zuma
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Thanks Busterkilrain! I'm going to put up some more soon. This Stingray will definitely get a video review as soon as I get my grubby little hands on it. 
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petruccirocks02
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I barely ever post on this side, but that is a damn fine specimen if I must say so myself. That color with the clear guard is killer.
-Phil
-Phil
zuma
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Thank you O Traveler from Skinny String Land! I really appreciate it. The waiting is killing me.
TSanders
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me gusta
oli@bass
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Nice one! Looks like a keeper!
zuma
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Drum roll...........okay it may be early for a drum roll but the point is I pick this baby up today!
YEE-HAW! I can't wait.
YEE-HAW! I can't wait.
AtomicPunk
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Sweet bass and great find! Would love to see more pics once you get it home.
PeteDuBaldo
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That's a fantastic pre-EB! The clear guard sets it off even more, enjoy it!
zuma
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Original case?
Here she is! These are not the greatest pictures. I mostly took them to ask - is there any chance this is the original case? There are no markings on the case but it fits like a glove. Hopefully you can see that the lower horn fits perfectly. Keep in mind I believe this is a 1983.
Needs some TLC and a new set of strings. The frets have that patina look at the moment. They're a bit green! Plays great though it will need a fret leveling at some point. There are one or two high frets in the upper register. The G string needs a mute but I'll probably just replace them all as they are a bit dried out. Weight is 9lbs 8oz. The weight surprised me. I thought it was lighter than my Bongo but the Bongo is a can of beer lighter. It has a nice balance, that's for sure. As I stated earlier, the neck is awesome. Funny thing is, it's REALLY close to my Bongo's neck. So there you go - want that early Stingray neck? Buy a Bongo! The electronics are WAY hot in this beast. Hotter than the Bongo's. I really have to learn to work with these dynamics. Serial # is B022195.
This is my first bass with a maple board since my Peavey Patriot that was stolen long ago. Any body care to speculate on the body wood?
Here she is! These are not the greatest pictures. I mostly took them to ask - is there any chance this is the original case? There are no markings on the case but it fits like a glove. Hopefully you can see that the lower horn fits perfectly. Keep in mind I believe this is a 1983.
Needs some TLC and a new set of strings. The frets have that patina look at the moment. They're a bit green! Plays great though it will need a fret leveling at some point. There are one or two high frets in the upper register. The G string needs a mute but I'll probably just replace them all as they are a bit dried out. Weight is 9lbs 8oz. The weight surprised me. I thought it was lighter than my Bongo but the Bongo is a can of beer lighter. It has a nice balance, that's for sure. As I stated earlier, the neck is awesome. Funny thing is, it's REALLY close to my Bongo's neck. So there you go - want that early Stingray neck? Buy a Bongo! The electronics are WAY hot in this beast. Hotter than the Bongo's. I really have to learn to work with these dynamics. Serial # is B022195.
This is my first bass with a maple board since my Peavey Patriot that was stolen long ago. Any body care to speculate on the body wood?
oli@bass
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Funny you mention that! After playing my 25th and and my '88 'Ray next to each other I thought I should suggest the Bongo profile for the Vintage StingRay series...
Congratulations on a really nice player!
zuma
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I am going to try and borrow some calipers from my boss and make measurements.
