From the very first year of production, this 48 years old Musicman stingray is simply amazing.With the coveted early black epoxy preamp with external cap ( these particular version was only made in 76) and the first version of the pickup with long poles and rare white cover, this bass has one of the most impressive and beautiful checking on the original natural finish .A real work of art with a serial that place it amongst the first 2000 stingray ever made.Neck and body both properly dated 1976.Trussrod nut got replaced with a bullet one, beside that this bass is completely original and plays like a dream.Comes with original black tolex hard case .