The Official Sterling by Music Man Owners Club - Page 25

VeganThump · #**481** 12-04-2012, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SBMM

Nice purchase!!!

Where did you get yours from?

Guitar Center website, they had a black friday sale 15% off any one item, got it for $625! If I wanted to get a maple neck , is that something I could order separately directly from SBMM?

SBMM · #**482** 12-04-2012, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MLouis1981

If I wanted to get a maple neck , is that something I could order separately directly from SBMM?

No - we don't make any parts like that available, sorry

VeganThump · #**483** 12-04-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by SBMM

No - we don't make any parts like that available, sorry

Ahh bummer, oh well. Really though, I need to commend you on a superior instrument at a fantastic price, I really do love it, keep up the good work!

SBMM · #**484** 12-04-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MLouis1981

Ahh bummer, oh well. Really though, I need to commend you on a superior instrument at a fantastic price, I really do love it, keep up the good work!

Thanks so much! Be sure to 'like' us on Facebook also, we do giveaways and such on there quite often, and also some tech tips, etc.

Thanks again and enjoy your new baby!

Chrishi87 · #**485** 12-06-2012, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MLouis1981

Guitar Center website, they had a black friday sale 15% off any one item, got it for $625!

Here in germany we have to pay 1.250$!!!!!!
Man that p***es me off !!!!!!
I want a second and third SBMM so badly, but I can´t afford it, because I live in fu*** Europe

miketallica315 · #**486** 12-06-2012, 06:56 PM

I have been doing a SBMM reconnaissance. I have been looking at GC's used SBMMs and ebay almost daily. I am getting another one for sure but whether or not I buy new or used or Ray34 or SB14, or depending on what I see from SBMM at NAMM is the question. I find that I play my Ray35 more than any of my other basses.... including my EBMM SR5. I can't wait to buy another one. January can't come any slower! I'm glad that I'm in the U.S. and am able to grab them at a great price!

joelb79 · #**487** 12-07-2012, 12:42 AM

I have to say some of the best customer service I have every gotten was from SBMM. Pat Park took care of me like no other. Kudos to you SBMM owners to have such interaction here with them as well.

**jnumme** · #**488** 12-08-2012, 08:24 AM

Can anyone help with where I can find a replacement that fits for my ray ca mint green rw fretboard and what color would look best in your opinion? Thanks jnumme

VeganThump · #**489** 12-08-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jnumme

Can anyone help with where I can find a replacement that fits for my ray ca mint green rw fretboard and what color would look best in your opinion? Thanks jnumme

A replacement pickguard?

tonydetiger · #**490** 12-08-2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jnumme

Can anyone help with where I can find a replacement that fits for my ray ca mint green rw fretboard and what color would look best in your opinion? Thanks jnumme

Check Pickguard Heaven. They make replacement pickguards for EBMM Stingray basses. I think the EBMM and SBMM pg's are the same size.

With mint green, I would go with a parchment or antique pearl. But that's just my opinion.

Bobster · #**491** 12-08-2012, 09:57 AM

tony,

I'm not sure about Ray34s, but an SR5 pickguard doesn't fit a Ray35.

Bob

**jnumme** · #**492** 12-08-2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MLouis1981

A replacement pickguard?

yeah sorry forget to add the most important word ...lol

miketallica315 · #**493** 12-08-2012, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobster

tony,

I'm not sure about Ray34s, but an SR5 pickguard doesn't fit a Ray35.

Bob

Wow! Really? I always thought that the two were practically identical minus a very minor difference here or there. How do the two guards differ?

Bobster · #**494** 12-09-2012, 01:23 PM

Mike,

The knob spacing is apparently a little different. The fact there is a difference was confirmed by Chandler Pickguards and The Perfect Bass when I had my guard made back in early 2011. Here's a link which confirms this: http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&CR=Y&modify=0

According to that link, seems to be the whole SBMM line.

Here's mine with the Chandler guard - The Official Sterling by Music Man Owners Club

Bob

**jnumme** · #**495** 12-09-2012, 04:04 PM

So i take it theres no ray 34 ca direct replacement gaurds avalible then

miketallica315 · #**496** 12-10-2012, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Bobster

Mike,

The knob spacing is apparently a little different. The fact there is a difference was confirmed by Chandler Pickguards and The Perfect Bass when I had my guard made back in early 2011. Here's a link which confirms this: http://www.theperfectbass.com/explor...&CR=Y&modify=0

According to that link, seems to be the whole SBMM line.

Here's mine with the Chandler guard - The Official Sterling by Music Man Owners Club

Bob

Well tickle my feet and stuff macaroni in my bellybutton! I never would have known that. Thanks for letting me know that Bob.

Durockrolly · #**497** 12-12-2012, 06:46 PM

My Ray 34 ca 3TS w/ maple FB was just delivered yesterday. I picked it up new from my local GC. They are selling them for $599.00 and offering a $100.00 discount on any purchase of $499.00 or more, so my cost was $499.00+tax!
The bad news is I have to wait until Christmas to play it. I did open it and check it out and it is bad ass!

miketallica315 · #**498** 12-12-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Durockrolly

My Ray 34 ca 3TS w/ maple FB was just delivered yesterday. I picked it up new from my local GC. They are selling them for $599.00 and offering a $100.00 discount on any purchase of $499.00 or more, so my cost was $499.00+tax!
The bad news is I have to wait until Christmas to play it. I did open it and check it out and it is bad ass!

I'm glad you like it! I sold one of my prized Warwicks to fund the purchase of my Ray 35 in honeyburst. At first, I had wondered if I had made a major mistake. When my Ray 35 arrived and I had the opportunity to play it, I knew I had made the right decision. From that moment on I had become a true fan. My Ray 35 is my main bass and that is saying a lot because I also own a EBMM SR5. It is a great instrument with even greater customer service!

nicopiano · #**499** 12-12-2012, 09:21 PM

I owned 7 or 8 bass in my life and the only one that I'll never want to sell is my black Ray35.

It took me a few days to get used to the neck (been playing a Fender J bass before).

I wonder how is the Ray35 neck compared to a Fender P or a EBMM Stingray 5?

Durockrolly · #**500** 12-13-2012, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by miketallica315

I'm glad you like it! I sold one of my prized Warwicks to fund the purchase of my Ray 35 in honeyburst. At first, I had wondered if I had made a major mistake. When my Ray 35 arrived and I had the opportunity to play it, I knew I had made the right decision. From that moment on I had become a true fan. My Ray 35 is my main bass and that is saying a lot because I also own a EBMM SR5. It is a great instrument with even greater customer service!

I played it for hours at GC before I bought it. I can't wait until Christmas day to rock this thing!!!