TimAl

[color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Hello all,[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Thought I'd chance my arm here to see if anyone would like my cracking 1995-96 MIM Fender Strat g****r.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Finished in black with a cracking custom plate by [url="http://www.originalscratchplates.com"]www.[/url][url="http://originalscratchplates.com/"]originalscratchplates.com[/url] & genuine Fender replacement black covers & knobs. Pun intended, naturally . . .[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Plays VERY well, lovely low action & all works as it should. Timeless black body & a really nicely aged colour to the neck. A few dings & dongs but nothing that isn't to be expected for a used Strat of this age. [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Will come complete with the original white scratchplate & switchgear if you'd like them, plus you're more than welcome to come & have a noodle before parting with any money - I'm near Bedford & I'm pretty flexible on timings. It's priced for collection but I'm happy to securely box up if you wish to arrange your own courier.[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Cheers[/font][/color][color=#000000][font=Helvetica] Tim[/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica] [/font][/color]

SOLD! Thanks for all your interest but it's just been collected by a nice chap from London - it sold on another site for £600 cash, although it was up for more on there than here - as I know you fellas like to keep a handle on sale prices . . . 😃

Thanks CH161. It was tempting FunkyFresh - but unfortunately Mrs TimAl's only just arrived in a trade for an old Rockbass . . .

All PMs replied to Plus on my rather ancient bathroom scales it comes in at exactly 4kg - which Google tells me is 8.8lbs. Unfortunately I will not post overseas myself due to the cost of insurance plus my reticence at using couriers for such fragile items alongside potential customs issues - HOWEVER, if you wish to arrange your own courier I will happily bubble-wrap & securely box-up in a sturdy guitar box.

Thanks again guys. Also thanks for all the offers & trades, ranging from £300 to a kidney & partial 'use' of a girlfriend . . . [quote name='CH161' timestamp='1412336303' post='2567928'] How does it compare to the pre-EB? [/quote] Oh blimey - it's so subjective isn't it - but to my ears the pre-EB is more 'natural' & slightly 'warmer'. The EBMM has more mids & is more 'aggressive' but then again my pre-EB has a maple neck so it's not really like-for-like. I'm quite shallow so the look of a maple neck plus the 'history' & heritage factor were a big player for me - but really there's very very little in it, although the pre-EB weighs a ton, if not more . . .

Thanks guys - v kind. Pictures are part of my day job, so I've got some decent lighting that really does help. S[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1412277471' post='2567495'] Does it have its mm hardcase mate? [/quote] Sorry andydye, it doesn't come with a hard case I'm afraid.

[color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][b][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]S O L D ! 1999 Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray[/font][/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][i][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]2-eq[/font][/size][/i][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][i][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Black ash, rosewood board & black scratchplate[/font][/size][/i][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][i][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]4-string RH[/font][/size][/i][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Serial No. E10951[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Built on 02/12/99[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Totally original Stingray for sale - 2eq model[/font][/size][/font][/color] [size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]In pretty good shape for 15-year-old gigged bass but there are a few dings & dongs including a fair amount of buckle rash on the back, a bit of discolouration on the rear of the neck & a bit of corrosion on the pickup poles, but absolutely nothing that affects playability in any way - so this is not a collectors bass & is priced accordingly, but it plays & sounds exactly as it should.[/color][/font][/size] [size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]I'm just outside Bedford & am pretty flexible for viewings & will take £600 COD or I will box-up in a sturdy guitar box & courier to you for £625 with payment by bank transfer or PayPal 'gift'.[/color][/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Only selling due to 'upgrading' to a pre-Ernie Ball model, so no trades please as Mrs TimAl is on the warpath . . .[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Don't hesitate to shout if you need anymore info.[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cheers[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Tim[/font][/size][/font][/color]

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Thanks Zenitram, much appreciated.

Hello there Zenitram, I'd love to take this if it's still available. Thanks, Tim

Thanks fellas - very kind words. This one really does play & sound as good as it looks . . .

[size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]PRICE REDUCTION AS MOVING HOME & REALLY NEED THE SPACE![/color][/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]£350.00 complete with Rockbag & boxed up INCLUDING delivery to UK address[/color][/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Hello there all,[/color][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]I've bitten the bullet & have gone for a genuine Fender Precision Bass this time - a proper working tool rather than simply a wall hanging . . .[/color][/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Built by myself - so truly unique - I've decoupaged an old genuine 80s Batman comic onto the body & then lacquered all to protect from blood, sweat & tears - it's even Glastonbury proof! There's also a bespoke engraved black stealth-like Batman scratchplate, but I've kept the headstock original to show the pedigree.[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The donor was a 2005-06 Fender Precision in Pacific Blue, so please note that this is NOT a new bass so it does[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] have a few dings & dongs [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]& has been finished by hand[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] so there's the odd crease where the paper has been wrapped & stuck to the edges of the body - which is only natural! - but nothing at all that affects its visual appeal or playability; I'm sure this would really be more likely to hang on a wall than your 'go to' bass but I must say it's up to the job of gigging as it sounds just as a genuine P should. The [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]action is medium-low at around 3mm at the 12th fret, & i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]t weighs in at just under 4kg / 8.8lb on my particularly ancient bathroom scales - but certainly doesn't feel too heavy to me.[/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I'd also[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] positively encourage you to come see it in the flesh, so to speak, to make sure you're totally happy before parting with any lolly, as I appreciate this not a cheap bass - I'm just outside Bedford & work from home, so am pretty flexible with timings. If that's not possible for you I'm more than happy to securely bubble wrap & box up if you wish to arrange your own courier.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Payment by PayPal 'Gift', bank transfer or good ole fashioned cash in hand - plus no trades, swaps or magic beans please.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]All comments - both positive & negative - are most welcome. Cheers Tim[/font][/color][/size]

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SOLD! Subject to the usual blahs . . . @ Karlfer - you know, I did toy with the 'usual' text-based headstock but found that particular image fitted pretty well so thought a bit of colour worked wonders up there. Talent smalent - all learned from Blue Peter . . .

[center]A good ole fashioned Monday morning[/center] [center][/center] [center]Seriously, I'm happy to consider any offers before it goes on the dreaded bay this week.[/center] [center]Happy Monday all, Tim.[/center]

Thanks fellas. fretmeister - guilty as charged! Happy to correct it if it's a deal-breaker though . . . LOL

All good thanks gents - thanks very much. Just a little Saturday bump . . .