Briggy Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Very reluctantly I have up for sale this beautiful '79 Stingray. I bought this off a top guy on here last year but my situation is now a little different and this hardly gets any use as my main bass is a Status King Bass. It is completely original and in fantastic condition with original case and even the original hang tag. it has very few marks on it for a 34 year old bass, just a little thunb wear on the edge of the neck I have tried to picture. I know I am going to regret this, but I really need the cash. You are welcome to come and try before you buy but only serious punters please not tyre kickers. £2100 Collection from Staples Corner prefered. Thanks for looking. [attachment=103712:IMG_0645.jpg] [attachment=103713:IMG_0638.jpg] [attachment=103714:IMG_0641.jpg] [attachment=103715:IMG_0643.jpg] [attachment=103716:IMG_0647.jpg] [attachment=103717:IMG_0646.jpg] [attachment=103719:IMG_0636.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 In The Depth of a Recession.But not in th Bass World Apparently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Hi there Sorry to do this but thats not the original case it may be what it came with. The original musicman cases are tapered and have the MM logo on the in silver. Good luck with sale if it was black instead of natural the same as mine i would be making you an offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 (edited) Not sure if that is correct? I have a '77 Stingray and yes it does have the "teardrop" case which is original but I am not so sure that they all shipped like that? There is that website where you can put in the serial number and it tells you when the bass was made and which case etc etc. sure someone will along shortly to tell us more!!! Pete where are you? [quote name='Stealth' timestamp='1333156949' post='1598314'] Hi there Sorry to do this but thats not the original case it may be what it came with. The original musicman cases are tapered and have the MM logo on the in silver. Good luck with sale if it was black instead of natural the same as mine i would be making you an offer [/quote] Edited March 31, 2012 by Gunsfreddy2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggy Posted March 31, 2012 Author Share Posted March 31, 2012 Cheers Gunsfreddy, I am totally not trying to mislead anyone but I am under the impression that the stingray came in 2 different cases too, the teardrop being the rarer one. This case is very similar to a period fender case and I believe it is the original case. You are welcome to come and have a look and see what you think. I think it would be odd for the original hang tag/ owners manual to have survived 30 odd years but not the case? Like I say the bass is in absolute top condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckendrick Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 [quote name='Stealth' timestamp='1333156949' post='1598314'] Hi there Sorry to do this but thats not the original case it may be what it came with. The original musicman cases are tapered and have the MM logo on the in silver.[/quote] Sorry to do this, but I bought a brand new 78 Stingray in, er..., 79..., and it came in a case remarkabley similar to the one Briggy's comes with.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) Easiest way to solve this is to put the serial number into the site below and see if it is catalogued on there: [url="http://www.musicmanbass.org/"]http://www.musicmanbass.org/[/url] This is the site that I mentioned in my post yesterday and is pretty good for getting info on these old basses. Edited April 1, 2012 by Gunsfreddy2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 Would just like to say this was mine and a great bass u won't get a better one lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggy Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Cheers Ian, it's a great bass, breaking my heart to move it on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggy Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Chocolate egg bump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Yep that case is correct, there are a few BC members that know of there origins from buying them new, they are only period correct cases other than the teardrop MM ones anyway although it does make it feel more special opening an old case for an old bass IMO, there are a few colour options for the lining around, blue/black/orange/red all are correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 [quote name='richardd' timestamp='1333124860' post='1597858'] In The Depth of a Recession.But not in th Bass World Apparently [/quote] Depends if you want to save £400 of the retail price, do your homework......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Nice one Pete - where you been recently? [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1333980511' post='1609071'] Yep that case is correct, there are a few BC members that know of there origins from buying them new, they are only period correct cases other than the teardrop MM ones anyway although it does make it feel more special opening an old case for an old bass IMO, there are a few colour options for the lining around, blue/black/orange/red all are correct [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Just keeping my bass chat hours to a minimum mate, I do check my messages now and again so as ever any Ray advice questions can be sent for my unbiased opinions and of course a bump..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggy Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 Hi, I'm not desperate to sell this now as my financial situation has just eased up a tad but got a touch of GAS now so I'll give it a couple more days, I will take offers. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardd Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1333980573' post='1609075'] Depends if you want to save £400 of the retail price, do your homework......... [/quote] Still Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 (edited) If someone is not desperate for money then why should they have to sell it in a week to keep other people happy? Rare and vintage or somewhere similar would want another £400 on a commision sale for the customer at least, if you can get one cheap I'd say buy it Edited April 17, 2012 by stingrayPete1977 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdbass Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysg42 Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 is the stingray still around???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Go on Andy you know you want it! [quote name='andysg42' timestamp='1338650497' post='1677673'] is the stingray still around???? [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soliloquy Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I would love an great old bass like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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