Kees_SoS Posted May 2, 2017 Posted May 2, 2017 (edited) I've decided to part with my Music Man StingRay 5 HS, which I purchased at the end of March 2017. Consequently, it's in brand-new condition; there's not a mark on it! The bass plays and balances well, sounds great, and is lightweight (4.5kg). However, I've decided to move on several instruments to fund a custom build (sorry, no trades), and this one isn't likely to be used extensively in the short term. When I bought it, the bass had a tortoiseshell scratchplate (see photos), which wasn't to my liking. I managed to source a black scratchplate through Strings and Things, along with the matching black screws. Both scratchplates and the extra set of screws are included. So, if you want to save a few hundred quid on a brand-new StingRay 5 with OHSC, this one could be just the ticket! I'm based in Amsterdam, but travel over to England once a month. For photos, see here: [url="http://s1345.photobucket.com/user/kees_harrison/slideshow/Music%20Man%20StingRay%205%20HS"]http://s1345.photobu...ingRay%205%20HS[/url] [b]Price now reduced to GBP 1500!!![/b] Edited June 29, 2017 by Kees_SoS
Chris Horton Posted May 10, 2017 Posted May 10, 2017 That's a really cool looking SR5 You don't see many with this pickup configuration which is nice
Kees_SoS Posted May 10, 2017 Author Posted May 10, 2017 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1494444548' post='3296093'] That's a really cool looking SR5 You don't see many with this pickup configuration which is nice [/quote] Thanks, Chris! I really like the way the single coil softens the attack when I need it to. The different settings offer a wide variety of tones, and when soloed, the bridge pickup is still 100% classic StingRay! This is also about the best-balanced StingRay 5 I've played. I had several over the years: some too light (with neckdive), some waaay too heavy, but this one is spot on, in my opinion.
Adethefade Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 I have a 4-string HS and it's a really cool under-the-radar pickup config. All the way up and then back one sounds amazing in a Precision sort of way.
jogi Posted June 6, 2017 Posted June 6, 2017 Hi Kees, can you please tell me the weight of this bass? Groetjes, Jogi
Kees_SoS Posted June 6, 2017 Author Posted June 6, 2017 Hi, Jogi. Of course. I'll weigh it when I get in later this evening. [quote name='jogi' timestamp='1496750532' post='3313590'] Hi Kees, can you please tell me the weight of this bass? Groetjes, Jogi [/quote]
Kees_SoS Posted June 6, 2017 Author Posted June 6, 2017 Hi, Jogi. It weights 4.5kg. Like I said, it's well balanced, so it doesn't feel heavy (I'm 1.78m and slightly built). The other SR5's in the shop were all heavier, and some had neck dive. This one was the best of the lot! [quote name='jogi' timestamp='1496764915' post='3313717'] Brilliant, thank you! [/quote]
Kees_SoS Posted June 6, 2017 Author Posted June 6, 2017 Good to know ;-) There's also a white scratchplate on its way to me from the States as we speak :-) [quote name='jogi' timestamp='1496789663' post='3313922'] Thanks, Kees! Worth thinking about then. [/quote]
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