USED MUSIC MAN / 1979 StingRay Sunburst [06]

A 1979 Player Stingray has arrived!!

The Music Man Stingray is an electric bass introduced by Music Man in 1976. It was developed by Forrest White and Tom Walker—who left Fender in 1971—along with Leo Fender and Sterling Ball, and released by Music Man in 1976.

The unit we’ve just received features a one-piece maple neck with a micro-tilt and a three-point joint, a neck date of “FEB 7 1979,” and a body date that is unclear due to a label covering the neck pocket.
The electronics—pickups, EQ, and pots—are original (VOL.R1377841, TRE.R1377841; the BASS pot is soldered and cannot be read), with only the jack having been replaced.
While it shows signs of wear and scratches commensurate with its age, the trebly attack and crisp sustain characteristic of a Player-era Stingray are absolutely fantastic!!

Over-lacquer is visible on the body and neck overall. The areas around the pickups and inside the control cutouts have been treated for conductivity.
There are marks where the neck was hung. There is a hole in the pickguard for a thumb rest.
The nut and frets have been replaced.
There are dents, playwear, and tarnish or rust on the metal parts, all consistent with its age.
One of the pickguard screws has been replaced.
Condition Grade: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is in good working condition for normal use

Serial Number: B012091
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Soft case
Accessories: Thumb rest
Weight: 4.97 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String height (low string side): 2.5 mm
String height (treble side): 2.0 mm
Nut width: 4.10 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.3 mm
Neck thickness near the 12th fret: 20.7 mm
Scale length: 864mm (34")
Strings at setup: D'Addario EXL165 / .045-.105 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, string height adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret wear, or string height were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives.

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