Starless Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 (edited) **************** SOLD SOLD SOLD ********************* The final part of my clearout (for now), is my 'backup' EBMM Sterling 2005. What's the point of a backup for a Sterling I hear you cry. I know, I know. Pointless bass to have as the main player just keeps going and going.... It's a Sterling ferchrisakes. Tough choice to make, but the blue one has to go. I've not had this too long, and prior to me it was obviously a well-used bass. Major Downsides: A previous owner obviously thought it would be a good idea to wear a bleeding great belt buckle (you get my drift... check the pics). The non-glossy nature of the back of the neck also means that it's a bit, ehm.. 'grubby' (I've tried to show this in the pics also). If you know how to actually clean these things then this would be a good one for you to test your skills. Apart from that, it's just a Sterling innit? Plays like a dream, these necks are to die for, sounds like anything you want it to sound like, currently strung with TI Jazz Roundwounds (£35 I'll have you know), gigged it on Friday (just to say goodbye) and just loved every minute. If you have never owned a Sterling, then here is an inexpensive way to get into them without having to resort to these cheapy Indonesian jobs (a new one of those will cost you what I'm asking for here for a REAL one). It's been used, but not abused. The odd ding and scrape here and there, but looks superb up front (check the pics). Also included is the Musicman hard case, BUT this is virtually worthless (check the pics) as it is cracked on the top and side and splintered (missing pieces) on one corner (it's 100% fine on the inside though). So, please no complaints about a crappy case - I'm telling you up front - it's just to assist with shipping. £599 for the bass in the case. Shipping will probably be around £15 to £20 insured to mainland UK, or you can specify a courier of your own choosing. Located just north of Aberdeen for anyone wishing to pick up in person. [attachment=72812:s1.jpg] [attachment=72813:s2.jpg] [attachment=72814:s3.jpg] [attachment=72815:s4.jpg] [attachment=72816:s5.jpg] [attachment=72817:s6.jpg] [attachment=72818:s7.jpg] [attachment=72819:s8.jpg] [attachment=72820:s9.jpg] Edited February 25, 2011 by Starless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macko1968 Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 That's a steal! The neck will clean up with some wire wool I bet & the scratches should come out with a machine polisher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 PMd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 I think WH may finally have found his Sterling. Still my #1 gigging bass of choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrinkleygit Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Yippee, has he bought it yet ???????????/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 For anyone else's information, this bass is approaching 10lbs (according to my bathroom scales - scientific precision though is not their forte). It could be more, it could be less. The online shops all quote Sterlings as "9 lbs (4.08 kg) - varies slightly". If my bathroom scales are to be believed, then they must weigh these things at the factory before they put the pickups in. If they are all made of the same wood, same electrics etc, then why such a variance in weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 And just to further complicate matters, I've just weighed myself on the scales and I'm 12st 3lbs (what a slim dude). Grabbed the Sterling and weighed myself again - and it says 12st 12lbs. So there you go, if bathroom scales are only accurate with someone standing on them then the bass is 9lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1134737' date='Feb 20 2011, 09:00 PM']PMd[/quote] I just checked the delivery cost for you and it's £750. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 [quote name='Rowbee' post='1134816' date='Feb 20 2011, 09:09 PM']I think WH may finally have found his Sterling. Still my #1 gigging bass of choice.[/quote] Still available... and still looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 [quote name='wrinkleygit' post='1134836' date='Feb 20 2011, 09:23 PM']Yippee, has he bought it yet ???????????/[/quote] No and why haven't you sold me Rita back! I'll give you a bit more than £599 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 Shame, it's a good price. By the way, I've had four Sterlings in my possession over the years and they were all definitely different weights, so they must use different woods. My one and only and first true love is the heaviest of them all, but has a tone to die for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Seriously, seriously tempted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 If you can wait till Saturday for the money I'll take this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmchale2009 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 If only it had one more string i'd snap your arm off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 On Hold until the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warwickhunt Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1135377' date='Feb 21 2011, 12:53 PM']If you can wait till Saturday for the money I'll take this.[/quote] That's one serious amount of bass acquisition you've gone through lately! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1135447' date='Feb 21 2011, 01:39 PM']That's one serious amount of bass acquisition you've gone through lately! [/quote] Indeed you should see the clear out coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starless Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Deal done, Sold, Sold, Sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 WHOOP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 25, 2011 Share Posted February 25, 2011 I love the neck sculpt on the back of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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