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Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass 1985

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Close-up of vintage natural wood bass guitar neck and black pickguard on blue plush case interior
Close-up of natural wood electric bass guitar body featuring three chrome control knobs, output jack, black pickup cover, and bridge, resting on a black faux fur surface.
Close-up image of natural wood finish electric bass guitar bridge and pickups with chrome hardware and black pickguard
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Close-up of DYMO digital scale display showing guitar weight of 9.52 pounds with tare, unit conversion, and hold buttons, scale placed on wooden surface
Close-up of a guitar body on a Dymo digital scale showing weight of 4.230 kilograms, highlighting guitar weight measurement for Coffee House Guitars product listing.
Close-up of worn light wood guitar body with visible scratches and chipped finish near strap button and metal plate on dark background
Close-up of worn light wood guitar body with scratches and chipped finish near chrome control plate screw
Close-up of Music Man StingRay bass guitar headstock with chrome tuning pegs and strings on gray background
Natural finish electric bass guitar with black pickguard and chrome bridge hardware on gray background
Natural finish electric bass guitar with maple neck, black pickguard, and chrome control knobs and bridge on gray background
Close-up of Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass guitar headstock with tuning pegs and wrapped strings on gray background
Close-up of Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass guitar headstock with tuning pegs and strings on gray background
Natural wood finish electric bass guitar body with chrome control knobs and black pickguard on gray background
Close-up image of electric bass guitar maple fretboard with metal frets and black dot inlays, natural wood body, and black pickguard with screws
Close-up of Music Man electric guitar bridge with steel strings and chrome hardware on natural wood finish body
Close-up of vintage Music Man bass guitar tuning pegs on natural wood headstock resting on plush gray fabric background
Vintage natural finish electric bass guitar with maple neck and four tuning pegs resting in fur-lined hard case
Vintage natural finish electric guitar body showing wood grain and wear, resting on dark gray plush guitar case lining
Close-up of vintage natural finish electric bass guitar body showing chrome control knobs, black pickguard, pickup, and strings resting on blue furry guitar case lining
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Close-up of Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass guitar headstock with tuning pegs and strings in a plush blue guitar case interior.
Natural finish electric bass guitar with black pickguard and chrome control plate lying on dark blue plush guitar case lining

Guitar Description

The very first of the Ernie Ball Musicman Stingrays from 1985. This bass was sold to us by the original owner who spent much time in the mid 80s searching for the perfect bass. An accomplished player he took this all over the world and made lots of great music on it. It's all original and remains in very good condition, there is wear and cosmetic age-related marks but this is one of those instruments that was never destined to live in a case. Being a 1985 model, it has all the right spec, a 9.5 radius, slim vintage neck profile, old style logo and bullet truss rod. The playability of this is amazing and it's easy to see why people make a bit of a fuss about these early editions. A stunning bass that will make the perfect tool for any bass player who is serious about making music.

Guitar Specification

Country Of ManufactureUSA
Fret Board Radius10
BodySelect hardwood
CandyNone
CaseBasic case
FretsOriginal jumbo bass fret wire
NeckMaple
Neck ShapeSlim C vintage profile
Number Of Frets21
PickupsOriginal Alnico MM Humbucker

Guitar Condition

Very good for a 39 year old bass. Has been used, gigged and toured with internationally by it's one owner. Lacquer checking and a few marks associated with use but in great shape and plays and sounds like a dream.

Condition Rating

77 out of 100

What did we do?

  • Action Setup String Height Adjust
  • Clean
  • Fret Dress Polish
  • Fret Level
  • New Strings
  • Strip Down Authenticity Check
  • Truss Rod Adjustment

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At a glance

Manufacturer: Musicman
Year: 1985
Colour: Natural
Weight: 4.23kg (9lb 5oz)
Serial Number:
Condition:
7.7 / 10
Regular price £2,499.00 | Save £-2,499.00 (Liquid error (sections/product-template line 229): divided by 0% off)
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Vintage natural finish Music Man StingRay bass guitar with maple neck and black pickguard in open plush blue-lined hard case

Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass 1985

Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass 1985

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