Made in 1979. A Stingray from the Pre-Ernie era has arrived!!

Leo Fender, the creator of gFender,h the original electric bass. Although Leo Fender stepped back from the front lines in 1970, he later launched MusicMan as a new brand in 1972. The StingRay was released in 1976.
This is a StingRay from the gPre-Ernieh era, before the company was acquired by Ernie Ball.

In terms of condition, while the frets and nut have been replaced, the major parts have been preserved in their original state.
The fingerboard was refinished as part of the fret replacement.
The pickup pole pieces are short, and the preamp is the original molded unit from that era.
There are traces of a finger rest that was added to the 4th string side of the pickup.
The mute sponge has melted. The battery snap has been replaced.
There are two marks on the headstock top where a sticker?presumably bearing the previous ownerfs name?was once affixed. These are only visible upon close inspection and are unlikely to be noticeable from a distance. Additionally, there are marks under the pickguard where a sticker appears to have been attached.
The truss rod is on the stiff side and the neck is slightly arched, but it is currently set up to standard string height and presents no issues for playing.

POT DATE: 137-7841 x2, XXX-7839
NECK DATE: JAN 12 1979
BODY DATE: JAN XX 1979

Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: B010842
Year of Manufacture: 1979
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Genuine hard case
Weight: 4.56 kg
Truss Rod: Note: Tested up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no issues (some play remaining)
Fret Wear: No issues
Scale: 864 mm (34")
Modifications: Nut, frets, battery snap
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind product, and we are listing it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.

* Due to the nature of this product, we are unable to transfer it between stores; we appreciate your understanding.

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Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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