EBMM/Stingray Clone Question

[tocs100]

Trying to find out the manuf. of this bass.
note there's only two knobs:

I think I've narrowed it down to
1) Rondo
2) Vintage
3) Bridgecraft USA
Any photos of these would be appreciated!

Manuf. ruled-out are
1) Dillion
2) Aslin Dane
3) Hamer
4) Jay Turser
5) Fernandes
6) EB
7) OLP

 

[dlloyd]

Trying to find out the manuf. of this bass.
note there's only two knobs:

I think I've narrowed it down to
1) Rondo
2) Vintage
3) Bridgecraft USA

It doesn't look like either the Rondo SX Stingray copies or the Vintage copies. Vintage rip off the 3+1 headstock and use Wilkinson pickups. SX had a 3+1 headstock with a little hook on the end before they were ordered to stop importing them.

 

[bluestarbass]

Im pretty sure thats a new neck on an actual stingray or a piece bass. Ive never seen, even a really shady company, not put their logo on the headstock. Im guessing parts bass.

 

[ROON]

Im pretty sure thats a new neck on an actual stingray or a piece bass. Ive never seen, even a really shady company, not put their logo on the headstock. Im guessing parts bass.

Well it's definitely not a real Stingray. It has two knobs, even the old 2 band Ray's had 3. And look at that pickup. My eyes might be bad, but also note the lack of string mutes on the bridge.

 

[Tegzsa]

Possibly a Stagg. I think they used a little metal/plastic logo stuck on the headstock.

 

[dlloyd]

Yes, it looks like a Stagg. Same bridge, control cover, headstock design and position markers.

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They are known to rebadge.

Chances are the previous owner pulled the metal badge off it out of shame. They don't enjoy a superb reputation.

 

[ROON]

Chances are the previous owner pulled the metal badge off it out of shame.

He did the right thing.

 

[DeanT]

StingRays haven't had string mutes for a few years now. It's definitely not an SX. Could be a "mashup." Different neck put onto a clone body.

 

[tocs100]

Yes, it looks like a Stagg. Same bridge, control cover, headstock design and position markers.

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They are known to rebadge.

Chances are the previous owner pulled the metal badge off it out of shame. They don't enjoy a superb reputation.

Ding, ding: I think that's it! You guys know your stuff. Found it in a day, whereas another forum had the whole weekend....

It's a great bass, and now I know where to get a back-up. Thanks.

 

[tocs100]

Well it's definitely not a real Stingray. It has two knobs, even the old 2 band Ray's had 3. And look at that pickup.....

I don't get the pickup thing; to me, it looks the same as the 3 EBMM's and Dillion below....

Trying to find out the manuf. of this bass.
note there's only two knobs:

 

[Rota]

I don't get the pickup thing; to me, it looks the same as the 3 EBMM's and Dillion below....


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What gives it away to me is that it only has two screws, while normal MM Stringray pickups have three.

 

[dlloyd]

It's a great bass, and now I know where to get a back-up. Thanks.

While I don't doubt it's a good bass, try before you buy. These things are churned out and they are variable in quality.

 

[tocs100]

Finally got to play it in a band situation--love it. (Check the Myspace link for 3 videos.)