ähhm .... und jetzt will ich aber auch das Datum Deines wissen
ich zitiere mal aus dem talkbassforum:
"Pre-Ernie Ball - no body contours, string-through body, metal battery cover, 2 band EQ, bridge mutes, 3 bolt neck, bullet truss rod, original logo on headstock, gloss finish on neck with skunk stripe.
Ernie Ball to 1987 - contoured body, top loading bridge, metal battery cover, 2 band EQ, bridge mutes, 4 bolt neck, bullet truss rod, original logo on headstock, gloss finish on neck with skunk stripe (very nicely figured Maple during this period - also, Poplar & Alder used for non-translucent finished instruments).
Late 1987 - 3 band EQ option (and Stingray 5 introduced).
1988 - Original logo removed from headstock (and the word "Bass" removed from name).
1990 - Bullet truss rod removed from headstock, and replaced by truss wheel at base of neck (necessitating notched scratch plate), 6 bolt neck, Skunk stripe removed from back of neck.
1992 - "Flea" bridge is introduced.
1993 - Mute kit removed from bridge (though still possible to fit original mutes), gloss lacquer neck replaced by satin finish (some amazing Birdseye Maple necks during this period).
1996 - Metal plate battery cover replaced by plastic battery box, original bridge completely replaced by small "Down-Sized" bridge (making refitting mutes impossible).
1998 - Neck plate has the original Music Man logo (big M pinstriped trouser guys) removed, and replaced by Ernie Ball logo, and Music Man rectangle.
2006 - Compensated nut replaces original.
You honestly can't go wrong.
The Pre-Ernie Ball instruments will hold their value, but they're heavy, and string through the body (which is less of an issue nowadays, but it
could limit your string choices), depending on the vintage, there can be inconsistencies, and variability with the pre-amp, and neck stability.
The early / mid 90's basses had some incredible figured maple necks, but didn't have the original logo, or skunk stripe.
The current crop have a compensated nut, truss rod wheel, and 2 or 3 band EQ options etc, but less interestingly figured wood.
The "Classic" range have all the benefits of modern, consistent build quality, beautifully figured wood, and the styling (including the mutes) of the Pre-Ernie Ball instruments, but they also have some of the quirks of the Pre-EB's too (heavy, slab body, string through body).
It boils down to whether you want the advantages of progress, or the cache of vintage.
Whether you value aesthetic over convenience.
Gloss necks, or unfinished.
Built in mutes, or taping on a piece of cloth.
A hard-wearing battery plate, or a screwdriver free battery box.
Etc. etc. etc."
wenn das alles so stimmt, sollte mein zukünftiger von 96/97 sein.
