solo4652 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 (edited) Hi, I've ofered this to Greeneking as a beginners bass. If he doesn't have it, then it's for sale. [attachment=29336:Blondie_1.JPG] [attachment=29337:Blondie_2.JPG] [attachment=29338:Blondie_3.JPG] [attachment=29339:Blondie_4.JPG] [attachment=29340:Blondie_5.JPG] This will make a great backup, beater or project bass. I bought this from a fellow BC'er a few months ago as a back up for my G&L Tribute. But, I've just bought another G&L... It's a Vintage V4 P copy in cream(ish), with rosewood (?) fingerboard. I'm afraid I don't know how old it is. It has the Wilkinson tuners, and I'm pretty sure it has the original Wilkinson pups and bridge, although I can't be certain. In the photos, it's fitted with a brass nut which was all wrong and causing string-height and intonation problems. So, I had it (professionally) replaced and a setup done. It now plays really smoothly with string-height of 2.5mm at 12th fret. The cavities were also lined with foil. It does the P tone amazingly well. It has had some "antiquing", as you'll see. Some yellowy/cream overspraying on the upper horn and some paint removal on the upper edge and the back of the body. At the top-back of the neck, behind the nut are some small dings in the neck. Some sratches and dings around the edge of the pickguard, and pup screws. I emphasise that none of this affects the playability at all - it's all been done to give it an aged look. To set it all off, there is a "Fender" decal on the headstock. Comes with a reasonable gigbag too. I'm happy to post, no problem. £85 sound about right? Steve Edited August 20, 2009 by solo4652 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Definitely now for sale. Looks a bit scruffy, but plays nicely. Classic, warm P-tone right here for £85. Complete bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='550274' date='Jul 24 2009, 03:17 PM']Definitely now for sale. Looks a bit scruffy, but plays nicely. Classic, warm P-tone right here for £85. Complete bargain.[/quote] another bump for the stockport lad...that bass looks bullet proof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks for the bump mrcrow. I'm sailing at Abersoch Dinghy Week until 1st August ("Absolutely Fabulous" in the Fireball fleet if anybody wants to come and say hello). So, I'll not be answering messages until then. So, the Vintage will need to go when I return because I've just bought another G&L Tribute. I'll probably put this up for sale too when I get back: [attachment=29549:Stingray_1.JPG] Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 (edited) MB1. Blimey! that Stingrays a Distinctive Colour!...is it a refinish?....Price? BUMP! Edited July 25, 2009 by MB1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='551069' date='Jul 25 2009, 01:09 PM']MB1. Blimey! that Stingrays a Distinctive Colour!...is it a refinish?....Price? BUMP![/quote] Uhmmmm. Is it a Stingray???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 [quote name='BassBunny' post='551123' date='Jul 25 2009, 02:34 PM']Uhmmmm. Is it a Stingray????[/quote] Yes... i always find the unique body shape and hedstock decal to be a giveaway bump for the vintage p, excellent value for money instruments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 [quote name='Kev' post='551145' date='Jul 25 2009, 02:51 PM']bump for the vintage p, excellent value for money instruments[/quote] Agree they got a great write up when they were launched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 BUMP AGAIN caps lock off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='546314' date='Jul 21 2009, 12:39 PM']Hi, I've ofered this to Greeneking as a beginners bass. If he doesn't have it, then it's for sale.[/quote] Greeneking? That's me and I know nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='551373' date='Jul 25 2009, 08:15 PM']Greeneking? That's me and I know nothing [/quote] the thick plottens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='551373' date='Jul 25 2009, 08:15 PM']Greeneking? That's me and I know nothing [/quote] Hi Peter, It could be Green Mann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STINGRAYSEAN Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 Nice bass,Nice price,got one of these plays lovelly ,sounds nice,Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 bump for tracking good luck...still awaiting sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='BassBunny' post='551829' date='Jul 26 2009, 03:28 PM']Hi Peter, It could be Green Mann[/quote] Hi all, Just back from a wet and windy week-long sailing regatta, and feeling my age. BassBunny is absolutely right. It was Greene-Mann not Greenking who posted the "Beginners bass wanted" ad to which I responded a few weeks ago. My apologies to everybody for the unintended confusion. Doooh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='BassBunny' post='551205' date='Jul 25 2009, 04:40 PM']Agree they got a great write up when they were launched.[/quote] The Vintage Fender-a-like is still for sale. Cracking bass for this price. Any trial welcome. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='BassBunny' post='551123' date='Jul 25 2009, 02:34 PM']Uhmmmm. Is it a Stingray????[/quote] It most definitely is a bona fide, un-mucked-about-with Stingray! I checked the serial number with EBMM customer service who confirmed that it was made 23rd February 2000. Also confirmed was the original body colour of Pearl Lavender and fretless fingerboard made of Pau Ferro. So, it's not a refin. I believe this colour was discontinued in 2001 or 2002. Quote from EBMM: "...most probably the only bass like this we ever made"! Rare, or what?! I've had some PM interest about the bass and I'll respond to these first. If it's still unsold, I'll put it up as officially For Sale. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 Vintage V4 still for sale. Fretless Stingray now officially for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 MB1. ....What Price is Pearl Lavender? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='557919' date='Aug 1 2009, 05:13 PM']MB1. ....What Price is Pearl Lavender?[/quote] PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrcrow Posted August 2, 2009 Share Posted August 2, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='557897' date='Aug 1 2009, 04:42 PM']Vintage V4 still for sale. Fretless Stingray now officially for sale.[/quote] west of eccles bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 South east of Stockport bump. Stingray is going on to Preloved and Gumtree tomorrow. BC'ers have first refusal. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 (edited) [quote name='solo4652' post='557752' date='Aug 1 2009, 01:12 PM']Hi all, Just back from a wet and windy week-long sailing regatta, and feeling my age. BassBunny is absolutely right. It was Greene-Mann not Greenking who posted the "Beginners bass wanted" ad to which I responded a few weeks ago. My apologies to everybody for the unintended confusion. Doooh.[/quote] By way of a bump! Not a problem, I kinda half guessed it was the other Green Do you sail Solo's too? Peter - ex Enterprise racer Edited August 3, 2009 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 3, 2009 Author Share Posted August 3, 2009 [quote name='GreeneKing' post='558988' date='Aug 3 2009, 09:26 AM']By way of a bump! Not a problem, I kinda half guessed it was the other Green Do you sail Solo's too? Peter - ex Enterprise racer[/quote] Yes - I sail Solo's, and Corby 25's and Squibs, and Fireballs, and J-80's. PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 7, 2009 Share Posted August 7, 2009 MB1. BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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