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
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 2 months ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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