For Sale/Trade SBMM Ray34CA

For a new band project, I need to get a P bass. And for peace at home I need to avoid adding another bass to my inventory. The one “expendable” bass I own is a Sterling by MusicMan Ray34CA. It’s a great bass that I’ve used as the backup to my EBMM Sterling 4H but find I prefer the SBMM for some songs. I’m guessing the bass was made in 2011 or 2012.

Since the time of the photos I:
- Cleaned the bass thoroughly, including polishing the frets
- Replaced pick guard screws (which had been rusty) with new black ones
- Replaced the control cavity cover screws (which had been rusty) with new chrome ones
- Had the bass set up by a pro; installed Ernie Ball Cobalt Roundwounds
- Installed Schaller Security Strap Locks

I am having trouble with identifying any flaws with this bass.

Specs:
- Lightweight ash body (not as light as my MIM Geddy Lee Jazz, but not as heavy as my Ric 4001)
- Slab body styling (no forearm & belly contours)
- Glossy tinted neck finish
- 38mm nut width (1.5”, same as Fender Jazz)
- 34" scale
- Classic active 2-band preamp
- Classic Ray34 pickup with alnico polepieces
- Maple fingerboard
- 19mm string spacing

A couple weeks ago I bought a decent Roadrunner gig bag for this bass. I will include it in this trade.

In exchange for this bass, I want a P bass. By “P bass” I mean a Fender Precision, whether a MIM or even American, preferably in 3TSB with a rosewood (or pao ferro) fingerboard. I do not want a PJ. If you have an American-made model, then we can discuss how much cash I need to bring to the table.

Note 1: I also would consider a G&L LB 100 or Tribute.

Note 2: I also would welcome offers for a straight-up purchase. Again, I think $400 is a reasonable price for this awesome bass.

 

It is a great bass. The only thing I don’t like about it is the gloss neck. The oiled/waxed neck of my EBMM has spoiled me.