Musicman / Stingray 1 / 1977 / Sunburst / Guitar
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This 1977 Musicman Stringray I is a guitar you don’t see to often. Designed in 1976 by Leo Fender, who became chairman of Musicman that year, it was the first commercially available guitar to feature active electronics. The Stingray guitar came in two varieties, the Stingray I & II, with the only difference being that the Stingray I featured a 12″ fretboard radius contrary to Fender’s typical 7,5″ radius featured on the Stingray II.
This early Musicman model shows allot of familiar elements traceable to earlier designs by Leo Fender, such as for the 3-bolt neck and the String-thru body construction. Though this is a string-thru design the bridge itself reminds me a bit of the later Duo-Sonic bridges in appearance, while the offset body gives it a feel reminiscent of a Jazzmaster. Just like the Jazzmaster, the body of the Stingray is a bit bigger in comparision to for instance a Strat, and as this came with beat up acoustic case, I had to acquire a new Jazzmaster case for it as a regular one wouldn’t fit.
Although there are many familiar features, the innovative electronics are what set this guitar apart from previous designs. The low-impedance humbuckers with there big pole-pieces are wired to an active pre-amp which allows for independent control over treble and bass similar in operation to a tone-stack on an amp for example. The 4-way rotary switch offer three different pickup combinations plus an out-of-phase setting, making this all together a very versatile instrument that offers a broad variety of very useable sounds.
This 1977 Stingray remains in excellent vintage condition, meaning some wear is to be expected, but overall it’s still very clean, especially considering it’s age. During the first production period nitrocellulose finishes were used on these, so there is some checking here and there as well a bit of chipping near the control-cavity. All electronics and soldering have remained untouched. The medium jumbo fret’s are still in pretty good shape.
Historically this is a very interesting instrument for both Fender and Musicman enthusiasts and collectors. It’s also still a very affordable vintage piece that offers allot of unique tonal possibilities.
Dear Wood Guitar Boutique, Netherlands 
Welcome to Dear Wood Guitar Boutique!
We are driven by a passion for guitars, fine tone woods and the art of lutherie!
Our showroom is located on the top floor of a beautiful 18th century monumental building which you are welcome to visit by appointment, and we offer worldwide shipping too.
We specialise in luthier made, vintage, used and new acoustic and electric quality guitars and are official dealer for Maton, Supro and Stanford.
1. Payment
1.1 cash, bank transfers and cashcard payments are accepted. Creditcard payments can only be accepted through the webshop.
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1.4 An item can be placed on hold for a 30 day period. For this a non-refundable downpayment of 10% of the sellingprice is required.
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2. Returning
2.1 All purchases come with a 7 day approval period. When an item is not to your satisfaction you can return it for an item of the same value within this period. Refunds are not available.
2.2 When returning an item it must be in the same condition as when it was sold to you. When an item is damaged or shows traces of use it cannot be returned for it’s full value, and an estimate will be made of the remaining value. In such an event any additional repair costs and a 5% restocking fee will be charged. Dear Wood Guitar Boutique holds the right to decline a return at all time.
2.3 Discounted items cannot be returned.
3. Shipping
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3.2 All items are shipped with insurance. In case you receive an item which is damaged during transport please notify us within 24 hours so the courier can be accurately informed.
4. Buying online
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4.2 When you return an item it must be in the same condition as before it was shipped to you. If the condition of an item differs from how it was shipped to you, be it damaged, malfunctioning, or showing traces of use, alterations and/or modifications etc. it cannot be returned. All products are thoroughly checked prior to shipment to avoid misunderstandings about the condition of the product.
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4.4 Discounted items cannot be returned.
4.5. When returning an item any additional costs such as customs, taxes, shippingcosts, exchange-rates etc. are customers responsibility.
5. Warranty
5.1 There is no warranty on used products.
5.2 For new products factory warranty applies.
These terms and conditions apply to all items sold by Dear Wood Guitar Boutique, registered with the Chamber of Commerce under reg.no. 20153592.
