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Stingray 5-String-Is this legit?

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Cantstandsya, Dec 2, 2001.

  1. Dec 2, 2001 #1
    Cantstandsya

    Cantstandsya Supporting Member

    Jul 27, 2001
    Fontana, CA
    I called on an ad for a Stingray 5.The guy said he bought the bass new in 78(as a 4 string) and later took it to G&L and had it converted to a Five.He also said that all they did was change the nut,bridge and pickup.Is this possible using the same neck?Wouldn't the spacing be a little tight?Opinions?(oh yeah, he only wants $300 for it)
     
  2. Dec 2, 2001 #2
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
    It's possible, but it ruined the bass IMO.
    The spacing will be incredibly tight.

    Take a look at it and try to get the original pickup, nut and bridge, maybe you can undo the mod.
     
  3. Dec 2, 2001 #3
    Cantstandsya

    Cantstandsya Supporting Member

    Jul 27, 2001
    Fontana, CA
    What about the extra tuning key?
     
  4. Dec 2, 2001 #4
    malthumb

    malthumb

    Mar 25, 2001
    The Motor City
    I don't know what replacement necks are available for Stingrays, but if you get the original bridge, pickup and nut with the bass for $300, it might be worth looking into replacement necks.

    Peace,

    James