captain black Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 (edited) Hi, None of my gear seems to be selling so it's come down to this. Firstly, I'm selling a beautiful Stingray which I've only just got my hands on a few weeks ago. Please note, the fact I am selling is no reflection on the standard of the instrument, this is a fine example and just about the best 'ray I've played.This was going to be my second gigging bass after the '76 precision. But now I just need cash. It has a gorgeous birds-eye neck with a rosewood fingerboard and comes with a natty Liberty strap, smart little dunlop straplocks and a 'gator' style hard case. You really have to look to find any scratches or marks of any kind. weighs around 10lbs on my luggage scale. [attachment=90859:IMGP0312.JPG][attachment=90860:IMGP0313.JPG][attachment=90861:IMGP0314.JPG][attachment=90862:IMGP0316.JPG][attachment=90863:IMGP0315.JPG][attachment=90869:IMGP0323.JPG] Mmm....nice. Looking for [b]SOLD[/b] Secondly, My 1981 Fullerton fender Precision Special. These are quite rare (I think this is one of only three or four that I've ever heard about on this site). It's in pretty good overall condition for its age as can be seen. It comes with a used but perfectly serviceable Hiscox hard case. This was my main gigging bass for a couple of years and, as much as I love it, it just isn't getting played that much now. It was the first 'active' precision. It has bass and treble controls when active (the treble acts as 'tone' when passive) and a preamp which, I think is cut and boost (I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong). The only issue is that the stacked treble and tone pot needs reconditioning or replacing. I was in two minds whether to do this before selling or not, but I thought I'd put it up and see what interest there is. weighs about 11.5 lbs on my luggage scales. [attachment=90864:IMGP0317.JPG][attachment=90865:IMGP0318.JPG][attachment=90866:IMGP0319.JPG][attachment=90867:IMGP0320.JPG][attachment=90868:IMGP0321.JPG][attachment=90870:IMG_320811.JPG] As modern precisions are going for upwards of £700 just now. Does [b]SOLD [/b]sound about right? BTW, I have the Brass thumb rest and the original pick-guard also. anyway, it's a bit of Fender history. More pics available on request obviously. Cheers, Joe Edited October 19, 2011 by captain black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmcnamara Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Hi Captain Black, any idea on the weight of this bass. Cheers, Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share Posted October 8, 2011 Which one Paul? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmcnamara Posted October 8, 2011 Share Posted October 8, 2011 Sorry, the '81 Precision special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Paul, It's not the lightest of basses. Probably the heaviest I've owned, but its never bothered me. I't a solid ash body I believe. I'll get some new luggage scales tomorrow and weigh it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Bump for price reduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share Posted October 12, 2011 Bump for further price reduction. Will get weights and measures up when I get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 14, 2011 Author Share Posted October 14, 2011 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 Bump for added weights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanBG Posted October 17, 2011 Share Posted October 17, 2011 Would you ship to Belgium? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 17, 2011 Author Share Posted October 17, 2011 Which one Jean? Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanBG Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 The stingray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris90 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Same for the Netherlands here.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Thats a crazy price for such a nice example, To think someone will probably spend £700 on a Sterling Ray34 in the next few days and without a hardcase too just because its new is insane at this price, Thats a great looking bass with birdseye neck and a hard case right there for peanuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Pete, I agree, this is a bad time to sell, but its a great time to be a buyer. As long as you have spare cash there are some real bargains to be had. I sadly don't. Chris, I'm happy to post to Europe, as long as its insured and so on. Oh, and it would be better if the buyer could arrange for the courier also. Ta, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Precision Sold. Stingray now on Ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain black Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share Posted October 19, 2011 Stingray now sold within 5 hours on Ebay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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