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Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: mike1762 on March 16, 2014, 06:13:45 AM

I JUST recently traded for this guy, but unfortunately the ergonomics are not suited for me. Explanation: the neck is simply too wide (1-7/8 at the nut and 2-3/4 at the 12th fret) and ironically the balance is a problem (my right hand naturally falls WAAAY too close to the bridge... thus the tension is chewing-up my fingers). $4,000 plus shipping. Contact me on my Email: mike1762@gmail.com (mailto:mike1762@gmail.com)

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Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: hammer on March 16, 2014, 12:14:43 PM

Mike:

What's the scale of your bass?

Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: mike1762 on March 16, 2014, 12:37:42 PM

34: I have it set-up for DR HiBeams 120/100/80/60/40. The B is nice and firm. It really pains me to sell it, but it's just not a fit for me. I was afraid there might be a problem when I made the trade, but I convinced myself that I would acclimate to it. It's been a few weeks now and I just don't see that happening. I've actually been migrating back towards MusicMan StingRays. I grew-up playing Rays and they just feel more comfortable to me. I'm actually trying (or at least willing) to sell all but 1 of my Alembics (I'm definetely keeping my SC... neck-dive and all!!!).

Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: jazzyvee on March 16, 2014, 05:32:55 PM

That quilted maple top is incredibly detailed the close up actually looks like the quilting would be textured to the touch.
All the best with the sale.

Jazzyvee

Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: malthumb on March 16, 2014, 06:06:41 PM

Mike,

Would you be interested in a trade plus cash arrangement involving late '70s vintage StingRay and/or Sabre?

If so send me an email at martinjlm@icloud.com (mailto:martinjlm@icloud.com)

Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: malthumb on March 16, 2014, 06:06:53 PM

(Message edited by malthumb on March 16, 2014)

Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: mike1762 on March 16, 2014, 09:52:02 PM

Thanks for the offer James, but I already have 5 Stingrays. My kids aren't going to know what to do with all these guitar/basses when I meet my untimely end, so I really need to thin the herd a bit :-)

Title: 5-String MK/BalK
Post by: mike1762 on March 19, 2014, 04:05:19 PM

This guy is headed back to his previous owner and my 4 string is coming back home to me. UPS and FedEx enjoyed this little experiment!!!

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