Back in Business - with a 2-Band 'Ray

**Tom F** · 06-24-2009, 07:44 PM

I've been Ball-less since last April, when I sold my beautiful natural/maple 'Ray in a fit of temporary insanity. I came to my senses after I quit my last band a couple months back, and was able to swing a deal for this - an '03 2-band Black/Maple 'Ray.

Some of you may remember that I originally ordered a 2-band Dargie, but had to give it up before it even shipped for financial reasons. I've wanted one since, but a combination of availability and finances prevented it until now.

While I wish I had the funds to pick up a couple more basses (would love to get another Bongo, for starters), this one will tide me over nicely for now. I have come to the realization that I'm just a Music Man guy at heart. Sorry for the finger print smudges!

**Duarte** · 06-25-2009, 03:07 AM

Aw man, classic bass. It looks great...glossy body and matte guard, nice.

Whatever you do, don't sell this one unless you have another lined up. And if you want a Dargie, check out the DD2 thread!

**Rod Trussbroken** · 06-25-2009, 04:09 AM

Great colour combo!

**r goldsmith** · 06-25-2009, 04:33 AM

It never fails to impress me every time I see a black on black 'ray with a maple neck, just how good it looks. And in this case a 2 bander as well !! Congratulations, and hang on to this baby (or sell it to me!).

**maddog** · 06-25-2009, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by Tom F

Sorry for the finger print smudges!

Better than dust on the bass.

Nice one!

**five7** · 06-25-2009, 09:50 AM

Back in black!

**Tom F** · 06-25-2009, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by 57fenderjazz

Back in black!

Indeed! It feels good to have a Stingray again. My bass-churning has slowed over the last few years, so hopefully this one will be around for a while. It certainly won't collect any dust.

The 2-band 'Rays are pretty hard to find on the used market, and unfortunately buying new isn't an option right now. A few years back I had a candy apple red 2-band, but it didn't sound as good as some of the other 2-banders I'd played in the past. This one is everything I wanted, look included. Black/maple is hard to beat.

When the 'Ray showed up, I gave the truss rod a quick adjustment, installed a pair of the EB straploks, and was off to the races. Now if I could just find rock band that doesn't play metal or covers I'd be in business. Thanks everybody for the kind words.