STINGRAY (Jun 1976 - Mar 84)

Two Sting Rays have come to light (one finished in Inca Silver) with serial#s beginning with the digit "8" (not letter 'B') and followed by 5 more digits...See below. Anybody seen or have one of these?..."800789"

One of the first. B001013. "Cutlass 1"

X00205..1976. "X" denotes a prototype. See pics at page 9 of 1976 MM Catalogue. Black with maple. White pg. Plastic "radio" Knobs'.
B001000..First production model MM serial number. Reference "Fender The Inside Story" by Forrest White. Production commences June 1976. Natural with Flamed Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Knurled metal knobs.
B001001..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple. 
B001002..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple. 
B001003..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple. 
B001004..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple. 
B001005..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple. 
B001006..1976. Given as a set (Bass and Guitar) to one of six Music Man sales reps at that time. Natural with Maple. 
B001007..1976. From June NAMM Show 1976. Came in a set which included a Guitar (set number 7...see above). Natural with Maple. 
B001013..Neck 16 June 1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. Black Plastic "radio" Knobs. Was originally used by an Australian supplier as a "demonstrator". One of the very first! 
B0010xx..1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. "Radio" knobs.
B001018..Body 8 July 1976 written in pencil along with "MAN". Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Original pre-amp replaced with an Ernie Ball 3 band EQ pre-amp. (Italy).
B001024..1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. "Radio" knobs. "TM" on headstock logo.
B001026..1976. Sunburst with Maple. A one-off Black PUP with 10 pole pieces especially made and named by Leo Fender as "Old Smoothie". Knurled knobs. Affectionately named "Number 26". Owner Sterling Ball.
B001057..Aug/Sep 1976. Red with Maple neck. White pg. Plastic "radio" Knobs.
B001065..1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Knurled knobs. "TM" on headstock logo. Non-original tuners (no "MM" stamping and stems too long). Appears to be non-original black epoxy pre-amp (more like 1977 or 78 with obvious resoldering). Neck appears to be a refin.
B001133..Dec/Oct 1976. Natural with Maple neck. Plastic "radio" Knobs.
B001355..Purchased from original owner in Feb 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B001429..Sep/Sep 1976. Sunburst with Maple neck. White pg. Plastic "radio" Knobs.
B001690..Body 1x (2nd digit unclear) Oct 1976. Neck (replaced) 27 July 1981. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP. "Radio" knobs. Bridge in correct forward position.
B001715..Neck 27 Aug 1976 ("MF" initials). Body 24 Aug 1976 ("JPQ" initials). All notations on neck and body pocket are hand written. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. "Radio knobs".
B0018xx..1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B001846..Neck 2 Oct 1976. Body 16 Oct 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg.
B001950..Owner says 1976 however "MM" and an unreadable serial is visible on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. (Perhaps a latter Bass with non-original neck plate???). Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B002000..Sep/Oct 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Plastic "radio" Knobs.
B002001..Purchased late 1970's. Black with Maple. Metal control knobs.
B002003..Neck Dec 1976, Body Nov 1976. Sunburst. White pg. White PUP.
B002xxx..1976. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Metal knobs. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002030..Neck Jan 1978!!! and Body Feb 1978!!! Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B002037..Body 20 Sept 1976 with initials "CHS" and "JPQ" (date and initials in pencil). Neck stamp 29 Sept 1978. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.(perhaps a replacement neck?). Pots dated 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Radio knobs.
B002043..Purchased 1976.
B002047..Neck 14 Oct 1976. Body 13 Sept 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Radio knobs. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002056..1976. Sunburst.
B002058..Purchased 1976. 2nd MM Bass to be sold in Atlanta. Sunburst with Maple.
B002076..Neck 3 Nov 1976 (signed 'Joey'). Body 8 Dec 1976 (signed 'JPQ'). Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Plastic "radio" Knobs. Black PUP. One-piece body. Owner found in storage room at back of music store circa 96. Sold to him as N.O.S. Still in original shipping box.
B002079..Neck 21 Feb 1977. Body 7 Jan 1977 (Signed "Joey" in pencil). Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B002085..Both neck and body dated 3 Nov 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg.
B00210x..Body 1 Nov 1976. Neck pencil markings unreadible but encircled "R" on headstock logo (perhaps replacement neck). Natural with Maple. Black pg. Metal knobs. As with many early Basses, bridge is positioned further back towards end of body making intonation difficult. Original intonation screws replaced with longer ones.
B002139..Body 26 Oct 1976. Neck 15 Mar 1978 (replaced?). Sunburst. Radio knobs.
B002156..Neck 16 Dec 1976 (signed 'Andy'). Body 10 Jan 1977 (signed 'Joey', and what looks like script initials LF). Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. Non-MM bridge. Brass nut.
B002165..Described as "Birth Date 9 Mar 1977". This would be either the Neck or Body date. Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" appears on headstock logo. "Mace Bailey" appears on fretboard at heel of neck.
B002186..Feb 28th/Feb 24th 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White pickup cover.
B002190..Neck Jan 1977. Body Dec 1976. Natural. White pg. White PUP.
B002218..Neck 17 Dec 1976 with "Andy". Body 27 Oct 1976. Bass pot 18th week of 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Metal knobs. "TM" on headstock logo. "Michael Hales" engraved on battery cover. Pre-amp is period-correct for 1976.
B002222..Owner unsure whether 1976 or 1977. Sunburst.
B002223..Neck May 1977. Body Feb 1977. Black. White pg. Black PUP.
B002242..Neck Oct 1976. Body Oct 1976. Natural. Black pg. White PUP.
B002246..Neck 3 Feb 1977. Body 21 Mar 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Metal knobs.
B002x73..Neck Mar 1977. Body Feb 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP.
B002253..Neck 21 Feb 1977. Body 11 Jan 1977 and signed "Joey" (?). Black with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. "TM" on headstock logo. Vol pot "1377646" "BW7981" "25K AUD". Treble pot "LIN 1377637". Bass pot "AUD 1377646". Black epoxy pre-amp with red capacitor.
B002286..1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002289..Neck 1 Feb 1977 with name "Andy" (printed). Body 7 Jan 1977 with name "Joey" (running writting in pencil). Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B0023xx..Owner says 1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP.
B002305..1977. Natural with 1979 Sabre Maple neck. Black pg. WHITE pickup.
B002331..Body 10 Feb 1977 (signed "Joey" in pencil). Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B002338..Believed to be late 1976. Black with Maple. Black pg. 
B002342..Neck Date...4 March 1977. Natural. White PUP. Three-piece joined. Weight 11 lbs.
B002348..Late Feb/Early March 1977.
B002352..Neck 4 Mar 1977. Body 22 Feb 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.  "TM" on headstock logo.
B002353..Neck March 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. Metal control knobs. Case has brown interior.
B002400..Neck 11 March 1977. Body 28 Feb 1977 (signed "Joey" and initials "JPK" ?). Natural with Maple. Original pre-amp but pickup replaced with two Bill Lawrence pickups. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002410..Purchased 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. WHITE PUP.
B002419..Neck 23 Feb 1977. Body 28 Jan 1977. Sunburst with Maple. 2 piece body. White pg. Black PUP. Black epoxy pre-amp. One pot dated 46th week of 1976. Rated 8 out of 10. European Owner.
B002420..Year 1976 or 77. Sunburst with Flamed Maple. White pg.
B002475..Neck 1 Feb 1977. Body 28 Jan 1977.
B002476..Pots dated 1976. 1976 style pre-amp with red capacitor and 1976 type wiring. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White pickup. "TM" on headstock logo. Strings through body. Serial on neck plate.
B002489..Neck 16 Dec 1976 ("ANDY" capitals in pencil). Body 7 Jan 1977 ("Joey" running writing in pencil). Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. "TM" on headstock logo. Weight 10.4 lbs. Red capacitor on pre-amp.
B002519..Neck 31 Oct 1978. Body 22 Feb 1977 (signed "Joey"). Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Paint pattern in body pocket matches paint pattern on neck heel (original neck). Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Red interior case.
B002532..Advertised as 1976. Vol pot code-dated 46th week of 1976. Pre-amp has 3 yellow leadouts to treble control. Natural with Maple. Black pg. WHITE PUP. "TM" on headstock logo. Weight 9.2lbs. Red interior case.
B002551..1 Oct/19 Oct 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg.
B002556..Neck 4 Mar 1977 (signed "Andy). Body 28 Mar 1977 (signed "Andy"). Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Pre-amp has yellow leadouts to treble control. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002565..Neck 12 Jan 1977. Body 28 Jan 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Original WHITE PUP replaced with Black.. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo. Mute assembly removed.
B002573..Neck Mar 1977. Body Feb 1977 (signed "Joey"). Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP with longer pole pieces. Pre-amp has yellow leadouts to treble control.
B002604..Bought second hand 1979. Sunburst with Maple.
B002609..Bought new in 1977. No other info.
B002615..Neck Dec 1976. Body Oct 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Plastic "Radio" knobs.
B002632..Advertised as a 1977 but referred to as a 1978 in description (?). Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Bridge set back towards end of body. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002636..Neck 15 June 1977. Body 13 Sept 1977. Natural with Maple. White pg. "TM" on headstock logo. PUP has long pole pieces.
B002650..1976. Original owner. Sunburst with Maple. Plastic "Radio" knobs. 
B002663..Neck 5 Nov 1976. Body 29 Sept 1976. Sunburst with Maple. Non original Clear pg. Black PUP. Normal knurled metal control knobs.
B002685..Sep/Oct 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Plastic knobs.
B002689..17 Jan 1977. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B002698..Neck Sept 1977. Body June 1977. Sunburst. Black pg. White PUP.
B002723..Owner believes 1976. Sunburst with Plastic "Radio" knobs.
B002760..1977. Natural. Original bridge replaced with Baddass. 
B002771..Neck 4 Jan 1977. Body 20 Dec 1976. Natural with Maple. Original White pg replaced with Black pg. White PUP.
B002786..1977. Original owner. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B002788..Neck 15 Dec 1976 (signed "Andy"). Body 16 Dec 1976 (signed "Joey"). Sunburst with Maple. White pg.
B002791..Bought in 1981. Sunburst.
B002792..Neck "Dec 16 1976" and signed "Andy". Body "Dec 17 1976" and signed "Joey" and "DLL". Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP.
B002799..Neck 21 Feb1977 (signed "Andy"). Body 7 Jan 1977 (signed "Joey" and "R.B."). Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP with long pole pieces. Black epoxy pre-amp. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002800..Neck 1 Feb 1977. Body 2 Dec 1976. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002802..Neck 12 Jan 1977.
B002803..Neck 11 Jan 1977. Two body dates: 16 Dec written over top of 15 Dec 1976. "Joey" written in pencil. Was refinished in Natural but restored to its original Sunburst.. WHITE pg. Black pup. "Radio" knobs.
B002804..Neck dated 1976. No other info.
B002805..1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg. white PUP. Bridge moved back towards end of body.
B002808..1976. Original owner. Natural with Maple. Black pg. white PUP.
B002825..Neck 18 Mar 1978. Body 28 Mar 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Bridged drilled for top-loading.Non-original Bartolini PUP. Red interior case. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B002848..Neck 8 Sept 1977. Body 22 Dec1976 (signed "Joey"). Natural with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo (perhaps a latter replacement neck?). String mute assembly missing.
B002852..Neck 22 Dec 1976. Body 6 Jan 1977. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002877..Neck 19 July 1977. Body 20 Sept 1978. Pots date from 1977 and 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Original Black epoxy pre-amp replaced with a newer non-epoxy. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002890..Neck 21 Dec 1976. Body 11 Dec 1976. Sunburst with Maple. Non-original Tort pg. Black PUP. Metal knobs. Original Black epoxy re-amp replaced with latter vintage non-epoxy board.
B002897..1977. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black epoxy pre-amp with yellow leads to treble pot. "TM" on headstock logo.
B0029xx..1977. Refinished in Natural.
B002913..2 Feb 1977.
B002916..Feb/Jan 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B002920..Neck 3 Feb 1977. Body 6 Jan 1977.
B002941..Neck 23 Feb 1977. Body 20 Dec 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B002947..Neck 2 Feb 1977. Body 10 Jan 1977. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B002949..Neck 1 Feb 1977 ("ANDY" in capital letters with pencil). Body 28 Jan 1977 ("Joey" running writing with pencil). Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo. Red interior case.
B002953..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002962..Neck 28 Feb 1977 (signed "Andy"). Body 11 Feb 1977 (signed "Andy"). Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. "TM" on headstock logo. Red interior case.
B002976..Owner says 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B00297x..Neck 28 Dec 1976. Body 16 Dec 1976. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Metal knobs. Red interior case.
B002989..Neck 12 Jan 1977 (signed "Joey"). Body 28 Jan 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B002994..1977. Natural refin with Maple. Black pg.
B003xxx..Owner believes a 1976 or 1977. White with Maple. Black pg.
B003002..Neck 2 March 1977. Body 25 March 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B003014..Neck 14 Feb 1977 "Andy". Body 7 Sep 1977 "Andy" in pencil. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP.
B003019..Neck 24 Mar 1977. Body 7 Mar 1977. Natural with Maple.
B003048..Neck 24 Mar 1977. Body 18 Feb 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003060..Purchased 1977. Sunburst with Maple.
B003103..Owner says 1979 (?). Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B003111..1977. No other info.
B003122..Owner believes late 1976 or early 1977. Sunburst.
B00314x..Neck 17 Mar 1977. Body Mar 1977. Natural with Maple. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003146..Neck 11 March 1977. Body 22 March 1977 (and written initials "RB"). Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B003151..1977. Purchased second-hand in 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B003155..Neck 4 March 1977. Body March 1977 (day unreadable). Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo. Serial located on neck plate. Strings through body. Pre-amp has 3 yellow leadouts on left of board.
B003159..Purchased 1977. No other info.
B003262..Body dated 1976. Neck dated 1977.
B003284..Body Mar 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Neck is written "Special". Pre-amp replaced with non-epoxy pre-amp and Black switchable output jack. Pots dated 1979. Blue interior case. Yellow MM strap.
B003307..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003315..1979. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B003363..Purchased 1977. Body 17 Mar 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B003369..Ordered Nov 1977 and bought Feb 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Serial located on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003480..1977. Natural with Maple. Black epoxy pre-amp. "TM" on headstock logo. Vol pot 1377646. Treble pot 1377719. Bass pot 1377646. Formerly Bobby Sheehan "Blues Traveler".
B003488..1977. Natural with Maple. black pg.
B003543..Described as late 1976 to early 1977. Natural with Rosewood (Presumed to be Fretless). Black pg.
B003548..Jan/Feb 1977. Sunburst with Maple. black pg and PUP.
B003592..Pot dated 12th week of 1978. Natural with Maple. Non-original White pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Serial on neck plate. Black epoxy pre-amp.
B003594..Mar/Apl 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP.
B003596..Purchased 15 Sept 1977. Sunburst with Maple Black pg. Black PUP. 
B003613..Purchases new in 1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B003665..1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.  "TM" on headstock logo.
B003669..Owner believes 1977. Black with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B003673..1977. Refin in Natural (original finish unknown). Maple neck. Black pg.
B003674..1977. Natural (refin). Black can be seen in the wood grain. Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003678..Neck 8 Mar 1977. Body 28 Feb 1977. Pots dated 48th week of 1976. Sunburst with Maple. "TM" on headstock logo. Original MM black suede strap.
B003679...Neck 30 Aug 1977. Body 24 Feb 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B003716...1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003723..Neck 17 March 1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003731..1977. Dark Blue (non original???) with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. Serial on neck plate.
B0038xx..Neck and body both dated 1977. All pots dated 1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. Paint is crazing. Serial on neck plate. PUP has longer pole pieces. Red interior case. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003800..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. White PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003816..Neck 19 Apl 1977. Body 4 Apl 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B003825..Neck 17 Mar 1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003862..Neck 9 May 1977. Body 18 Apl 1977. Black with Maple. Black pg and PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B003899..Mar/Apl 1977. Sunburst with Maple.
B003902...Neck 25 May 1977. Body 21 Apl 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B003907...March 1977 (unknown if this is neck date or body date). Pots date from 35th and 46th weeks of 1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 Bolt neck. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo. Black epoxy has 3 yellow wires going to Treble pot. Extra routing in PUP cavity for the longer pole pieces.
B003955...Neck April 1977. Body May 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B00395x...Neck 25 May 1977. Body 23 May 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. PUP has longer pole pieces. Pre-amp has yellow leadouts to treble pot. Pots dated 1976. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004xxx..1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B004011..Both neck and body dated 29 Nov 1977. Owner got hold of this Bass in very bad condition. Painted with silver metalic. Thinks the original finish is sunburst. Now in Fire Engine Red.
B004027..Body 30 Nov 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg and PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004041..Purchased new in July 1977. Walnut.
B004048..Neck and body both dated 1977 (although days and months aren't clearly legible, it would appear that June is the month with respect to the neck). Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" appears on headstock logo.
B004091..Owner says 1977. Natural with Maple. black pg. Brass nut. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B004134..Neck 20 May 1977. Body 7 June 1977. Natural with maple. Black pg. black PUP.
B004135..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004137..Neck and body both 8 Aug 1977. Natural Body (originally Walnut). Maple neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. PUP has long pole pieces.
B004178..Dated 1978 but unclear if this is located on the neck or body. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B004210..Neck 8 July 1977. Body 17 June 1977. White with Maple. Black pg. Ash body. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004214..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body. 
B004219..1977. Inca Silverwith with Rosewood. Black pg.
B004224..1977. Black with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Pup has long pole pieces.
B004233..Owner says 1978. Non-original Gold finish with modified headstock. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body. 3 Bolt neck. Black epoxy pre-amp.
B004238..Neck 30 Dec 1977. Body 3 June 1977. Inca Silver with Birdseye Maple. White pg.
B004243..Neck Oct 1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. PUP has longer pole pieces.
B004270..Neck 8 June 1977. Body 11 May 1977. Vol pot dated 28th week of 1977. Black (originally Sunburst) with Maple. Ernie Ball Tort pg. Serial on neck plate. 3 bolt neck. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004313..Body 14 June1977. No neck date. Red with Maple. Black pg. All hardware gold plated.Owner advises body refinished in non-original colour but can't confirm originality of gold plating. Encircled "R" on headstock. Older pickup (longer pole pieces and extra routing in pickup cavity).
B004319..1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B004333..Neck 11 Nov 1977. Body 17 Oct 1977. Natural with Maple. Encircled "R" on headstock.
B004377..24 July 1977 (unknown whether body date or neck date). Black with Maple. Black pg.
B004387..Neck 8 Jun 1977. Body 24 May 1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP.
B004419..Neck Dec 1977. Body Aug 1977. Walnut with Maple. White pg. Black PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004429..Neck 19 Dec 1977. Body 13 (?) Aug 1977. Black (with white undercoat). Maple neck. Black pg and PUP. Epoxy pre-amp. Brass nut. Serial on neck plate.
B004436..Neck Feb 1977. Body June 1977. Walnut with Maple. black pg. Non-original brass nut.
B004439..1977. White with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004440..Neck 3 June 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Replacement Bartolini PUP. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo. Battery cover engraved "Gerald David James Hardy 11-25-77". Red interior case.
B004444..1977. Non-original Burgundy finish with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004446..Neck 26 July 1977. Body 14 July 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo. Weight 11.5 lbs. Older style PUP with longer pole pieces. Two pots dated 23rd week of 1977.
B004463..Neck 16 June 1977. Body 18 Apl 1977. Refin in Gold over Silver (perhaps Inca). Maple neck with brass nut. Black pg. Further refin in Seafoam Green.
B004504..Jun/May 1977. Inca Silver with Maple.
B004518..1977. Inca Silver.
B004528..Purchased new in Sept 1977. Natural with Maple.
B004555...1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B004585..Neck 21 Aug 1978!!! Body 15 Aug 1977. Natural with Maple.
B004598..Neck 8 Aug 1977. Body 16 May 1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B004601..1977. Black with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B004617..Neck 5 Jan 1978. Body 12 Dec 1977. Walnut with Maple. 
B004620..1977. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg.
B004627..Owned since 1978. Black with Maple. Black pg.
B004647..1977. Purchased new in July 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. 
B004671..1977.
B004676..Neck 2 Dec 1977. Body 15 Dec 1977. Natural with maple.
B004694..Neck 19 July 1977. Body 16 June 1977. One pot code-dated 28th week of 1977. Pre-amp has yellow leadouts to treble pot. Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo. Teardrop case.
B004721..Neck 19 June 1977. Body 1 March 1977. Refinished in Natural (originally Sunburst). Maple neck. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B004739..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004753..1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP.  "TM" on headstock logo.
B004762..Owner says 1977. Black with flamed Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004807..1977. Purchased 28 May 1978. Inca Silver.
B004809..Owner believes 1977. No other info.
B004843..Neck 16 June 1977. Body 14 July 1977. Purchased new on New Years Eve 1977. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo. Pre-amp pot dated 28th week of 1977. Longer pickup magnets with deeper routing in pickup cavity. Red interior case.
B004849..Body Dec 1977. Neck Feb 1979 (replacement). Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.  Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Pre-amp has 3 violet wires going to treble pot.
B004852..Neck 9 June 1977. Body 24 May 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Brass nut. "TM" on headstock logo.
B004871..Body 13 Jan 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Black epoxy pre-amp with violet leads to treble pot. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B004887..Neck date 15 Dec 1977. Tabacco burst. Centre-joined Alder. Weight 9 lbs.
B004991..Neck 11 Aug 1977. Body 18 Aug 1977. Natural with Maple.
B005xxx..Body Dec 1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B005xxx..1977. White aged to Blonde. Maple neck. Black pg and PUP.
B005001.. Believed to be 1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Serial on neck plate.
B005016..Neck 16 Aug 1977. Body 3 Aug 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.  Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005081..1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B005118..1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B005125..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005130..Neck Date 21 Jan 1977. White. Two-piece off-centre joined. Weight just over 10 lbs.
B005157..Neck 1978. Body 1977.
B005166..Believed to be 1977. Black with Maple. Black pg.
B005180..1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B005305..Neck Jan 1977. Body Feb 1978 (not 1977). Black with Maple. Black pg. Violet lead-outs on left of pre-amp board. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo.
B0053xx..Neck 29 July 1977. Body 17 June 1977. Pots dated 23 week of 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo. PUP has long pole pieces.
B005316..Neck 13 Oct 1977. Body 26 Oct 1977. Natural. Black pg and PUP. Custom ordered PUP wound hotter. Used on many recordings. Played by Flea, Lary Graham, Verdine White and others. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Teardrop case.
B005337..Neck 20 July 1977. Body 11 Apl 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo. Serial on neck plate.
B005358..Original neck 3 June 1977 with "TM" on logo. Sunburst with birdseye Maple. Neck replaced by MM in 1981-82.
B005371..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B005380..1978 (Maybe earlier). Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Serial on neck plate. "TM" appears on headstock logo. 
B005381..Body date Dec 1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B005382..Body date 6 Dec 1977. Natural with Maple. black pg.
B005401..1977. Natural refinished in Natural. Maple neck. Black pg. Neck replaced. Headstock logo replaced. Serial on neck plate.
B005431..Body 19 Aug 1977. Fitted with 3 bolt fretted Rosewood neck dateed 6 Apl 1982. Refin in Shoreline Gold. White pg. Serial located on 3 bolt neck plate. Strings through body. Body is contoured (perhaps special order or "Artist" Bass). Pickup has newer short pole pieces as opposed to pickups on 1976 and early 1977 Basses.
B005468..Neck Jan 1978. Body Mar 1978. Walnut with Maple. black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005469..Neck 8 Jan 1978. Body 30 Dec 1977. Originally Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Pg now removed and refinished in Walnut.
B005508..1977. Natural with Maple. Pg removed. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Blue interior case.
B005552..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005569..Neck 29 July 1977. Body June 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B005574..16 Dec1977 (not clear if this is body date or neck date). Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B005580..Body 29 Nov 1977. Original neck replaced with a Sabre Maple neck 22 Mar 1979. White. Black pg. Pre-amp replaced with 3EQ Ernie Ball pre-amp.
B005588..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005609..Neck and body dated 1977. Inca Silver.
B005620..Bought new in 1978. Sunburst. 
B005628..Body and Neck July 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. "TM" on headstock logo.
B005698..Original owner purchased new in 1978. Natural with Maple.
B005699..Ordered late 1977 and received Feb 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. 
B005706..1977.
B005710..1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B005725..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005726..1977. White with FRETLESS MAPLE. Said to be 34.5 inch scale length (not the normal 34 inch scale). Black pg. WHITE PUP. "RADIO" knobs. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Strings through body and 3 bolt neck. Serial on neck plate.
B00577x...Neck Aug 1977. Body Dec 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Bridge moved forward (early 76 Basses have bridge closer to end of body). Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B005808..1977. Brown with Maple. Black pg.
B005832..Neck 21 Nov 1977. Body 21 Dec 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B005840..1977.
B005906..1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B005922..1977. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. "TM" on headstock logo.
B005940..Neck 20 Oct 1977. Body 8 Aug 1977. Black (originally Walnut) with Maple. Black pg.
B005942..12 Sept 1978/22 Feb 1978. Brown with Maple. Black pg. Affectionately known as "Brownie".
B005965..Neck 29 July 1977. Body 17 June 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B005979..1977. Natural with Maple. Non-original Tort pg. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body bridge.
B0060xx..1977. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B0060xx..Body 18 Aug 1977. White with non-original Rosewood Warmoth neck and after-market headstock logo. Black pg.
B006014..Neck 2 Jun 1977. Body 12 Aug 1977. Pot Codes 1377728, 1377733 and 1377733. Black with Maple. Black pg and PUP. "TM" on headstock logo.
B006062..Owner says 1978 (!!!???). Inca Silver with Maple. black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B006065..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B006072..Purchased Dec 1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. 
B006130...1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B006135...Neck 23 Sep1977. Body 13 Oct 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neckplate.
B006143...1977. No other info.
B006156..Neck 21 Aug 1976. Body Oct 1977 (Day of month unreadable). FRETLESS. Confirmed Rosewood Board. White finish aged to Butterscotch. Black pg. Black PUP. (Ex Todd Hunter. Band "DRAGON" New Zealand/Australia).
B006273..Neck 5 Aug 1977.
B006274..1977. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg.
B006285..1977. Inca Silver with Maple.
B006289..Neck 9 Aug 1977. Body 30 Aug 1977. Purchased new 3 Feb 1978. Originally Walnut finish. Maple neck. Black pg. Black PUP.
B0063xx..1977. Owner describes Burst as a brown to gold. Maple neck. Black pg.
B006310..1977. Said to be a prototype and 1 of 4 made. Maple body with fretless Maple neck. Originally Natural but refinished in "Daphne Blue". Non-original White pg and White PUP. 
B006319..Neck 4 Aug 1977. Body 9 Aug 1977. Walnut. 
B006334..Neck 25 July 1977. Body 22 July 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. (Finland).
B006346..Neck 3 Jan 1978. Body 5 Jan 1978. Sunburst with maple. Black pg.
B006360..Neck June 1977. Body Aug 1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B006366..Purchased used 1982. Sunburst. 
B006389..Purchased new in 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. 3 Bolt neck. Strings through body. "TM" appears on headstock logo.
B006392..Jul/Jul 1977. Sunburst with Maple.
B006402..Body date 18 Nov 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Ex John Deacon of band "QUEEN".
B006407..Neck Jan 1978. Refin in Natural. Non-original Black pg.
B006419..Purchased new Nov 1977. White with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Red interior case. 
B006437..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B006447..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B006501..Advertised as 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Weight 10lbs 7ozs.
B006510..Described as a 1978 or 1979. Walnut with Maple. Serial on neck plate. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Red interior case. 
B006559..Neck and Body both Jan 1978. Initials "JS" in neck pocket. Pots date to 1976. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Two piece body. Weight 9lbs 6ozs. Pickup cavity is routed for older PUPs (with longer pole pieces) but newer PUP with shorter pole pieces fitted. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B006607..1977. Natural Refin with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B006632..Neck March 1978. Body Jan 1978. Bass pot is code-dated 33rd week of 1977.Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Pre-amp has 3 violet leadouts to treble pot.
B006633..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Teardrop case.
B006637..Body 31 Jan 1978. Neck date removed by previous owner while doing a refinish in purple. Originally White with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Epoxied Pre-Amp. 3 piece body. Refinished in natural.
B006654..Purchased new 7 Aug 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B006676..Believed to be 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B006679..Believed to be 1977 or 1978. White with Ernie Ball Maple neck. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body.
B0067xx..1977. Sunburst. Rosewood Fretless.
B006717..1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B006775..Neck 31 Oct 1978. Body 27 Sep 1978. Sunburst with non-original (?) lined fretless Rosewood. Black pg. Back of headstock signed "Christian McBride". Wider 12th fret position side dots.
B006798..Owner says 1977 or 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B006816..1978. Refinished in Orange. Non-original White Pearl pg.
B006834..Purchased 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B006870..Neck 12 Sep 1978. Body 5 June (or July?) 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B006889..1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B006901..Neck 9 Aug 1978. Body date can't be read. Refinished in dark shade of Trans Red. Maple neck. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B006915..Neck date 8 Feb 1978 puched into wood! Refinished in White (body pocket completely painted). Patches of bare wood visible on rear. No pg. No pg holes visible. Maple neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Control plated fitted with Ernie Ball replacement pre-amp. Jack replaced with switch type introduced circa 1980. 3 bolt neck.
B006929..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B006982..Described as a 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body. Body constructed of 3 pieces wood.
B006984..Purchased 2nd hand in 1978 or 1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Serial located on neck plate. Red interior case. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007xxx..Neck 20 Oct 1977. Body 17 Oct 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. No serial on neck plate (perhaps after market plate). Owner recalls serial number.
B007005..Neck dated 1978. Originally Black (refin in Natural). Black pg.
B007025..Neck 9 Aug 1978. Body 24 Feb 1978. Purchased new 6 Nov 1978 for $776 Aust. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B007033..1978. White (aged to Blonde) with Maple. Black pg.
B007045..1978. Walnut. Black pg.
B007068..Neck and Body Feb 1978. White with Maple. Non-original Tort pg.
B007070..Purchased in 1979. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Serial on neck plate and not bridge. Non-epoxy pre-amp with switching output jack.
B007077..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Blue interior case.
B007110..Neck 8 Feb 1978. Body 17 Jan 1978. Originally Sunburst but now Natural. Maple neck. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Pre-amp has Violet lead-outs on left side of board.
B007146..Described as 1977. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Violet leadouts from circuit board to treble pot.  Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007148..Neck 27 Jan 1978. Body 8 Feb 1978. Black with Maple. White pg. Bridge with replacement mutes. Epoxied preamp. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007171..Purchased 1979. 
B007182..Neck 1978. Body 1977. Tobacco Burst with Maple.
B007195..Bought new 1978. Black with Maple. 
B007197..Owner believes he bought new in 1976 or 77 (?). Natural with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007236..Neck and body both dated Feb 1978. White with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Black epoxy pre-amp. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007251..Either neck or body dated Jan 1978. Originally Black. Now Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Serial on neck plate.
B007307..1978. Inca Silver.
B007310..Neck 11 Feb 1978. Body 25 Jan 1978. Appears a refin in Walnut stain. Maple neck. Mute assembly and pg missing. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007332..Neck Nov 1977. Body March 1978. Refinished with dark woodgrain. Refitted with Badass bridge and White Sparkle pg. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007378..Neck Aug 1978. Refinished in Red (originally Black). Maple neck. Black pg. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007380..Neck 11 Feb1978. Body 16 Jan 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007381..Neck 27 Jan 1978. Body 8 Dec 1977. Pot codes "1377731" and "1377733" (1977 pots). Sunburst with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Black epoxy pre-amp. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007397..Neck 22 March 1978. No Body date but has number "2" in circle. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007402..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Pre-amp has violet leadouts to treble control. Treble pot dated 33rd week of 1977.
B007405..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg.  Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007412..Neck 18 Aug 1978. Body 21 Mar 1978. Natural with Maple.
B007470..Neck and Body both dated 11 Jan 1978. Body refinished with Brown stain. Maple Neck. black pg.
B007486..1978. Black with Maple. Non-original Tort pg. Serial on neckplate. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007513..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B007530..1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007540..Neck 7 Feb 1978. Body 25 Jan 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B007583..1978. Inca Silver with Fretless Rosewood. Black pg.
B007585..March 1978. Natural (could be a refin). Maple neck. Black pg and PUP.
B0076xx..Neck 14 Feb 1978. Body Feb 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Pre-amp has violet leadouts to treble pot. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B007623..1978. Walnut.
B007663..Neck 14 Feb 1978. Body 9 Feb 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo. Long pole pieces on pickup. Pre-Amp has 3 violet leadouts to treble pot.
B007690..Purchased new in 1978. Black with Maple. Black pg.
B007779..Neck Jan 1978. Body Feb 1978. Sunburst.
B007706..Bought 1980. White refin with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck.
B007710..Described as 1978. Natural with Maple. Non-original Tort pg. Non-original Basslines pre-amp. Serial on neck plate.
B007792..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Bridge moved forward (early 76 Basses had bridge towards end of body). Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Pre-amp has 1977 lead-out wiring colour codes.
B007797..Neck 27 Feb 1978. Body 17 Jan 1978. Pots dated early 1978. Originally Natural but refinished in Black. Maple neck. Non-epoxy pre-amp but appears to have been replaced due to rewiring. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B007799..Jan/Feb 1978. Sunburst with Maple.
B007808..Neck Mar 1978. Body Apl 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B007829..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007866..Body Dec 1977. Sunburst. FRETLESS Rosewood. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B007879..Neck 1978. Body 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B007889..1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg and PUP. No "MM" stamp on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. 3 bolt neck.
B007934..1978. Sunburst with Maple. Missing pg. 3 bolt neck with serial on neck plate. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007941..Neck Oct 1977. Body Feb 1978. Sunburst. Black pg. Bridge moved closer to pg (Early Basses had bridge moved further back towards end of body).
B007951..Neck 29 June 1978. Body Mar 1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. S. Weight 9.2lbs.
B007977..1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B007978..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B007994..Neck 18 Sept 1978. Body 11 Aug 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B008003..Neck date 11 Aug 1978. Natural with flamed Maple. Two-piece Ash centre-joined. Weight 10.5 lbs.
B008023..Purchased second hand in 1981. Sunburst with Maple.
B008048..Neck 16 Oct 1978. Body 11 Aug 1978. Natural with Maple.
B008064..1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B008xxx..Neck Oct 1978. Refinished in Inca Silver by Michael Dolan (luthier). Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008102..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008117..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B008132..1978. Bought in 1978. Natural with Maple. black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008186..Neck 24 Oct 1978. Body 27 Sep 1978. Natural with Maple.
B008212..Appears to have a 1978 black epoxy pre-amp (3 yellow leadout wires). Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.  Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008222..Neck 24 Oct 1978. Body Aug 1978. Natural with Maple. Non-original Tort pg. Original PUP replaced with split P Bass PUP. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008260..Neck and Body November 1978. One control pot dated 44th week of 1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Pre-amp has 3 yellow leadouts from circuit board to treble pot. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Red interior case. 9lbs 11ozs weight.
B008275..Body date 26 Sept 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Newer style pickup with shorter pole pieces (Longer pole pieces found on 1976 Basses and 1st half of 1977 Basses). Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008324..Bought new 1978. All three pots code-dated 15th week of 1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B008338...Neck 21 Dec 1976. Body 16 Dec 1976. Natural with Maple. Black pg. WHITE PUP. Cracks in finish. PUP has long pole pieces.
B008345...Neck 1 Nov 1978. Body 25 Oct 1978. Walnut.
B008407..Neck date 3 Dec 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B0084xx..Owner says 1978. Black with Maple.
B008423..1978. Original owner. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B008546..Purchased late 1970s. Described as Tobacco Burst.
B008556..Neck Oct 1978. Body stripped to Natural. Maple neck. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008607..Owner says 1977. Natural with Maple. black pg. (Perhaps a seventy eight). Same seller as B008647.
B008629..Owner says 1977. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Non-original replacement EMG pre-amp.
B008647..Owner says 1977. Black with maple. Black pg. (Perhaps a seventy eight). Same seller as B008607.
B008705..Owner says 1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. No "MM" stamp on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008792..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B008798..1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B0088xx..Neck 11 Sept 1978. Body 1 Jun 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B008816..1978. No other info.
B008833..Neck 10 Nov 1978. Body 11 Oct 1978. Vol pot 37th week of 1977. Treble pot 15th week of 1978. Bass pot 38th week of 1977. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Pre-amp with three yellow leadouts to treble pot. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008867..Neck and body dated 1978. Pot dated 1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008868..Nov/Nov 1978. Sunburst with maple.
B008871..Neck 29 Sept 1978. Body 28 Feb 1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008906..1978. Walnut.
B008924..Owner says 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Hipshot extender. No "MM" stamp on bridge. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B008982..Bought new around 1979. Sunburst with Maple. Black epoxy pre-amp.
B009xxx..Oct 1978. No other info.
B009076. Owner believes it could be 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Serial on neck plate. Strings through body and 3 bolt neck.
B009172..1978 body. Sunburst. Originally fretless ROSEWOOD (But now fretted). Black pg. Serial on 3 bolt neck plate. This Bass also has serial on bridge B015xxx with "MM" stamped on tail and string-through holes to the side. Pre-amp has yellow leadouts to treble control.
B009298..Bought new in 1978. Originally White. Refinished in Blonde. Maple neck. Black pg and PUP. (Northern Norway).
B009417..Owner claims 1977???? (Ebay Item). Walnut.
B009418..Described as 1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Evcircled "R" on headstock logo. 
B009544..1978. Original owner. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B009703..Neck 23 Jan 1978. Body 2 Nov 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. 
B009739..Owner says 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate.
B009571..1978. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on neck plate. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B009780..1978. Encircled "R" after "Music Man" on Headstock Logo indicating 2nd half of 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B009932..Body 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg and PUP. Pots code dated 1977.
B01xxxx...1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B010010..Neck Jan 1979. Body Jan 1979. Black. Black pg. Black PUP.
B010230..Neck July 1978. Body May 1978. White. Tort pg. Black PUP.
B010364..Owner believes 1979. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial and "Music Man" on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010371..Original owner. Purchased in 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. All pots dated 1978. Orange interior case. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010437..Described as either a 1978 or 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge and "Music Man" on bridge tail. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010500..1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP. NOTE "MM" Logo stamped on tail of Bridge. Serial located on Bridge. Perhaps a very late 1978 as generally accepted "MM" stamp and serial moved to bridge in 1979. Alternatively, Bass assembled in 1979 with 1978 body and neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010523...Purchased 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Original owner.
B010537..Neck Date 18 July 1979 (serial on bridge). Natural with Rosewood. Black pg. Perhaps a fretless neck refretted...no dot markers on board...side markers at frets and not in between.
B010607..Body 15 Nov 1978. Original Inca Silver refinished in Inca Silver. Maple neck. Black pg. Serial number on bridge and "Music Man" on bridge tail.
B010612..Jan 79. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B0106xx..1978. Treble pot dated late 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Black epoxy pre-amp. Serial on bridge and "Music Man" on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Teardrop case.
B010681..Pots date to 44th week of 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Black epoxy pre-amp. 3 bolt neck. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010724..Owner says 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Original wide leather strap. Red interior case. Serial on bridge.
B010788...Neck Feb 1980. Body date unreadable. Pots date to 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. String through body. 3 bolt neck. Owner says in storage for 23 years as at Apl 2004.
B010847...Neck 17 Jan 1979. Ash body has non-original waist contour. Maple neck. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010851..Neck date 9th Jan 1979. Body undated. Initials "SJ" (pencil running writting) in neck pocket. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP. Volume Pot code dated 37th week of 1977. Black epoxy pre-amp. Stored From 1980 to 1997.
B0108xx..Neck 23 Jan 1979. Body 19 Jan 1979. White with Maple. White pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B01095x..Purchased 1980. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010955..Neck 29 Jan 1979. Body 1979 (19th but month not readable). Sunburst with Maple. White pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B010979..Purchased 1978.
B011053..1979. Treble pot dated 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Non-epoxy pre-amp. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Metal non-switchable output jack.
B011065..Neck 30 Aug 1979. Body 10 Apl 1979. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011083..1979. Refinished Trans Red. Maple neck. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Serial on bridge. Ernie Ball crescent moon pre-amp board fitted.
B011145..Neck 23 Jan 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. String through body bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011183..Described as 1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. "Music Man" stamped on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011223..Neck 4 Dec 1978. Body 21 Nov 1978. Neck has a circled "1" and body a circled "2'. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. "Music Man" stamped on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011315..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Serial number located on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011324..Neck 4 Dec 78. Body 1 Dec 7x...last digit unreadable. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge and not neck plate.
B011330..Described as being purchased in Sept 1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. "Music Man" stamped on bridge tail. Serial located on bridge. Strings through body and 3 bolt neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011344..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Black epoxy pre-amp. Serial on bridge. Strings through body. Provision on bridge for top loading (non-original?). Body modified with waist contour.
B01142x..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge (not neck plate). 3 Bolt neck.
B011458..Neck 12 Dec 1978. Body Dec 1978 (no day of month recorded). Body signed "SJ" (pencil Running writting). See comment re B011324. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. "MM" stamped on bridge tail.
B011488..Neck 13 Jan 1979. Body undated. Black. Weight 9.5lbs. Black epoxy pre-amp. 
B01153x..(last digit unknown). Very late 1978 or early 79. Black with Maple. Black pg. (Same comment as for B011324).
B0115xx..Neck 2 Feb 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" appears on headstock logo.
B011612..Neck 6 Feb 1979. Body Feb 1979. White with Maple. Black pg.
B011655..Body 2 March 1979. Treble pot dated 1978. White with Maple. Black pg. Brass nut. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Non-epoxy pre-amp. 
B011677..1979. White with Black pg.
B0118xx..Owner believes 1978 or 1979. Serial on bridge. Bridge tail stamped "MM". Either late 78 (see notes for serial B011324) or early 79. Black with Maple. Black pg.
B011806..1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Torpedo case.
B011822..Neck Mar 1979. Body Feb 1979. Tobacco Burst with Maple. Black pg. 3 Bolt neck. Strings through body. "MM" on bridge tail.
B011861..Neck 21 Feb 1980. Body 1 Apl 1980. LEFT HANDED. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011885..Neck date Feb1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B01196x..1978. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge and "Music Man" on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B011984..Owner believes 1978. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg.
B012025..Feb/Jan 1979. White with Maple.
B012026..Neck Feb 79...Body Jan79. White with Maple. Black pg.
B0121xx..1979. Pots dated 1978. Walnut. White pg.
B0122xx..1979. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg.
B012220..1979. White with Maple. Black pg.
B012300..New in 1983 (perhaps old stock). Black with Maple. black pg.
B012305..1979. Refinished in Black with Maple. White pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012325..1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012372..Owner believes 1978 or 1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial number on bridge.
B012374..1979. White with fretted ROSEWOOD. Black pg.
B012394..Body 27 March 1979. Neck 21 Jan (year not legible). Walnut with Fretted ROSEWOOD. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Non-epoxy pre-amp.
B012427..Described as 1978. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Pots dated 1978.
B012529..Owner says 1979. White with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body bridge. "MM" stamped on bridge tail. 3 bolt neck. Non-epoxy pre-amp with tantalum capacitors. Red case lining.
B012559..Owner says 1978. White with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. Serial on Bridge. "Music Man" on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012562..Neck and body both 1979. Natural refin. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012597..Neck 23 Feb 1979. Body 8 Jan 1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Non-epoxy pre-amp.
B0125xx..1980. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. String through body. 3 bolt neck. Serial on bridge.
B012634..1979. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. strings through body. Non-epoxy pre-amp. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012669..Neck 10 Jan 1979. Body late 1978. Black Body. Black pg.
B01267x..Neck 2 Feb 1979. Body 2 Apl 1979. White with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck.  Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B0127xx..Neck, body and pots all dated 1979. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge and "Music Man" on bridge tail. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012734..Neck 1 Feb 1979. Body 27 Feb 1979. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg.
B012757..1979. Black with Maple. White pg. Black PUP.
B012760..Neck 21 Feb 1979. Body 1 Feb 1979. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg.
B012769..1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. Serial on bridge. Music Man stamp on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012796..Late 1978 or 1979. Black with Maple. Pg missing. "MM" on bridge tail.
B012812..1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. "MM" on bridge tail. Strings through body.
B012819..Circa 1979. Purchased 1987. Natural.
B012831..Bought new in May 1980. Black with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Serial number and "Music Man" located on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Original black leather strap embossed with "Music Man" in gold lettering.
B012836..Owner says probably a 1978. "MM" logo is located on the bridge. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B012849..Neck 26 Feb 1979. Bought 10 Dec 1979. Black with Maple. Black pg.
B012865..Neck 28 Feb 1979. Sunburst with Maple. White pg. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012889..Neck 1 Mar 1979. Body 29 Feb 1979. Blonde (Butterscotch) with Maple. Black pg. Black PUP.
B0129xx..Neck undated. Body 16 Feb 1979. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Non-epoxy pre-amp. Strings through body. Serial on bridge. Music Man stamp on bridge tail.
B012907..1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B012973..Neck 6 Mar 1979. Body 1 Mar 1979. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge.
B012998..Neck 5 Mar 1979. Sunburst. Black pg. Neck originally Maple but now has non original fretted Ebony.
B012998..Neck 5 Mar 1979.
B013xxx..Neck 17 Aug 1979. Sunburst with FRETLESS Rosewood. Black pg. Weight 9lbs. Width at nut 1.8 inches. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B013082..Neck Mar 1979. White (originally Walnut) with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B013133..1979. Walnut (Rootbeer) fitted with a fretted Rosewood Sabre Neck. Black pg. Strings through body. Serial on bridge. Music Man stamp on bridge tail.
B013136..Neck 13 Mar 1979. No body date. Refinished in Seafoam Green. Maple neck. Non-original White Pearl pg. 3 bolt neck. Serial on bridge. Strings through the body. Non-original Basslines Pup. Non-original Hipshot detuner.
B01316x..1979. Walnut with Maple. Black pg.
B013186..Body Apl 1979. White with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck.
B013217..Neck and body both Mar 1979. Non-original Candy Apple Red with Maple.
B013228..Neck and body both Mar 1979. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge.
B013304..Neck 1 Apl 1979. Body 25 Mar 1979. Walnut with Maple. Black pg. Teardrop case.
B013320..New in Dec 1979. White with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B013379..1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Teardrop case.
B013438..1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Red interior case.
B013491..1979. Sunburst with FRETLESS Rosewood. Neck subsequently lined and epoxy coated. Black pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body bridge. Teardrop case.
B013508..1979. White with Maple. Black pg.
B013573..1979. Silver (previously Black) with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body bridge. Serial located on bridge. Red interior case.
B013600..1979. Natural with Maple. Pre-amp is non-epoxy. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B013625..1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Strings through body. Serial on bridge. Music man stamp on bridge tail.
B013636..Neck 10 Apl 1979. Body 5 Apl 1979. Treble pot code-dated 41st week of 1978. White with Maple. Black pg. 9.4lbs. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B013639..1979. Walnut. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Serial on bridge. Nut replaced with brass. Modified with Ernie Ball 3 band EQ electronics including jack on underside of body.
B013657..Neck 9 Apl 1979. Body 2 Apl 1979. Vol pot dates to 1979. Treble pot code date 1377841. Bass pot code date 1377904. White with Maple. Black pg. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Non-epoxy pre-amp and tantalum capacitors. Non-switchable input jack. Serial on bridge.
B013704..1979. Natural with Maple. Black pg.
B013770..Body 1979. Sunburst. 
B013790..Neck 27 July 1979. Body 12 July 1979. Natural with Rosewood (?). Fretless. Black pg. Black PUP. The same serial number has the following description: Neck 17 Jan 1979. Body 8 March 1979. White with Maple. Black pg. Non-epoxy pre-amp. Either the serial number for the first discription has been recorded incorrectly or the bridge has been swapped. Serial numbers are unique and are not duplicated.
B013959..Neck 24 May 1979. Body 30 March 1979. Walnut with fretless Rosewood. Black pg. 3 Bolt neck. Strings through body. Non-epoxy preamp with Blue tantalum capacitors and non-switchable jack. Thee yellow wires from pre-amp to treble control
B013962..1979. Described as a two toned Burst. Fretless Rosewood. Black pg and PUP. "MM" and serial on bridge.
B013984..1979. Sunburst with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B014xx7..1979. Natural with FRETLESS Rosewood.Black PUP. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body.
B014007..Neck 28 June 1978. No body date. Pots are coded 1976. Natural with Maple. Non-original Tort pg. Possibly a refin (traces of white in the grain). Perhaps a parts-Bass with an original white finish. NB however, large stocks of pots were purchased in 1976.
B014xxx..Neck 8 May 1979. Vol pot dated 4th week of 1979. Bass pot dated 2nd week of 1979. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg. 3 bolt neck.
B014050..Apl/Mar 1979. White with Maple.
B014067..1979. Natural with fretless Rosewood. No pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. Serial on bridge.  Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B01413x..Neck 27 March 1979. Body 22 March 1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. Non-epoxy pre-amp. Serial on bridge. Encircled "R" on headstock logo. Red interior case.
B014182..1979. Black with Maple. Black pg. Serial on bridge and "MM" on bridge tail.
B014185..1979. Sunburst with Rosewood. Especially made for (and owned by) Dave Markee: Bassist with Eric Clapton 1979-1982.
B014213..1979. Black. 3 bolt neck. Non-original mirror pg.
B014223..1979. Sunburst.
B014307..1979. White with Maple. White pg. 3 bolt neck. Strings through body. "MM" on bridge tail. Encircled "R" on headstock logo.
B014334..Described as Mid 1979. Walnut with Maple. Black pg and PUP.
B014396..1979. Inca Silver with Maple. Black pg. Strings through body. 3 bolt neck.
B014423..Neck 28 Jan 1980. Body 17 Jan