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11-14-2012, 08:13 AM
|  | Endorsing nothing, recommending much | | Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Milton Keynes, UK | | | Actually, it says it's the 'firts' ever.
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11-14-2012, 10:31 AM
|  | Sponsored by Jagermeister | | Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Seattle / Tacoma | | Yes, the Leo started production with serial B001000.
Yikes! 11,500.00 GBP = 18,233.12 USD 
From the preEB registry list: X00205..1976. "X" denotes a prototype. See pics at page 9 of 1976 MM Catalogue. Black with maple. White pg. Plastic "radio" Knobs'.
B001000..First production model MM serial number. Reference "Fender The Inside Story" by Forrest White. Production commences June 1976. Natural with Flamed Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Knurled metal knobs.
B001001..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple.
B001002..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple.
B001003..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple.
B001004..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple.
B001005..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple.
B001006..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple.
B001007..1976. From June NAMM Show 1976. Came in a set which included a Guitar (set number 7...see above). Natural with Maple.
B001008..1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. "Radio" knobs latter replaced with metal. Presented to Carle Radle by Eric Clapton and used during 1977 tour of Japan.
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11-14-2012, 01:36 PM
| | | | that's what I call a collector's item. |
11-14-2012, 01:43 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: ATX | | | I'm going to have to check the bus routes before I go sell my car to buy that. My car is just going to go down in value, so what the hell, right?
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11-14-2012, 02:38 PM
|  | Always groove.... | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbia, Md | | | I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's probably worth that if it can be verified. There's only one "first ever" bass. |
11-14-2012, 02:46 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado, Broomfield | | Quote:
Originally Posted by cybersnyder I can't believe I'm saying this, but it's probably worth that if it can be verified. There's only one "first ever" bass. | +1 to this. Although I'd be terrified to pull the pg off for fear of finding a second route for another pickup 
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11-14-2012, 03:22 PM
| | Always groove.... | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbia, Md | | | I'm predicting this ends up in a glass case in the lobby of MusicMan. |
11-14-2012, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by cybersnyder I'm predicting this ends up in a glass case in the lobby of MusicMan. | It says its been in the Hollywood Guitar Center since Forest's death so I'd assume if MM wanted it they'd have already done it.
But you never know.
That's certainly a cool bass, and you're right, there is only ever, one first ever-EVER-FOREVER & EVER! |
11-14-2012, 04:19 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Below Ground, Detroit area | | Nice looking bass but I still prefer new stuff. 
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11-14-2012, 04:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, CA | | | That neck... Orgasmic... If I had the money I would pay that for it. Hell I would pay 21k.
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11-14-2012, 05:10 PM
| | | | Rickenbacker made the "first Stingray" or at least its direct ancestor. It's in their factory's instrument library/museum. |
11-14-2012, 05:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ca | | | That bass is screaming for some mojo.....I would totally rock that bass! |
11-14-2012, 05:33 PM
|  | Waiting For The Worms | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Torrance, CA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by thiocyclist Rickenbacker made the "first Stingray" or at least its direct ancestor. It's in their factory's instrument library/museum. | I think the direct ancestor of the Stingray is the Precision Bass... |
11-14-2012, 05:34 PM
| | Waiting For The Worms | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Torrance, CA | | here's the original prototype  |
11-14-2012, 05:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: East Oakland, California | | |
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