MattM Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 For sale, the best wooden fretted bass I've owned in about 28 years of playing. Selling because I also have much love for my 'Berger XL2, and can't justify having a large collection owing to non-gigging status/family commitments. I also have a 2EQ fretless to scratch my 2EQ 'Ray itch when the need arises.... Its a 1988 with serial 26413 (date from data on excellent serial number site). Its a black/maple colour combo with 2EQ - the best sound/look you can get IMHO. Probably the best feature is the neck which not only looks gorgeous with an awesome flame (as good as many a new Classic you'll see), but has a lovely aged amber tint. Also excellent is the fact theres no dings, chunks, scratches out the back of the neck whatsover - have seen a few threads and eBay listings where folk have stated that these "dont affect playability" - sorry would drive me postal. There is a lovely rounding off effect with natural age/playing on the side of the neck and its ultra comfy. Action is set high for my own personal preference, however there's bags of relief, and zero issues, so it can be dropped with no problem. The body is decent - couple of dings on front, very light buckle wear on back, but no major paint or finish chunks missing. Mutes on bridge are all present and correct albeit I don't use them for my style. There is a screw missing from the battery cover, however I understand these can be had easily from Strings and Things, and it functions perfectly well with the one. Price is a firm and fair £875 plus shipping, which is extraordinary value compared to what a modern Classic or pre EB will cost for what I reckon will sound at least as good and have as much mojo as either. Comes with servicable non-EBMM hard case. Bass is situated in Central Scotland handy for motorway network so happy to work something out collection or delivery wise if this suits buyer. Oh yes, photos... [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Rayfront.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Raybodyback.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Rayhiresheadfront.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/RayHiResneckback.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/RayHiResneckfront.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/Raybridge.jpg.html"][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Lovely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antti Posted April 26, 2013 Share Posted April 26, 2013 Oh my goodness.... That is NICE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 Nice... What's the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Weight is (I'd guess) about 10-10.5lb, dont have access to scales at home, but its in same ballpark as previous SUB 'Ray and MIM Precisions I've owned. Not a lightweight if thats your thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbkeeves Posted April 27, 2013 Share Posted April 27, 2013 PM... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 28, 2013 Author Share Posted April 28, 2013 And a 36 hour Sunday bump with more photos. First off, neck comparison shot with my 2011 fretless showing colour and flame on neck: [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/null_zps9a42712e.jpg.html"][/url] Next front/bottom edge shot where you can see the small dings on top bout, but VGC bottom edge with no damage: [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/null_zps0b448376.jpg.html"][/url] and finally an along the neck shot showing godd fret condition and straightness: [url="http://s896.photobucket.com/user/MattM1314/media/null_zps8f4ebc4c.jpg.html"][/url] Also, in response to few PMs looking for straight sale here, as I need the cash to fund the 'Berger you can see lurking menacingly in background in photo 1. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 If I had the cash this would be mine! Lovely bass mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Very nice 'Ray. Put on a Status Graphite neck, like I did on my black '98 2 bands, and you'll fall in love again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted April 30, 2013 Author Share Posted April 30, 2013 Now on hold pending arrival of funds. Thanks for the huge amount of interest guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Now sold and winging its way to Germany. Thanks again for all the interest, and hope the lucky new owner enjoys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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