We’ve just acquired a really clean & early production all original 1978 Music Man Stingray Bass w/all the right features, its has its original Sunburst finish over a lightweight Ash body, its Maple neck is super clean w/perfect logo & frets, its ink date stamped body is Nov. 8th 1978 & neck is stamped Nov. 13th 1978.  She has pot date codes from the 33rd week of 1978, its original black teardrop pickgard pulls this all together making it one of Leo’s last great Stingray’s, its pickup is super powerful w/that quintessential “Funk” sound, its all original in all respects including every single screw from new, it has a gorgeous patina for a 42 year old original, it plays & feels incredible, its lightweight having killer sustain & tone qualities, she’s an exceptional example w/just a few pings & dings & comes w/a cool original black Tolex Hard Case.

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Listed7 months ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • StingRay with Rosewood Fretboard
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1978
Made In
  • United States
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • No
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Active Preamp
  • Yes
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Ash
Number of Strings
  • 4-String
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Active
Nut Width
  • 1.6875"
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Pickup Configuration
  • H
Scale Length
  • 34"
Fretboard Radius
  • 7.25"
Color Family
  • Yellow
Number of Frets
  • 21

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