gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) Very, very sad to sell this. I had no intention of ever parting with it, but my circumstances at home have just changed and I need to free up the funds EDIT: Till Monday I'll take £750. Its the best stingray ive ever played, it simply makes all the others ive owned feel like clunky copies. Its the only bass ive ever owned that the band have DEMANDED I play, and has caused a huge stir among people that come to see me. I even got stopped by a total stranger ina nightclub last Thursday with: ( Im not making this up!) "You're that guy with the really nice musicman!" ! This bass is from early (March or April i think) 1992 and is in great condition. There are specific dinks and marks all of which are pictured below. NONE of these affect feel or playability in any way, and cannot be felt. The bass is a two band EQ with the mute bridge and a hipshot extender and scaller straplocks included. The original tuner and the original black pickguard will also be included. THERE IS NO CASE. The bass is set up beautifully with a VERY low action, as can be seen in some pics. The neck is glossy and highly figured, with no stickiness at all. The neck is thinner front to back than other stingrays ive played, giving it a smaller, faster feel, it weighs 9lbs and feels very light and dynamic to play. The G string has NO issues at all and the sound is exactly as you would expect. There really are no issues as far as i can tell. Its simply that good!, and a trult stunning bass that should appreciate in value over time. As there is no case shipping is very tricky and would have to be at buyers arrangement/cost. Id be happy to remove the neck, but pickup is MUCH preferred. Im asking £800 for the bass, the hipshot, schaller straplocks, both pickguards and the original tuner. Its also wearing a new set of elixirs with only a few hours play on them:( Im in Cheltenham. PLEASE No trades, I need the cash. This bass is a total no brainer, its as good as it gets in terms of sound and feel. Edited June 18, 2011 by gafbass02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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apa Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Good grief!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 (edited) [quote name='apa' post='1267396' date='Jun 13 2011, 03:18 PM']Good grief!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A[/quote] yup!! You wanna try playing it!, I was honestly floored, it was nothing like any ray ive ever played, i had to measure the neck i was so convinced it was a jazz neck!! shame about the iphone pics, they look much better on the iphone 4 screen lol! Captures the depth of the figuring much better Edited June 13, 2011 by gafbass02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 So i take it you dont fancy my bongo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sorry mate. If the childcare situation hadn't just crashed around my ears then it would be going nowhere. It's money I need I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 If my bongo sells quickly I'll be popping up to cheltenham again I think! Not that this will be around long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apa Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 [quote name='gafbass02' post='1267407' date='Jun 13 2011, 03:23 PM']yup!! You wanna try playing it!, I was honestly floored, it was nothing like any ray ive ever played, i had to measure the neck i was so convinced it was a jazz neck!! shame about the iphone pics, they look much better on the iphone 4 screen lol! Captures the depth of the figuring much better[/quote] I could never do it justice Mate It must realy hurt!! A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Yup! Hurts like heck. Life is not cool right now :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thats the nuts and I have said it before and and I'll say it again "Thats the best era of Ray, Mute bridge, 2 EQ, Glossy neck. All the best bits of a pre EB but with a six bolt neck and body contours for half the price!" I will add one from this era to the collection one day probably after they rocket in price knowing me. The gloss finish necks are so much slimmer than the later ones and I know exactly what you mean, almost like a Fender Strat IMO, Awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBass Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 that is, by far, the nicest looking Ray I haver EVER seen - amazing with the see thru scratchplate. if it was a 5 string i'd be seriously looking thru the bank accounts now. lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebassman Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 [quote name='MikeBass' post='1267706' date='Jun 13 2011, 06:55 PM']that is, by far, the nicest looking Ray I haver EVER seen - amazing with the see thru scratchplate. if it was a 5 string i'd be seriously looking thru the bank accounts now. lovely![/quote] That is gorgeous!! I can't make out from the pics; the darker spots on the neck and fret board, is that figuring or dinks? If it's dinks, how did that happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Undead Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Sorry you have to sell up man. I can only imagine how much it must sting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 [quote name='thebassman' post='1267745' date='Jun 13 2011, 07:13 PM']That is gorgeous!! I can't make out from the pics; the darker spots on the neck and fret board, is that figuring or dinks? If it's dinks, how did that happen?[/quote] Thats figuring it's a Birdseye maple neck with bigger swirls in it too. Thanks undead I'm telling myself it's only a bass and I love my jazz's to keep the old chin up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 Unless you mean the very dark spots next to the position marker at the top of the neck? Thats some laquer wear by the look of it. Can't be felt when you play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 13, 2011 Author Share Posted June 13, 2011 While I think about it. Uk only I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 If I can move my Teal bass then expect a knock on your door (have two guys interested!!) - love the natural finish!! Nick x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 My fingers are crossed. I really don't wanna drag this out :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Back for sale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernandobicho Posted June 15, 2011 Share Posted June 15, 2011 I have mine, exactely the same... bought it new in 1994. Those are the best MM Stingrays made, with 6 screws join the neck. For that price it's a bargain. It's an excellent instrument. I think I'll never sell mine. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 Thanks mate. I'm open to a very small wiggle on price but only very small. It's free listing on eBay this weekend so it'll get listed if no-one on here picks it up :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Me And My Bass Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Man if there was a hardcase there for postage l take this rite now, lovely bass. Have a bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted June 16, 2011 Author Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thanks mate. It's a truly stunning instrument. My friends are all working on ways I can keep it, but I don't see it happening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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