Stingray came in the mail yesterday

[narcispy]

So I went to the UPS store where I had my package left for pickup, I didn't want anyone grabbing my stuff when I was at work. In front of me is this big fender box from a guy on this forum named HanksRay. I quickly unbox to find a really nice MusicMan case and open it and just can't behold the beauty of this instrument. I love this thing it's black sparkle with a white pearloid pickguard. I can't say in words how awesome it is.

I love how this thing plays too so smooth. Even has nice strap locks. I would also post a pick of my 5 string bass but I'll be glad if that thing even gets a few hours of play in a month since I got this. I have a question though the fretboard is kinda dirty since its maple and 7 years old now. Is there any cleaner that you can buy to clean the dirt build up on it?

Thanks I love this forum!

 

[bovinehost]

Congratulations!

It was a Black Sparkle Ray (BSR) that started the great San Antonio Stingray Craze of 2002-2003. I had one:

...and it was so good that all my friends had to have Stingrays, too.

Looks like you got a nice one, too.

Jack

 

[Spectre]

I'm one of the few peeps who's not crazy about black basses

BUT

I be proud to own that bass.
A very sharp Ray you have there.

Congratulations!!!

 

[tkarter]

That is reason enough to celebrate for months right there.

tk

 

[silverburst]

I like that it is a 2-band. You don't see too many of them anymore.

 

[fogman]

Dats Purdy!

 

[ekb16b]

I have a question though the fretboard is kinda dirty since its maple and 7 years old now. Is there any cleaner that you can buy to clean the dirt build up on it?

wonderwipes!!

 

[russinator]

Looks good!

Now you can replace "My" avatar of "My" old bass with a picture of your new one!

 

[GassieBall]

The reflection in the sparkle from the window gives a great picture!

Hey, take a picture of the nasty dirty grimy stanky fretboard before and then after you clean it up so we all can go ooh, ahh, like a phoenix rising from the ashes.

 

[Psycho Ward]

Gaw-Jus!

 

[Kirby]

You beat me to that one! A two band like that with maple board would have been sold on the spot had I seen it first! Congrats on the beautiful bass!

 

[narcispy]

wonderwipes!!

Wonderwipes or that fretboard cleaner kind?

 

[Steamthief]

wonderwipes!!

Will Wonderwipes clean even a really dirty maple neck with a ground-in smudge?

 

[Visirale]

Ah I love sparkle finishes. When I'm a rockstar doing my Europe tour, I'll be sure to get a few sparkle basses just because. Gorgeous .

 

[narcispy]

Ah I love sparkle finishes. When I'm a rockstar doing my Europe tour, I'll be sure to get a few sparkle basses just because. Gorgeous .

I think it pops out more from the white and black color combo than the sparkles. The pick guard is more noticeable. I really really love this thing I can see why they are so expensive the tone out of it is amazing.

 

[bassmancb]

Love the sparkles!!!! Great looking Bass.