Musicman Stingray 1979
Iconic & Rare, Fretless late 1970’s Transition Period Music Man Stingray 4 String Bass Guitar. Plays & sounds beautifully. Perfectly playable piece of history. Made in USA.
Collection preferred. Any questions, please DM for detail etc;
Collaboration sale from Bonguitarworks & London Guitar Land. This guitar is professionally serviced at Bonguitarworks in Brighton, UK.
Features:
Original Music Man Hardware & Electronics
1970’s Schaller Humbucker Pickup 8 Pole, Vol & EQ / Active Preamp (Ceramic / Bright attack, pairs beautifully with fretless board, creating upright warmth with nice sustain. Punchy midrange, tight lows)
Solid Ash Body
Maple Neck
Fretless Ebony Fretboard
9.5” radius
Bone nut
Weight: 5kg+
Condition is - Good, but hardly used, professional work has been done to reassure customers leaves happy with this instrument
Setup | Stringed up with top quality Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Flatwounds / 45-105
• Restringing, Intonation, String Height Action Adjustment, Truss Rod Adjustment
• Hardware - Check & Tightening
• Electronics - Serviced, Contacts Cleaned, New 9V Battery fitted
• Guitar Neck & Body - Cleaning, Detailing & Wax Polishing
• Fretboard converted back to fretless
• Nut Slot Height - Adjustment
• Soundcheck & Testing
Serial number: B015270
Neck dated: FEB 05 1980
Historical notes:
Purchased in USA, in 1990’s. Please note that while serial numbers offer a general timeframe, overlapping sequences and non sequential numbering were common during this period. Necks during transition period featured skunk stripe and had a hex truss rod adjustment at the headstock.
Based on the serial number this bass is a factory transitional model, assembled during the shift from late 1970’s to 1980’s production.
3-bolt on design started in 1979, and the serial number on the body is B015270, according to research year make is August, 1979. Serial number started with B indicates it’s from late 70’s. Basses made in 1980’s have E prefixes. There is also a chance that during transition period Musicman used older neck plates with newer necks. Could also be that the body was made earlier, assembled later.
Given than the neck is dated 1980, and has a 3 bolt on design, stated in 1979, serial number confirming it’s made in late 1970’s. But I must admit that serial numbers at that time weren’t strictly annual. Information is taken from Musicman Stingray Serial Number Guide (1976-1984).
The early Music Man Stingrays in the mid-to-late 70’s (1976 onwards) had 4-bolt neck joints. The 3-bolt design came later. Late 70’s to early 80’s Stingrays transitioned from 4-bolt to 3-bolt on necks. Specifically, around 1979-1981, they used 3-bolt necks with a micro-tilt adjustment, so is this one. The neck is dated 1980, and that fits into the transition period.
Pre-Ernie Ball Period: 1976-1984. Instruments from this era are considered highly desirable among collectors and musicians due to it’s distinctive and historical significance. The condition on this bass isn’t the best among similar basses on sale, but there aren’t many of these at the moment. Rarity is the main key here. The bass is setup, feels great to play, player grade (out of the box) despite some aesthetic imperfections. Hence the price.
PLEASE NOTE - The neck on this bass used to be fretless originally although previous owner did put frets on it for some reason. The way we identified it is that fret markers were there on the neck but weren’t matching with frets that were installed on it. It has now been restored back to it’s original condition.
IMPORTANT: We have kept it as original as possible. You will see one potentiometer knob is missing. Pickguard is missing too. Left as is. Possibly been refinished many years ago, hard to tell exactly. Original Electronics serviced & fully functional, new 9V fitted. No case, but can be arranged in case of serious interest. One small side of headstock was chipped as you can see from pictures but then sanded/rounded afterwards.
Due to aesthetic imperfections on this bass, we offer free UK delivery. International delivery costs are approximate, please get in touch if interested and we will work out final price for delivery to your country.
Thanks for checking in.
Iconic & Rare, Fretless late 1970’s Transition Period Music Man Stingray 4 String Bass Guitar. Plays & sounds beautifully. Perfectly playable piece of history. Made in USA.
Collection preferred. Any questions, please DM for detail etc;
Collaboration sale from Bonguitarworks & London Guitar Land. This guitar is professionally serviced at Bonguitarworks in Brighton, UK.
Features:
Original Music Man Hardware & Electronics
1970’s Schaller Humbucker Pickup 8 Pole, Vol & EQ / Active Preamp (Ceramic / Bright attack, pairs beautifully with fretless board, creating upright warmth with nice sustain. Punchy midrange, tight lows)
Solid Ash Body
Maple Neck
Fretless Ebony Fretboard
9.5” radius
Bone nut
Weight: 5kg+
Condition is - Good, but hardly used, professional work has been done to reassure customers leaves happy with this instrument
Setup | Stringed up with top quality Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Flatwounds / 45-105
• Restringing, Intonation, String Height Action Adjustment, Truss Rod Adjustment
• Hardware - Check & Tightening
• Electronics - Serviced, Contacts Cleaned, New 9V Battery fitted
• Guitar Neck & Body - Cleaning, Detailing & Wax Polishing
• Fretboard converted back to fretless
• Nut Slot Height - Adjustment
• Soundcheck & Testing
Serial number: B015270
Neck dated: FEB 05 1980
Historical notes:
Purchased in USA, in 1990’s. Please note that while serial numbers offer a general timeframe, overlapping sequences and non sequential numbering were common during this period. Necks during transition period featured skunk stripe and had a hex truss rod adjustment at the headstock.
Based on the serial number this bass is a factory transitional model, assembled during the shift from late 1970’s to 1980’s production.
3-bolt on design started in 1979, and the serial number on the body is B015270, according to research year make is August, 1979. Serial number started with B indicates it’s from late 70’s. Basses made in 1980’s have E prefixes. There is also a chance that during transition period Musicman used older neck plates with newer necks. Could also be that the body was made earlier, assembled later.
Given than the neck is dated 1980, and has a 3 bolt on design, stated in 1979, serial number confirming it’s made in late 1970’s. But I must admit that serial numbers at that time weren’t strictly annual. Information is taken from Musicman Stingray Serial Number Guide (1976-1984).
The early Music Man Stingrays in the mid-to-late 70’s (1976 onwards) had 4-bolt neck joints. The 3-bolt design came later. Late 70’s to early 80’s Stingrays transitioned from 4-bolt to 3-bolt on necks. Specifically, around 1979-1981, they used 3-bolt necks with a micro-tilt adjustment, so is this one. The neck is dated 1980, and that fits into the transition period.
Pre-Ernie Ball Period: 1976-1984. Instruments from this era are considered highly desirable among collectors and musicians due to it’s distinctive and historical significance. The condition on this bass isn’t the best among similar basses on sale, but there aren’t many of these at the moment. Rarity is the main key here. The bass is setup, feels great to play, player grade (out of the box) despite some aesthetic imperfections. Hence the price.
PLEASE NOTE - The neck on this bass used to be fretless originally although previous owner did put frets on it for some reason. The way we identified it is that fret markers were there on the neck but weren’t matching with frets that were installed on it. It has now been restored back to it’s original condition.
IMPORTANT: We have kept it as original as possible. You will see one potentiometer knob is missing. Pickguard is missing too. Left as is. Possibly been refinished many years ago, hard to tell exactly. Original Electronics serviced & fully functional, new 9V fitted. No case, but can be arranged in case of serious interest. One small side of headstock was chipped as you can see from pictures but then sanded/rounded afterwards.
Due to aesthetic imperfections on this bass, we offer free UK delivery. International delivery costs are approximate, please get in touch if interested and we will work out final price for delivery to your country.
Thanks for checking in.
Iconic & Rare, Fretless late 1970’s Transition Period Music Man Stingray 4 String Bass Guitar. Plays & sounds beautifully. Perfectly playable piece of history. Made in USA.
Collection preferred. Any questions, please DM for detail etc;
Collaboration sale from Bonguitarworks & London Guitar Land. This guitar is professionally serviced at Bonguitarworks in Brighton, UK.
Features:
Original Music Man Hardware & Electronics
1970’s Schaller Humbucker Pickup 8 Pole, Vol & EQ / Active Preamp (Ceramic / Bright attack, pairs beautifully with fretless board, creating upright warmth with nice sustain. Punchy midrange, tight lows)
Solid Ash Body
Maple Neck
Fretless Ebony Fretboard
9.5” radius
Bone nut
Weight: 5kg+
Condition is - Good, but hardly used, professional work has been done to reassure customers leaves happy with this instrument
Setup | Stringed up with top quality Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Flatwounds / 45-105
• Restringing, Intonation, String Height Action Adjustment, Truss Rod Adjustment
• Hardware - Check & Tightening
• Electronics - Serviced, Contacts Cleaned, New 9V Battery fitted
• Guitar Neck & Body - Cleaning, Detailing & Wax Polishing
• Fretboard converted back to fretless
• Nut Slot Height - Adjustment
• Soundcheck & Testing
Serial number: B015270
Neck dated: FEB 05 1980
Historical notes:
Purchased in USA, in 1990’s. Please note that while serial numbers offer a general timeframe, overlapping sequences and non sequential numbering were common during this period. Necks during transition period featured skunk stripe and had a hex truss rod adjustment at the headstock.
Based on the serial number this bass is a factory transitional model, assembled during the shift from late 1970’s to 1980’s production.
3-bolt on design started in 1979, and the serial number on the body is B015270, according to research year make is August, 1979. Serial number started with B indicates it’s from late 70’s. Basses made in 1980’s have E prefixes. There is also a chance that during transition period Musicman used older neck plates with newer necks. Could also be that the body was made earlier, assembled later.
Given than the neck is dated 1980, and has a 3 bolt on design, stated in 1979, serial number confirming it’s made in late 1970’s. But I must admit that serial numbers at that time weren’t strictly annual. Information is taken from Musicman Stingray Serial Number Guide (1976-1984).
The early Music Man Stingrays in the mid-to-late 70’s (1976 onwards) had 4-bolt neck joints. The 3-bolt design came later. Late 70’s to early 80’s Stingrays transitioned from 4-bolt to 3-bolt on necks. Specifically, around 1979-1981, they used 3-bolt necks with a micro-tilt adjustment, so is this one. The neck is dated 1980, and that fits into the transition period.
Pre-Ernie Ball Period: 1976-1984. Instruments from this era are considered highly desirable among collectors and musicians due to it’s distinctive and historical significance. The condition on this bass isn’t the best among similar basses on sale, but there aren’t many of these at the moment. Rarity is the main key here. The bass is setup, feels great to play, player grade (out of the box) despite some aesthetic imperfections. Hence the price.
PLEASE NOTE - The neck on this bass used to be fretless originally although previous owner did put frets on it for some reason. The way we identified it is that fret markers were there on the neck but weren’t matching with frets that were installed on it. It has now been restored back to it’s original condition.
IMPORTANT: We have kept it as original as possible. You will see one potentiometer knob is missing. Pickguard is missing too. Left as is. Possibly been refinished many years ago, hard to tell exactly. Original Electronics serviced & fully functional, new 9V fitted. No case, but can be arranged in case of serious interest. One small side of headstock was chipped as you can see from pictures but then sanded/rounded afterwards.
Due to aesthetic imperfections on this bass, we offer free UK delivery. International delivery costs are approximate, please get in touch if interested and we will work out final price for delivery to your country.
Thanks for checking in.