(SOLD) OLP MM4 Stingray Natural 2005
OLP MM4, natural finish, made in China 2005. OLP stands for 'officially licensed product'; these were a contracted copy of the Musicman Stingray made in China in the mid 2000s. Later, Ernie Ball would go on to release the 'SUB' line of basses and guitars that replaced the OLP venture, but these earlier examples are made with more TLC and better materials than the new version. This has the classic ash/maple combo and sounds like a Stingray ought; it's a punchy and satisfying little bass. The neck is a highlight; it feels awesome in the hands. If you're disinclined to fork out $4k+ for a Stingray 4H, this little mate might just fill the hole in your heart perfectly.
Model: OLP MM4
Made: China, 2005 (no serial on these)
Finish: natural gloss
Body: ash
Neck: maple, satin finish, 34" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 4.230kg
Mods: none
Pickup: OLP humbucker, alnico, 2-band EQ
Case: none
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has some minor dimples on the end. Neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has a few small dimples and surface scratches in the middle of the body and near the back edge. The sides have no major marks, just some scuffs near the rear strap pin. The front is also very clean, just a couple of dimples near the controls, some scuffs in the elbow area, a dimple on the top horn and light play wear above and below the strings. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Frets are in good shape, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 45/105 strings.