TKenrick Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 (edited) It is with great regret that I'm selling my Musicman Stingray 5 (with hard case) due to growing debts and the fact that, in spite of trying, I'm really a Fender man at heart... The bass is a 2004 model, I've owned it for the past two years, it's been rehearsed with plenty and gigged a few times but is still in extremely good condition, the only cosmetic faults are some small pick marks on the scratchplate. The finish on this bass is called Copperhead Bronze (the scratchplate is made from a piece of copper), which was used for a limited run of instruments made by Musicman for the NAMM trade show. According to Ernie Ball Customer Services there were about 100 made, which were then sold onto Guitar Center stores in the US after NAMM. This is one of the most eye-catching basses I've seen (apart from my bright orange jazz...) and I'm sad to see it go. I'm looking for a sale rather than a trade, but I'm open to offers! [attachment=8010:IMGP2967.JPG] [attachment=8011:IMGP2962.JPG] [attachment=8012:IMGP2960.JPG] More info/pics available on request, here's a link to a thread from the EB forums that has some good pics of another copperhead SR5: [url="http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/31329-unofficial-le-bass-copperhead-bronze.html"]http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-...ead-bronze.html[/url] cheers, Tom Edited April 30, 2008 by TKenrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 WOW! I think that may have a marmite (love/hate) affect with people but I think its stunning. Big question...what kind of price were you after? It says offeres but I thought that may be offeres for trades. Cheers N Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKenrick Posted April 21, 2008 Author Share Posted April 21, 2008 Having looked at other stingrays on eBay and elsewhere it seems that the going rate for a regular SR 5 is about £800-850. Due to the fact that this is a rare one (and in great condition) I was looking for offers around £900, or a trade of similar value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Wow, better get that fast guys! if i was in the market i'd snap this up! according to sterling there's only a few of these about and it's unlikely you'll have another chance of owning one, good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 if you'll take limbs, sisters or a bongo 5 hs let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 a Sterling in this colour sold dead quick on the EBMM boards couple of months back. that one,an SR4 and maybe another 5 as well as yours are the only ones I've ever seen come up for sale good luck with the sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 mannn i so want it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote name='dub_junkie' post='183088' date='Apr 22 2008, 07:07 PM']a Sterling in this colour sold dead quick on the EBMM boards couple of months back. that one,an SR4 and maybe another 5 as well as yours are the only ones I've ever seen come up for sale good luck with the sale![/quote] Really? must have been quick because i'm always looking at their for sale section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 [quote name='budget bassist' post='183194' date='Apr 22 2008, 09:09 PM']Really? must have been quick because i'm always looking at their for sale section.[/quote] yes was quick, seller was bdgotoh, he was selling the Copperhead Bronze Sterling single H and a Desert Gold Sterling H at the same time,both had rosewood boards,the CB was sold within hours and the DG one not long after. I remember it as its the only Sterling I think I've ever seen in the bronze with the copper pickguard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Ah right, only one i've ever seen is the SR5, i think it suits it more tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKenrick Posted April 23, 2008 Author Share Posted April 23, 2008 PMs replied to, thanks for the offers (particularly those of limbs and sisters...), it looks like we have a winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 [quote name='TKenrick' post='184207' date='Apr 23 2008, 11:08 PM']PMs replied to, thanks for the offers (particularly those of limbs and sisters...), it looks like we have a winner![/quote] Oh fantastic! Which limb are you in need of? If its an arm i can throw in three free fingers of choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistahbenn Posted June 2, 2008 Share Posted June 2, 2008 I used to own this bass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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