2014 MUSICMAN STINGRAY BASS IN BLACK – WITH ORIGINAL CASE

Absurdly rare, these 60s rickenbacker 4001 basses are some of the most sought after instruments on the planet , and for a good reason.

Completely unmolested and inside the original case, this bass is something else.

Crushed pearl inlays, checkerboard binding , toaster pickup, horseshoe pickup, mono jack input , bigger headstock , reversed kluson tuners.

All features only available through the 60s and discontinued the following decade when production ramped up.

Apparently only 83 fireglo 68 4001 were produced and this is a perfect example of the craftmanship and attention to details of those days.

Phenomenal tone, great weight and really nice neck profile.

The original case has seen better days and has been over sprayed but it’s still there and that’s all it matters.

Partial trade alway welcome

One of the nicest example from the first generation of the Fender Precision Bass. With a graciously aged butterscotch finish, it’s just perfection and plays beautifully as you would expect from one of these 51-54 Pbasses. Detlef Schmidt is the author of what’s considered the most accurate book about the first generation of the Precision Bass, he collected as many serial numbers as he could and this one is featured on his list. The neck has a great patina with the classic finish wear at the back, which is common to these early 40s and 50s Fender instruments. Flat head screw on tuners, neckplate and pick guard as supposed for these. Original covers still there and came with a tweed case that looks like may have been externally modified but looks all original inside, although is hard to confirm. Bass is completely original, with pots perfectly working as well as the black bobbin pickup and the original paper capacitor. It came in with a reissue pickup but the original 1954 black bobbin (which sounds amazing) was inside the tweed case and is now back with the bass and rest of the wiring is untouched. The finish has a gorgeous checking and looks like they patched a couple of extra screws holes (possibly a thumb rest) but they are barely noticeable. Bass is very light and resonant with an incredible sustain due to the string through the body. The pencil dates are unfortunately not legible anymore but the serial of this bass is present on the bridge and can be found on Detlef Schmidt’s book. These early models are becoming incredibly hard to come by and this one is a great example.

Up for sale is a 1972 Vintage Fender Precision Bass, finished in classic Sunburst with a Maple Fretboard, made in the USA during the early CBS era of the 1970s. This is a fantastic lightweight example with original electronics and hardware, delivering that unmistakable vintage P-Bass tone.
Neck profile is a very comfortable C.
Weight: 8 lbs 12 oz (Lightweight for a ‘70s P-Bass)
Nut Width: 41.5 mm
1st Fret Thickness: 23 mm
1972-dated neck and body
Original electronics and hardware
Pickup andBridge cover is a reissue
Shows scratches and dents consistent with age and use
One previous pickguard hole professionally filled and paint-matched (very hard to notice)
Structurally solid and Plays beautifully, delivering the warm, punchy vintage Precision Bass sound that sits perfectly in any mix. At just 8 lbs 12 oz, it’s significantly lighter and more comfortable than many other 1970s examples.

Comes with the Original Hardshell Case