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Where to find Vintage MM Stingray

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by shadowen, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. Jul 3, 2008 #1
    shadowen

    shadowen

    Jul 29, 2007
    New England
    I tried searching with no real luck, I'm looking for somewhere (aside from ebay; website or physical location) to purchase a Vintage Musicman Stingray from. Most sites I've found on my own don't really carry any older Musicman basses.

    (I'm thinking White or an off-white, rosewood fretboard, natural headstock, black pickguard).

    I will say I like the newer EBMM Stingrays, but I also like the idea of an original MM Stingray from the late 70's. I guess I'm also still tossing back and forth which to go for; new vs. old... (price being no issue, within reason).
     
  2. Jul 3, 2008 #2
    azmati

    azmati

    Nov 20, 2006
    Fredericksburg, VA
  3. Jul 3, 2008 #3
    lpdeluxe

    lpdeluxe Still rockin'

    Nov 22, 2004
    Deep E Texas
    Pre-EB MM basses had some interesting QC issues. Me, I'd rather have a new one (or, at least, post-Leo). I'm not even sure MM made a bass with the features I would want until the last few years.
     
  4. Jul 3, 2008 #4
    Webtroll

    Webtroll Rolling for initiative

    Apr 23, 2006
    Austin, TX
    +1 And the 5 string Rick. And a '60 Jazz. And...
     
  5. Jul 3, 2008 #5
    shadowen

    shadowen

    Jul 29, 2007
    New England
    Thanks for the link. ^_^

    I hate shopping the vintage market, it always seems difficult for me to find exactly what I'm looking for. I suppose I may end up just going for a new EBMM Stingray. I wish they still used the old style bridges with the adjustable mutes, but that's no deal breaker.
     
  6. Jul 3, 2008 #6
    M5Yates

    M5Yates

    Feb 7, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Try posting your request over at the Ernie Ball Forum.
    They have a few regulars that buy and sell old Rays.
     
  7. Jul 3, 2008 #7
    mikeswals

    mikeswals Supporting Member

    Nov 18, 2002
    Seattle / Tacoma
    Shadowen,

    White ones are very hard to find (have a white '78). Rosewood boards are even harder to find since most were maple, and I can't remember if I've ever seen a white w/rosewood preEB StingRay (that wasn't fretless). So if you're looking for a preEB, you'll probaly have to settle with some colors you like since they're just not laying around in stores.

    There's a vintage shop a few miles away from me in Tacoma call Guitar Maniacs. Last time I was there he had two of them from about '79/'80, one was natural, the other sunburst, both maple boards. He has a webpage, but doesn't list inventory on it, you have to call.
     
  8. Jul 3, 2008 #8
    shadowen

    shadowen

    Jul 29, 2007
    New England
    Huh, didn't realize that particular combination would be that rare. I'll keep hunting for a while longer, don't need to buy tomorrow or anything.
     
  9. Jul 3, 2008 #9
    polsab78

    polsab78

    Oct 22, 2007
    Quezon City, Philippines
  10. Jul 3, 2008 #10
    steveinohio

    steveinohio

    May 27, 2007
    You can order a new one with a 2 band EQ instead of the three. Its supposed to be identical to the originals.