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1986 Music Man Stingray Electric Bass Guitar Teal Pre-Ernie Ball Features w/hc
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Category: Music Man StingRay Electric Bass
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Dexterity: Right-Handed Model: Stingray String Configuration: 4 String MPN: Does Not Apply Brand: Ernie Ball Music Man Country/Region of Manufacture: United States UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale a 1986 Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Crafted in the years immediately following Ernie Ball's acquisition of the Music Man company (and using pre-Ernie Ball parts), this bass features a transitional logo and and an exceedingly rare custom color Translucent Teal finish, topped off with the original clear pickguard. Featuring the classic ash and maple tone wood combination and outfitted with a single alnico magnet humbucking pickup, this bass has a bell-like upper midrange, and warm pleasing low end that translates well through the pickups. The preamp allows you to dial in plenty of treble zing, or as much warm pillowy low end as you'd need, while also allowing you to dial back the bass for a tight, cutting, well defined sound. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar and weighing in at 9lbs 12oz, this bass plays well with low action and roundwound 45-105 strings.The maple neck features a medium C shaped profile with a gloss finish, slight shoulders, and ideal depth. The profile feels both substantial and fast, staying fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard and fretting easily in all positions. The thick slab rosewood fretboard features the original jumbo frets which have plenty of height and life left, currently showing only faint wear on the crowns beneath the A and D strings in particular from frets 1-5. The nut measures just shy of 1 11/16" in width and the headstock includes the original "Music Man' stamped tuning machines and transitional logo.On the body, all of the electronics work as the should, with original CTS pots that date to 1985. This corresponds with the Dec. 9th, 1985 neck date, and May 12th, 1986 body date. Rounding out the date codes, the serial number stamp on the bridge still has a B prefix in the 22,000 range. This bridge was stamped in 1982, but stock didn't run out until '88! The chrome on the bridge and control plate is in great shape, with original string mutes, and the clear pickguard is original as well.The finish appears very green in person, and the faint yellowing of the clear coat has pushed the Teal color to appear almost as a transparent Sherwood Green. There is faint finish checking across the entire body, along with some small finish chips along the lower bout bass side contour and adjacent to the input jack plate. While there are a few assorted nicks and light finish scratches in the clear coat on the back of the bass, the overall condition is excellent, especially considering the rarity of the color and era of production. The neck profile is particularly clean as well.A hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Dexterity: | Right-Handed |
| Model: | Stingray | String Configuration: | 4 String |
| MPN: | Does Not Apply | Brand: | Ernie Ball Music Man |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States | UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale a 1986 Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray in excellent condition and in perfect working order. Crafted in the years immediately following Ernie Ball's acquisition of the Music Man company (and using pre-Ernie Ball parts), this bass features a transitional logo and and an exceedingly rare custom color Translucent Teal finish, topped off with the original clear pickguard. Featuring the classic ash and maple tone wood combination and outfitted with a single alnico magnet humbucking pickup, this bass has a bell-like upper midrange, and warm pleasing low end that translates well through the pickups. The preamp allows you to dial in plenty of treble zing, or as much warm pillowy low end as you'd need, while also allowing you to dial back the bass for a tight, cutting, well defined sound. Professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar and weighing in at 9lbs 12oz, this bass plays well with low action and roundwound 45-105 strings.The maple neck features a medium C shaped profile with a gloss finish, slight shoulders, and ideal depth. The profile feels both substantial and fast, staying fairly consistent in depth as you move up the fretboard and fretting easily in all positions. The thick slab rosewood fretboard features the original jumbo frets which have plenty of height and life left, currently showing only faint wear on the crowns beneath the A and D strings in particular from frets 1-5. The nut measures just shy of 1 11/16" in width and the headstock includes the original "Music Man' stamped tuning machines and transitional logo.On the body, all of the electronics work as the should, with original CTS pots that date to 1985. This corresponds with the Dec. 9th, 1985 neck date, and May 12th, 1986 body date. Rounding out the date codes, the serial number stamp on the bridge still has a B prefix in the 22,000 range. This bridge was stamped in 1982, but stock didn't run out until '88! The chrome on the bridge and control plate is in great shape, with original string mutes, and the clear pickguard is original as well.The finish appears very green in person, and the faint yellowing of the clear coat has pushed the Teal color to appear almost as a transparent Sherwood Green. There is faint finish checking across the entire body, along with some small finish chips along the lower bout bass side contour and adjacent to the input jack plate. While there are a few assorted nicks and light finish scratches in the clear coat on the back of the bass, the overall condition is excellent, especially considering the rarity of the color and era of production. The neck profile is particularly clean as well.
A hardshell case is included.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be $65, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. Expedited shipping is available for an additional fee at buyer's request. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery, as well as any additional charges involved with import.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!