Beat to Cr@p Stingray, Upgraded (with pics)...

[P. Aaron]

Bass looks like it was used in the initial landing at Iwo Jima.

Congrats on bringing it back to life.

 

[sawzalot]

Weird, based on the bridge alone, that bass isn't all *that* old as Stingray's go. I wonder what happened to that finish....

 

[Quadzilla]

Weird, based on the bridge alone, that bass isn't all *that* old as Stingray's go. I wonder what happened to that finish....

I never said it was old (just beat-up)

Finish appears to have shrunk and cracked as a result. But man, does this particular ray play great (best of any of the many I've owned over the years)! Now she sounds great too!

Oh, she's either a 1999 or 2000 as I recall.

 

[Wfrance3]

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[Brent Arrowitz]

That is a sexy beast of a bass...

 

[JRA]

very nice! and i'm glad you like the upgrade(s). congrats!

 

[Koog]

Great looking bass. That 'un begs "Play me, play me long and in the groove".

 

[PeaveyPlayer]

how does it sound with the aguilar?

 

[mcnach]

I remember when you posted about buying that bass... that damaged finish looks cool in an odd way. I love the "Kylo Ren" comparison someone made. Cool bass!

 

[Wood and Wire]

Ask and ye shall receive!
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That's weird ; it looks back to front - like the neck is high gloss, and the headstock is satin...????

Must be like that gold dress / blue dress optical illusion.

 

[pudge]

Got another 100 yrs in it.

 

[A-Step-Towards]

I’ve had many with this finish issue, they were all made around 2000-2001, actually had A 2 band one in that color and headstock color but A maple board, almost identical wear. I do like that color A lot

 

[Quadzilla]

That's weird ; it looks back to front - like the neck is high gloss, and the headstock is satin...????

Must be like that gold dress / blue dress optical illusion.

The neck has a satin finish on it.