stingrayPete1977 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone, I picked this up last year from a BC member but via eBay, it has also belonged to at least one other member on here, I stripped it down and cleaned it all up, resoldered the dodgy earth and fitted it with EB 40-100 strings before setting it up just how I like with no issues at all, the truss rod and microtilt neck adjustments are working as Leo intended. I only wanted it as a collectors item really as I am mainly a five string player these days but it was so good I started gigging it straight away where a 5 string was not needed and took it to any jam nights etc that I could until disaster struck, I broke my wrist! After that I switched to electric upright bass as it meant less twisting of the wrist to be able to play, of course as time has passed it has given me gas for a proper upright bass and as this is my least used bass it is with sadness that I am putting it on here to fund one. OK 1979 is the year I have dated this bass at as it has a 1978 date on the neck and a 3 bolt neck and the correct sting thru bridge for that era but the preamp pots are dated 1979 hence the newest thing on it, it has plenty of mojo and an awesome worn patch around the main playing area on the rear of the neck, it makes it feel much more special and old feeling than a mint Stingray bass (which I also own that is not for sale!), the body has knocks and dings inline with the age and wear on the neck but I would hate to see it refinished really, there are a few layers of paint but after much deliberation I think it is a factory refin probably due to a flaw or knock when being built, it is hard to say and I am the first owner to even suggest that may be the case so I am being picky yet honest. The fingerboard has been relaquered at some point probably after a refret who knows but its all done well and the frets are all dressed nicely and this has been done many years ago and aged nicely, It realy does feel the business to play and look at, nothing like a new ClassicRay from EBMM and not going to go down in value like one either It has the muted string thru bridge. Three bolt micro tilt neck. Tantulum capacitor preamp rather than the later electrolytic ones. Original preamp. Original control plate and knobs. Original string tree. Original 3 bolt plate. Original pickup. Original pickguard. Original tuners. Working bullet truss rod. (sometimes an issue on early Rays) Earlier Logo higher up the headstock rather than near the edge, correct for a '78 neck. [b]Sounds epic.[/b] [b][/b] [b]£1375 ovno or possible trade for an upright bass [/b]with a bit of money either way possible, As you can tell this is a reluctant for sale thread and if nothing comes of it I wont be too upset If I find the money for an upright from somewhere else this will be pulled I dont really want to post this and I would rather someone try it first and see it in the flesh as its a 34 year old bass not a new ernie ball bass! meet half way is possible within reason and I am based in Stafford (not button moon). Of course my feedback and remember after all I am stingrayPete! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/139610-feedback-for-stingraypete1977/page__p__1450321__hl__feedback%20stingraypete1977__fromsearch__1#entry1450321"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1450321[/url] Any questions or specific photos please just ask Edited March 1, 2013 by stingrayPete1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That's a thing of beauty right there Pete. An excellent price for a very honest pre EB from the decade when taste was in short supply. Deal with confidence with this man - he knows his Rays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That's proper that is. I'm off to buy a lottery ticket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkpegasus4001 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Lovely looking bass there Pete. I'd love to buy it, as I quite fancy having a pre EB Stingray but i'm a bit broke at the mo' TBH. Best of luck with the sale and I hope you get what you're looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That seems like a very good price for what it is...if I didn't know better I'd suspect you were living on the Isle of Skye Good luck with the sale...what am I saying??? This won't be here long!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmcnamara Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Hi StingrayPete, Does it come with a case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 Thanks guys I picked it up at the right money and have priced it accordingly, not many about at this price is there? If it goes back on the wall for ten years I won't be too upset but I'd really like a decent upright which this will only just get me into a beginner range! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 28, 2013 Author Share Posted February 28, 2013 [quote name='paulmcnamara' timestamp='1362090412' post='1995784'] Hi StingrayPete, Does it come with a case? [/quote] Hi mate it came in a modern case which I have taken a shine to but I could provide an Ernie ball rectangular case at the full asking price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBass Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 amazing! makes me regret having just bought my SR5 as I may have had enough for this............... absolutely fab looking bass and at that price........hmmm if I sold my Jazz and Ray 4 string........... i dont expect you'll have long to wait for this to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 pete is that my old bass? did you get it from anthorp? i seem to remember that ding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyoc Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Pm'd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Just got in from work,I will reply to all the messages shortly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 [quote name='gareth' timestamp='1362160047' post='1996662'] pete is that my old bass? did you get it from anthorp? i seem to remember that ding [/quote] Yes, Yes and you remember correctly As a known BC man of knowledge on all things bass I am happy to hear your thoughts on this particular beast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 Looks like this is sold then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 So my prediction was correct..if only I could do this with 6 numbers on a Saturday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted March 1, 2013 Author Share Posted March 1, 2013 its a nice bass at a nice price, bit sad to sell it really still I can order my gedo upright tomorrow to ease the pain! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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