{"product_id":"1979-music-man-stingray-bass-black-pre-ernie-ball-ohsc","title":"1979 Music Man Stingray Bass Black Pre-Ernie Ball OHSC","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eFor Sale: 1979 Music Man Stingray Bass – Black w\/ OHSC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"56\" data-end=\"155\"\u003eUp for sale is a 1979 Music Man Stingray Bass in Black, complete with its original hard-shell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eThis is a very cool and increasingly hard-to-find pre-Ernie Ball Stingray from the early years of Music Man production. These late-’70s examples are especially desirable for their vintage humbucker, 3-bolt neck plate, slab body, and 2-band active EQ with black epoxy-covered preamp. The pots date to 1978 and the neck is stamped 1979, confirming this as a 1979 Music Man Stingray. If you are looking for an early Stingray with the classic look, feel, and tone that made these basses famous, this is a great one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"679\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"681\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eThis bass is in very good condition and I would rate it a solid 7.5\/10. It shows scratches, dings, some areas faded from stickers that were previously on the bass, and finish checking throughout, all consistent with age and normal use. Please review all photos carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eEverything on the bass appears to be original. The foam mutes at the bridge are missing, which is very common on these. There are no cracks, breaks, or structural issues. The neck is straight, the frets are in excellent condition with no wear, and the bass plays smoothly and cleanly up and down the board with no issues. It has also been recently professionally set up and is ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1522\"\u003eThe original hard-shell case is included and is in very good condition for its age, with the usual wear and some writing on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1524\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003eSerial Number: B011017\u003cbr data-start=\"1562\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eWeight: 10 lbs 8 oz\u003cbr data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1587\"\u003eNut Width: 1.68\"\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003eNeck Depth: .80\" at the 1st fret, .99\" at the 12th fret\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eNeck Profile: D Shape\u003cbr data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1688\"\u003eFinish: Black\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eFingerboard: Maple\u003cbr data-start=\"1722\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eElectronics: Original 2-Band Active EQ with Black Epoxy Preamp\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003ePickup: Original Music Man Humbucker\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eBridge: Original Stingray Bridge, Foam Mutes Missing\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eCase: Original Hard-Shell Case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"1940\"\u003eElectronics \u0026amp; Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"2285\"\u003eOne of the biggest draws of this bass is that it has all the right early Stingray features players and collectors look for. The original humbucker and 2-band active EQ deliver the sound that defined the model, and the black epoxy-covered preamp, 3-bolt neck plate, and slab body all help place it firmly in that desirable early production era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eThese pre-Ernie Ball Stingrays have a feel and voice all their own, and original examples like this continue to be highly sought after. Even with the honest wear, this one has all the character you would want from a real vintage Stingray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eTone \u0026amp; Feel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003eThese early Stingrays have a sound and feel all their own. The combination of the original humbucker and 2-band active EQ gives you the punch, clarity, and unmistakable Stingray attack that made these basses so influential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2765\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003eThis one has the strong, solid feel you would expect from an early example, with plenty of vintage character. At 10 lbs 8 oz, it has a substantial feel in the hands, just like many of the best old Stingrays do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003eTransparency \u0026amp; Photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3000\" data-end=\"3367\"\u003eAs with all Guitar Chimp listings, detailed photos are provided of the actual instrument. At the end of the photo set, you’ll find close-up images taken under direct lighting to highlight any wear. We don’t just describe the condition — we show it in detail so there are no surprises. Many customers tell us our guitars often arrive in better condition than expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3395\"\u003eWhy Buy From Guitar Chimp?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3397\" data-end=\"3622\"\u003eWith over 18 years of experience, Guitar Chimp is trusted by players and collectors worldwide for high-quality, player-ready instruments. Every guitar is thoroughly inspected and professionally set up by our in-house luthier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3914\"\u003eWe are experts at shipping and have safely shipped thousands of guitars all over the world. Every instrument is professionally packed, fully insured, and shipped with signature confirmation, so there is no risk to you as the buyer. We know how to pack and ship guitars so it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3916\" data-end=\"3989\"\u003e📞 Call\/Text: (801) 317-9013\u003cbr data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003e💬 Message anytime — always happy to help!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3991\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eThis 1979 Music Man Stingray Bass in Black is a very nice original pre-Ernie Ball example with the right features, the original case, and all the vintage appeal that makes these early Stingrays so desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4200\" data-end=\"4281\"\u003e🎸 Jerald – Guitar Chimp\u003cbr data-start=\"4224\" data-end=\"4227\"\u003eProviding The Finest Guitars, Basses \u0026amp; Amps Since 2006\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Music Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42191949824055,"sku":"041826gtr13","price":4999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1304\/0581\/files\/IMG_2677_d3685ce4-4208-4e50-aa12-d7ceb1a9dc65.jpg?v=1776625064","url":"https:\/\/guitarchimp.com\/products\/1979-music-man-stingray-bass-black-pre-ernie-ball-ohsc","provider":"Guitar Chimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}