First post & back to EB after 10 years! ... with pics

[ScottyBoy]

Hi guys,

I have been without a musicman bass for 10 years plus - what was I doing??. I tried all sorts of basses but nothing sounded like my old SR5.

I was looking at buying new but couldn't pass up this used SR5 with piezo option. I am waiting on some strings and setup (current strings are very light and DEAD as) to appreciate her in all her glory.

Enjoy ... I certainly am

 

[mynan]

Welcom back...and congrats on the SR5. She's a beaut.

 

[DTG]

thats a really nice colour combo,welcome home

 

[Psycho Ward]

Welcome back and with such a beautiful bass! Sporting an abalone bra to boot!

Stay, have fun and enjoy that gaw-jus bass!

 

[roburado]

What color is that?

 

[Kristopher]

Great finish/pickguard combo, she's definitely a looker!

 

[mynan]

What color is that?

1st guess...without going to the MM site to look at the color chart...I would say carbon blue pearl.

 

[Oldtoe]

Carbon Blue with abalone is gorgeous.

Nice bass, sir!

 

[AnthonyD]

With some choices you can never go back...




Lucky for you, your choice of bass is not one of them - welcome back!

 

[Beth]

Welcome back, Scottyboy, and welcome to the forum!

Fantastic combination - meow! I'm a huge fan of abalone pickguards.

Cheers,
-Beth

 

[LisaIs]

That instrument is breath taking before you even strike a note.

 

[thunder]

nice bass

 

[EBMM7181]

Welcome back, awesome SR5!

 

[TSanders]

Good lord what a sweet StingRay 5

 

[EBMM7181]

Killer SR5! Great color!

 

[bassmancb]

Nice looking Bass and welcome back. Great choice on the color!!!!

 

[ScottyBoy]

Thanks for the kind words guys.

I have been lurking here for quite a while waiting until I finally got the stingray.
Its probably been a year since I knew the SR5 was the bass I wanted and until I finally had the funds to purchase.

The original owner didn't know the color name - from looking at the color charts and as mynan pointed out I think it is Carbon Blue Pearl.

When I was thinking of buying new - I was only looking at translucent colors and plain headstock. I wouldn't have chosen this color and definitely not matching headstock... but as soon as I saw it I knew that was the color combo for me!!
Looks killer in person.

Nice looking Bass and welcome back. Great choice on the color!!!!

I have to give props to the original owner on the color/combo.

 

[phatduckk]

hey, welcome back!

 

[Spectre]

ScottyBoy
Welcome. FYI
There is a strange fever running through the forum.
Next thing you know, you'll own a Bongo.
Don't say I didn't warn you.

 

[Beth]

I wouldn't have chosen this color and definitely not matching headstock... but as soon as I saw it I knew that was the color combo for me!!
Looks killer in person.

See Phatty? Matching headstocks are nothing to be scared of...