1982 Music Man StingRay Bass Guitar Made in USA (pre-Ernie Ball)

$3,399.00 USD
By Music Man

Maker: Ernie Ball Music Man

Model: StingRay 

Condition: Very good

Description: 

Here for your consideration is a 1982 Pre-Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Bass in very good condition! A true classic and a highly sought after "Pre Ernie Ball" Stingray. Body shows some general playwear, surface marks, dings, etc. but overall is in great shape with no major damage. Pickguard is a replacement (possibly knobs as well) otherwise all-original. Neck shows a few minor dings but none that affect playability in any way and otherwise neck is in great shape. Headstock shows some light wear and marks along the edge but is otherwise clean. Fretboard is in excellent shape. Frets show some light wear and divots but have no issues with buzzing or dead spots and have plenty of life in them. Hardware is in very good condition for its age but does show some age/patina/rust in some areas. Electronics have been thoroughly cleaned and tested and work perfectly. Pickup sounds absolutely MASSIVE and with its active EQ many tones are achievable. Overall in great shape for 40 plus years old and plays like a dream. Has been fully inspected and set up by our tech and ready for a new home. Includes gig bag. See below for specs.

 

Weight: 9lbs 12oz

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness: 1st fret .803", 12th fret .935"

Fretboard Radius: 7.5" 

Nut Width: 1 11/16"

Pickup Values: Active- 28.8k


A 1982 Music Man Stingray bass is a highly sought-after "Pre-Ernie Ball" era instrument, generally featuring a 4-bolt neck, 2-band active EQ, and a single humbucker with alnico magnets. Key specs include an ash body, maple neck/fretboard with a 7.5" radius fretboard.

  • Era: Pre-Ernie Ball (transitional 1980s specifications).
  • Body Material: Ash, often with a slab body (no comfort contours).
  • Neck Material: Maple (often with a gloss finish).
  • Fretboard: Maple (or sometimes rosewood) with 21 frets.
  • Neck Joint: 4-bolt.
  • Radius: 7.5" 
  • Electronics: Original 2-band preamp (active).
  • Pickup: Single Music Man humbucker with alnico magnets.
  • Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass.
  • Bridge: Strings-through-body or top-load with adjustable mutes (often 3-screw, transitioning).

 


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