acidbass Posted January 19, 2015 Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Hi all, It is with great regret that I am putting up for sale this wonderful bass! However - I just don't have a use for it any more due to playing Jazz basses exclusively. If there is no interest I will keep her but this beauty deserves to be played. [attachment=181499:20150118_212535.jpg] [b]CLICK ON PHOTO FOR HI-RES[/b] [b]MORE PHOTOS BELOW[/b] The bass is an OLP MM2 4 string Stingray bass. These are the licenced copies of Ernie Ball Musicman Stingrays and they feel identical. To be honest this one is a little lighter on the shoulder than an old EB Stingray which I had previously. Anyway - I bought the bass second hand (stock) and had some modifications performed by a luthier: - John East MMSR 2 band EQ (based on a 70s 'Ray) - Nordstrand MM 4.2 pickup (based on a mid 70's pre-EB 'Ray) - Cream scratchplate (made by The Bass Doc of this parish) - Full setup and fret dress I really wanted to emulate that Bernard Edwards, mid-70's Stingray tone and to be honest, the modifications absolutely nailed it! The bass sounds so funky with the treble rolled off (think 'Good Times'), and when the treble is maxed there is a lot of definition with a lovely high end zing for slapping. The new scratchplate was just an aesthetic thing but it looks really good against the natural/maple combination. Unfortunately, as I said above, I'm pretty much using one of two Jazz basses for my gigs now and I don't believe in having good instruments sitting idle and not being played. Overall this cost me Ā£150 for the bass, Ā£110 for the preamp, Ā£100 for the pickup and Ā£40 for the scratchplate. Total cost of parts - Ā£400, plus labour on top. I will take a little less than that at [u][b]Ā£280 INCLUDING SHIPPING[/b][/u]. The bass will also be restrung and setup with a new set of Rotosound roundwounds. I will package the bass meticulously and send it via courier. Prefer payment via Bank Transfer to save on PayPal fees - see my feedback thread and buy with confidence. Thanks for looking and happy EADGing Danny [attachment=181500:20150118_212608.jpg] [attachment=181501:20150118_212655.jpg] [attachment=181502:20150118_212805.jpg] [attachment=181503:20150118_212822.jpg] Edited October 22, 2015 by acidbass
acidbass Posted January 29, 2015 Author Posted January 29, 2015 (edited) BUMP Edited October 15, 2015 by acidbass
acidbass Posted January 31, 2015 Author Posted January 31, 2015 BUMPAGE! Not in a hurry to sell but here is a cracking sounding bass for buttons
acidbass Posted October 19, 2015 Author Posted October 19, 2015 Start your week off with a healthy dose of BUMP!
acidbass Posted October 22, 2015 Author Posted October 22, 2015 Price drop to [b]Ā£280 including shipping to UK! Bargain![/b] If I posted soundclips of this baby (which I might well do!) you'd be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and a 70's Ray!
acidbass Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 BUMP! Had a bit of interest on Facebook but would rather sell to a trusted BC-er! PM me
acidbass Posted October 29, 2015 Author Posted October 29, 2015 I could maybe have a go at it Jass but the equipment I'd be using would be quite basic! It is a very 'Ray' sound anyway with the treble open, and leans more towards that 70s pre-EB Ray tone when treble is cut. I will see what I can do this weekend
jassbass Posted October 29, 2015 Posted October 29, 2015 Im sticking with 5ers,but this could be a good backup bass
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