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Old 12-03-2011, 02:42 PM
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FS: Vintage 1983 Pre-EB Music Man Stingray 4 string

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1983 Pre Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 4 $1700

The color I believe is called cherry sunburst. Everything is functioning perfectly on this bass. Really excellent condition for its age and only has a few small chips in it.

Neck pocket is labeled 1-13-83 and the neck heel itself appears to only have some initials on it, in pencil. Comes with the original hardshell case which has been around the block and has some soiling and 2 busted latches but another latch closes just fine and the case stays closed and still has good structural integrity. I have the foam mutes for this as well, in the case.









Here is a link to more detailed photos of the bass. for full disclosure I tried to photograph all the dings and nicks but the bass is really in fantastic condition for its age.

83 Stingray - Imgur

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Old 12-03-2011, 04:25 PM
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2 questions,
3 bolt neck or 4?

interested in trades?
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Old 12-03-2011, 05:54 PM
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Old 12-03-2011, 06:46 PM
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The inevitable, 'weight' question?
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Old 12-03-2011, 07:39 PM
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Its a 4 bolt neck

Weight is right at 10 lbs

Only trade would be a modulus q5 with truss rod
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Old 12-04-2011, 03:27 AM
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A true classic 'Ray!
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Old 12-04-2011, 05:04 AM
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I have one dated 3-11-83 and it is my favorite bass ever of all the basses I've ever owned.
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Old 12-04-2011, 06:20 AM
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The Charvel Jackson built StingRays are fine instruments indeed.
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Old 12-04-2011, 08:01 PM
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bump...feel free to make a reasonable offer

will consider a modulus q5 in a trade
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Old 12-05-2011, 10:48 AM
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Looks like a poplar body. Nice bass.
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Old 12-05-2011, 12:43 PM
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I have one dated 3-11-83 and it is my favorite bass ever of all the basses I've ever owned.
I have a 3-17-83 and it is one of my favorite basses ever!
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Old 12-05-2011, 01:57 PM
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We should start a '83 MusicMan club!
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I had a 83 stingray as well, it was great bass.
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Beautiful bass! Any interest in trades?
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Beautiful bass! Any interest in trades?

looking for a modulus q5
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Old 12-05-2011, 08:25 PM
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If I can sell my Lakland 55 94 and pay a few bills this will be on my Christmas list.
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Old 12-05-2011, 09:08 PM
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awesome!! let me know


lots of love for 83 stingrays in this thread
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Old 12-06-2011, 10:17 AM
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i would like to do get this deal done today lets do it at 1700

I could ship today if possible
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Old 12-06-2011, 03:56 PM
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Is there something in particular you want a picture of? I posted a link in the original post with a bunch of photos as well
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