monad Posted Sunday at 16:16 Posted Sunday at 16:16 This is the classic Stingray and it's absolutely gorgeous! Has some marks and bumps but I am almost certain it is a 70s or 80s model. Based on the all original hardware etc. It comes with flats so you can play CHIC straight away or change to rounds for more aggressive styles. This is an amazing vintage instrument that doesn't get enough love and should go to someone else! Collection only! No trades unfortunately... Quote
StingRayBoy42 Posted Sunday at 19:31 Posted Sunday at 19:31 (edited) I could be wrong, but I think the 70s/80s models have 2 band EQs, foam mute bridges, chrome battery covers and 3 or 4 bolt neck plates. If you put the serial number into the EBMM database, it will tell you when it was made. https://www.music-man.com/serial-number-database Happy to be told otherwise by someone who knows more than me! That aside, Beautiful Bass - GLWTS! EDIT: The 3 band EQ was introduced in the mid 80s... shows what I know! Edited Sunday at 19:36 by StingRayBoy42 1 Quote
Chiliwailer Posted Sunday at 19:51 Posted Sunday at 19:51 (edited) Nice bass, but not what you think it is. Immediately, the battery cover and smaller bridge plate make it after around about 1996 IIRC. The lack of a ‘Made in San Luis…’ etc. on the back of the head shows it’s a Japanese Stingray EX model, so USA hardware parts on a made in Japan instrument (wood and finish) IIRC - you’ll have to check that out for sure. If it’s an EX, serial number won’t show up on the Ernie Ball database. Edited Monday at 09:23 by Chiliwailer 3 Quote
monad Posted Sunday at 21:07 Author Posted Sunday at 21:07 Yeah, you might be right, how do I edit it and what's the real value? I was sure it's made in USA and it doesn't show up on the database because it's from the 80s. Quote
Chiliwailer Posted Monday at 05:22 Posted Monday at 05:22 (edited) 8 hours ago, monad said: Yeah, you might be right, how do I edit it and what's the real value? I was sure it's made in USA and it doesn't show up on the database because it's from the 80s. To edit, look for the the 3 dots on the top right of your first post, then select edit. You can change the title and post, but not the price. I won’t give my opinion on the price as it can be subjective on some basses and I don’t want to bias your advert. You may want to try the what’s it worth thread as you’re a paid up member here. But I’d suggest you look at sites like BassBros and do a Stingray EX search, then maybe deduct a bit of dealer tax but definitely consider the cosmetic differences. BTW - if the neck was USA, it’d be 1990 or after, the truss rod wheel, non-skunk stripe, and oil finish are quick signs - but the lack of a ‘Made in…’ decal suggests it’s an EX. Edited Monday at 05:26 by Chiliwailer 1 Quote
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