Music Man emerged as Leo Fender's second brand and became beloved by bassists worldwide.

Many artists, including Louis Johnson and Flea, are known to use their basses. (Titles omitted)

The Stingray is a classic model that enjoys overwhelming popularity within the brand.

It's no exaggeration to say that, alongside Fender's Jazz Bass and Precision Bass, it's one of the most popular basses in the world.

The Stingray's specifications differ before and after Music Man was acquired by Erni Ball; pre-acquisition models are given special treatment as ""Pre-Erni"" models.

The Stingray was introduced in 1976, and the specifications changed around 1980.

This particular model is a 1977 model.

""DEC 12 1977"" is written in the neck pocket.

This is how we determined it was made in 1977.

The body is made of hardwood.

Please note that identifying the specific wood type is difficult. The neck and fretboard are made of maple.

It's a beautiful one-piece construction with no glued joints.

It has been refretted, and the neck is currently in excellent condition.

A nut and refinish have also been performed.

The workmanship is clean and, judging from its condition, appears to have been done relatively recently.

The pickups and preamp are original.

Key features of the Pre Ernie include a body without contouring, a 3-knob circuit, a 3-bolt neck joint, and a string-through-body bridge.

It offers a more woody, bass-heavy sound compared to models with 4-knob preamps.

However, this is only in comparison; when boosted with the preamp, it produces a powerful, punchy sound.

Boosting the bass results in a punchy sound, while boosting the treble creates a more flamboyant, attack-oriented sound.

Furthermore, this particular instrument appears to be in relatively good condition.

It's recommended for those who are concerned about the remaining fret and truss rod length.

This is one of those fascinating vintage basses that continues to be talked about to this day.

The frets have approximately 80% remaining.

The truss rod is in good condition.

The neck is in good condition.

The body and paintwork show scratches, dents, and paint chips. The metal parts show some tarnishing.

The electronics are in good condition.

The bass has been refretted and re-nutted. The potentiometers have been replaced.

Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass

Neck width (nut): 43.0mm

Bridge string spacing: 19.0mm

Scale length: 34 inches

Year of manufacture: 1977

Country of manufacture: USA

During setup, we use our original GIB BASIC / Standard Bass Strings.

These strings are characterized by their straightforward sound and stable playability, naturally bringing out the instrument's inherent character.

These are highly reliable strings that we actually use in our repair and setup workshops.

Enjoy these strings, aiming to be a new standard for bassists.

They are delivered after being adjusted by GIB's craftsmen for easy playability.

Accessories: Hard case

Text: Ryoma Terao

Inspection 담당: Oshima

Product photos: Wakatsuki

GIB 3-month warranty included

◯GIB, TONIQ Warranty Information

●Lifetime Free Maintenance

Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free ""String Vibration Setup"" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)

・Please present your warranty card with your name filled in.

・Only applicable to the person who purchased the instrument at a GIB or TONIQ physical store or online shop.

・Please bear the cost of shipping and other miscellaneous expenses.

●Re-buyback Price Guarantee

If you sell your purchased item within 6 months of purchase, we guarantee the buyback price. The price is 50% for new items and 70% for used items.

●Warranty against defects

Basic Co., Ltd. provides a warranty against defects for products sold by the company. Excluding some products such as consigned items, we will repair (or refund if repair is not possible) any malfunctions that occur during normal use within a specified warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge.

The warranty period is 3 months for used products and 1 year for new products.

Please note that the following cases will incur a charge even within the warranty period:

* Malfunctions and damage caused by transportation, movement, dropping, etc.

* Replacement of consumables.

* Malfunctions and damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.

* Malfunctions and damage caused by handling contrary to the precautions described in the instruction manual.

* Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by a party other than our company.

* If the warranty card does not have your name, model name, serial number, etc. filled in, or if the wording has been altered.

* If the warranty card is not presented or is lost.

(Warranty is only provided for purchases made within Japan.)

We will ship with sufficient packaging.

We also ship internationally.

●Price includes VAT & Duties & Shipping Fee

Free Shipping Worldwide. All import duties and taxes are included in the price. There are no hidden fees upon delivery.

If you return a product, you will be responsible for all shipping and customs fees.

Note: All electronic devices, such as effect pedals and amplifiers, are set for use in Japan.

Please be sure to check the voltage and power specifications of your country before purchasing and using.