mr.noisy Posted November 12, 2017 Posted November 12, 2017 (edited) Last price drop, first £200 will take it. Hey guys, So this is a bit crazy, as I have always wanted one of these ever since I tried one in the shops, and finally got it very recently, but I also always wanted to try an upright, and opportunity came to me to get one really really cheap, but my budget still is in a very bad state, so something must go, and I am least attached to this bass. This is a Sterling by Music Man Sub 5. I am sure that most of the people know how good are basses under the Sterling name, and this is no exception. I wanted it because I always gassed for a stingray, I played many of them, just never could afford to get one, and if I did, I would always end up with something else. when it comes to playability, this I'd say is such a good copy I can't feel the difference, neck is fantastic, absolutely no sharp edges etc, it's nice and straight and action is set quite low without any buzzes. It has a bags of tone and 2 band EQ. Not sure what else I could say about it, it's just an amazing quality bass and I am kinda pushing myself to get rid of it so fast, but that upright.... Now, things to mention - obviously it has some minor signs of use, but as usual these are very hard to picture. Just some standard tiny marks and tiny dings here and there that you can catch only at a certain light angle. You will see on one of the pics, that it has some kind of marks on the headstock logo. It was like that when I got it from the previous owner, it looks worse on the pic than in the real life though, but just wanted to be totally honest. Also previous owner had the knobs changed to black with pearlescent top, which I kinda like, it's not flashy or blingy, also black strap locks been fitted on it, but it didn't came with the parts that go on the strap. Luckily I had spare around, but these are silver. Bass comes with original Musicman Stingray fitted case, that is quite tatty, but still provides a nice protection. I would take a pics, but it is somewhere in the attic where I put it straight away as I carry all my basses in my Mono gig bag. Now, I would highly recommend and prefer collection, or I could potentially deliver within London or meet somewhere half way. I am based in Neasden, London, just off M1 and A406. However, as it comes with a case and you are brave enough then you are more than welcome to organise your own courier. This is only if you can accept the risk, I have came across some stories recently about courier companies damaging or losing the instruments and claiming that insurance is invalid on these items, so I would not take any responsibility for the instrument once it leaves my door step I'm afraid. Please check my feedback and get in touch if you would like some more info. Please do not offer me any trades as I need the money for an upright. Edited February 8, 2018 by mr.noisy
mr.noisy Posted November 14, 2017 Author Posted November 14, 2017 Loving the new bump button. Just want to add that I am also looking to trade for an upright. I want to get one and my opportunity is kinda hanging in the air and I am not sure when this will happen and I don't want to wait too long.
mr.noisy Posted November 20, 2017 Author Posted November 20, 2017 Quite surprised there is no interest in this bass. This really is a quality instrument and forgot to mention it is strung with still fresh D'addario strings. Going to ebay it soon. Check my feedback if in any doubts. Cheers
mr.noisy Posted November 24, 2017 Author Posted November 24, 2017 Too shy to make an offer? Check it on ebay then. Don't like doing this as I prefer to deal with basschatters, but no offers forced me to go that way. Cheers
mr.noisy Posted November 26, 2017 Author Posted November 26, 2017 Took it out of the gig bag during the past two days. Having a tough time, I might actually keep it, too good to let it go.
mr.noisy Posted November 29, 2017 Author Posted November 29, 2017 Took it off ebay already as I am not too keen on moving it anymore. However, will keep it here. Feel free to make me an offer. I would also trade for Roland SP-404.
mr.noisy Posted December 4, 2017 Author Posted December 4, 2017 Got the SP-404, would be nice to be a little bit less broke, so here is another price drop. £230 ONO.
mr.noisy Posted December 9, 2017 Author Posted December 9, 2017 Dropping the price to £200. I don't think you can get a better fiver for that price. Feel free to come and check it out yourself
mr.noisy Posted December 12, 2017 Author Posted December 12, 2017 Still quite surprised that at a price equivalent to 1/5th of average second hand USA Stingray this still has the least amount of interest of all the basses that I have ever had to sell.
mr.noisy Posted December 26, 2017 Author Posted December 26, 2017 I hope everyone had a great Christmas. It is still here waiting for a new home.
mr.noisy Posted January 1, 2018 Author Posted January 1, 2018 Took it out for a NYE gig last night, and it sounded lovely, cutting through the mix like a warm knife through the butter. I know it's kinda long shot, but I would trade for Microkorg or maybe a similar synth as this is what I would use the money for anyway.
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