lee650 Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 (edited) Didn't think I'd do this, as I've sold this before and was lucky to get it back, but tastes change, and id like to go back to Spectors! this beauty is just sitting unused. This is Rita! A 2003 USA made Musicman Sterling and is a really gorgeous example. It's a one piece body in Translucent Cherryburst with a matched headstock (which was an optional extra, so probably a customer order,I suspect the body wood May be a custom upgrade,But can't be certain). There have been some mods to this bass,as a previous owner fitted an Alnico vintage Nordstrand triple coil pickup, which i believe is a custom order pickup. It has a smoother and deeper tone more akin to a vintage Stingray, but also has the Parallel/single coil/Series switching options for more tonal variety. Those who know Sterlings will be aware that this has a very slim neck with a maple board,and is surprisingly light considering it is a one piece Ash body (a lot of these are 2 piece) I have this lady at a fairly healthy 9lbs on my scales. Speaking of which it's got the most unique ash grain I've ever seen, in a bass, so I had a clear pickguard made to show off it's very special look (I have never seen a Sterling like this). I have recently had his professionally set up,and somewhere in this basses long history, the nut was replaced to make the string spacing tighter. I had a new bone nut made and installed and is like new at a cost of £130 it's also fitted with brand new DR High Beams and comes with the OHSC. It is in immaculate condition, it has one tiny ding and a small scratch on the headstock, and i tiny bit of the finish on the neck, where the nut was replaced. That's it, no other marks SOLD I will accept trades for a Spector Euro 5LX or CR5FM. Edited November 9, 2021 by lee650 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Look @Doctor J another honeyburst!!! Lee - I remember the deal to get this back, and I know it’s not being taken lightly to list…but I know where you’re at - My White Jazz was the same, hell or high water it wasn’t for sale. I’ve never looked back, and I know where it is if I freak out. GLWTS. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacksawbob Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 That's my dream bass right there, sadly funds won't allow. GLWTS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmedunc Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Fabulous basses. Went from Precision to one of these. Can't see me going back, although I miss my P immensely. GLWTS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roonjuice Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Blooming gorgeous. Don’t suppose u have the original pup? r 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 5 minutes ago, roonjuice said: Blooming gorgeous. Don’t suppose u have the original pup? r I'm afraid not! It was modded before I first got it! 12 years ago 😳 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 😔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 11 hours ago, AndyTravis said: Look @Doctor J another honeyburst!!! Lee - I remember the deal to get this back, and I know it’s not being taken lightly to list…but I know where you’re at - My White Jazz was the same, hell or high water it wasn’t for sale. I’ve never looked back, and I know where it is if I freak out. GLWTS. Definitely Cherry Sunburst and not Honeyburst this one. Not often you see a single-piece body on these. Lovely bass. I’d have been on this had it been a different fingerboard and finish. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeneythebass Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said: Definitely Cherry Sunburst and not Honeyburst this one. Not often you see a single-piece body on these. Lovely bass. I’d have been on this had it been a different fingerboard and finish. I’d be on it if I had a spare 1’er lying around 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddy1 Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hello there lovely we bass id be very interested so can I make you an offer of £1000 + postage to Northern Ireland. Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Caddy1 said: Hello there lovely we bass id be very interested so can I make you an offer of £1000 + postage to Northern Ireland. Thanks Thanks for the offer Caddy, but price is firm! If I'd doesn't sell, I'll happily keep it 😁 Edited October 30, 2021 by lee650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Quatschmacher said: Definitely Cherry Sunburst and not Honeyburst this one. Not often you see a single-piece body on these. Lovely bass. I’d have been on this had it been a different fingerboard and finish. Was more of a jokey reference to a post Doc had put on about orange to yellow bursts becoming a theme in his house. I’ll concede that it’s just bloody lovely 😊 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quatschmacher Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Was more of a jokey reference to a post Doc had put on about orange to yellow bursts becoming a theme in his house. I’ll concede that it’s just bloody lovely 😊 Ah, I see. He should buy my stingray then. 😆 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 41 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said: Ah, I see. He should buy my stingray then. 😆 Think he’s already got one 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassfan Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Wouldn’t Joe Dart take off all the knobs bar one. Obviously too confusing. 😂 lovely bass mate 👍🏻 GLWTS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 3 hours ago, bassfan said: Wouldn’t Joe Dart take off all the knobs bar one. Obviously too confusing. 😂 lovely bass mate 👍🏻 GLWTS Yes he'd ruin it! It would still look fabulous though 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 30, 2021 Author Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) Added to the listing! I've got this bass at 9lbs 😁 Will consider part trades for a Spector Euro 4 or maybe a 34" Euro 5. Edited October 30, 2021 by lee650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) Don't know if this'll help or hinder 😂 Here's some pointless noodling, done on a phone camera, through a little combo. Ignore the playing, but it does show how fat and growly she can be 😁 received_262498529017453.mp4 Edited November 3, 2021 by lee650 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, lee650 said: Don't know if this'll help or hinder 😂 Here's some pointless noodling, done on a phone camera. Ignore the playing, but it does show how fat and growly she can be 😁 received_262498529017453.mp4 play us one we know…you’ll not make much knocking sheds together like that 😉😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: play us one we know…you’ll not make much knocking sheds together like that 😉😂 Yeah I'll record "simply the best" next time. As you are the king of sheds, I'll take that as a compliment! Mr Andy "Two sheds" Travis 😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, lee650 said: Yeah I'll record "simply the best" next time. As you are the king of sheds, I'll take that as a compliment! Mr Andy "Two sheds" Travis 😘 You're obviously a mega player mate. I jest. Imagine the sheds we could build together 😘 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted October 31, 2021 Author Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: You're obviously a mega player mate. I jest. Imagine the sheds we could build together 😘 The Taj Mahal of sheds 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, lee650 said: The Taj Mahal of sheds 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Let’s have a song by Shed 7! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bunion said: Let’s have a song by Shed 7! It’s time to burn this disco down… Would you stay on standby, if I need another alibi? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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