Stingray

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray BFR Redwood Top, 2008 (No Longer Available)

On September 21, 2023 /

Here’s something special – an Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray BFR Redwood Top 4-string bass, one of 100 built. These basses feature a highly figured Redwood top on an Ash body, paired to a Mahogany neck with Indian Rosewood fingerboard, patented compensated nut, and Ball Family Reserve octave inlay. The bass is in excellent condition with very little wear.

Used

Price: $3,850.00 CAD $4,250.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Classic 4 Black, 2014

On February 2, 2023 /

Here we’re looking at an Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Classic 4 bass with a figured Maple neck and likely an Ash body, covered with a black poly finish. This example dates to December 22nd, 2014 and was built at St. Luis Opisbo, CA. It is in overall good condition.

Used

Price: $2,850.00 CAD $3,200.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Music Man Stingray Bass Walnut, 1979

On January 29, 2023 /

Introduced in 1976, the Music Man Stingray bass quickly established itself as an alternative to the dominant Fender basses – partly due to one of its key designers being Leo Fender himself! Music Man was formed in 1974, having first been named Tri-Sonix in 1971 and then MusiTek. It was a partnership between electronics designer Tom Walker and former Fender executive Forrest White with Leo Fender as a silent partner – until 1975, Leo was still bound to a non-compete clause in his sale of Fender to CBS.

Vintage

Price: $3,750.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

No Longer Available‼ MusicMan Stingray 4 Bass Black, 1978

On July 8, 2021 /

Here’s a rarity and bit of history – a MusicMan Stingray 4 Bass, built during 1978 in Fullerton, California by CLF Research for MusicMan. CLF stood for Clarence Leo Fender. MusicMan was founded in 1974 and in 1975, Leo Fender’s non-compete agreement lapsed and he became president of Music Man. Until 1979, MusicMan guitars and basses were built by Leo’s other company, CLF Research. After 1979 and until Music Man folded in 1984, Grover Jackson built the bodies and necks and assembled the instruments.

Vintage

Price: $3,999.00 CAD $4,500.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 Bass Honeyburst, 2004

On September 2, 2020 /

Introduced in 1987, the Stingray 5 bass was the first new bass offered following Ernie Ball’s purchase of Music Man, and has consistently had a solid following. This model is based on the Music Man Stingray bass introduced in 1976 and partly designed by Leo Fender, with input from Sterling Ball. When first introduced, it was quickly adopted by players like Tony Levin and others who frequently needed lower C or B notes, but without sacrificing the tone of higher pitches.

Used

Price: $1,650.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Music Man Sabre Bass Sunburst, 1978

On March 24, 2020 /

Here’s a rarity and bit of history – a Music Man Sabre Bass, built during 1978 in Fullerton, California by CLF Research for Music Man. CLF stood for Clarence Leo Fender. Music Man was founded in 1974 and in 1975, Leo Fender’s non-compete agreement lapsed and he became president of Music Man. Until 1979, Music Man guitars and basses were built by Leo’s other company, CLF Research. After 1979 and until Music Man folded in 1984, Grover Jackson built the bodies and necks and assembled the instruments.

Vintage

Price: $2,950.00 CAD

This instrument has sold

Stingray

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray BFR Redwood Top, 2008 (No Longer Available)

Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay Classic 4 Black, 2014

Music Man Stingray Bass Walnut, 1979

No Longer Available‼ MusicMan Stingray 4 Bass Black, 1978

Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5 Bass Honeyburst, 2004

Music Man Sabre Bass Sunburst, 1978

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