EBMM Retro 70's Stingray Club

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Nice to see this club growing. White seems to be the least popular finish. If I was buying , that would be my first or 2nd choice.

 

[ics1974]

Nice to see this club growing. White seems to be the least popular finish. If I was buying , that would be my first or 2nd choice.

I would love white as well.

 

[ics1974]

View attachment 5428700 I’m in! Absolute beast of a bass I love it!

Welcome to the club. Beautiful bass!

 

[Triphex]

How are yours setup string height, and neck relief wise? just curious.

 

[ics1974]

How are yours setup string height, and neck relief wise? just curious.

I keep my neck almost dead straight. I like from E 6/64 to G 5/64 measuring at the 17th fret

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

 

[murphy]

I love this guy...makes all his presentations fun!

 

[FunkHead]

I am seriously bonding with my Retro 70's Stingray. It's like going back in time.

 

[ics1974]

Nice video and sounds

 

[craigmack1979]

I am sure this is going to be a very small club but really just curious who currently owns a Retro 70.
I absolutely love mine.
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Beautiful bass I want one !! How is action I like mine low

 

[ics1974]

I can get low action no problem with mine but I generally like mine medium around 6/64 E to 5/64 G as I like to really dig in sometimes

 

[craigmack1979]

I can get low action no problem with mine but I generally like mine medium around 6/64 E to 5/64 G as I like to really dig in sometimes

Thx for responding I just ordered retro from sweetwater !

 

[ics1974]

Thx for responding I just ordered retro from sweetwater !

Excited to see what you get. Please post pics when it arrives

 

[craigmack1979]

Hi Fellow Retro 70's owners. I am actually still reeling from playing mine this morning. I'm amazed and impressed with the quality, tone and play-ability on these. I put some Dogal Stranded Core Flats on mine and I have found one of the best combinations of String/bass I've ever experienced.

Mine is only 8.6 LB and I am so happy to have it. I really like the Black ones but mine is a Natural Heritage (Vault only Model). If I ever have the chance to get a Black one, I will try like heck to make it happen!

Here's some Pics of mine:
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Was it hard setting up the bass ?? I had one and sent it back cause when I tried tighten bullet truss rod it was extremely tight brand new . Also when I lower bridge saddles the don’t go down all way . It’s definitely not easy set up these basses . It was beautiful bass thou just difficult lower action

 

[FunkHead]

Was it hard setting up the bass ?? I had one and sent it back cause when I tried tighten bullet truss rod it was extremely tight brand new . Also when I lower bridge saddles the don’t go down all way . It’s definitely not easy set up these basses . It was beautiful bass thou just difficult lower action

It was simple. The relief was almost spot on. I tightened the bullet a 1/4 Turn w/strings loose and pulling pack on the Head-stock. That took very little force to move it.

The Saddles have plenty of room in both directions but you had Micro-Tilt at your disposal.

 

[ics1974]

mine was simple as well. I did use the tilt adjustment so I could lower the g string to my specs.

 

[Triphex]

I've currently got mine set up with .10mm relief, 2.25mm on the E and about 1.75mm on the g. had to use the micro tilt to get them there. however I do get a little bit of buzz on the 4th and 5th fret on the e and a so I might go up a bit.

 

[ics1974]

I've currently got mine set up with .10mm relief, 2.25mm on the E and about 1.75mm on the g. had to use the micro tilt to get them there. however I do get a little bit of buzz on the 4th and 5th fret on the e and a so I might go up a bit.

I love the micro tilt feature. Not sure why they got rid of it. Every Stingray I have ever owned had shims in the neck pocket from factory.

 

[ics1974]

Curious what strings are you using on your Retro 70's Stingray?
I am using DR High Beams, and they sound fantastic on the Retro.

 

[Just Wrong]

Tried one the other day. It was a bit heavy (10 lbs) and not the colour I’d go for (black), but that tone!!! I had a Pre-Special Stingray and had a couple of Specials, but man, nothing sounds like this. It’s a beast. I had to take it home. I finally understand the « it sounds like a ton of bricks » cliché. I’m in love. I just need to find strings now.