NBD: My first Stingray! Guitar Center clearance.

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#45
Beautiful. I snagged a MM Classic in Mint Green/rosewood soon after the Classics were introduced. It was when M.F. was offering some crazy coupon deal which brought my price new down to something like $1,125.00 Given my "druthers", I'd have opted for the maple board. But by the time I ordered, I think the only colors left were Mint Green/rosewood and Sunburst/maple. I ended up selling it after awhile. I never cared for the comfort of the single H 'Rays. (I tried another one in the '90's. Thought I'd give it one more chance, but just couldn't bond with it.)

About a year ago I found a HH 'Ray, and I really like it a lot. So I guess I should have tried one (an HH) earlier! ;) Here's my Mint Classic and my 2005 Buttercream HH Limited Edition:

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sourcehill said:
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Walked into GC to get strings. Left with this. $1199 plus tax out the door. I’ve been a Fender guy my whole life. Do you think it’s worth keeping for the price? Or could I have done better buying used?
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Certainly a fair price for a new Stingray and a great color! Personally, I buy NEW even if it costs more. I'm not interested in inheriting any issues with a used bass AFTER I've paid. Some people do the dumbest things to instruments then dump them on unsuspecting buyers.
 
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#51
SJan3 said:
Certainly a fair price for a new Stingray and a great color! Personally, I buy NEW even if it costs more. I'm not interested in inheriting any issues with a used bass AFTER I've paid. Some people do the dumbest things to instruments then dump them on unsuspecting buyers.
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I admit buying used can be a gamble. Personally, I've had mostly good experiences. It's a calculated risk.
 
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#52
selowitch said:
I admit buying used can be a gamble. Personally, I've had mostly good experiences. It's a calculated risk.
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I understand that you can get lucky with a used instrument but everyone I've ever purchased had an undisclosed issue. They're all gone. My current instruments were purchased new and they're issue free. I am happy for you that you've been lucky. In all fairness, I've certainly had issues with new Basses as well but that's what a warranty is for.
It's all about what you can be comfortable with.
 
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#53
SJan3 said:
I understand that you can get lucky with a used instrument but everyone I've ever purchased had an undisclosed issue. They're all gone. My current instruments were purchased new and they're issue free. I am happy for you that you've been lucky. In all fairness, I've certainly had issues with new Basses as well but that's what a warranty is for.
It's all about what you can be comfortable with.
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Yes, well said. Often it does makes sense to buy new. In the case of my main player, it was only available used because Fender discontinued that model in 1999. I bought it from a fellow TBer and it was in immaculate shape. I play it every day and love it to death.
 
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#54
selowitch said:
Yes, well said. Often it does makes sense to buy new. In the case of my main player, it was only available used because Fender discontinued that model in 1999. I bought it from a fellow TBer and it was in immaculate shape. I play it every day and love it to death.
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That's great! I'm glad it worked out for you.
 
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sourcehill said:
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Walked into GC to get strings. Left with this. $1199 plus tax out the door. I’ve been a Fender guy my whole life. Do you think it’s worth keeping for the price? Or could I have done better buying used?
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Of course, that was a great deal! You got a new bass with a warranty for the price of a used bass, what’s not to like?
 
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#56
Bioflava said:
Keep it! Once you go MM, it's hard to go back to Fender :)
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Well...I played Musicman exclusively for over 22yrs. (1980 Stingray purchased new), but I started craving a more organic sound and picked up a P Bass.
It was game over for me. Now I have 3 Fenders and a G&L JB2.
All passive instruments and I'm very happy. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
 
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