bigthumb Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 This is a practically unused and pristine Stingray. Seriously there's not a scratch on it. It comes with the Musicman hard case as in the pictures. I'm asking for £650 which is a fair price as I've seen them go for 700+ on ebay. I'm based in Shropshire and I would prefer not to post. I don't mind doing a meet up if its not too far. Also as part of my mass clear out I'm going to let go of my '78 Precision. It looks original though I'm not 100% sure with the scratch plate. I'm asking for a realistic £750. It doesn't have an original case but I can supply an old knackered one if required. And finally, for now my 1984 Japanese SQ series Squier Precision. I'm only selling this as I have two. The other is exactly the same but heavier (which I prefer for some odd reason). £280 I cannot accept any trades as I really really do need to thin the collection. And again I really don't want to post any of the basses as I've had nothing but damage and hassle in the past. Please PM if you have any questions. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 If I weren't getting a Squier JV P in a couple of weeks, I'd have that '78 off you right away! Hell, if you've still got it when I get back from Australia I might have it anyway! Good luck with selling the other basses - Let's hope the '78 doesn't go anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 (edited) Ooh that Ray is so nice Paul, and a great price too Not after a Flea by any chance? No mustn't trade, repeat to self, mustn't trade Peter Edited November 2, 2008 by GreeneKing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISDABASS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 that ray wont be here for long!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 As the 'Ray used to be mine I can speak not only for it's quality - which is exceptional - but also for the fact that at £750 it is dramatically underpriced, even in the current climate. Good luck with the sale mate Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 its up for £650 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 That's my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Great collection there Paul. The Ray is winking at me but I cant....I won't.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike257 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 That's exactly the same as my 'ray!!! All that's missing is the grimy filthy neck that I really should clean. A cracking price for a mike257 signature model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The Ray was mine befor Chris..... Simply The Best Maple neck Ray i've ever played....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulfinger Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 I´m so glad you don´t do the postage thing or I´d be in serious trouble. I´d probably have to take all three... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfoxnik Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 The '78 Precision looks amazing! Good luck with your sales... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Hi Paul, That Stingray looks lovely and in just the kind of finish I admire. What mystifies me is that it seems to have passed through Marcus and Beedster as well - both seem to say it is a good example, yet it has hardly been played and has passed from hand to hand. Does it have a problem (personality disorder)? If not, I'd be very interested. Living in Worcestershire I could probably pick it up, or maybe come to try it out? PM me if a try out is possible. Thanks, Nick S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathewsanchez Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Bump for 3 stunning basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 [quote name='NAS' post='320230' date='Nov 2 2008, 03:47 PM']Hi Paul, That Stingray looks lovely and in just the kind of finish I admire. What mystifies me is that it seems to have passed through Marcus and Beedster as well - both seem to say it is a good example, yet it has hardly been played and has passed from hand to hand. Does it have a problem (personality disorder)? If not, I'd be very interested. Living in Worcestershire I could probably pick it up, or maybe come to try it out? PM me if a try out is possible. Thanks, Nick S[/quote] Trust me, it is a great bass. You'll notice that Marcus and I have a similar problem, that is, we're rarely happy with one bass for more than 20 minutes (I PX'd it for a pre-EB 'ray which might explain my motivation in letting it go). The current EB rays are pretty impressive, and this is an especially good example and worth way way way more than £650. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thanks for the reassurance Beeds - yes, you obviously have the bass consumption gene in spades! Hoping to try this out soon. I've been migrating back from boutique wonders to good 'ol Leo recently. Although the P and J I have are modern they still have "that sound" and I've given up faith in being able to find a particularly well made vintage (which I think would be the only reason for going for an "old" one) which might sound exceptional, but no guarantees. All the best, Nick S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 You have PM.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 Stingray now on hold. Precision withdrawn from sale. 1984 SQ Squier now £250 Thanks for all your interest and comments guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='bigthumb' post='322202' date='Nov 4 2008, 09:09 PM']Precision withdrawn from sale.[/quote] Wise move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Tut Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 PM'd re Jap Precision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Well, I snapped up the EB 'ray - Paul even delivered it in person - great guy. We had a bit of a run through the existing NAS collection and I think the 'ray fits in just great. I really will need to shift the Status SmartBass and the Overwater 5 string now to give it a proper space in the pack! Tried it out both on my little SWR Workingman 12 and on the SWR SM900 + Epifani 2x10 and 1x15 stack. I think it has quite a warm sound although I will be changing the light guage strings for something a bit chunkier and giving it just a touch more relief - the current action is [u]really[/u] low. Overall condition seems great and it looks almost unplayed - so I need to gig it for a while to round off the neck a bit and make it feel "at home". Maybe time to do a few more RHCP numbers and finally learn how to slap properly. Thanks Paul for a lovely bass. Nick S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 [quote name='NAS' post='322980' date='Nov 5 2008, 09:15 PM']Well, I snapped up the EB 'ray - Paul even delivered it in person - great guy. We had a bit of a run through the existing NAS collection and I think the 'ray fits in just great. I really will need to shift the Status SmartBass and the Overwater 5 string now to give it a proper space in the pack! Tried it out both on my little SWR Workingman 12 and on the SWR SM900 + Epifani 2x10 and 1x15 stack. I think it has quite a warm sound although I will be changing the light guage strings for something a bit chunkier and giving it just a touch more relief - the current action is [u]really[/u] low. Overall condition seems great and it looks almost unplayed - so I need to gig it for a while to round off the neck a bit and make it feel "at home". Maybe time to do a few more RHCP numbers and finally learn how to slap properly. Thanks Paul for a lovely bass. Nick S[/quote] Glad you like it NAS. Paul is a great guy, and, as you noticed, I like my action LOW (those strings are a week old by the way, I'd love 'em back if you have no need for them ) Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigthumb Posted November 5, 2008 Author Share Posted November 5, 2008 Thank you Nick and Chris. Its always nice to know that your basses go to good homes! Absolute pleasure meeting up with you gentlemen. Again, Thanks. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAS Posted November 5, 2008 Share Posted November 5, 2008 Chris - if you PM me your address I'll give it a go. NS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BassKS Posted November 7, 2008 Share Posted November 7, 2008 i bought a warwick streamer S I IV off Paul last year through Ebay. Hes a great guy and the bass is awesome. Plays like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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