martthebass

I'll give this another couple of bumps then I think I'll rest it to give way to some of the other Stingray Traffic

No problem S, hope you find what you're looking for. I'm getting close to 2000 views which I think is about my record, I estimate that is about 20% of the BC population.

Hi S, the neck profile is pretty much like a modern US Fender P - about 1.625" at the nut. Back to front is slim again like a modern P bass. The Sterling pretty much has a Jazz profile neck but differs from the standard Ray 4H in terms of body size and electronics. Cheers, Mart

Cheers W. Yea, I think there's a positive glut of MM's for sale at the mo which is depressing the market a little - that coupled with a Fretless MM being something of a niche instrument. I've got a few gigs coming up and if the money from those hits my pocket before this sells I'm seriously considering spending some cash on this to turn it into my perfect fretless - it goes against the grain to even considering selling a proper US made Ray for less than £600. The reason this is still up for sale is I thought it would be cheaper to sell and buy something else (a Sterling F'less would be nice) than spend on this - in the current market I think I would have to drop the price of this to a point where that aint the case.

'tumbleweed'

Another bump for this overpriced piece of American built tat

Another bump bites the dust..

Monday bumperoonie

Still here in all it's Ash based woodiness. Can't promise it'll make you sound like Pino but it'll do it's best.

Cheers guys, beginning to get the feeling that this ain't the time to sell a MM. Still, I shall flagellate this post mortem equine beast for a little longer before putting away and waiting for better times...

Weekend bump. Still amazingly pretty and still a rare bargain at £600.

Looks like that might have to be the case W, some interest shown but all overseas with difficult logistics.

[quote name='witterth' post='855780' date='Jun 3 2010, 10:25 AM']gotta give this a bump, I've got one and its one of the things I'd go back in for if there was a fire! ABSOLUTE steal of a price!! if I had the "spare" I'd have another (this one).....dont know why but I would!! good luck M. watching with interest W[/quote] Cheers W, there doesn't seem to be much of a market at the moment. Still, no worries, I only need it for the odd number so it's no hardship to hang onto.

[quote name='martthebass' post='854471' date='Jun 2 2010, 09:09 AM']Hi W. As you probably know modern Rays have an oiled natural finish to the back of the neck. To make this one a little smoother it's been rubbed down with plastic wool and treated with TruOil (as recommended by EB). Doesn't look any different to before - just feels a little less dry.[/quote] If this worries a prospective 'buyer' just pm me - happy to provide photos, but really doesn't look any different to before. Feels pretty much like my old 2005 fretted Ray felt now, just finding that for fretless I prefer a satin/gloss neck. Any concerns - always happy for a visit and play. Might even throw in a cup o (Yorkshire) tea.

Hi W. As you probably know modern Rays have an oiled natural finish to the back of the neck. To make this one a little smoother it's been rubbed down with plastic wool and treated with TruOil (as recommended by EB). Doesn't look any different to before - just feels a little less dry.

[quote name='Beedster' post='852905' date='May 31 2010, 08:14 PM']And if not, and if it's as good as you say, stick with it if only for the financial investment, it is not a good time to sell.[/quote] I'll certainly agree with this Chris. Think I'd have to drop the price of my Fretless Ray to £500 before it went.....ain't gonna happen. Clarky, glad you've decided to give it another go mate.

Well I've had this back for a couple of days. The ding has been touched up, not perfect but much better (no pictures - sorry). The neck has been rubbed down and re-oiled and feels better but unfortunately it's still not doing it for me (think I'm happier with Jazz/Sterling profile necks on Fretless - strangely I'm the opposite with fretted) so I'm putting this back up for the last price I quoted - £650. Still interested in trade options (4 string fretless only). I'm having a couple of days at the seaside so it may take me a day or two to respond to pms - but I will respond, honest...

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='846665' date='May 24 2010, 05:11 PM']Inside the control cavity, well on the plastic that covers the control cavity[/quote] +1, should give you info on the woods, model and date of birth. Does look good whether it's 19 or 9 years old and £600 is a very good price - I thought I'd sold my Perception deluxe Fretless cheap a few weeks back and it was a bit more than this. Good luck with the sale BB

Nick.........I feel your pain (again). OHM's 2010 Gameplan: Keep a nice MIA P bass. Source a nice MIA J bass Buy a Status - covers all the basses. Job done. Simples.

[quote name='garethox' post='845114' date='May 22 2010, 02:42 PM']I'd disagree myself.... especially in todays financial climate. Ollie B was selling a mint one with flightcase for less than that (about £1.3K) and couldn't shift it - in fact he still hasn't after many many months. Personally I think for it to sell it'd have to be around £900 - £1K. Probably not what it is worth - but then again it's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. A start price of £1.5K may put a lot of people off and for that price they may expect better condition and a flightcase? For instance £1.5K + £195 for a new flightcase = £1.695K.... very nearly the price of a new one at £2039 which includes the case.... Just an opinion as asked for above! Good luck with the sale though and I hope it sells for what you'd like Jimmi.[/quote] You surprise me there G. A standard used Streamline still seems to fetch about £1K and these are a good £500 cheaper (forgetting LEDs) and just as Marmite on looks. I agree with you that the bass has exactly the same value as that amount someone is prepared to pay. One of the reasons I suggested Statii for the sale is that there is more liklihood that the seller will find an enthusiast for a Status B2 on that site.

[quote name='Toasted' post='844363' date='May 21 2010, 04:47 PM']Friendly tip: you're expecting someone to part with £1200+ for this bass, get some better pictures on your ebay auction. They don't have to be works of art but should be at least in focus / decent light [/quote] Good advice. You don't want to short changed on such a nice bass just for the sake of some decent piccies. If you are determined to sell this, firstly I'd pull the ebay auction. Secondly I'd take some decent high res piccies and thridly I'd post a FS on Statii.com after taking some advice (via pm) from someone knowledgeable on here regarding a sensible valuation.