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Old 11-29-2010, 02:51 AM
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Hello, I told my cousin to buy me a Stingray 4 in L.A. and bring it to me in Denmark, (the valuta makes it cheap... And I dont have to pay taxes.. well maybe..) He found one at 1200 dollars but it has 5 knobs? ... And I dont see a seperate pickup.. What is it called, and is it better/badder than the Stingray 4 with 4 knobs? Please, I would like a fast response

I'll post a pic later, Im in school and all those damn size limits!!!
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Old 11-29-2010, 02:52 AM
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It'll be a piezo bridge! So, master volume, 3 band EQ, and piezo blend knob.
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Old 11-29-2010, 03:32 AM
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I dont know if this is a noob question but I dont see any bridge pickup.. Btw. I attached a picture.
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Old 11-29-2010, 03:43 AM
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The piezo is loaded in the saddles, so basically it looks virtually the same apart from the extra knob. Its a nice addition if its not costing you anymore. It can give you a very unique tone. Of course you can just have the normal Stingray sound as well, or blend it, or full piezo. Search youtube for a few vids for demos of it
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Old 11-29-2010, 03:45 AM
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It cost me less, haha I'll try to search some videos about, thanks for the help!
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Old 11-29-2010, 03:50 AM
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MM's are known for their single pickup, that's why you don't see 2. They do make em with 2 though.
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Old 11-29-2010, 04:04 AM
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1200 for a piezo 4?

DING,DING,DING,DING,DING.

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Old 11-29-2010, 07:36 AM
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I took it Thanks for the help everybody - Its gonna be an awesome christmas!
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Old 11-29-2010, 08:54 AM
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MM's are known for their single pickup, that's why you don't see 2. They do make em with 2 though.
Welcome to 2010. Ernie Ball Music Man most certainly makes a Ray with two pickups. I own several.
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Old 11-29-2010, 06:20 PM
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Welcome to 2010. Ernie Ball Music Man most certainly makes a Ray with two pickups. I own several.
You bet - here's mine:

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