warwickhunt Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) Only just got this and I am 'really' enjoying it but I reckon I'll be better off with the Sterling version (Ltd Ed 05) as I'm not the biggest of blokes... oh and my latest shoulder pains have taught me a final lesson! If you have the Sterling version and you want to do a swap then this is in 'MINT' condition and it has the original MM Ltd Ed case with cleaning cloth etc. I am not putting this up for sale so please don't ask but I might consider a trade for a standard Sterling but it would have to be in a livery that I like (i.e. pref sun/amberburst but not LPB/DK red) and a bit of cash from you. <edit> I'd also be interested in; A 'lightweight' P or J bass (doesn't have to be fender) - the closer to 8lb the better... not common I realise but not unheard of. This could be a one of the new Roadworns, HW1 (sad I know but I like the relic look), CV Squier or a genuine vintage(ish) bass. Again, my preferred colour scheme is 'burst/tort/rosewood. A Roscoe - never had one but I'm always interested in the esoteric. A Lakland DJ - I realise it's a HUGE ask to find a light one of these but you never know. No LPB basses. A Warwick - Streamer preferably but defo not a Thumb. Lastly - anything that is a bit different but I must stress 'lightweight' only but no cricket bat basses. 4 string basses only. I'd want money my way if your bass is of a generally lower value but I'd not be adverse to put money forward if yours is a greater value. Please be aware that I've been disappointed in the past by sellers claims that a bass is "lighter than any other bass I've owned" etc. I want accurate weights if you are interested in trading! Sorry to be a pain in the backside about my weight demands but I have a recurring shoulder injury and I've now got to accept that however much I love a bass; 9lb is a 'maximum' weight. Edited May 2, 2010 by warwickhunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Has anyone seen the Sterling version of this for sale anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltsdog Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 There is one on eBay but I belive it's in the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltsdog Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) There ya go, it is US and the postage is extertionate. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160421960985&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url] Edited April 15, 2010 by waltsdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='waltsdog' post='806814' date='Apr 15 2010, 08:53 AM']There ya go, it is US and the postage is extertionate. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160421960985&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT[/url][/quote] Very reasonable shipping charges on that [i][b]US $604.86 UPS Worldwide [/b][/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 Cheers WD, I actually contacted that guy prior to pulling the trigger on the Ray! I asked him about his shipping charges and could they be reappraised... and he managed to get the shipping down to $450. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltsdog Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' post='806898' date='Apr 15 2010, 10:17 AM']Cheers WD, I actually contacted that guy prior to pulling the trigger on the Ray! I asked him about his shipping charges and could they be reappraised... and he managed to get the shipping down to $450. [/quote] Clearly doesnt want to ship it to the UK then, only other 2005 I came across was a battered 5 string lefty in France [url="http://www.slappyto.net/Forum/Topic.aspx?id=24264"]http://www.slappyto.net/Forum/Topic.aspx?id=24264[/url] (edit) HH one here in Japan for just over a grand [url="http://www.rakuten.co.jp/ikebe/451762/467352/848037/867494/#967840"]http://www.rakuten.co.jp/ikebe/451762/4673.../867494/#967840[/url] Edited April 15, 2010 by waltsdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 sh*t.. I like MM's well enough, but there is only one look that would make me want to buy. And this one is it. That's the *perfect* Music man for my taste mate! Lovely! Good luck with the trade... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 15, 2010 Author Share Posted April 15, 2010 [quote name='GremlinAndy' post='807148' date='Apr 15 2010, 01:59 PM']sh*t.. I like MM's well enough, but there is only one look that would make me want to buy. And this one is it. That's the *perfect* Music man for my taste mate! Lovely! Good luck with the trade...[/quote] Would you believe it of the guy who had a house full of Warwicks... I've essentially got two left and a fretless Streamer for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GremlinAndy Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 (edited) [quote name='warwickhunt' post='807161' date='Apr 15 2010, 02:13 PM']Would you believe it of the guy who had a house full of Warwicks... I've essentially got two left and a fretless Streamer for sale! [/quote] I wouldn't have believed it mate! I hope you kept that wonderful Thunderfunk though.... Edited April 15, 2010 by GremlinAndy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sshorepunk Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I sold one of these last year, thought I'd be on the five string tip for a while, but its back to 4's with the band I'm in now, so kind of regretting it! Like you, I have also been on the lookout for a sterling, but like RHS! Might save up and get me a classic sterling in blue, but maybe a bit too pricey right now! Been playing my sterling all night cos I cant be bothered to get my CS jazz out of its case lol This is a great looking bass! T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 There's a blue Sterling for sale on Belfast Gumtree. He's asking £700 which seems reasonable to me? I'm just posting this because I know they're hard to find. Regard this as a free bump if you're not interested. Frank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted April 26, 2010 Author Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='machinehead' post='816023' date='Apr 23 2010, 11:49 AM']There's a blue Sterling for sale on Belfast Gumtree. He's asking £700 which seems reasonable to me? I'm just posting this because I know they're hard to find. Regard this as a free bump if you're not interested. Frank.[/quote] Cheers Frank, unfortunately blue/lpb is 'probably' my least favourite colour (the very pale blue of the CV Squier I like) on any bass... and every Sterling I've seen of late has been blue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='819775' date='Apr 26 2010, 06:45 PM']Cheers Frank, unfortunately blue/lpb is 'probably' my least favourite colour (the very pale blue of the CV Squier I like) on any bass... and every Sterling I've seen of late has been blue! [/quote] MB1. ...Heres Butters! BUMP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 Bank Holiday bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GotStuckRecord Posted May 20, 2010 Share Posted May 20, 2010 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='806804' date='Apr 15 2010, 08:38 AM']Has anyone seen the Sterling version of this for sale anywhere? [/quote] I've just put a Sterling Version of your Buttercream Stingray up on ebay... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110535729427"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=110535729427[/url] It's a lovely instrument but it was just never being played (seeing as I'm not actually a bass player). Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted May 20, 2010 Author Share Posted May 20, 2010 [quote name='GotStuckRecord' post='843150' date='May 20 2010, 02:23 PM']I've just put a Sterling Version of your Buttercream Stingray up on ebay... [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110535729427"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=110535729427[/url] It's a lovely instrument but it was just never being played (seeing as I'm not actually a bass player). Adam[/quote] Thanks for the offer Adam but I sold my Ray version of this locally for a large wedge less than you have yours up for; that leaves me well short of making your BIN price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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