Rowbee Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 (edited) I bought this just a few weeks back from Platypus and it's a STUNNING example of a Musicman Sterling. Here is a link to the original thread which has pics, I'll get some up on here soon. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=50579&hl=sterling"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=sterling[/url] To quote Platypus: "2008 Limited Edition Musicman Sterling HH in Sequoia Gold. Included in the sale is the Musicman hard case in fake lizard skin. Its nicely setup with low action and is quite light at 8.8 Lbs. The combination of twin MM Humbuckers, 5 way pickup selector and 3 band eq make for an extremely versatile bass. The bass really looks like new and the only blemish and it is a very minor one, is a small hairline crack in the polyester clear coat just by the battery compartment. It is just in the polyester and you do have to look hard to see it. The bass Gallery is listing these at £1600 new - this one is for sale at £875." Currently strung with brand new .105 DR Black Beauties, it plays like a dream and sounds incredible. The five way selector adds so many different tonal dimensions. I would like the [s]£875[/s] I paid for this bass and the only reason I'm selling it is to fund an even more ambitious purchase. [b]Now £840 or potentially for trade with money going either way depending on the valuation of the other instrument. [/b] A courier would cost an additional £25 but I would be willing to do some travelling to meet up or alternatively collection is more than welcome. [attachment=28697:IMGP1782.JPG][attachment=28698:IMGP1783.JPG][attachment=28699:IMGP1784.JPG] [attachment=28700:IMGP1785.JPG][attachment=28701:IMGP1787.JPG][attachment=28702:IMGP1788.JPG] [attachment=28703:IMGP1790.JPG] [attachment=29195:DSCN0495.JPG] [attachment=29203:DSCN0488.JPG] [attachment=29204:DSCN0496.JPG] Edited August 5, 2009 by Rowbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 11, 2009 Author Share Posted July 11, 2009 I don't currently have any new pics so I've uploaded the originals but I will get some more up shortly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waldo Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Godamnit, I want this. Someone buy my Warwick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shire Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 No Rob! Don't do it! I've seen this bass in person at Rob's last week when I bought a different sterling from him. Its absolutely gorgeous. Rob is a great guy to deal with too Have a bump on me matey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 [quote name='Shire' post='538424' date='Jul 12 2009, 12:43 PM']No Rob! Don't do it! I've seen this bass in person at Rob's last week when I bought a different sterling from him. Its absolutely gorgeous. Rob is a great guy to deal with too Have a bump on me matey [/quote] Thanks Matt, I hope you're enjoying the Sterling. You know how much I love them but I've got my heart set on something big - Besides, I'll still have Bluey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 Hey Rob - must be big to tempt you away from your Sterlings.... go on, you know you want to tell us... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 12, 2009 Author Share Posted July 12, 2009 [quote name='Paul S' post='538712' date='Jul 12 2009, 07:08 PM']Hey Rob - must be big to tempt you away from your Sterlings.... go on, you know you want to tell us...[/quote] Hi Paul, long time no speak. Anway, I'm not being tempted away, I still have my all time favourite and that's going nowhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 13, 2009 Author Share Posted July 13, 2009 Bump - before I change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GroovyPlucker Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Hi, I'm interested in your Bass, can offer you £800 for it now, paypal, would need it posting tho, let me know asap tho as I'm looking at another one that finishs soon, Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 TBH, I prefer communication like this to be done via PM. BUMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WILD FROG SHOT Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 Did GroovyPlucker buy this? It's really nice. Have a bump on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 [quote name='WILD FROG SHOT' post='542119' date='Jul 16 2009, 12:08 PM']Did GroovyPlucker buy this? It's really nice. Have a bump on me.[/quote] No he didn't and thank you - it's beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 18, 2009 Author Share Posted July 18, 2009 Have a bump... and my hangover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 There's some seriously sweet basses at great prices around at the moment! Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 New pic added with DR Black Beauties on, but I still don't think any of them capture the amazing finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think a couple more bumps before I withdraw, at least for now. I only wanted to sell to buy something more expensive but I'm starting to really fall for its charms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 24, 2009 Author Share Posted July 24, 2009 Probably the penultimate bump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platypus Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Could be you last chance to get you hands on this bass. It plays every bit as good as it looks and that's saying something. Nice light weight too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GroovyPlucker Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hi, I did buy one and it's fantastic, but would like another, are you interested in a trade? Cheeers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 25, 2009 Author Share Posted July 25, 2009 [quote name='The GroovyPlucker' post='550821' date='Jul 25 2009, 03:16 AM']Hi, I did buy one and it's fantastic, but would like another, are you interested in a trade? Cheeers[/quote] Not really but I guess it does depend on what the trade is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The GroovyPlucker Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='Rowbee' post='550913' date='Jul 25 2009, 10:03 AM']Not really but I guess it does depend on what the trade is for.[/quote] Hi, Have an Aria Pro II RSB800 1979 + an Ibanez Roadster 1980. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 [quote name='The GroovyPlucker' post='551566' date='Jul 26 2009, 05:41 AM']Hi, Have an Aria Pro II RSB800 1979 + an Ibanez Roadster 1980. Cheers[/quote] Sorry, but I'm afraid that's not a trade I'm really interested in - I'm especially not keen on vintage instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted July 28, 2009 Author Share Posted July 28, 2009 Final bump for a price drop before withdrawal - thanks for all the interest so far, the price is an asbolute bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 [quote name='Rowbee' post='554318' date='Jul 28 2009, 07:22 PM']Final bump for a price drop before withdrawal - thanks for all the interest so far, the price is an asbolute bargain. [/quote] Having gigged tonight I realised that I want something a little bit different so I'm not going to withdraw this just yet. What I [i]will[/i] do though, is throw it open to trades too. Not sure yet what I'm looking for but what I'm not looking for is vintage or passive instruments. Thanks Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowbee Posted August 2, 2009 Author Share Posted August 2, 2009 To expand on my comments last night, it's potentially for trade with money going either way depending on the valuation of the other instrument. As much as I love my Sterlings I'm still looking for something a bit different and I still have my pearl blue beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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