*WITHDRAWN* Music Man Old Smoothie StingRay - Chocoburst £1800

[Chiliwailer]

Update - withdrawn again for a 3rd time! 🙄🤣

 

This thread is becoming a bit of a joke, this bass has been withdrawn twice before and is now relisted again, it’s not easy to let go of!

Ltd Edition in this colour, made for 2016 only and now discontinued. It’s based on a prototype Leo Fender made for Sterling Ball and is the 40th Anniversary model (see YouTube video in my post below for more info). 

The pictures in the bright sunlight really show up the chocolate colour on the body horns, but blends into the sunbusrt in normal light, hence the difference in pictures.

These are very special basses, with an awesome neck and the preamp is voiced beautifully, literally smoother than a regular Stingray and with an amazing EQ, that has loads of bass and sweet highs. This bass oozes quality. 

It’s in excellent condition, not one issue. It’s wearing flatwound strings in the photos but the original rounds are now on it. 

Comes with the original hard case and shipping box. 

Weighs 4.275kg / 9.42lbs

No trades please, sale only  

Collection is much preferred, due to issues getting it to the courier.

Link to my feedback: 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2019 by Chiliwailer

[Chiliwailer]

6 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

You could knock me over with a feather 😮

Yes, another in a long line of killer basses I’ve let go of, falling victim to my minimalistic urges.

One day I’ll learn that I just can’t handle owning more than 3 basses, but in the meantime it’s been fun owning them! 🤣

Edited July 13, 2018 by Chiliwailer

[Chiliwailer]

5 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

Well, if you’ve got an itch that needs scratching 😀

Sadly, I already have a chocolate Smoothie and don’t have the CS you require or I would be on my way over.

Buy with confidence people. Top seller and a bloody nice bloke too 👊

Oooh, but you do have that Mk 3 Wal 😍

[cLepto-bass]

I might be wide of the mark here but what's the deal with the 5 string style pickup? Is that stock for this model?

[Chiliwailer]

6 minutes ago, cLepto-bass said:

I might be wide of the mark here but what's the deal with the 5 string style pickup? Is that stock for this model?

Yes, it was a Leo Fender prototype. Explained here:

 

 

[Chiliwailer]

1 minute ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said:

https://www.gak.co.uk/en/fender-custom-shop-64-jazz-bass-nos-vintage-white-second-hand-/916657

That’d match my other Ray nicely. 👍

 

[rhysyjob]

Thumbs up for a great bass. Less zing than a standard Stingray, but plenty of bass 😀

[Sweeneythebass]

😬 another Smoothie on the forum ! Serious gas attack! 

Tried one at the gallery through a Tonehammer last year, it really is smoother than a smooth thing on a smooth day. Somehow I even sounded good playing it! 

Remortgage/refinance may have to occur

 

[Chiliwailer]

Withdrawn, whilst I come to my senses 🤔

[Chiliwailer]

Reluctantly back up for sale 

[probonopublico]

I've just bought a jazz off this gentleman and have never played such a well cared for and well set up instrument.  I can't put it down. 

[Chiliwailer]

15 minutes ago, probonopublico said:

I've just bought a jazz off this gentleman and have never played such a well cared for and well set up instrument.  I can't put it down. 

Cheers Gus, really pleased to hear that all’s well with your Jazz. Nice one pal 👍

[Chiliwailer]

Bump before I go away from 10/9 -  21/9 (I’ll have no internet access, so please note that the bass can only be viewed after the 23rd). 

Edited September 9, 2018 by Chiliwailer

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Edited October 12, 2018 by Chiliwailer

[Nick upson]

Tempted.......

[Chiliwailer]

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Edited October 20, 2018 by Chiliwailer

[Chiliwailer]

17th November - back up for sale!!!! 

 

Edited November 17, 2018 by Chiliwailer

[Chiliwailer]

Please don’t email with bass trades - though I’d be interested in an electric guitar. Thanks. 

Edited December 9, 2018 by Chiliwailer

[rhysyjob]

I can hardly believe this is still for sale. A classic limited edition Stingray with vintage features but a few modern tweaks to the neck joint and truss rod adjuster. There’s a lot to like! 

[rodney72a]

Top class offering from EBMM. The Chocolate Burst finish looks fantastic, very difficult to do it justice in a pic!

[Chiliwailer]

12 hours ago, rhysyjob said:

I can hardly believe this is still for sale. A classic limited edition Stingray with vintage features but a few modern tweaks to the neck joint and truss rod adjuster. There’s a lot to like! 

I wonder if it's because I keep withdrawing it 🤔   🤣  Cheers 👍

9 hours ago, rodney72a said:

Top class offering from EBMM. The Chocolate Burst finish looks fantastic, very difficult to do it justice in a pic!

Absolutely, the pictures in the direct sunlight make the choco horns seem much more extreme. 

On 13/07/2018 at 16:24, Chiliwailer said:

Yes, another in a long line of killer basses I’ve let go of, falling victim to my minimalistic urges.

One day I’ll learn that I just can’t handle owning more than 3 basses, but in the meantime it’s been fun owning them! 🤣

Corrected - 

One day I’ll learn that I just can’t handle owning more than 2 basses, but in the meantime it’s been fun owning them!

Edited November 24, 2018 by Chiliwailer

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Edited January 3, 2019 by Chiliwailer

[Stephen Houghton]

Oh my god that is lovely 🙂

[Sweeneythebass]

20 hours ago, Stephen Houghton said:

Oh my god that is lovely 🙂

Again yes it is! If I had the cash I’d snap it right up 😁

[Chiliwailer]