SR5 20th Anniversary model - a good buy?

[liverbird]

I quite fancy one of those but haven't had a chance to try one out. Who owns one and what's the lowdown?

There is one on ebay at the moment with an opening bid of $1350 and a BIN of $1550 but no takers yet. Wouldn't that be a pretty good price for a what the dealer calls a 'NOS' condition instrument?

MusicMan 20th Anniversary StingRay 5 Bass Guitar on eBay, also Right-Handed, Bass, Guitar, Musical Instruments (end time 20-Feb-09 15:17:35 GMT)

 

[bovinehost]

Best.

Stingray 5.

Ever.

Seriously, not many of these are out there and they are FABULOUS. It's the only bass I own that makes me say, "Hmm, maybe I won't play the Bongo...."

 

[MrMusashi]

1350 for a 20th sr5 is a very good price! heck, even 1550 is good

you will not believe the b string on that baby.. its awesome!
if in doubt check out ed friedlands review here:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97ULm6_Y-fU&feature=channel_page]YouTube - Bass Guitar Magazine -Sneak Preview SR5 20th Anniversary[/ame]

even if the one here is a single h, you still get 3 sounds from it.. series, parallel and single coil with humcancelling..

i love both of mine!

MrM

 

[liverbird]

That sounds promising indeed. The weight (10 lbs) does put me off a little though. Seems to be about the same as my SR5 and - as good as that one sounds - I find it a bit tiring sometimes...

 

[fidooda]

i GASed for one for almost 1 year until i saw one in the store. Tried it, bought it one the spot. this is a great bass!

...yes she's a little on the heavy side. But that tone is worth it imho.

 

[bovinehost]

I find it a bit tiring sometimes...

Big wide strap, baby....and Ernie Ball straplocks, of course!

 

[ekb16b]

Yes.

 

[strummer]

Best.

Stingray 5.

Ever.

Yep, true.

 

[mynan]

That's a good deal on a great instrument. Love mine.

 

[RocketRalf]

The only appropriate answer is: Duh!

 

[Duarte]

A bass as go as a 20th can't be too heavy. Seriously, I only played one once and it was a little heavy but that is not really a deciding factor when it is THAT good.

Buy it...

 

[shastaband]

Slight Correction here--the single H 20th SR5 does NOT have a single coil position. It has parallel, modified series, and series (which is now the standard scheme for ALL current SR5s).

But all of the sounds are GREAT, and fully usable. I love my 20th Anniversary SR5 H!

 

[Oldtoe]

Fantastic basses. This could be the one bass I own that would do me for any potential gig for the rest of my life.

 

[laneline]

Hey livebird have you checked mine on the sale page here ?
I have 2 , they are incredible, I'll make it $1400 down from $1500.
I'll throw in a new set of Slinky's too. Pretty good deal. Rick

 

[MrMusashi]

my bad shastaband.. i really should read the documentation before making statements

http://www.music-man.com/pdf/Stingray5.zip

MrM

 

[Jef]

It's a very good buy even at 1550.
I really love mine: fabulous tone, beautiful woods and excellent craftsmanship.
Do yourself a pleasure, go get it !

 

[liverbird]

Emailed the seller about the weight. 10.6lbs. Darn - I knew there had to be a catch!

Maybe I should give the guys at Bass Central a call to see if they have a lighter one...

 

[fidooda]

Emailed the seller about the weight. 10.6lbs. Darn - I knew there had to be a catch!

Maybe I should give the guys at Bass Central a call to see if they have a lighter one...

there are not many of those around and the price is good. Listen to Jack, buy a large strap and enjoy the best SR5

it would be worth it at 11.6lbs

 

[ggunn]

there are not many of those around and the price is good. Listen to Jack, buy a large strap and enjoy the best SR5

it would be worth it at 11.6lbs

Hope some lurker here hasn't already snagged it. You did say it had a BIN price, right? It could go at any time.

 

[fidooda]

i just player mine for the last hour.....love it. that mohagony tone block and california sunset is simple awesome

just to rub it in