Terry M. Posted February 6 Posted February 6 6 minutes ago, Lozz196 said: Yes, very good basses, a few years back I had a US Stingray with a Sterling by Musicman Ray34 as backup. There was very little in them, the Ray34 being possibly a little sharper on the top end, but only a touch at most. In terms of playability & quality very close indeed. I'll go as far to suggest that the price difference flatters the US made ones somewhat when you actually consider what you get with the Ray34/5s. 1 Quote
Terry M. Posted February 6 Posted February 6 9 minutes ago, SteveXFR said: I might have to get another one day You know you won't regret it based on your personal experience. Quote
SteveXFR Posted February 6 Posted February 6 Just now, Terry M. said: You know you won't regret it based on your personal experience. I might when the wife sees another bass turn up! 1 Quote
40hz Posted February 7 Posted February 7 Bought and sold a few, and am always searching/on the lookout for a good ray! You do get the odd nutjob seeing what Specials go for new and assuming their early 00s 2-band is worth 2k used, but generally you'll see standards at £1100-1500 (max) and Specials from £1500-£2000. 2 Quote
Bolo Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Return to this thread every year and add 7-10% of estimates given Quote
Terry M. Posted February 8 Posted February 8 11 hours ago, 40hz said: Bought and sold a few, and am always searching/on the lookout for a good ray! You do get the odd nutjob seeing what Specials go for new and assuming their early 00s 2-band is worth 2k used, but generally you'll see standards at £1100-1500 (max) and Specials from £1500-£2000. https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/ernie-ball-music-man-5 I've actually played this bass in the store and believe me when I say my recently acquired used Ray35 is no worse. It's hard to look at this price tag after that. 1 Quote
warwickhunt Posted yesterday at 19:09 Posted yesterday at 19:09 If you are on the ball (1 hr ago) they still turn up cheap (I didn't buy it)! 2 Quote
SteveXFR Posted yesterday at 19:23 Posted yesterday at 19:23 On 08/02/2026 at 11:04, Terry M. said: https://thebassgallery.com/collections/bass/products/ernie-ball-music-man-5 I've actually played this bass in the store and believe me when I say my recently acquired used Ray35 is no worse. It's hard to look at this price tag after that. I like how the website allows you to select a quantity. Dangerous when drunk online shopping. You could end up with 12 of the bastards and no house. 1 Quote
peteb Posted yesterday at 19:25 Posted yesterday at 19:25 (edited) 16 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: If you are on the ball (1 hr ago) they still turn up cheap (I didn't buy it)! That is pretty cheap for a 95! Having said that, the 95 that I had, sported a 'transition' bridge (or that's what I was told), i.e. the bigger, original style bridge, but without the damper felts. Also, the battery cover for my 95 had a metal battery cover, rather than the plastic battery box. Edited yesterday at 19:27 by peteb Quote
The fasting showman Posted yesterday at 19:48 Posted yesterday at 19:48 32 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: If you are on the ball (1 hr ago) they still turn up cheap (I didn't buy it)! My tastes regarding Stingrays are always the blue, honey or cherry burst that harked back to the ebmm relaunch of the Stingray that hit UK music shops in about '87. Those early EB basses had very figured maple necks...as a skint teenage bassist I was very impressed! Regardless of the merits of pre EB and more recent Rays, my tastes are fixed. The bass above appeals to me for those reasons....obviously its got mid '90s changes but it's in that mould. Quote
Misdee Posted yesterday at 19:49 Posted yesterday at 19:49 32 minutes ago, warwickhunt said: If you are on the ball (1 hr ago) they still turn up cheap (I didn't buy it)! Just like I said, in the real world you can still pick up a decent used Stingray for under a grand if you are patient and keep an eye out. Some poor soul in Lincolnshire who thirty years ago fantasised of breaking free from a life of servitude on the local potato farm and playing bass for Oasis has just sold the last vestiges of his youthful dreams for £850, and is probably glad with that sum. 1 Quote
warwickhunt Posted yesterday at 19:53 Posted yesterday at 19:53 Just now, Misdee said: Just like I said, in the real world you can still pick up a decent used Stingray for under a grand if you are patient and keep an eye out. Some poor soul in Lincolnshire who thirty years ago fantasised of breaking free from a life of servitude on the local potato farm and playing bass for Oasis has just sold the last vestiges of his youthful dreams for £850, and is probably glad with that sum. I looked at the seller's profile; a 'proper' gigging bassist who has sold some very tasty gear in the last couple of years! They knew what they were selling but possibly misjudged the value... well it sold in under 1 hour and the description actually said that they'd take £800 for it but no less... as if! LOL 3 Quote
Misdee Posted yesterday at 19:55 Posted yesterday at 19:55 1 minute ago, warwickhunt said: I looked at the seller's profile; a 'proper' gigging bassist who has sold some very tasty gear in the last couple of years! They knew what they were selling but possibly misjudged the value... well it sold in under 1 hour and the description actually said that they'd take £800 for it but no less... as if! LOL I still prefer my indentured potato farmer Britpop casualty story. 2 Quote
Bagman Posted 21 hours ago Posted 21 hours ago 4 hours ago, Misdee said: I still prefer my indentured potato farmer Britpop casualty story. "Is this the Potato Farm?" "Yes , I am Albert Potato" Top Secret c.1988 Quote
EJWW Posted 13 hours ago Posted 13 hours ago I love the Stingray sound and in the past I owned a brilliant Ray34 which was under 4kg and had an Aguilar pickup and John East preamp. I have to say I find it intriguing why they are so bloody expensive. I think £850-£1000 is entirely reasonable for a second hand US model. 2 Quote
Terry M. Posted 9 hours ago Posted 9 hours ago 3 hours ago, EJWW said: I love the Stingray sound and in the past I owned a brilliant Ray34 which was under 4kg and had an Aguilar pickup and John East preamp. I have to say I find it intriguing why they are so bloody expensive. I think £850-£1000 is entirely reasonable for a second hand US model. Did you make those modifications and if so was there a discernible difference before and after? I ask because as mentioned previously my Ray35 (no mods) is all the way Stingray to me through and through as-is☺️ Quote
EJWW Posted 2 hours ago Posted 2 hours ago 7 hours ago, Terry M. said: Did you make those modifications and if so was there a discernible difference before and after? I ask because as mentioned previously my Ray35 (no mods) is all the way Stingray to me through and through as-is☺️ No I didn't actually, someone previously did the mods. 1 Quote
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