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1976 Radio Knob Stingray Music Man Bass. Includes Hardshell Case. CALL TODAY 404-372-5482
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1976 Radio Knob Stingray Music Man Bass
This is a rare very early Radio Knob Stingray. This is one of the most if not the most coveted design for the Music Man Stingray. This is a light weight Radio Knob Stingray that is also in fantastic condition.
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Description
This has a classic Sunburst Finish with a white pickguard and Radio Knobs. This has the original epoxy preamp and the volume and one of the tone pots is original. One tone pot has been changed. The pickup is the most coveted “John Holmes Long Pole” pickup. This has poles that extend beneath the pickup casing into the body. The body also has what I call the Thunder Pocket. This is an area that was designed under the pickups to resonate vibration. This adds tone. The neck is maple with original frets. All of the hardware is also original. The only changed parts are the nut is off of a 1978 Stingray and the truss rod nut is a new old stock truss rod nut. Everything else is original and this looks fantastic!! The case is not original but it is a vintage tolex hardshell case. The bass weighs 10 pounds and 13 ounces. The headstock shows the ™ at the logo which is also a nice point. The preamps that were used on the 1976 basses along with the actual body size of the Radio Knob basses were both different than any other Stingray. The tone is a noticeably different tone than any other Stingray and many believe it is the best sound a Stingray can make.
Condition
The bass is definitely in stellar condition for the age. There is a lot of checking but that gives it vibe. The finish itself is in fantastic shape on the body. This is a really attractive bass with this color and the finish itself is clean. There is wear on the sides of the neck from playing but the neck also looks great. There is also a lot of checking on the neck which also adds vibe and mojo. The hardware is all glowing. This bass just shines!!! The frets do have wear up until the 6th/7th fret. After that the frets are clean. There is no buzzing or any issues caused by the fretwear. The bass plays like absolute butter!! This is a very very good example of a radio knob as far as look, feel and tone. The electronics are all working and this also sounds incredible. The vintage case has wear but has no functional issues and is solid.
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