SOLD 3 More Rare Collectable Music Man Basses

Discussion in 'For Sale: Bass Guitars' started by stingray96191, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    I didn't want to do it, but I don't really have a choice. 3 more Collectable basses on the Block. I love them, but I don't have the resources to collect right now. Anything thad doesn't get played needs to go to a new home.

    First up is a dead mint Roasted Big Al 4 SSS Black Sugar. Currently strung with DR Neon Pink Strings. I played one gig with this Bass the weekend it was delivered, and it has spent the rest of her life in a case. $1750 shipped Lower 48
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    Next is my beloved Mary Kaye White Stingray 4 H. This one is tough to let go of as it was a gift from my family, but we all agree its better getting played, than being hung on a wall or kept in its case. Currently strung with Thomastic Jazz Flats
    This bass shows some signs of being 22 years old, minor yellow spots, and a couple of dings, nothing through to the wood. It still has functional mutes, that I believe to be original. It is in amazing shape for its age. $1500 shipped lower 48
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    Next is also a very rare beast. A copperhead bronze Sterling. I have no idea how many of these are out there. Mine is the only one I have ever seen. As I understand it these were made for the 2004 namm show and no dealers ordered any. The ones that were built we're distributed through guitar center. I am
    not the original owner of this bass, when I purchased it it was described as "mint" condition. I would not have described as mint, maybe 9.25 out of 10, but it is in the same condition as when I received it. Striking copper orange, and a pick guard that could only be described as "copper wash" very unique and a tonal beast. Currently strung with dr neon green strings. I can include a set of coated hybrid slinkys if you would prefer. $1350 shipped lower 48.
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    I have additional pictures of all of these, i just didn't want to clutter the thread up any more than necessary .

    All 3 of these have their original musicman cases, the trans white has the period correct tolex g and g brand. Please help me out and get yourself a piece of musicman history.
    I'll be adding pictures to the thread as soon as I get to my computer.

    All the Best

    Erin
     
  2. someparts

    someparts

    Nov 22, 2010
    Ohio
    Oh, Mary Kay....
     
  3. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    Howdy!
     
  4. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    Deal pending on Mary Kaye. Others are still available..be the only kid on the block with one of these...
     
  5. Mrfstop

    Mrfstop

    Jan 26, 2006
    New York
    geeez louise! And yet more jaw dropping EBMM basses!
    You have quite the bunch my friend! WOW!
     
  6. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    I'm a sick sick man.. Which is unfortunately why I have to sell.
     
  7. Mrfstop

    Mrfstop

    Jan 26, 2006
    New York
    ugh! Man I am sorry!! Truly!
    Hang in and I hope these beauties sell quickly for you!!
    I WISH I could grab the Mary Kaye, The sterling AND the LE guilded ray!
     
  8. sport88

    sport88

    Nov 1, 2005
    Nashville,TN
    Is the Mary Kaye still available? Any more pics of it?
     
  9. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    sport88 you've been pmed.
    also here are a ton of pictures of the Trans White Stingray DSCN0165.jpg DSCN0164.jpg DSCN0163.jpg DSCN0161.jpg DSCN0160.jpg DSCN0157.jpg DSCN0156.jpg DSCN0155.jpg DSCN0154.jpg DSCN0152.jpg
     
  10. Timmy-Watts

    Timmy-Watts I like bass. And airplanes. Supporting Member

    Nov 12, 2010
    Cincinnati, Ohio
    Is that an ebony board on the Sterling?
     
  11. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    no the sterling is rosewood.

    However the Roasted Neck Big Al is Ebony.
     
  12. darkbass

    darkbass

    Aug 11, 2006
    NYC
    Matching headstock?
     
  13. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    Mary Kaye is not a matching headstock. I have been told that it was the first one ever made though.
     
  14. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    Deal on Mary Kaye fell through. All three of these are still available!
     
  15. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    Need to make something happen. No reasonable offer will be refused.
     
  16. bmason81

    bmason81

    Jul 7, 2010
    does the Big Al have a matching headstock? can you post more pics?
     
  17. Oh, if that Copperhead Bronze Sterling only had a Matching Headstock (I'm a "Drapes match the Carpet" guy in that aspect - it looks to be at least a slightly metallic color from the pic posted, is that the case?), I'd be on hands and knees in front of The Better-Half as *soon* as she awoke...

    Actually I may try to work on her anyway. ;) Any possibly you can post and/or email me larger/higher resolution/different angle pictures to aid my quest in convincing her to give you money? :smug:
     
  18. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
    The big al is a roasted neck which is not matching. I'll work on getting some pictures out soon. I woke up with a temp of 104 I have a feeling I'll be in the er all day
     
  19. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
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  20. stingray96191

    stingray96191

    Jul 27, 2001
    Pittsburgh, PA
    Unofficially Endorsing Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars
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