bassbluestew Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Hi all, I honestly never, ever thought I'd do this, but I have incurable Smith GAS and a chance to do something about it. It took a loooong tiome to find a pre-EB Ray that I loved to play, and this is a players bass. It has the cherished and sought after BOO serial number and the original hard case. I have just taken the controlplatw off to take some photos and guess what, it has the black epoxy preamp. How cool is that, just like Mr Edwards I'm told. Neck date stamp is 10 June 1977. My 15th Birthday. According to the owners registration at Music Man it was originally a natural finish but has been very poorly painted in black. I would not say refinished as this gives the impression of permanace and professionailism. It's a shoddy job which according to a local respected luthier can be put right very, very easily. In fact on a hot night some of the finish comes away. From what I can see it looks really nice underneath. Has a beautiful maple neck and plays like a dream !!! The mutes need to be replaced, but as far as I know the rest is all original ( I put straplocks on but have the original strap pins ). It sounds absolutely huge, it somehow sounds to go lower than a 5 string, it just sounds THAT big. But the top end is all there in spades too, don't want you to think this a muddy beast - quite the opposite. It's very articulate. A real players bass. I can honestly say I have had more complements on the sound of this bass live than any other bass I have played in 35 years of playing. I will get photos up tomorrow in daylight. Looking to get back what it owes me - £1500. I can't stress enough how I love this bass, but you all know how GAS affects us. Again sorry no trades - unless you have a neck thru Smith and would like this and my Overwater which is also for sale. Thanks Stewart Edited February 18, 2011 by bassbluestew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Ooh can't wait to see the piccies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 PM'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernandobicho Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 Hi I'm interessed . I've sended you a message. If it's possible send pictures to my mail [email protected] Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 Wow.................lots of interest, thanks guys. All PM's up to date I believe. Oh and Mr GunsFreddy I didn't get a PM from your very good self. Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='bassbluestew' post='1130355' date='Feb 16 2011, 10:25 PM']..Oh and Mr GunsFreddy I didn't get a PM from your very good self...[/quote] He fell over himself at the price and PM'd me by mistake. It confused the heck out of me because my 'ray isn't for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='1130428' date='Feb 16 2011, 11:14 PM']He fell over himself at the price and PM'd me by mistake. It confused the heck out of me because my 'ray isn't for sale. [/quote] Brilliant +1 pics please even if it's gone already, I'm nosey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Ah, that would explain it Not sure whether to be pleased or pissed at the price comment?? All PMs up to date, and please note the edit to the OP, this bass has the sought after black epoxy preamp. As Me E might have said himself, YOWSER!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Sorry - sent the message after a couple of glasses of wine! Will send the PM to you now!! [quote name='bassbluestew' post='1130355' date='Feb 16 2011, 10:25 PM']Wow.................lots of interest, thanks guys. All PM's up to date I believe. Oh and Mr GunsFreddy I didn't get a PM from your very good self. Stewart[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ou7shined Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 [quote name='bassbluestew' post='1130613' date='Feb 17 2011, 09:27 AM']Ah, that would explain it [b]Not sure whether to be pleased or pissed at the price comment??[/b] All PMs up to date, and please note the edit to the OP, this bass has the sought after black epoxy preamp. As Me E might have said himself, YOWSER!![/quote] Trust me, I'm sure whoever buys it will be [b]very[/b] pleased with the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERMITNT Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 always a vintage ray needs a bump let see some porn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Thanks for all the interest guy, I am just about to go take some photos now............its need a mental busy day - kids off school, wife at work, you know what its like !!! Anyway, keep looking, pics will be up very soon !!. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassbluestew Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 Sorry good folks, I geunuinely was overwhelmed by the response to this and the Overwater I was selling. I was concentrating on deperately trying to keep all the PM's in order and not let anyone skip the queue. I just didn't have time to get pics up. Both were sold in priciple within 24 hours, in fact the Ray was sold in principle in a couple of hours. Not sure if it is good etiquette to post pictures now that is is sold. Is that "not the done thing ??" I am very sure however that a very excited puppy will be plastering this website with pictures of his new baby when it arrives early next week. Apologies if anyone feels let down, Stewart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Good work mate I didnt think it would be around too long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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