Music Man Pre-Ernie Ball StingRay Bass 1979 Sunburst - Safe Delivery from Japan

🎸 Music Man StingRay Bass 1979 (Pre-Ernie Ball)

This is a highly rare and collectible 1979 Music Man StingRay, a quintessential "Pre-Ernie Ball" era instrument. Known as the foundation of rock bass and famously used by icons like Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, this vintage StingRay offers a crisp, fast response combined with a seasoned, "dry" vintage tone that modern reissues simply cannot replicate.

Based on the neck pocket (1979), body stamp (1978), and volume pot (1977), this instrument is confirmed as a 1979 model. While it boasts an exceptionally well-preserved exterior for its age, it is offered at a special discounted price due to the truss rod reaching its adjustment limit. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of bass history at a significantly lower entry point.

📝 Product Specifications

• Brand: Music Man

• Type: Electric Bass Guitar

• UPC: Does not apply

• String Configuration: 4 String

• Body Type: Solid

• Model: StingRay Bass (Pre-Ernie Ball)

• Body Color: Sunburst

• Handedness: Right-Handed

• Series: StingRay

• Model Year: 1979

• Number of Frets: 21

• Body, Neck & Fretboard Material: Ash Body / Maple Neck / Maple Fretboard

• Set Includes: Hard Case (Music Man branded, non-original)

• MPN: StingRay

• Country of Origin: United States (USA)

• Performance Level: Professional / Vintage Collectible

• Size: 34 inch (86.4 cm) Scale / 1.65 inch (42mm) Nut Width

🔍 Condition & Technical Details

• Overall Condition: B+ (Excellent exterior for its age, but sold as "Special Condition" due to neck/rod status)

• Weight: 9.66 lbs (4.38 kg)

• Serial Number: #B011217

• Electronics: Original Preamp. Vol, Treble, Bass. All electronic systems are functional.

• Truss Rod: At adjustment limit (tightening side).

• Neck: Exhibits some waviness. Currently set up by our staff with a string height of 0.1 inch (2.5mm) to 0.08 inch (2.0mm) at the 12th fret.

• Fret Condition: Approximately 80% remaining. Frets have been replaced with a slightly thinner gauge than standard.

• Maintenance Notes: * Professionally cleaned and set up (string height and octave adjustment).

  • Pickguard and pickup covers have been replaced.

  • One pickguard screw is of a different material.

  • The finish may have been refinished in the past.

  • Bridge mute sponges have deteriorated (typical for this age).

  • Minor oxidation on hardware and light scuffs consistent with vintage use.

📦 Shipping & Notes

• Authenticity: 100% Authentic Vintage Music Man, shipped directly from Japan.

• Specialized Inspection: Our specialized technical staff has performed a full check and cleaning. This bass is ideal for those who understand vintage neck characteristics or collectors looking for a Pre-EB StingRay at a budget-friendly price.

• Notice: As this is a vintage instrument nearly 50 years old, setup values are measured at the time of listing and may shift due to climate or humidity changes during international transit.