Raslee Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) SOLD/Traded via Facebook Really gutted to be moving this on so soon after a recent trade here on Basschat but I'm really not getting on with the 17.5mm string spacing, I've tried for hours on end but it isn't happening . It really is a superb bass in every way apart from the spacing for me, i love the feel, tone etc - i'm so gutted but a 19mm is clearly what i need. Original sales add: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/298097-ebmm-musicman-stingray-5-honeyburstmaple/"]http://basschat.co.u...oneyburstmaple/[/url], and Jack the original seller is a top chap too - hope you don't mind me using the photos mate Can courier at cost from Plymouth, Devon. May consider trades and cash my way if necessary; particularly like P's, J's, Musicmen ,Stingrays and quirky basses, no six's though please and 5's must be 19mm string spacing. Could add a little cash for a 70's P , or 70's stingray perhaps. It's priced to sell at £975, previous owner who has had it since new had it up at £1100 so grab a bargain - although trading up i'd value it around £1100 towards something. Also includes MM case. Not really interested in sub £400 basses, Squiers or Mex Fenders, or any heavy metal esq basses, or even basses over 10lb's, neither i am into heavy amps/gear . [attachment=236836:fullsizeoutput_689.jpeg] [attachment=236838:fullsizeoutput_687.jpeg] Edited January 30, 2017 by Raslee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewie Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Hello mate, Just admiring the bass. Have you ever thought about putting a 2mm packer in between the saddles of the bridge? Maybe you could use something metal to help not thwart any sustain. You could do it creatively to be discrete. I did this with a 70's jazz bass and it worked a treat i thought. I guess you'd need 8mm to spare on the width of the neck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 [quote name='Chewie' timestamp='1485704257' post='3225941'] Hello mate, Just admiring the bass. Have you ever thought about putting a 2mm packer in between the saddles of the bridge? Maybe you could use something metal to help not thwart any sustain. You could do it creatively to be discrete. I did this with a 70's jazz bass and it worked a treat i thought. I guess you'd need 8mm to spare on the width of the neck. [/quote] Arent these SR5 necks designed for this string spacing. ? I really would dig an SR5 with 19 mm spacing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1485706447' post='3225968'] Arent these SR5 necks designed for this string spacing. ? I really would dig an SR5 with 19 mm spacing [/quote] Yes I think that the strings would be too close tio the edge of the neck IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted January 29, 2017 Author Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I did frantically google to see if such a solution existed such as an adjustable alternative bridge. But as others have mentioned I don't think it would work with the neck. I thought I would get used to the 17mm with persistence but I've admitted defeat. Anyhow I've had a lot of interest via Facebook so it looks like it'll be a happy ending, and I have a 19mm fiver lined up via here, but if Ernie Ball ever do bring out a 19mm SR5 I think I would find it hard to resist as they really are pretty awesome basses [color=#ff0000][size=6][font=georgia,serif]NOW SOLD VIA FB[/font][/size][/color] Edited January 30, 2017 by Raslee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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