Beedster

[quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1386101426' post='2295874'] you are incorrigible Beedster [/quote] Ha ha, it would take a very good legal firm to deny it

That's a serious bargain

I'd really like this bit would need it posted. Ironically i recently gave away a hard case that would probably have done the job! Do you have a strong enough box and packaging for the task Stevie? Chris

Love it

I sooooooooo want it but I soooooooooo don't need it Help me out Gareth, drop the price a bit so someone buys it tonight! C

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Any sound clips? C

Not a good time to sell, either generally or before Christmas, unless you're looking to buy also. There's some great basses out there not selling and no doubt a few folks wondering why their bass-related investments have worked out. Having said that, you'll probably sell it tomorrow This is the best bass there is for all round gigging IME C

Wow, Fleabasses everywhere at present. Welcome and good luck, wish I could justify buying one again, and am sorely tempted to PM you given I have the best Oly White 62' RI ever (which on reflection ain't going nowehere, even for this beauty)

Aw, the perfect Christmas present, all blue and sparkly, would look so great under my Christmas tree. Despite being a Precision man through and through, if i were a pro this would be my bass of choice. Amazing playability and amazing tone, put a set of flats on and you have the most incredible funky retro groove tones through to incredible slap and rock grind. Perfect

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1385589360' post='2290131'] Hand on heart, I couldn't honestly say! I've not personally played a fretless Ray but any differences between Ray and Sterling will be heard here. I'd guess for you the biggest bonus would be the neck (is my memory right you don't do big chunky necks). [/quote] Kinda prefer chunky necks John I've not played a Sterling, I am interested in whether it's substantially different to a Ray. I owned a Ray 4 and Ray 5 at the same time a few years back and was surprised (in fact dismayed) at how different the 5 was to the 'true' (IMO) sound of a Stingray. Wondering how the Sterling sits in relation to those two really?

I didn't clean this bass before I photographed it so it doesn't look at its best in the first post and the pics in the post above are from the original eBay listing, clearly not cleaned there either! It is however in extremely good condition that I guess could be described as almost mint. In short, it's a truly stunning example, which is in part the reason I'm moving it on, it's unlikely to stay in such good condition with two young daughters who treat Daddy's studio as their stomping ground. Given there are other similar examples of 70's maple fretless Precisions on sale elsewhere for between £1600 and £1900, and considering their relative rarity and collectibility, this is a good opportunity to buy an investment instrument at a price that you're unlikely to find anywhere else (and of course it will be sold with original receipts including serial number). I got very lucky when I bought this bass on eBay, so I'm very happy to pass that luck on to another BCer. If it goes back to eBay I won't be so charitable I've had lots of trade offers. Many thanks but I really do not want any fretted basses. I am interested in a cheaper fretless, ideally a Fender or MM, plus cash. I'd also consider a straight trade for a fretless Ric. I'm also always interested in high quality amplification for DB and other acoustic instruments (guitar, mandolin). My preference however is for a cash sale. C

That is still lovely! How does a fretless Sterling sound in comparison with a fretless 'Ray?

[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1385583672' post='2290026'] Beedster is after one of these in the items wanted section [/quote] Many thanks rogerstodge, yes peety, I'd hapily take this, could you PM me payment details? Cheers Chris