pre EB MM Porn Thread Stingrays/Sabres etc

[stingrayPete1977]

[quote name='Foxx' timestamp='1410732129' post='2552613']
My two, trans red refin '77 and natural '82.
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And for those that dont know, thats my old natural '82 that started this thread but with a black pick guard fitted, cracking bass

[4 Strings]

[quote name='Stance' timestamp='1410737254' post='2552668']
Here´s mine
83 Trans Red with Ebony Fretboard (also notice the extra dot) -the battery compartment is also flushed - I guess it´s the correct term)

Came with the original case -

I bought it like this - the original owner was a famous Portuguese luthier, so that´s why the bass has these small chages - at least he kept the color

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The other one I got is the black one that´s on my Avatar
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Very nice! Are the side dots on the frets or in the gaps?

[Stance]

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1411163710' post='2557263']
Very nice! Are the side dots on the frets or in the gaps?
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Thanks! The side dots are sandwiched between the neck and the fretboard

[4 Strings]

[quote name='Stance' timestamp='1411208071' post='2557486']
Thanks! The side dots are sandwiched between the neck and the fretboard
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Ok, thanks, and going the other way, do they line up with the frets or are they halfway in the gap between frets (like on the front)?

[Stance]

[quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1411253234' post='2557974']
Ok, thanks, and going the other way, do they line up with the frets or are they halfway in the gap between frets (like on the front)?
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Like Blur say "There´s no other way" - just the dots on one side (I think I understood your question right)

[4 Strings]

[quote name='Stance' timestamp='1411270800' post='2558019']
Like Blur say "There´s no other way" - just the dots on one side (I think I understood your question right)
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No. Here's the reason for the question. I have a Sabre with an ebony fingerboard. The dots on the side coincide precisely with the position of the frets (not the gaps between them) as it used to be a fretless. Someone put frets on it and, at the same time, put dots on the front. Of course the dots on the front go in between the fret positions and so are in a different position to those on the side.

I wondered yours had come a similar journey.

[Stance]

Ok, now I understand - my bass wasn´t a fretless converted to a fretted one - I think it may had a maple fretboard in the past, as the dots are right between the frets, and there are some indentations in the maple neck (sandwiched between the neck and the ebony board) where the old frets were.

[4 Strings]

Sounds like they have fitted an ebony fretboard over the original.

One of the nice things about the earlier maple fingerboard 'Rays (and Fenders come to that) was the one piece neck, i.e. no separate fingerboard, the frets set directly into the maple neck. Clearly someone preferred ebony and liked the bass enough to carry out the work!

Nothing wrong with that, it's what they do in the factory anyway when they put on a fingerboard, but makes for an interesting bass.

ps, mine has the extra dot too!

Edited September 22, 2014 by 4 Strings

[Stance]

Yeah, that´s what I tought also - the only thing is that the neck with the ebony fretboard is a tad thicker that mine 88 with the stock rosewood board. Nevertheless, a really cool and beautiful bass!

[clarkpegasus4001]

Here is my 1980 Musicman Sabre (arriving this week).

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Edited November 2, 2015 by clarkpegasus4001

[Foxx]

Almost totally a sabre convert now, cant believe it took so long to get one, every bit as good as i thought they would be, and then some.  Definitely my favourite basses without a doubt.😄

 

Edited March 20, 2023 by Foxx
New picture

[MM Stingray 62]

My 83

 

[Happypants]

On 10/03/2023 at 09:34, MM Stingray 62 said:

My 83

 

 

The birth year dream bass right there!

[PaulThePlug]

@Happypants '83... YoB Bass... Jezus I feel old...

[NJE]

On 10/03/2023 at 09:34, MM Stingray 62 said:

My 83

 

Yep YOB bass for me too, absolutely stunning!
 

I have been keeping my eyes out for an early Stingray for a gift to myself for my 40th. Can’t believe there are two white 83 Stingrays on basschat, and I have never come across one for sale. Must look harder! 😄

[Foxx]

More Sabre porn .😄

[SurroundedByManatees]

Funnily I have a very similar picture 😀

 

[cd_david]

My 1979. I’ve had it for around 5 years. It’s had the nut changed for a white one since the picture was taken. Purely cosmetic/originality reasons.