OLP MM5 "STINGRAY" FIVER £225 Nottingham

[petecarlton]

Very handsome OLP MM5 five-string natural-finish passive Stingray-alike (some dispute online as to whether these were licensed by Ernie Ball Music Man or simply that the headstock shape was). 

It’s in pretty good nick (see pix for some very minor dings and wear, especially top of headstock) and definitely does the Ray thing, from clank to warm P-bassish.  These were generally considereed at least as good as - if not better than - the first Sterling S.U.B. entry-level Stingrays that were around five years ago.

 

I bought it a couple of years ago to experiment with fivers and, though I had none of the common issues with the transition from four to five strings, I’ve really had no need for the B, so it seems to be a bit wasted on my wall.  I’ve got a Sterling Joe Dart Signature one-knob to scratch my passive Stingray itch anyway (and I’m really loving it!).  If I feel the need to drop from low E, I’ll possibly add a Drop D tuner.

 

String spacing at the bridge is a rather tight, but still very playable, 17mm.  Nut width is 44mm.  The neck finish is shiny - I suppose it’s gloss, but not at all sticky.  Weight is a comfortable, but not lightweight, 4.5 Kg (9lb 14oz), there’s no neck dive and it’s fine on strap or lap.

 

Currently wearing Ernie Ball Slinky roundss (the bass – not me!).  

 

I'm not really after trades, but I might be tempted by a good quality preamp/di pedal, eg MXR or a Sansamp; or even a Radial Tonebone, with any financial adjustments either way.

 

I have a range of suitable boxes, so I'm happy to post at buyer's cost.  I might have a gigbag somewhere to throw in.  If you'd prefer to collect, I'm in Mapperley, Nottingham, or I'm happy to meet up within 50 miles of here.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 12:45 by petecarlton
Clarifying trades/collection/meet-up, etc.

[glassmoon]

Every time one of these pops up I'm broke or I've bought a bass. I've wanted one for bloody years. I don't suppose you'd want a RSD Sadowsky, what with it being a 5?

 

Man, there are days when I should just stay off the Internet