Musicman Stingray 'Forest Green' with pre-EB 1977 neck SOLD! £900

[lawriemacmillan]

This is a beautiful bass I had built around a 1977 one-piece maple neck. Former Sei Bass luthier Chris McIntyre who is now based in Scotland built the ash body as a replica of a friend's 1980 Stingray. I requested the front contour, but the rear of the body is still a slab design, like the originals.

Everything on the neck is original, but Chris added a new truss rod nut for ease of adjustment.

The finish is a custom colour, forest green. Not turquoise like it may seem in a couple of photos, and the condition is amazing, albeit for the light buckle/clothing rash on the rear.

John East MMSR 2-band active preamp.

Nordstrand MM4.2 dual-coil pickup, which faithfully reproduces the classic early Stingray tone.

Hipshot bridge - also often used on Nordy bass guitars.

1977 neck plate and battery cover on rear.

Pre-EB pickguard.

Its weight is 4kg, which is relatively light for a Stingray, and it balances well.

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No trades thanks. I'll include a black padded MonoStrap in with the sale. Postage costs I'll keep as low as possible.

Edited May 1, 2016 by lawriemacmillan

[totorbass]

Hi, nice one, I like this color. Is the neck straight and suitable for a low setting? Seems a bit high on the pics but maybe it's just the pic, maybe the way you like it. Thanks.

[lawriemacmillan]

Hi the neck is very straight and the bridge saddles are set to give a medium action for me. I do like to dig in without any notes 'choking' so I had it raised slightly higher than the way Chris McIntyre set it up, so I do know the neck is suitable for a low action. I hope that helps?

[TheGreek]

Can't comment on the Bass but Lawrie is a top fella and I'd have no qualms about dealing with him, if that helps..

[lawriemacmillan]

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Can't comment on the Bass but Lawrie is a top fella and I'd have no qualms about dealing with him, if that helps..
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Aw man...thanks for that Nice to hear from you!

[lawriemacmillan]

Bump!

[lawriemacmillan]

Bump!

[lawriemacmillan]

Sold pending the usual...

[Daveyboyrooster]

Is this sold?

[lawriemacmillan]

Will be back in the UK tomorrow to confirm this

[lawriemacmillan]

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Is this sold?
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Now sold, thank you