Old Horse Murphy Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 (edited) I've just picked up my Shuker 5 String P bass and I've decided I want to ask Jon to build me another bass, so somewhat reluctantly I've decided these basses need to go. First up is a virtually new 2008 model Fender US P Bass in black with maple neck, new style case and all the candy. The new P's are incredibly good instruments and with the new satin finish on the neck, lightweight tuners, bigger bridge etc are a significant improvement on the S1 models (which I am a fan of too). This one has been used 3 or 4 times maximum and the bass is as new. The case is immaculate also. It comes with a black Fender scratchplate, a white Fender scratchplate and a pearloid Fender scratchplate also (choices, choices). Thes cost £745 new. This one is virtually new and is under warranty still. I'm looking for £650 for it, but will listen to sensible offers. Thanks for looking. Edited August 29, 2008 by Old Horse Murphy
martthebass Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Nick, you're a bad, bad man. Just about to go on holiday and have no cash blues................the only bass that could have tempted me away from me 2004 model.
martthebass Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Nah...I'd only get sand in it. Oh well, role on the next bonus.
Deep Thought Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Yet another bass I'd love and can't afford! Aaaaarrrrggghhhh!!!! I want some bloody [i]money[/i]!!!!!!!
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 Bloody hell Nick! You're taking a hit on this one. How did you get it £100 cheaper than mine? (Although I realise my 3TS finish is an extra £70!) Is the Shuker [b][i]that[/i][/b] good?
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 That was a cracking deal you got there anyway, mate. Someone's going to get a bargain!
molan Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='254871' date='Aug 4 2008, 09:48 PM']Bloody hell Nick! You're taking a hit on this one. How did you get it £100 cheaper than mine? (Although I realise my 3TS finish is an extra £70!) Is the Shuker [b][i]that[/i][/b] good?[/quote] Based on a Google shopping price, some dealers are listing the standard colours at £750 now and sunbursts at £800. In this market definitely possible to haggle a little as well.
OldGit Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='254871' date='Aug 4 2008, 09:48 PM']Is the Shuker [b][i]that[/i][/b] good?[/quote]
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 4, 2008 Posted August 4, 2008 [quote name='OldGit' post='254893' date='Aug 4 2008, 10:30 PM'] [/quote] Yes, you did tell me a while ago, Si! I'll have to take a rain check for the time being, though. Spent far too much money recently! Rich.
martthebass Posted August 5, 2008 Posted August 5, 2008 Can't believe this aint gone yet Nick. Wish someone would hurry up an buy it and put me out of my misery
Alastair Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Man...that 'ray...oh my...you know when you can afford things but you know you shouldn't go spending money? You've hit me where it hurts!
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='Alastair' post='260596' date='Aug 12 2008, 08:59 AM']Man...that 'ray...oh my...you know when you can afford things but you know you shouldn't go spending money? You've hit me where it hurts![/quote] It's honestly the nicest Ray I've played and I've been through a few. It doesn't get much of a look-in to be honest and deserves to be played
Alastair Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Based on previous experience with 'rays I'm not surprised, never found a dud...all play like butter and sound amazing...damn. I've been gassing for one for a while...I'm gonna have to have a think about this!
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 12, 2008 Author Posted August 12, 2008 [quote name='Alastair' post='260621' date='Aug 12 2008, 09:34 AM']Based on previous experience with 'rays I'm not surprised, never found a dud...all play like butter and sound amazing...damn. I've been gassing for one for a while...I'm gonna have to have a think about this![/quote] I'll leave you to mull it over
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 13, 2008 Author Posted August 13, 2008 The Stingray is provisionally Sold, but the P bass is still available. Thanks for all the interest so far. Wow!!
Alastair Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) To whomever has bought the stingray, My wallet thanks you. Edited August 13, 2008 by Alastair
OutToPlayJazz Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 If I didn't already have an '08 American Standard in 3TS I'd be ripping Nick's arm off here!
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='262058' date='Aug 13 2008, 11:27 PM']If I didn't already have an '08 American Standard in 3TS I'd be ripping Nick's arm off here![/quote] Thanks Rich. It is a gorgeous bass and I'm really in 2 minds about doing this.
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 Thanks for the questions so far. I'll be able to confirm the Stingray has sold definitely tomorrow. The P Bass is the new 2008 model and comes complete with all case candy, new style case and candy and DOES NOT have the S1 switching.
Mr Fudge Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Lovely P and an excellent price I would suggest. My Mrs would kill me though ...
Old Horse Murphy Posted August 14, 2008 Author Posted August 14, 2008 [quote name='Mr Fudge' post='262730' date='Aug 14 2008, 09:21 PM']Lovely P and an excellent price I would suggest. My Mrs would kill me though ...[/quote] Thanks for the kind words Mr F and if I may be so bold, I'm sure your wife would be DELIGHTED if you bought this bass as would mine if I were in your shoes.... Can't type anymore as nose is growing bigger with every word....... I will put this on the Bay if there aren't any takers on here. Funny, I would never have guessed the Ray would attract more attention than the P Bass.
Mr Fudge Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 best of luck with the sale. I gassed after a P and then found another Jazz a few months ago. Plus ca change plus ce la meme change I think Geddy once said.
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