Classic early-90s Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay, made in San Luis Obispo, California during the early EBMM years, when these basses still retained a very raw, mechanical and immediate StingRay character.

This particular instrument was manufactured on September 19th, 1991 according to the Ernie Ball Music Man serial database. Factory markings on the neck and body date to August 12th and 13th, 1991.

The bass is acoustically very resonant and lively — a proper old-school StingRay with fast attack, deep lows, strong low-mid character and extremely direct response under the fingers. Sustain is excellent across the neck and the instrument has that addictive “alive in your hands” response associated with early Ernie Ball Music Man instruments.

Visually, this one has aged beautifully:

• naturally worn satin feel on the neck
• nicely figured birdseye maple neck and fretboard
• attractive natural patina throughout
• nicely aged original hardware
• classic Natural finish with black guard

An excellent original example with honest age-related wear and strong overall vintage presence.

Specifications

Model: StingRay 4 H 2EQ
Year: 1991
Country of manufacture: USA (San Luis Obispo, California)
Serial number: 033589
Finish: Natural
Body wood: Ash
Neck: Maple
Fingerboard: Maple (birdseye figuring)
Electronics: Active 2-band EQ
Pickup: Original Music Man humbucker
Weight: approx. 4.3 kg
Nut width: approx. 43 mm
Strings: Unknown flatwounds

Condition

Excellent overall condition for a 1991 instrument.

The bass shows tasteful cosmetic wear and a very attractive natural patina consistent with age and regular use:

• small dings and finish marks throughout the body
• some small dents/chips visible on the fretboard edges (shown in photos)
• naturally worn-in neck feel from decades of playing
• light aging and patina on the hardware
• minor scratches and edge wear

Importantly:

• neck is stable
• truss rod functions properly
• electronics work as intended
• bridge string mute operates correctly
• no structural repairs or breaks visible

Everything appears original, including the hardware, electronics and pickup configuration.

The wear gives the instrument a genuinely authentic broken-in feel while still presenting as a very clean and well-preserved vintage StingRay.

Notes

This is a very strong example from the early Ernie Ball Music Man period — before later production became more standardized in feel and voicing. Early-90s StingRays are increasingly appreciated for their resonance, immediacy and unmistakably mechanical response.

Includes hard case.

Shipping

Ships from the European Union (Estonia). No import duties for EU buyers.

The instrument will be carefully packed to ensure safe transit and shipped via a tracked courier service.

Fully insured and/or express shipping options (DHL, UPS, FedEx) are available upon request.

Minor setup adjustments may be required after climate adaptation.

Additional Information

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