1989 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay V Vintage 5-String Bass Black w/ Case
$2,399.99
$2,399.99
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Up for sale, a 1989 Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay V in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. As the next landmark company founded by Leo Fender and George Fullerton after the sale of Fender Musical Instruments, Music Man offered an opportunity for this dynamic duo to further refine and build upon Fender's various innovations. Arguably the crown jewel of the Music Man lineup, the StingRay bass has remained largely the same since its introduction in ‘76, with the five-string iteration StingRay V first joining the lineup in 1987.
Weighing 10lbs 6oz, this bass features an ash body and a one-piece figured maple neck and fingerboard, yielding a punchy, broad acoustic quality with great treble detail and midrange push. The original “10 Magnet Special Design” alnico humbucker offers growl and thick, round thump, with a wide array of tonalities achievable via the active preamp and Treble/Mid/Bass EQ knobs. The three-way selector switch engages the coils in series and parallel configurations with a passive filtered setting in the middle. This StingRay V benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-130 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Flame maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .940” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 11” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 3/4”
-Tuners: Music Man-branded
-Factory Markings: Neck heel dated May 25, 1989, ‘Manufactured in San Luis Obispo’ text on back of headstock
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: 10 Magnet Special Design Alnico humbucker
-Harness: CTS pots date to early-mid 1988
-Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass EQ, three-way selector switch
-Hardware: Five-saddle string-through Music Man bridge, dome-top knurled knobs, battery cover
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard
-Serialization: Five-digit serial stamped on bridge dates to June 29, 1989
The gloss Black finish is 100% original save for minor touch-up on the back and body perimeter, with modest finish loss on the lower bout edge and along the belly carve on the back. Additional cosmetic wear includes various minor dings consistent with use. The finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included.
Weighing 10lbs 6oz, this bass features an ash body and a one-piece figured maple neck and fingerboard, yielding a punchy, broad acoustic quality with great treble detail and midrange push. The original “10 Magnet Special Design” alnico humbucker offers growl and thick, round thump, with a wide array of tonalities achievable via the active preamp and Treble/Mid/Bass EQ knobs. The three-way selector switch engages the coils in series and parallel configurations with a passive filtered setting in the middle. This StingRay V benefits from a professional setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 45-130 roundwound strings, easy-playing action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Flame maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .830” 1st fret, .940” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Maple, 11” radius, dot inlay
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 34”
-Nut: 1 3/4”
-Tuners: Music Man-branded
-Factory Markings: Neck heel dated May 25, 1989, ‘Manufactured in San Luis Obispo’ text on back of headstock
Body Specs:
-Wood: Ash
-Pickups: 10 Magnet Special Design Alnico humbucker
-Harness: CTS pots date to early-mid 1988
-Controls: Volume, Treble, Mid, Bass EQ, three-way selector switch
-Hardware: Five-saddle string-through Music Man bridge, dome-top knurled knobs, battery cover
-Plastics: Three-ply black pickguard
-Serialization: Five-digit serial stamped on bridge dates to June 29, 1989
The gloss Black finish is 100% original save for minor touch-up on the back and body perimeter, with modest finish loss on the lower bout edge and along the belly carve on the back. Additional cosmetic wear includes various minor dings consistent with use. The finish on the neck profile is smooth and clean.
A hardshell case is included.
