**WITHDRAWN** 1991 Musicman Stingray 5 - 9.3lbs £1050 Cardiff

[miles'tone]

Here's my 1991 Stingray 5 in natural finish, rosewood fingerboard and birdseye maple neck. All original, with alnico pickup.

This bass is incredible. Killer B string.

It's a lightweight as far as Stingray 5s go, weighing in at 9.3lbs (me doing the with/without thing on the digi bathroom scales) and balances perfectly on the strap.

It is genuinely 'road worn' as you will see from the photos. I took this as a good omen because to me this shows that it's been played a lot due to it being a bloody good one. It is. An excellent (and early) example. It has those friendly feels of an old seasoned bass. Really easy to play. 

Everything works as it should, the neck is rock solid, feels amazing and is unblemished. Set up is perfect, no fret buzz.

I've owned it for about a year and a half now, aiming to use it as it was intended when things begin to pick up again. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to play in bands or even jams for the foreseeable due to family commitments and I'm not rich enough to justify seeing a grand just hanging on the wall. Hopefully it will find a good home here with someone. I'm asking for £1050 which is what I paid for it.

 

Local pickup (Cardiff) preferred although I  am prepared to ship it at the buyer's expense. 

 

Feel free to come over and try it out if you're near me, biccys and brew provided!

 

I think I've covered everything but if you have any questions, fire away!

 

*I think the hardcase is original but not entirely sure. It's a perfect fit anyway, though I don't have keys for it.

 

Thanks for looking. 

 

Edited January 2, 2022 by miles'tone

[Stingray5]

Love it! Seriously, if I didn't already have mine..... - but I'll certainly vouch for the quality. And that Birdseye Maple neck/headstock is gorgeous. GLWTS.  

[Chris Horton]

Looks like a newer replacement case. 
 

but a lovely looking SR5 !

[miles'tone]

*EDIT*

My wife has kindly given my head a wobble for me, reiterating how far overdrawn we both are, Christmas is coming,  we have 2 kids,  and all that jazz!

Ok, it's out of my hands now which makes it easier...

 

Ignore this  👇

 

I'm withdrawing this for now. I do need the money but I know deep down that in the long run, I will find it very difficult replace. 

I may put it up again at some point but right now I'm keener to not live with any regrets!

 

Thanks for the interest and cools comments guys  👊👊

 

 

Edited December 11, 2021 by miles'tone

[lee650]

55 minutes ago, miles'tone said:

I'm withdrawing this for now. I do need the money but I know deep down that in the long run, I will find it very difficult replace. 

I may put it up again at some point but right now I'm keener to not live with any regrets!

 

Thanks for the interest and cools comments guys  👊👊

Lol I was about to put two basses up for sale to fund this too😁

I don't blame you.

Edited December 11, 2021 by lee650

[miles'tone]

6 hours ago, lee650 said:

Lol I was about to put two basses up for sale to fund this too😁

I don't blame you.

My head has now been wobbled for me...see above 🙃👆

[TheGreek]

I'm confused....for sale???

 

I'd say this is well underpriced considering it's 30 years old and still in excellent condition. Similar 4 strings are selling for significantly more. If I had any money I'd be tempted.

 

GLWTS

[weepaul]

Back temptation !!!!! Back !!!!!!

 

[miles'tone]

On hold..

[bonglemuppet]

Glad it didnt go to pay bills...

 

[Krzysztof Ropicki]

sold? 

[Quatschmacher]

@IanA, though may have sold and just not been marked as such. 

Edited December 31, 2021 by Quatschmacher

[AndyTravis]

If it’s not sold, I need to stop coming back to look…is it 2022 yet 🤨

[Bunion]

I’m dreading 2022 I’m not even going to tally up how much I’ve spent this year… 

[IanA]

41 minutes ago, Quatschmacher said:

@IanA, though may have sold and just not been marked as such. 

@Quatschmacher I did pm the op a few days ago but haven’t heard back… assuming it has sold…

[lee650]

The OP told me it was on hold and effectively sold, so I decided not to sell two basses to buy it 😁

[miles'tone]

I've been really poorly guys. Covid... withdrawing until I can make a clear decision again sorry. 

[Stingray5]

12 minutes ago, miles'tone said:

I've been really poorly guys. Covid... withdrawing until I can make a clear decision again sorry. 

Sorry to learn you've had Covid problems, Simon. Hope things improve for you asap.

[AndyTravis]

1 hour ago, miles'tone said:

I've been really poorly guys. Covid... withdrawing until I can make a clear decision again sorry. 

Sorry to hear that mate - take care xxx

[IanA]

Sorry to hear that hope you recover quickly 👍

[lee650]

4 hours ago, miles'tone said:

I've been really poorly guys. Covid... withdrawing until I can make a clear decision again sorry. 

Totally understand! I had Covid 4 weeks ago, and I still feel rotten. I'd still very much,love this bass 😁

Get well soon bud