Props to EBMM! 30th AV Bliss.

[danomar]

I went to Guitar Center yesterday to try out a Sterling just to see how it is different from the Stingray. I was considering partial-trading a Sterling for my 1979 fretless Stingray.

Turns out GC had an early 30th Anniversary Edition Stingray still hanging and really wanted to move it out the door. The last thing I need is another bass, but my goodness, this is one of the best-playing instruments I have ever played. One very nice deal later, I have yet another Stingray.

I do not think I have been so happy with a bass before, except perhaps when I bought a 1967 Rickenbacker 4005 for $225. This is one delightful instrument. Thanks EBMM for fusing the best of old and new designs! It is beautiful and it plays oh-so wonderfully.

Unfortunately, a now-fired GC employee sold the 30th anniversary case before the bass, so I am on the prowl for one. Any tips on locating another would be appreciated.

 

[fogman]

Welcome!

Congrats on a great bass and a great deal!

I really don't understand these companies that sell the cases separately or with the wrong instrument!

 

[MrMusashi]

welcome to the forums

the 30th is a nice axe! congrats on your purchase!!

for selling a 30th without the case i suggest chopping of one arm.. that would be a proper punishment imnsho

MrM

 

[silverburst]

I think I have a spare 30th case (or two)...

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Pictures?

 

[ekb16b]

i really dont understand how stores can just sell the case individually, the whole 30th anniversary experience is bass and the case.

oh and pictures please

 

[danomar]

Pictures?

My digicam decided to wester right after I took the headstock shot. A new one is on the way, pictures will follow.

When you look at the 30th Anniversary below the finish, the wood grain is bee-yoo-tiful! Don't know if photos will do it justice.
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[kirkm24]

I've been wanting to try one of those since they came out but my GC never had them (at least I never saw them in there).

 

[Evolver]

Congratulations on your 30th! I agree, it's difficult to get a photograph to do justice on the detail of these basses...