lafrite Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Here is my beloved MusicMan Stingray 5 from 1989. From my point of view, the best period for Musicman featuring an absolutely gorgeous bird eye mapple neck, 3 bands equalisation, the legendary alnico pickup and a lovely dark rosewood fingerboard. The original color was a dark green changed for a beautiful sonic blue (costed £250). This bass is extremely efficient for any situation, as good in studio or live, it has always make me very happy. Comes with a hard case. Based in London Islington, feel free to come over to try it!
lafrite Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 I am not allowed to upload some more pics (I have severals showing how beautiful the neck is) so feel free to contact me and I will send it directly to you. Cheers
ped Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 The best colour combination IMO. Looks beautiful. PM sent RE pics
lafrite Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Some more close ups showing the bird eyes mapple neck.
lafrite Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 The refinish was made by a french luthier, can't remember the name but I have to check into my old emails.
desmondpot Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 (edited) Looks like a nice job and the neck's gorgeous. Edited May 8, 2015 by desmondpot
lafrite Posted May 11, 2015 Author Posted May 11, 2015 Also on eBay : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rare-1989-MusicMan-Stingray-5-custom-color-/301628765710? £950 for BC members incl free shipping.
CBR75 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 I was the one who ordered the painting job. Here is the guy's website : http://www.turquet.net/ He is not a luthier. He's really specialised only in lacquer finish on wood (exceptional furnitures and instruments). Really a good job. It's a custom color : light sonic blue I thnik it's a PU. The goal was to match Musicman specs. Originaly, the bass was red and then a crazy canadian made it... green (and a ugly one). Painting job was absolutely necessary. Regarding the bass itself, it's REALLY a good one. Great sound IMHO.
CBR75 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 (edited) Some pics, with the painting job in progress : [url="http://www.hostingpics.net/album/CBR75-189537.html"]http://www.hostingpi...R75-189537.html[/url] Edited May 12, 2015 by CBR75
lafrite Posted May 12, 2015 Author Posted May 12, 2015 Thanks a lot! You must be Charles isn't it? I recently spoke with a nice BC member who is actually the one who brought it back from Canada few years ago. Small world... He keeps great memories about this bass.
pfonck334 Posted May 12, 2015 Posted May 12, 2015 Yes I am indeed the one who brought it back from Canada. She was still green at that time. I can confirm aslo that it is a great stingray and probably the most beautiful neck I have seen. Too bad I don't have the monye yet, but I will be sooni London. You never know
lafrite Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 Hi Guys, As I want to keep only one 5, I think I will keep this one as it has something really special, I will sold my Status instead. Sorry for this, I know many of you were interested in. Cheers
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