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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1417716850' post='2623432'] I think part of the problem is that they have a huge collector base so letting people choose items from limited run models in their eyes could turn away someone that buys every limited edition model to please one person, I'm all for them doing custom orders but as they don't I wouldn't be to worried about them not building me a specific bass, I also still think the price point would be an issue too, if they said yes they will build it for £2750 would you have ordered it? That would still be less than a passive custom shop fender from what I've seen. [/quote] The price is a non issue really. It was never discussed anyway, but if they had quoted me a price and it was too much it would have been down to me to either go with it or walk away. I don't have a problem with that. When you look around, as I have been doing, it is staggering the amount of variables you can get on a Stingray. To fall back on the argument that it would be too much hassle to get the build codes together is ridiculous. If luthiers like Sandberg can cope, I'm sure the mighty Ernie Ball could handle it
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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1417681126' post='2622903'] Exactly,I think you've answered your own question:D [/quote] Yeah, but come on. They are features that can be found on Stingray's quite easily, but not necessarily in the same place. I could live without the roasted neck to be honest, but you try finding a white maple board SLO. They would have to make it to order anyway and I really don't think the extra couple of details is asking too much. Price was never discussed, not that they are going to get any more of my money anyway. Fender, for all their faults, will actually build what you ask for.
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    I think maybe my thread title was a little misleading. It was meant to be tongue in cheek as EB doesn't have a Custom Shop.
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    Rambling? Not at all sir. I'm only here 'cos I was on nights and I can't get out of the bloody things. They don't get any easier the older you get! You are spot on. That's the exact feeling I have after receiving the e-mails. I've sent another one back to them registering my disgust. The main sticking point for me is that if I'm going weigh out for yet another Stingray, I do want the SLO neck this time (think Fender J). They are like f***ing hen's teeth. It seems you HAVE to order them and for the spec I would like, it would involve a "custom" order anyway. It's interesting that their reply uses the words "custom work orders" when they don't purport to manufacture them. I'm at a loss with them. Customer desire doesn't seem to figure in their sales plan at all.
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    I quote.... "We'd love to be able to make everyones' dream instrument, as it is our passion make tools for artists. Our instruments are available to order in hundreds of combinations, but we have to draw the line, somewhere - as each new combination requires a new build code, new part numbers, new bills of materials, new custom work orders, new production schedules, etc. There is a tremendous amount of work that goes into creating on-of-a-kind instruments. While this might not be apparent, on the surface, we assure you that this policy was implemented for tremendously sound purposes." All the more f**king irritating is the bewildering amount of differing specifications of a Stingray 4 available at Bass Central. Bearing in mind that I'm talking about only one model and looking at instruments available from one retailer, there is an astonishing amounts of variables going on there. Would it not be better just to say "OK, we have these options available i.e. this, this and this etc. What do you want on yours?". It's not like I'm asking for diamonds position markers or kryptonite side lights FFS! I find it quite odd that the one query with EB that I thought I was going to have a major problem with, which was getting a replacement serialized gold neck plate for my Stingray Anniversary 4HH as it had cracked (now sadly departed) was an absolute breeze. Now this for an instrument that doesn't even exist and is easily within their power to make.
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    Thanks, I guess?!
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    4H 3EQ Stingray Pearl white body colour White pearl scratch plate Maple roasted neck Matching headstock Gold fittings SLO neck profile It would be similar to the very attractive looking example at Bass Direct, but with a maple board and an SLO neck. Yes, it has been pointed out that I could buy that one and change the neck, but that doesn't really appeal somehow.
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    I e-mailed EB asking whether I could get a Stingray commissioned with a specific set of options. None of them are custom, in fact they have offered them all over the years, just rarely on the same instrument. I received a nice e-mail back thanking me for being very understanding (which I'm not!) and informing me that they don't do that sort of thing. What a load of old tosh. Whatever happened to giving the customer what they want?
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    Happy month of Christmas bumpage.
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    Alph, Thanks for that. Where did you find that information?
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    Bump.
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    Now sold. Lock & drop please Mods.
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    I took a couple of hours off work this afternoon so I could get home in good time or more to the point not get involved in something I couldn't get away from. Did a bit of admin, printed the set, had a little run through of the historically problematic sections and packed the car. So, I'm just in the process of having some nosebag when the phone goes off. The advance party have arrived at the venue to find its double booked! Cue many phone calls to the other eight band members and their guests. To say I'm f***ed off is to put very mildly. I wouldn't mind, well I would actually, but I mean to say it's a pub we have played many times before. I cannot remember another occasion in the last 30 odd years when this has ever happened to me before. Or have I just been lucky?
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    Bump.
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    Bump.
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    Bump. Reasonable offers considers on this lovely Stingray fretless.
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    Funny you should mention that. I have just had an enquiry for the head from a land far far away. Can you PM me the details, price and pics please.
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    [quote name='Geddys nose' timestamp='1415392016' post='2599966'] Is your dog included I'd be tempted if it is ;+). Lovely looking amp GLWTS. [/quote] Sorry, Muttley is not included in the sale, although he would probably go with you anyway if you offered him enough Dentastix.
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    Bump.
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    I'm sure this situation is not new to many of you, but I made a deal with myself a while back that I wasn't going to buy any more gear until I had actually sold some of the stuff I'm not actually making use of. I'm trying to get out of the cycle of "Ooh, I've seen "X", better buy "X" now before it disappears. I can justify buying "X" by selling "Y" later to cover it". Sound familiar? Anyhoo - This is my Trace Elliot V8 head and it is in great condition. This picture was taken today having collected it from the guys at Electronic Music Services in Southend where it had a full service. Their service tag is still attached to the top handle. I mentioned to them that the service was for the purpose of selling it and they said they were happy to stand by their service as a mark of it being in tip top condition. [center] [/center] The head has been gigged a couple of times some years back, but since then it hasn't been out at all. The valves were replaced a while back, but have had very little use since so there is plenty of life left in them. It comes complete with it's power lead, user guide (photocopy only I'm afraid), TE footswitch unit and two lime green TE three pin leads for speaker connection. It doesn't come with a flight case/cover. Flight cases can be sourced for around £150-£200. For those with a dodgy back, please beware, this amp is heavy! It comes in at 28.4 kilos (four and half stone). Due to the weight/fragility I really don't want to ship this. You are very welcome to collect it from me in South Essex or I would be willing to deliver it or meet you somewhere in between, depending on the distances involved. No trades thank you. Payment by bank transfer or cash on collection.
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