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https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
I can't get the photo to copy and paste unfortunately. And I don't really want to post the link in case someone else sneaks in and gets it. )
http://www.knightonmusiccentre.com/bass-guitars/musicman/musicman-stingray-2eq-made-in-usa-pearl-blue/prod_1032.html But that's the same bass on a different shop's website (except for a rosewood fretboard instead of maple).
https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
For anyone else (and you as well) I found it on the MusicMan UK website- http://www.musicmanuk.co.uk/stockists.htm
https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
^ I don't want to jinx it. ) But yeah- I figured it was at a price where if I didn't I'd likely regret it in the future. I've chickened out on a few guitar purchases in my time and normally figure I regret it more if I don't go for it than if I do. But that's just me (and that all changes if something goes wrong ) ).
Not here yet though, which is why I don't want to jinx it. )
They were different to the first run of USA made SUB basses in that they were full fat Stingrays with a gloss (as opposed to the weird textured finish on the first run of USA SUB's) and a clear lacquer (as opposed to Matt Black) finish on the neck.
In fact, I think with the exception of the gig bag it was entirely possible to go and spec a USA 2EQ Stingray to on eof these and pay more for the privilege.
Duh..
Thanks
I did some digging online yesterday and I think I found a thread on talkbass to that effect- that they're basically "proper" USA 2EQ Stingrays (for the UK market only maybe?), except they kept the price down, as you said, by limiting the available colours and having a gigbag instead of hard case.
Fingers crossed that's what they are, anyway. )
I'm extremely happy with the price I paid for what is a top drawer USA bass guitar. If my Stingray had been a 2EQ in a colour other than black, candy red or blue pearl and had come with a musicman case and not a gig bag it would have been £300 - £400 more.
The neck is the same regular oil and wax finish offered throughout the MM range. The bag (which is a very nice deluxe job) is the only difference
Not here yet, I thought it might come today. Oh well. )
https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
Seems very nice. The blue colour is a little greener than it looks in the pics, but it still looks nice. (Haven't got round to taking any pics yet.)
Didn't come with the gig bag, though. I emailed the shop but haven't heard back yet. I actually emailed the shop before buying it to check it was indeed new at that price, and they said it was- they didn't mention the missing bag. Hmmm. Not the end of the world as it was still a good price, but I thought I was getting the bag when I bought it- and while it turned up ok I reckon it'd have been safer coming in a gigbag than not, too (although packaged pretty well it was a pretty tight fit in the box, for the headtock and tuners especially which were tight against the cardboard IIRC).
It probably is blue- just when lights shine on it it takes on a bit of a more teal colour. It's probably "blue with a hint of teal" rather than out-and-out teal to be fair. (Tried to take pics yesterday but the battery died before I could get any... might charge it tonight if I remember.)
I don't think the box they sent it in was the Musicman box, so I don't think that's going to help. ) Can you date the thing from the serial number? (EDIT: There's a thread on the MM forum but it seems you have to post the serial number out in the open, there doesn't seem to be any kind of cipher/key to work it out yourself... not too keen on that (plus I'd have to register too).) As you said, I'd be surprised it's from that long ago (the plastic is still on the pickguard etc. and it seems to be in "new" condition ok), but you never know.