Bought this beauty today.......

rockinrayduke · October 12, 2008, 08:17:01 PM

Been wanting another one for a while now, popped the BIN on this one. 1990, stock, nice G&G case.

Anybody got a one screw thumbrest they don't need?

Dave W · October 12, 2008, 08:30:21 PM

Pretty. Is that MIJ?

Hey! Where's the Sting inlay?

rockinrayduke · October 12, 2008, 08:35:09 PM

Yes, MIJ.

I got one like this from Krazy Kat in the mid 90's for $300, loved it, wish I'd kept it. Might have pawned it, can't remember.

"Sting inlay".............

Dave W · October 12, 2008, 08:57:53 PM

Older MIJs aren't cheap anymore, even at Krazy Kat.

rahock · October 13, 2008, 07:41:53 AM

Nice score!
Since I bought my 51 butterscotch RI a couple years ago, I can't leave it alone. My 70 P rarely finds its way out of the case anymore.
My initial response to the 51s was pretty lukewarm. I thought the neck was too fat, the single coil pickup too raw and the bridge was too primitive.
I played it for about 30 minutes and got the feel of it, and that was all it took . I love it.

Rick

Dave W · October 13, 2008, 08:56:36 AM

The bridge would be no problem for me, it didn't bother me when I had my 77 Tele Bass. And I alway liked the original single coil sound.

But the neck of the recent MIJ 51 RI is just too big for my left hand. I don't remember ever trying one of the earlier issues like this, maybe the neck isn't as big.

PhilT · October 13, 2008, 09:36:42 AM

Oh, go on, rub it in. I'm jealous. There was a butterscotch one went last night for under $600, but with shipping and tax it would have ended up more than I wanted to pay. So I let it go. I like big necks too.

Are the new Classic Series ones MIM?

Dave W · October 13, 2008, 09:45:23 AM

The new ones are still MIJ.

Pilgrim · October 13, 2008, 11:10:40 AM

Very darn nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rahock · October 13, 2008, 11:37:59 AM

Quote from: Dave W on October 13, 2008, 08:56:36 AM
The bridge would be no problem for me, it didn't bother me when I had my 77 Tele Bass. And I alway liked the original single coil sound.

But the neck of the recent MIJ 51 RI is just too big for my left hand. I don't remember ever trying one of the earlier issues like this, maybe the neck isn't as big.

I'd have to check mine , but I think it's an 89. The neck is pretty fat. There are fatter necks out there , but by any standards, it's fat. Compared to my 70 P, it's REAL fat and that was initially a big turn off for me. I got over it quick and it feels just right to me now. I still have a very slim neck Olympia ABG (sort of a Jazz Bass feel) and real open beyond the 12th fret. They are very different, but both feel good........just different.

I was never a fat neck kinda guy, but on this bass, for lack of a better explanation.........fat is where it's at

It just seems to fit .

Rick

uwe · October 14, 2008, 08:17:23 AM

Quote from: Dave W on October 12, 2008, 08:30:21 PM
Pretty. Is that MIJ?

Hey! Where's the Sting inlay?

That was on the tip of my tongue!!!

With or without Stinglay: These are my favorite items from "that Californian company", I love that single coil, both looks- and soundwise.

Uwe

Chris P. · October 15, 2008, 10:02:10 AM

A friend of mine bought a Sting one recently. She likes it much, but I haven't tried it out yet. Nice score, this one!

godofthunder · October 17, 2008, 09:15:59 AM

I had a Butterscotch CIJ, very nice bass. Love the Sunburst

OldManC · October 17, 2008, 03:11:40 PM

Wow Ray, that's a sweet looking bass! One of those in fiesta is on my list...

rockinrayduke · October 18, 2008, 08:54:45 AM

Brown truck brings it to me Monday! I'm thinking a pickup cover (and a thumbrest of course) should complete the look.

Bought this beauty today.......

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