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BASS GEAR CLEAROUT: MUSICMAN STERLING + STINGRAY + GIBSON EBO SHORT SCALE BASS (1960'S) PRICES DROPPED!
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[color=#000000][font=-apple-system-font][size=3]Hello,[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=-apple-system-font][size=3]I'm back, all the following are re-listed due to several time-wasters.[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=-apple-system-font][size=3]I've amended the advert and added new pictures, so I hope that this keeps everyone happy.[/size][/font][/color]

[color=#000000][font=-apple-system-font][size=3]I have for sale the following:[/size][/font][/color][list=1]
[*][u][b]Musicman Sterling Bass [/b][/u][b](Looking for £750.00)[/b] -Great condition with a few minor cosmetic belt buckle marks to the rear of the bass near the jack socket and by the input jack. Other than this the bass is in great condition and plays superbly. Considerably lighter than the Musician Stingray, but that doesn't mean that it lacks any punch.
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Date of Production: November 2014

Colour: Black Neck: Maple: 3 EQ. + Comes with Official Musician Hardcase.[list=1]
[*][u][b]Musicman Stingray Bass [/b][/u]([b]Looking for £700.00 ono) PRODUCTION DATE MARCH 2013[/b]- In reasonable condition, but unlike it's brother listed above, this bass has been gigged rather a lot, and as a result has a few dings and dents. Some call these war wounds, some call it disgusting. They do not affect the playability in any way shape of form, but these are all the bits that you'll want to know should this be of interest to you:
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[*][i][b]Chip on the bottom horn of the bass (only tiny)[/b][/i]

[*][i][b]Dent on the bottom of the bass near the input jack[/b][/i]

[*][i][b]Tiny, tiny scuff on the bottom edge of the third fret. (It's not rough AT ALL)[/b][/i]

[*][i][b]Paint cracking on the top of the body[/b][/i]

[*][i][b]5. Little graze at the bottom of the headstock from where it fell over and had a chance meeting with a coffee table.[/b][/i]
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[*][u][b]Gibson EBO short-scale Bass Guitar.[/b][/u] [b](Looking for £650 ONO)[/b]- In my last post, i stated that this bass was, and IS a [b]1962 GIBSON EBO BASS GUITAR. [/b]It Is. I've had it checked out and the serial no: 32570 backs this up. - The original owner of this bass [b]PHIL HARTLEY (SPACE, SUPERFAST GIRLIE SHOW, THE JOKERS)[/b] is also a member on here, and will gladly back me up, so feel free to contact him if you should feel the need to (It has been ok'd) - It plays amazingly, and is currently strung with Flatwounds, for that full 60's MOJO!
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When i purchased the bass, it had the following parts missing (and still does)
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[*][i][b]Pickup Cover[/b][/i]

[*][i][b]Machine head screw from the A string tuner[/b][/i]

[*][i][b]Missing Volume Pot. - [/b]A[/i]side from the aforementioned, it has also at some stage had a headstock repair, which is not unheard of for Gibson instruments. As a result, you can see a little discolour at the top of the rear of the headstock, and the front of the headstock looks a bit too shiny.
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I've done nothing to this bass in terms of restoration, and have no plans to i bought it as it is seen, and will be selling it as is seen. The only thing i have added is a Kinsman Hardcase, as it was originally in a Warwick gig bag (Which is also included in the sale)

I've seen various pickup covers on Ebay and the internet etc, but they never seem to fit the bass correctly. Some suggest the Bakelite ones, but I don't really want to spend £200 on a pickup cover for a bass that I don't play, as I'm a Fender man or Live, and everything else it seems.

Please feel free to ask any questions and I'll try my very best to answer them

No Tyre Kickers please, but any trial of any of the items is absolutely fine, just pm to arrange (Number Below)

I'll try and answer any questions as accurately as I can!

NO PAYPAL. Cash, and collect only/ BACS to secure instrument unless you wish to arrange a courier.

Based in Halifax, West Yorkshire

Tel: 07712 172 088

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[quote name='sammybee' timestamp='1450815995' post='2936189']
In your third picture (which is a little out of focus or is it my eyesight?), is that 'fluff' from the case near the first fret or is it something more sinister?
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Hi Sammy, it is a little nick, which does as it happens have a little case fluff in it, there is also a little dink at the bottom of the headstock. I'm adding pics now

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Your Sterling does appear to be in excellent condition (EDIT: now that I've seen the eBay ad, I'm not convinced), however, I think you are hindering your chance of selling it by describing the Stingray also to be in excellent condition overall and in excellent cosmetic condition. You've been honest elsewhere in the post, but these statements undermine the credibility of the entire ad. I bought a Bongo from a forum member. It was 10 years old and with only a couple of marks that I need to wear glasses to see. That is what I'd call excellent condition. Personally, I think the Stingray is in poor condition for its age. Just my opinion and I'm genuinely trying to help you re the Sterling because I have one myself and love them.

CB

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Hi the headstock of the EBO appears to have been refinished - I have owned early 60s models and they had an inlaid Gibson logo and a 'frog' inlay - yours has a decal - like on the late 60s and 70s EBs. The rest looks to be as it ought to - best of luck with the sale these basses have a powerful grunt!

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I've now seen the 2 Musicman instruments advertised on the Bass Players Market UK facebook page (for £700 each) and on eBay (for £850 each).
Why do you describe the Sterling on the Basschat advert to be "immaculate" and "looked after impeccably" whereas on eBay you say "There are some dings on the body. This is reflected in the very low Buy It Now price"?

CB

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