theosd Posted March 18, 2010 Author Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='throwoff' post='778106' date='Mar 17 2010, 11:03 PM']Im from Rainham and have a buddy who Is looking for a Stingray 5 Is if cool to perhaps pass on details?[/quote] Sure!
throwoff Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 haha typical just told him about it and he gone and booked a holiday giving up on finding one at this price. Oh well Good luck with it!
fluffo Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='theosd' post='777805' date='Mar 17 2010, 06:55 PM']Bump for updated photos![/quote] This is a great bass, I imported this one from the states and sold it on to this guy via ebay a couple of years ago, shame he wants more for it than what I sold it for. otherwise I would have back. But a lovely bass never the less, you will not be disappointed!!!
thepurpleblob Posted March 18, 2010 Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='fluffo' post='778397' date='Mar 18 2010, 11:02 AM']This is a great bass, I imported this one from the states and sold it on to this guy via ebay a couple of years ago, shame he wants more for it than what I sold it for. otherwise I would have back. But a lovely bass never the less, you will not be disappointed!!![/quote] >> Cringe << I think they call that damning with faint praise
theosd Posted March 18, 2010 Author Posted March 18, 2010 That's the risk you take with eBay ...And why I'm not going to sell it there!
theosd Posted March 18, 2010 Author Posted March 18, 2010 [quote name='throwoff' post='778340' date='Mar 18 2010, 10:05 AM']haha typical just told him about it and he gone and booked a holiday giving up on finding one at this price. Oh well Good luck with it![/quote] Cheers anyway!
theosd Posted March 19, 2010 Author Posted March 19, 2010 (edited) Just picked up and played this tonight. It sounds the nuts. "Ballsy" is an understatement! The Rosewood fingerboard gives it scope for a more refined 'ray tone too but the 3eq (especially in terms of the beautifully voiced mids) really lets you cut loose! However... I'm keen to move this on as there's far too much other stuff I want to try, so have removed the feeler status and am now offering it for a straight up hard cash sale at £800. I'd rather it was collected from Kent but would be willing to travel within reason to assist in getting this out of my sight before I get attached again! I will still consider trades! Edited March 19, 2010 by theosd
Mike Posted March 19, 2010 Posted March 19, 2010 Theo, did you get my email with pic? Presume your Small Body theory is still unbusted!
theosd Posted March 20, 2010 Author Posted March 20, 2010 [quote name='Mike' post='780206' date='Mar 19 2010, 08:47 PM']Theo, did you get my email with pic? Presume your Small Body theory is still unbusted![/quote] Yeah to be fair I think I got confused between 'vettes and thumbs... Easy mistake - both sexy! It's still on my radar (I haven't deleted your email yet - it's how I work, give me time ) A new project has come up however which really suits a hollowbody/fretless/eub/upright style thing, so I'm gonna be a pain in the ass and hold off making any decision until a better suited offer comes along! Sorry for my inherently pedantic nature, Theo.
theosd Posted March 20, 2010 Author Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) You can hear soundclips of this bass in action on my [url="http://www.myspace.com/aliquotflow"]old band's myspace[/url]. The tracks it's used on are Do This Well, Between Us (both recorded with flats) and a home recording of Leading the Followers (on which I used my comptortion pedal also). Cheers. Edited March 21, 2010 by theosd
theosd Posted March 20, 2010 Author Posted March 20, 2010 (edited) Also worth mentioning that this finish (carbon blue) has been discontinued! Edited March 20, 2010 by theosd
theosd Posted March 23, 2010 Author Posted March 23, 2010 BUMP I would be very willing to trade for a Fender P/Fender Jazz with P neck/ Fender P/J type thang. I think I need that in my life. Please help.
Schnozzalee Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 It is the best finish I've seen on a Stingray 5, I prefer the rosewood also - more depth!! Semi Acoustic Fretless Bass with Lines (preferably ebony board) sounds like my idea of heaven...
theosd Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='784251' date='Mar 24 2010, 12:56 AM']It is the best finish I've seen on a Stingray 5, I prefer the rosewood also - more depth!! Semi Acoustic Fretless Bass with Lines (preferably ebony board) sounds like my idea of heaven...[/quote] Yeah sounds like a good'un. Anyway I've done it. Was getting nowhere with this and as it's reached well over 1000 views I've gone and listed in on weebay. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Musicman-Stingray-5H-3eq-w-Matching-Headstock_W0QQitemZ190383308000QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c53babce0#ht_500wt_975"]Good luck![/url]
Mike Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 FYI I'm trying a Stingray 5 today to let you know how I get on!
theosd Posted March 24, 2010 Author Posted March 24, 2010 [quote name='Mike' post='784501' date='Mar 24 2010, 11:02 AM']FYI I'm trying a Stingray 5 today to let you know how I get on![/quote] Ok cool, be in touch!
martthebass Posted March 24, 2010 Posted March 24, 2010 Amazed this hasn't gone yet. I had a 2002 model in the exact same pg/colour/headstock combo. Only sold it because I was old and foolish.
theosd Posted March 25, 2010 Author Posted March 25, 2010 [quote name='martthebass' post='785109' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:28 PM']Amazed this hasn't gone yet. I had a 2002 model in the exact same pg/colour/headstock combo. Only sold it because I was old and foolish.[/quote] Yeah I'm a little perturbed myself! Hopefully and regrettably eBay will be the answer! Potential to get this as cheap as £700 so long as competition remains light. Its BIN is £850.
theosd Posted March 27, 2010 Author Posted March 27, 2010 I will take £750 cash/paypal for this bass and end the auction early if the buyer can pay for it before tomorrow @ noon, otherwise it's in the hands of eBay! Come on people, can't say fairer than that... Please buy my bass, I need the dollar for something awesome! :brow:
Schnozzalee Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Really deserves to be sold at £750, for the sweet finish as well - the pickguard is just the icing on the cake. I heard a chap playing one the other day in live lounge Cardiff, big presence.
theosd Posted March 27, 2010 Author Posted March 27, 2010 (edited) [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='787898' date='Mar 27 2010, 02:46 PM']Really deserves to be sold at £750, for the sweet finish as well - the pickguard is just the icing on the cake. I heard a chap playing one the other day in live lounge Cardiff, big presence.[/quote] They really do cut through. I bought mine after seeing Shannon Birchall playing one in John Butler Trio: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLBNhx0S4LU&feature=related"]Youtube vid.[/url] Really great tone for lying beneath an acoustic as well as electric guitar. This band are well worth checking out, even though Shannon's not the bassist. He's also a great upright bassist. Edited March 27, 2010 by theosd
Schnozzalee Posted March 27, 2010 Posted March 27, 2010 Ahh John Butler Trio! My old bass teacher was a fan. Ocean is an incredible song, their CDs are uber expensive though
theosd Posted March 27, 2010 Author Posted March 27, 2010 [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='787915' date='Mar 27 2010, 03:10 PM']Ahh John Butler Trio! My old bass teacher was a fan. Ocean is an incredible song, their CDs are uber expensive though [/quote] Worth any price they're asking for if you ask me - proper musicians doing it themselves on their own label. Love it. "Grand National" is a triumph!!
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