newbie question

[csambo]

I just got a sting ray off of ebay today. Claims to be in "Mint" condition with no dings etc. Comes with a hardshell case. I purchased it for $699. Does anyone have a feel for the value of this?

I really wasn't too concerned about price. In my previous life I played bass in many different bands, from rock to new-wave to pop. I previously owned a rick 4001 and a p-bass. I decided to treat myself as I delve back into playing. I have always admired the sting ray and it's tone and playability. So, I am the proud new owner of a transparent blue SR4.

Also, can I figure out the basses vintage some how.

Much obliged for any feedback.


Craig

 

[SWR_n_EB]

first of all, 700 bucks for a stingray is not bad at all! ur lucky, and i can't answer the year of you insturment, but i know who can! Rod Trussbroken seems to know his stuff, he's posted allot of things that have to do with tht topic. He's the guy to talk to.

 

[Masamax]

If it's pre-EB then the price you paid was definitely more then fair. If it's an EB one then you still paid a good price assuming it's in the condition claimed.

The used SR market, esspecially 4 strings, is flooded, so the prices can be pretty low.

There are several forum goes that can answer your question on production date. If you post the serial# located on the back of the bass, they should be able to help you. EB has a good record of the production dates of all their basses, although if it's pre-eb it might be a little more difficult, although you can get a fairly good estimate (what year it was made, as oppposed to exact dates for EB ones...).

 

[csambo]

Thanks

Thanks for the direction on the year. The bass, by the way is blue pearl and it is the 3 eq model + an original eb hsc

 

[bovinehost]

If it's a three band EQ, it's not a pre-EB Stingray. With the modern basses, the moderators can give you a date of manufacture if you'll post the serial number.

you might want to start a new post to ask the question, though. Sometimes they miss stuff that's buried at the bottom of threads.

 

[csambo]

Thanks

I'll start a new thread with serial number as soon as I have the bass in hand and can get the serial number from it.