Machines Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I've been a bit slow with this one. A couple of weeks ago a Stingray 5HH popped up on Gumtree at a moderate but not low price, but offering trades for a Marcus Miller Jazz (as well as Flea Jazz). I had my MM since October 2018 and we were getting along just fine. It was a rarer sunburst model from 2010 and in immaculate condition. Alas, the thought of a straight swap for the SR was too tempting. I replied to the ad and we quickly arranged a trade the same day at a nearby McDonalds. As ever with 'layby trades', I took my battery loaded Zoom guitar pedal and some headphones to ensure it actually worked. And it did. Trade done in 10 mins with a bit of a gear chat. My initial thought process was of greed, as the Miller was worth about £750, and the SR5 easily £1000. I could flip the SR and buy another Miller, pocketing £250, right ? Alas, the SR is a bit too good. I can get any sound I want out of it and the EQ is just perfect. New set of strings and a setup and clean and it does everything I want. Will I keep the instrument for more than 12 months despite my gushing praise ? History suggests not. But it's a good story isn't it. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I must admit that whilst not being a massive MM fan, I did briefly own a natural SR5. It was impeccably made and sounded excellent, and made a great studio/live instrument. Alas the narrow string spacing, weight and lack of a neck pickup meant I moved it on. The HH versions do look cool with those enormous pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Sweet bass, congrats. Love the SR5 shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 (edited) I love SR5's. I had one in blue sparkle with matching headstock Single H. Absolute monster of a bass and looked beautiful. . The only issues was the weight, and a bit of a one trick pony. But what a trick. It would cut through any mix, so punchy. Of course yours is a HH so more versatile. Lovely necks and tighter string spacing make these basses a joy to play. Looks lovely. Congrats. Edited August 24, 2019 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 On 24/08/2019 at 11:45, bubinga5 said: I love SR5's. I had one in blue sparkle with matching headstock Single H. Absolute monster of a bass and looked beautiful. . The only issues was the weight, and a bit of a one trick pony. But what a trick. It would cut through any mix, so punchy. Of course yours is a HH so more versatile. Lovely necks and tighter string spacing make these basses a joy to play. Looks lovely. Congrats. I seem to have struck lucky with the weight on this one. Not measured it yet but it feels less than my OLP and probably on par with my Precision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Fantastic colour....and I love the SR5 shape and pickguard. You definitely got the good end of the deal! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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