster' post='242593' date='Jul 18 2008, 12:11 PM']I like MM's but that one doesn't float my boat.[/quote] Ditto - not keen on the figuring or the colour or the edging on the body. The 12th fret inlay looks a bit gash as well, but then I suppose I rarely get enthusiastic about the look of fingerboards that aren't maple. Don't mind the lack of a scratchplate, but if I was gonna have an expensive bass with a large expanse of look-at-me finish.... it wouldn't be [i]that[/i] finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilmour Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Funny looks just like a G&L to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='gilmour' post='242881' date='Jul 18 2008, 04:42 PM']Funny looks just like a G&L to me[/quote] Yeah that's what I was thinking. I really like the way L2000s play but I've only ever seen one that looked appealing to me, and somebody else had already bought it when I returned to the store the next day. Should've put a deposit on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 It [i]does[/i] look like a G&L... I was reflecting just yesterday on the number of basses that the MMHB seems to have inspired / brought into being; Stingray, Sterling and Ray5 SUBs and OLPs G&L ASAT, L1000, 1500, 2000, 2500 Modulus Flea signature Warwick Jazzman, FNA, Corvette $$, Streamer $$ Ibanez ### SRX (insert number between 300 and 705!) Numerous Sandbergs... You can complete the list! As for the 'Ray in question, not for me, I think! I'm not sure about HB/HB. I like the scratchplate! 'Rays look better plain to me. The only specials I've liked are the Bluebursts and that Coppertop doing the rounds recently. And then there's the price... Both of these together cost less! Second one isn't a 'Ray, but it's definitely along the same lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 i would LOVE that fretless ray ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='Delberthot' post='242846' date='Jul 18 2008, 04:13 PM']Sound Control in glasgow has one for £2200 It looks similar to the 20th anniversary one that i used to have without a scratchplate.[/quote] the one in Glasgow has the control plate without the pickguard which just looks plain wrong imo. Del,did you sell your 20th to a fella from Greenock by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 [quote name='dub_junkie' post='243009' date='Jul 18 2008, 07:45 PM']the one in Glasgow has the control plate without the pickguard which just looks plain wrong imo.[/quote] thats how musicman sabre/cutlass basses were isnt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I'd say more like early G&L L2Ks and wunkays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Well I do like MM and I would say that one is sumptuous! Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Yep, not a bad looking bass, I don't usually like musicman, it's probably the lack of control plate and pickguard that's attracting me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markytbass Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 The jury is still out on this one for me. I like the look of it, binding etc but would like to see it in the flesh as regards the top. Pictures don't always do the finish any justice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmanady Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 I dont like the idea of a bass having the highly figured top,then you look at the back and its black,not sure about that! For that kind of money anyway,i would like to see a nice grain on the back also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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