simonroberts788 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) Excellent example of these much sought-after basses manufactured in the San Luis Obispo factory in California, USA. Launched in 2003 featuring a solid poplar slab body (instead of ash) and a more economical textured finish with a black painted maple neck but the same hardware, pickup and 2-band active circuit as the Stingray, they were famously discontinued in 2005 after they proved so popular that sales of the Stingray were starting to fall. This one is in fantastic condition and sounds great both acoustically and plugged in. Really resonant with great sustain and that classic 2-band growl when you dig in at the bridge. It has a little nick out the the top of the headstock and another on the back lower bout near the battery compartment (see pics). Feels as solid as a rock and never goes out of tune. The textured blue finish is really nice as it's started to go a bit green like an old Lake Placid Blue Fender - looks so sweet and you can see the original blue under the guard! I changed the pickguard for a three ply gloss black (original thin diamond plate guard included). I'm down in St Agnes in Cornwall but I can easily get the bass up to my parents' house near Bath if that's easier. Currently has a cheapo Stagg gig bag. Shipping is certainly possible - it'd be best to take the neck off, then pack it along with the body. That way, there's absolutely no risk of damage in transit. Edited January 24, 2018 by simonroberts788 sold 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Coffee Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 These are fantastic basses. My usa SUB5 sounded better than all of the stingrays i ever owned. Bargain here. Have a bump and GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonroberts788 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 On 12/01/2018 at 19:02, Black Coffee said: These are fantastic basses. My usa SUB5 sounded better than all of the stingrays i ever owned. Bargain here. Have a bump and GLWTS Was the same for me with the SUB4 I owned : these USA made early models sound better than the originals, quite weird, but true. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonroberts788 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 Thanks for the positive comments guys. I totally agree - awesome basses - wish i could keep it but needs must. Basically a Stingray Classic with a textured finish and a black neck for under £500 - what more could you ask?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy515 Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Sorry to hijack but can I ask what strings you guys have on your US Subs. Had mine 8 months and put DR Hibeams on but not really happy with the lack of "grunt". Use DR Sunbeams on my G&L and Ric. Thanks all. Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonroberts788 Posted January 22, 2018 Author Share Posted January 22, 2018 I've tried D'addario and Ernie Ball nickel wound 45-105 and I certainly have enough 'grunt'! Although I've never tried DR strings... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 D'Addario nickel for me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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