1997 EBMM Stingray - RARE "Natural Velvet"

itchy · #1 07-01-2011, 11:18 PM

1997 EBMM Stingray - "Natural Velvet" finish

Ash body, with a stunning natural non-gloss, satin oiled finish. These were only made for a short time in the mid-'90s.

The neck is decorated with some sweet bird's eye, and a handsome rosewood board.

Black matte-finish pickguard to match.

3-band EQ

It's light for a 'Ray...bathroom digital scale says 8.8 lbs.

Brand new gig bag

Wearing brand new DR Fat Beams (this bass has a sick slap sound)

This bass is in super clean condition! It has clearly rested under the bed for years. I'd have to call it a 9/10.

A very comfortable and great sounding bass. I can see why people say a '90s MusicMan is something special.

$1050 shipped
(The only trade I might consider is a Stingray with maple/2-band.)

rojo412 · #2 07-02-2011, 07:00 AM

That's a beauty!!! Definitely a rare bird and the neck is gorgeous.
Good luck with the sale

cambio2 · #3 07-02-2011, 11:21 AM

hi- whats the nut width on this one? hows the fret wear? thanks!

itchy · #4 07-02-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cambio2

hi- whats the nut width on this one? hows the fret wear? thanks!

I'm not sure of the nut width...I'm assuming standard Ray, but I'll measure tonight.
The frets are great. This bass has really hardly been played.

cambio2 · #5 07-02-2011, 01:54 PM

hey thanks, that would be great. The pics look like a little wider nut width that th now standard 1.62 please let me know- what happened to the case? thanks

itchy · #6 07-02-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cambio2

hey thanks, that would be great. The pics look like a little wider nut width

I measured the neck width at the nut...it's the standard 41.3mm.

**jlepre** · #7 07-03-2011, 01:56 PM

See below

**jlepre** · #8 07-03-2011, 01:57 PM

Any interest in trading for my 25th?

itchy · #9 07-03-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jlepre

Any interest in trading for my 25th?

Thanks, beautiful bass, but I only do fours.

spufman · #10 07-03-2011, 05:52 PM

Nice one. I have a Natural Velvet Sterling and it is a sweet finish, so smooth and slippery. So bump for a great looking 'Ray.

**Mrfstop** · #11 07-03-2011, 06:02 PM

Beautiful Stingray!!

itchy · #12 07-03-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by spufman

Nice one. I have a Natural Velvet Sterling and it is a sweet finish, so smooth and slippery. So bump for a great looking 'Ray.

That's a good point! I let my friend try out the Velvet today, and he loved the way the finish was smooth and slippery, and didn't "grab" his right forearm like a gloss finish does.

itchy · #13 07-04-2011, 11:25 AM

SOLD

Headed up to sunny Colorado