solo4652 Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Thanks to MB1 and mrcrow for bumping my ad! The fretless 'Ray is now definitely for sale: Here are the pictures: [attachment=30454:Stingray_1.JPG] [attachment=30455:Stingray_2.JPG] [attachment=30456:Stingray_3.JPG] [attachment=30457:Stingray_4.JPG] [attachment=30458:Stingray_5.JPG] Serial No: E12423. I've checked this with EBMM and the date of manufacture is 23rd February 2000. They also confirm the body colour as Pearl Lavender (discontinued in 2002, I'm told) and the fingerboard as Pau Ferro. To quote EBMM: "...most likley the only one we ever made exactly like this". It went straight to Bass World in Kent where it remained on display until I bought it in June this year. It is extremely rare to the point of being possibly unique! 4-string 3 EQ model Fretless board Maple neck Complete with original MM hrdshell case Fully checked and set up by instrument tech. Still under shop's warranty which is transferable to new owner I've played it no more than 10 times, and only in the bedroom. It's never been played live, gigged or even used for rehearsals. Consequently, it's in MINT condition. Technically "used", but effectively it's "as new". It still has the protective film on the pickguard! I keep getting it out and gazing at it wistfully since it is a thing of rarity and beauty. But, I'm not getting on with the Stingray tone. I realise I prefer a P-tone. Bit of a shame, really. Putting a price on it has been difficult becuase of its mint condition and rarity. I've searched ther web for new fretless 'Rays - they're about £1300 - but they're not really directly comparable to this one. I've taken it into 2 music shops and asked for a valuation too. The result is I'm putting it up for sale at £900, which I think is realistic. I'm in Stockport. Anybody who wants to pop round for a cuppa, a chat and noodle on the 'Ray is more than welcome. My email: [email protected] Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumour6 Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 I'm not in the market but have to say I think this is absolutely beee a uu teee ful.... good luck with the sale. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 9, 2009 Author Share Posted August 9, 2009 Thanks Andy, It's definitely a handsome bass. The dark fingerboard goes well with the body colour, I reckon. What a shame I'm not getting on with the classic Stingray sound... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I've now replied to all the PM's I've had. Open to offers around £900. Try me! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 MB1. ......Mancunian Bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 Thanks MB1! Bumpy round Manchester,eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 It nearly went to Europe, but it's still here. I'm open to offers around £900 or thereabouts. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='568659' date='Aug 14 2009, 09:09 AM']It nearly went to Europe, but it's still here. I'm open to offers around £900 or thereabouts. Steve[/quote] When I say "it", I'm referring to the Stingray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 MB1. ....European Female bumps!... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Phew, the past 4 hours meant this thread had disappeared off the face of the earth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='568964' date='Aug 14 2009, 01:11 PM']Phew, the past 4 hours meant this thread had disappeared off the face of the earth![/quote] MB1. ...Not Local eh! ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Vintage V4 now sold and off on holiday to sunny Devon. Beaut. fretless Stingray still under my spare bed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 I've tried some halfwounds on the 'Ray, and I've put on a thumbrest to move my hand away from the bridge. Result = a much warmer, deeper tone that I'm growing rather fond of. So, I'm keeping it for the time being. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 MB1. ....A Thumbrest?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 [quote name='MB1' post='576029' date='Aug 20 2009, 08:20 PM']MB1. ....A Thumbrest?.... [/quote] Yeah - shameful, eh? Don't tell anybody, please. I was struggling with resting my thumb on the pup - it was too far back for me. Try as I might, I couldn't play with a "floating thumb" either - I need to anchor somewhere. So, somewhat reluctantly, I put the thumbrest on today, and it really has made the difference between being able to play the bass, and not. If it makes it a little more palatable, I've tried to hide the thumbrest by putting a white one onto a white pickguard. Is that OK?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 MB1. ....Its your bass Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 Martin, Thank you for all your efforts to help me move the bass on. My invitation to you to come round at any time to try it out still holds. I could always take the thumbrest off for half an hour... Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Good decision. But................thumbrest:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 I would LOVE this bass, its stunning. pity i'm skint now. Someone buy my Ray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Share Posted August 21, 2009 [quote name='martthebass' post='576906' date='Aug 21 2009, 05:26 PM']Good decision. But................thumbrest:rolleyes:[/quote] Yes, yes, I know - I'm not fond of them myself! But, when it makes the difference between being able to play a bass, and not - it's time to just get on with it. I wish I could master the floating thumb technique but, try as I might, I can't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='solo4652' post='577034' date='Aug 21 2009, 07:35 PM']Yes, yes, I know - I'm not fond of them myself! But, when it makes the difference between being able to play a bass, and not - it's time to just get on with it. I wish I could master the floating thumb technique but, try as I might, I can't.[/quote] I know where you're coming from. I've never had a problem playing on the pup but I can see that it wouldn't exactly coax a warm sound out of a fretless. Never been good at floating thumb either. btw I think the Ray 20th anni F'less went for about £830ish in the end (not to me tho) - strange it failed to sell at £800 the first time around. Edited August 21, 2009 by martthebass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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