1988 Music Man StingRay 5 — 5-String Bass — Studio-Used by Beck, Korn, Mixie

Condition: Very Good 

Serial: 56013 (bridge plate) 

Includes: Bass guitar as photographed, original hardshell case

Overview

1988 Music Man StingRay 5, the early Ernie Ball-era 5-string in black finish with matching black pickguard, maple neck and maple fingerboard. Equipped with the signature Music Man humbucker and active 3-band EQ. Built in San Luis Obispo, CA. The maple fingerboard displays visible darkening and playwear across the lower frets, showing clear evidence of handling and use. From the Brett Allen Studio Rental collection, used in live rental contexts by Beck, Korn, and Mixie.

Key Details

  • Format: Bass with Case
  • Year: 1988
  • Model: Music Man StingRay 5 (Ernie Ball-era, San Luis Obispo)
  • Serial: 56013
  • Finish: Black
  • Body: Solid
  • Neck: Maple, bolt-on
  • Fingerboard: Maple
  • Inlays: Black dot
  • Pickguard: Black
  • Pickup: Single Music Man humbucker
  • Controls: 4 knobs (Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass — active 3-band EQ)
  • Hardware: Chrome

Inspection & Playability

  • No prior tech report available
  • Played and confirmed working by the ANALOGr team
  • Neck visually straight
  • Visible fret wear consistent with fingerboard wear
  • Electronics tested and functioning
  • Full inspection will be completed by the ANALOGr team prior to sale

Condition Cosmetic

  • Visible darkening and playwear on the maple fingerboard across the lower playing zone
  • General light surface wear, handling marks, and minor scratching on the body consistent with use
  • Light oxidation on metal hardware components

Provenance

Live Rentals by:

  • Beck
  • Korn
  • Mixie

Shipping

  • Professionally packed and fully insured
  • White-glove delivery available
  • International shipping available

Final Notes

  • Each guitar receives a detailed inspection and examination prior to sale
  • Brett Allen personally sets up every guitar with correct intonation and fresh strings before shipping

This item is sold As-Described

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ConditionExcellent (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • StingRay 5 H with Maple Fretboard
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Year
  • 1988
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Fretboard Material
  • Maple
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Active Preamp
  • Active Preamp
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Body Material
  • Ash
Number of Strings
  • 5-String
Nut Width
  • 1.75"
Active / Passive Pickups
  • Active Pickups
Wood Top Style
  • Opaque
Color Family
  • Black
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Pickup Configuration
  • H
Scale Length
  • 34"
Number of Frets
  • 22

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