Headstock logo replaced with counterfeit. B001085.Neck marked “MF” (all in pencil). Appears to be non-original black epoxy pre-amp (more like 1977 or 78 with obvious resoldering). Non-original tuners (no "MM" stamping and stems too Original colour probably Sunburst as traces of red are located in neck pocket and pre-ampĬavity. Natural with Maple (originally Sunburst). Recreated in 2016 by Ernie Ball as theirĤ0 th Anniversary String Ray Bass and named "Old Smoothie". One-off Black PUP with 10 pole pieces especially made for Sterling Ball by Leo Fender.
NOTE: THIS IS A RARE VARIANT OF SUNBURST HAVING A BROWN EDGE RATHER THAN BLACK. Original pre-amp replaced with an Ernie Ball 3 band EQ
B001018.Body 8 July 1976 written in pencil along with "MAN". Original owner by Leo Fender and used on Johnny Carson Show. Was originally used by an Australian supplier as a See "Picture Gallery 4" and "Rare Basses Gallery". Presented to Carle Radle by Eric Clapton and usedĭuring 1977 tour of Japan. "Radio" knobs latter replaced with metal. Came in a set which included a Guitar (set number 7.see above). Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time.
However, body is 7 Nov 1976 (stamp) & signed "F.W." (Forrest White in pencil). Sept 1976 (pencil) & signed "F.W." (Forrest White in pencil). The same can be said for G001000: Sting Ray 1 GUITAR. As Bass production began earlier (June 1976) it'sĪssumed this serial number (the first) was initially kept aside. (Forrest White in pencil). Natural with Maple. At the same time fretless BassesĬhanged from Rosewood to Ebony. Sting Ray Bass, although Rosewood was initially used for fretless Basses, fretted Rosewood was not introduced as an option to Maple necks until late 1979. Strings are top loaded. Bodies are contoured and not slab. On the other hand, the Sabre Bass has always had the serial number located on the bridge since its introduction mid 1979. The bridge was blank. From Sept 1978 the non-epoxied preamp gradually replaced the black epoxied preamp. However, it's not unusual to find the black epoxy in early Janġ979 Basses. Strings are loaded through the body but are top loaded from circa latter part of 1982-early 1983. "Music Man" was also displayed on the rear of the bridge and the string-through holes were repositioned. Serial number between the string saddles and the rear of the bridge. At the end of 1978 (circa Nov-Dec) the serialised neck plate was gradually replaced with a new bridge relocating the Initially the Sting Ray serial number was located on the neck plate. A NOTE ON THE USE OF ROSEWOOD AND EBONY, SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION, THE USE OF BLACKĮPOXY ON PRE-AMPS, BODY CONTOURING & BRIDGES.Īlthough Rosewood was initially used for f retless Basses, fretted Rosewood was not introduced as an option to Maple necks until late 1979.
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