Differences between Retroburst and Tobacco Burst in Classic Stingray 4 stringers?

[Apathesis]

Last night I found a 2010 Classic that a guy thought was A Vintage Sunburst, but it seems like Tobacco was the only burst available last year. It seemed like the edges were very dark brown, but certainly not black.

It also seems that the Retroburst shares this same quality, except it is noticeably more red. I posted a link yesterday that apparently was deleted or something, but can anyone help? I want to buy one, but now I don't know if the color I want is Tobacco or Retro.

 

[Apathesis]

It's also possible that the brightness and contrast were up a little high on the camera... it sure seemed that way to me.

 

[melvin7822]

It may seem difficult to tell, but I believe the difference is the number of colors in the burst. I believe tobacco burst is a 2-color brown-yellow burst whereas retro burst is a 3-color brown-red-yellow burst.

 

[Apathesis]

There is a link I posted on another thread. It's one of the top threads about finish differences. Page 26, the bottom. I'm agonizing over it!

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/mus...ie-ball-music-man-bass-finishes-guide-26.html

 

[melvin7822]

That's definitely a Tobacco Burst.

 

[Apathesis]

Thank you! Looks like I will have to snag one while they are still around. I'm not really digging the pronounced red middle on the Retro. I do however, like the lighter edges.

 

[melvin7822]

If somehow you miss out on the opportunity. Bass Central has 3 of them in stock just like the one you were looking at. They're wonderful to do business with.

MusicMan Basses - Classic Stingray 4 string