magee Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 (edited) Edit 1/10.08: This has now been traded for Steve's lovely Black Precision. Which means I might be selling a v63 Rickenbacker shortly if anyone's interested. Ah, the big bass shuffle, it's very complicated. ____ Hello, I'm looking to move on my lovely 1989 Stingray. It's a translucent blueburst wiith a rosewood fingerboard and that powerful trademark Stingray sound. I've owned this since new. The serial indicates it's 1989 but I bought it new in about 1991 from Sound Control in Dunfermline, so it must have been lying in the store room for a couple of years. It's had some gigging in that time, but also quite a few years resting in its case. It's in excellent condition, but not mint - there are a couple of nicks to the lacquer and some wear on the back, but nothing through to the wood, plus a small bit of strapwear that is through to the wood [see pics] - just what you'd expect from normal use. I've tried to get close up body pics but any marks are really too small for the camera to pick up. I know this is a less than optimal time to be selling a 'ray, but I'm looking for £750-800 because of its age and a finish that I believe is relatively unusual [that's my understanding anyway - if not do let me know]. I know that's not what more recent ones have been going for on here but I thought I'd put it up and see if it just happened to be exactly what someone has been longing for. Comes with hard case [not MM one, I feel cheated now, I never got one], will post if buyer covers the cost. I'm in Glasgow, and anyone is welcome to come and try it out. Thanks for your time, Matthew [attachment=12710:musicman_front.JPG][attachment=12711:musicman_whole.JPG][attachment=12712:bass_bac k.JPG][attachment=12713:DSC00460.JPG][attachment=12714:DSC00522.JPG] Edited October 1, 2008 by magee
dub_junkie Posted August 27, 2008 Posted August 27, 2008 Hi Matthew,we corresponded by email about this bass a few weeks back.I still dont have the cash for it but it is THE StingRay I want. And you being so close too. I'm going to need to hatch a plan and quick. :brow: best of luck with the sale.its a beauty! Keir btw how you getting on with the MIA Jazz RI?
magee Posted August 28, 2008 Author Posted August 28, 2008 Hey Keir, thanks for the nice comments. It's a cracker alright, I just feel like a change to something a little less powerful and ballsy really. The Jazz I got is a thing of wonder and beauty, I couldn't be happier, but I did the dumbass thing and bought it before selling the Stingray, so the Jazz might have to go if the Stingray doesn't shift. The Jazz is lovely though: clear, even, woody sound. I put some Thomasik flatwounds on it and it sounds like honey. Sigh. Let me know if you come up with that plan! But thanks for the nice comments, cheers, Mathew [quote name='dub_junkie' post='271474' date='Aug 28 2008, 12:43 AM']Hi Matthew,we corresponded by email about this bass a few weeks back.I still dont have the cash for it but it is THE StingRay I want. And you being so close too. I'm going to need to hatch a plan and quick. :brow: best of luck with the sale.its a beauty! Keir btw how you getting on with the MIA Jazz RI?[/quote]
Kev Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 that is gorgeous!!!! i soooooo want it as a little brother to my ray 5 one of the nicest stingray 4's iv ever seen, do not let it go for a PENNY less than £750!!
mathewsanchez Posted August 28, 2008 Posted August 28, 2008 Same year as my Ray, it's really a beautiful thing. If it had a maple board i'd consider selling mine to get hold of yours. I really believe the late 80s and early 90s was a golden era for musicman, and the 2 band preamp offers a lovely earthy aggressive sound. £750 is a good price for such a brilliant and beautiful instrument. Good luck with the sale. p.s. it would be nice with a white pickguard as well.
magee Posted August 28, 2008 Author Posted August 28, 2008 Thanks for the compliments guys, it's very nice to hear.
magee Posted September 4, 2008 Author Posted September 4, 2008 This is now on the bay, though I'll happily end the auction for a sale to a basschatter.
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 17, 2008 Posted September 17, 2008 Lovely bass - great colour. Best regards! Nick
magee Posted October 1, 2008 Author Posted October 1, 2008 Now traded with Steve's Black Precision, which means I might be selling my v63 Rickenbacker shortly if anyone's interested, thanks for all the nice comments and interest.
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