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11 minutes ago, E sharp said:

Only the second 5 string Sterling I’ve seen for sale up on here. Probably a combination of rarity, and those that have them, tend to keep them. 
 

Is the neck width much slimmer than a standard Ray 5?

I have loved it - it's a stunning bass.

Just had a look on the MM site and apparently they are both 44.5 for the 5 strings... I don't have much recent experience of a Stingray, but when I was trying them in shops, it was the neck (and tones) that really sold this to me over a Stingray.

USA MusicMan Sterling 5 available.

Amazing bass that I've owned from new, and purchased about 10 years ago. The neck has to be played to be believed, and the range of sounds is amazing (always gets positive comments in the studio).

The HS pickup combo gives so many options, and being a 5 string is pretty unusual.  The gold finish has mellowed over the years and looks mega cool, and the pickguard has also yellowed a little... It looks great! Standard brilliant MusicMan hardware all-round, and is completely standard.

Serial Number Check brings up this info;

Manufactured December 15th, 2008

Build Code 196-69-10-09-CS-CR

Model Sterling 5 HS

Color True Gold

Neck Maple Neck Maple Fretboard

Hardware Chrome Hardware

It's in amazing condition, has only ever been transported in its original hard case, or a Mono bag.  There are some nibbles on the headstock, and a ding on the rear of the top edge of the body (see pics).

There don't seem to be many for sale (especially 5s), so the value is hard... Let me know if you're really keen but have an offer.

Original hard case is included (but is missing a handle).  I don't really want to ship - would prefer you to be able to have a look and check you are happy with the instrument.  Happy for you to come to me to buy, or would drive for a meet if necessary (happy to go up as far as Bristol, or any of Devon/Cornwall/Somerset to meet). If you are interested or want more info, please get in touch.

Unfortunately, some unexpected bills are making me list this beautiful bass.  I got it second hand earlier in the year, when it genuinely looked liked it hadn't been played.  It really is a very special bass that plays and sounds unlike anything I've been fortunate enough to play before.

It is in amazing/unmarked condition - the only thing I can see are some little marks on the front of the headstock that I can't get to show in a picture (the specs in the pic, are dust!)..  It features the twin Serek Single pickups and series / parallel selector for incredible tonal flexibility; gives you sounds from p-bass, jazz bass, stingray or single pick-up Gibsons.  It is both incredibly light, and extremely resonant - and beautifully put together.  Here’s the specs;

Orientation: Righty
Scale Length: 34"
Body Wood: African Mahogany
Frets: Fretted
Fingerboard Wood: Indian rosewood
Pickup: Serek Singles (Side-by-Side with series/parallel rotary switch)
Body Finish: Solid Colour Satin Plum
Pickguard: Black (B-W-B ply)
Tuning Keys: Clover

Along with all the other amazing standard spec - Hipshot bridge and tuners etc.  The pics aren't amazing, but happy to get anything more specific if required - it really is beautiful.

I've played it at every gig with one of our bands over the year (high-end weddings and corporate functions)... its always been transported in a Mono Case or its own Serek Gig-Bag (which is included).  Its wearing a fairly new set of D'addario nickel round wound strings.

This spec currently comes out at $3325 (inc international shipping) on the Serek website, which at current rates comes out at £2995.  Obviously, thats not including import duties (which a quick calculation put at £750?!)... and the waiting period (which was 12 months when I last checked?).  I currently can't see any other Sereks for sale in the UK.

Straight sale preferred.  Given the scarcity in the UK, its pretty hard to value - so if you are really interested, talk to me!  The only trade I would consider is a P-Bass with at least £1500 coming my way.  I would much prefer not to ship a bass of this value, however, will package it up assuming that the buyer arranges and pays for insured shipping.  Happy for you to come to me to buy, or would drive for a meet if necessary (happy to go up as far as Bristol, or any of Devon/Cornwall/Somerset to meet).  If you are interested or want more info, please get in touch.

Kyle bought a HX Stomp footswitch from me... Great Comms, fast payment - deal with confidence people!

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As new,

Used a couple of times, but tend to use a different one that fits my tablets better.  Its one that attaches to a threaded microphone stand, rather than clamping on.

https://www.k-m.de/en/products/multimedia-equipment/holders/19790-tablet-pc-stand-holder-black-3-8

Normal, exceptional K&M quality. Currently these are £33 at G4M.

Just listed on FB marketplace, so would definitely listen to trades/offers her 👍

Just listed on FB marketplace, so would definitely listen to trades/offers her 👍

£125?

Or trades?

£17.50?

Or trades?

£30?

Or trades?

Potential trade ideas for things I could use/am looking at buying anyway...

Volume pedal

Pedal Board

Overdrive/Distortion Pedals

A P Bass Body

Effect Pedal Power Supply

If you're interested, let me know 👍

This is sat here doing nothing... £100? Or trades?

I'm not 100% sure on weight... But as others have said they are light! As I got it for teaching I've never played it on a strap so hard to gauge really.

I'm cool to include a hardcase in the asking price if you want to arrange a courier 👍

Gator MixerBag 2519 - big old bag!  Swallowed out old Yamaha Desk, with plenty of spare room.

https://www.gatorcases.com/products/mixer/mixer-bags/g-mixerbag/25-x-19-x-8-mixergear-bag-g-mixerbag-2519/

Used, but in very good condition (see pics) with plenty of usable life left.

As description - a 4 in 4 Out Junction Box - useful for pedal boards etc.

Price includes postage.

Brilliant piece of kit, but surplus to requirements.  Lovely condition - see pics.

Happy to post, and answer any questions.

Sold

Bright Onion HX Stomp footswitch.  In the lovely (matching) sparkly black, and including a suitable cable.

https://www.brightonion.co.uk/hxfs-stomp-footswitch/

Price includes postage.

Hi All,

Here is a nice example of a Peavey Milestone 3.  Great neck, plays really nicely.  Some marks (see pics), and crackles from the Tone pot, but, plays and feels way better than it has any right to!

Bridge was changed for a Wilkinson one with brass saddles as the old one had died.  I purchased this for teaching with a few years ago, but, its now surplus to requirements.

Would obviously prefer collection, but willing to package up - however only if the buyer pays for and arranges the courier.  I have an old hard case that I will include.  I'm fairly new here (was on here years and years ago) but sold a Future Impact and an Ashdown ABM earlier in the year, both with happy buyers.  Any questions please ask!

SOLD

Hi All,

Looking at moving on my Guild M85.  Gorgeous bass that I've really enjoyed owning and using, but has had very little use this year since purchasing a Serek.  These are pretty unusual - a chambered body and wooden bridge saddles for example - and I've not seen many come up.  Put together really nicely, the fret work in particular is lovely, and has brilliant Grover tuners.  I purchased it new in 2018.  You can check out the full specs here;

https://guildguitars.com/g/m-85-bass/

Its in lovely condition, and has always been moved in its genuine hard case.  No marks that I can see (pretty hard to take pics of a gloss black bass!), but a little tarnishing on the bridge/pickup surrounds.  Its was setup professionally last year, and has been used since, but not much this year.  Strung with a nicely bedded in set of Fender flats - it sounds and looks as retro as you'd hope!

Very hard to price as I can't find any others for sale - so if you are interested, but think the price is wrong, please get in touch.  Would obviously prefer collection, but willing to package up - however only if the buyer pays for and arranges the courier.  I'm fairly new here (was on here years and years ago) but sold a Future Impact and an Ashdown ABM earlier in the year, both with happy buyers.  Any questions please ask!

Have been well and truly messed around on another eBay sale with these 😡 so they are still available. Would rather not ship, but, will box up if someone arranges their own courier.

So... To throw a spanner in the works, an Evox8 setup has come up locally (a pair) for a chunk less than the Art935s.

Don't suppose anyone has any experience of those for a loud band setting?

Cool - I've found a set of discounted RCF Art 935's that are looking like a good deal, and worth a bit of extra of the Yamaha DHR15s...

Really appreciate all the input from everyone 👍

1 hour ago, Phil Starr said:

That would mean a budget of £1100 if you are looking for new which gives you a bit of choice. I've always liked Yamaha as reliable and well built and I've had a couple of Yamaha's over the years. I chose the RCF's after auditioning them next to Yamahas. To me the midrange is just that little bit better so vocals come out really well. The Yammy's are still good though and I too quite like a wooden box. If your South West is anywhere near Bristol then a trip to PMT would let you hear both next to each other.

Great to hear - as you say Yamaha stuff always seems to be brilliant - not showy, just good reliable stuff that gets the job done - but interesting to hear the comparison with the RCFs... sounds like you got a pretty good deal on them!

Theres a pair of JBL PRX815's available locally - hardly used for a similar price a pair of DHR15 - new they seem to be a step up?

2 hours ago, jimmyb625 said:

If you can, it might be worth doing a comparison between your current setup and whatever you're thinking of getting.

 

If it is just a couple of larger gigs, it may be better value to hire something specific for those and keep the current setup you have.

I think the upgrade wouldn't just be volume, but sound/build quality as well - with those being a big focus for me.

3 hours ago, EBS_freak said:

3 to 7 yes, absolutely.

 

7 to 9 - much less significant

Cheers for that - and what about the catergories within that - ie 915 vs 945?