SOLD Fernandes (Japan, early 80s) Master Hand SB-85 "Pre-EB Stingray" with original Music Man 2eq preamp - - - > PRICEDROP €550!! £600 Netherlands

[SurroundedByManatees]

Fernandes SB-85

Very nice and rare Stingray inspired model from Fernandes. This bass is bass on the Stingrays from that Era, so with 3 bolt neck, slab body bullet truss rod...

The bass is in reasonable condition for its +/- 40 years in existence. There are scratches and dents (a few deeper ones on the back), but nothing structural. The original preamp has oxidation (will include it in the sale), but an original Music Man Preamp which has been fitted now. Some wood has been carved out of the cavity to make the preamp fit.

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I am located in the Netherlands, but I am happy to ship at buyers risk and expense.

Asking €675

No trades please, the funds already have a destination:) 

UK buyers please contact me before purchasing so we can find out what's the best option given the current situation.

Edited January 7, 2021 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

Bunch of extra pictures added! 

[Steve Browning]

If only this had been advertised a month ago!! 😞

[SurroundedByManatees]

pricedrop: €600. 

Edited January 2, 2021 by SurroundedByManatees

[TheGreek]

600 Euro equals

539.38 Pound sterling

31 Dec, 13:12 UTC · Disclaimer

 

Edited December 31, 2020 by TheGreek

[RaNoFuNkY]

Looks ace. Could you comment on the neck please, in terms of width and depth? Is that also similar to a typical 'Ray? (I suspect it is, but I just wanted to check).

Thanks and GLWTS

[SurroundedByManatees]

12 minutes ago, RaNoFuNkY said:

Looks ace. Could you comment on the neck please, in terms of width and depth? Is that also similar to a typical 'Ray? (I suspect it is, but I just wanted to check).

Thanks and GLWTS

I dont have a pre EB stingray lying around to compare. But my memory says its similiar to the old sabres ive owned. I think nut width is 42mm (should measure to be sure), but less chunky (thinner back to front) than a modern Stingray.

Its a nice punchy sounding bass

[SurroundedByManatees]

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Edited December 31, 2020 by SurroundedByManatees

[SurroundedByManatees]

45 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

600 Euro equals

539.38 Pound sterling

31 Dec, 13:12 UTC · Disclaimer

 

This could be just about right.

[SurroundedByManatees]

Now €575

[SurroundedByManatees]

Last drop to €550!!