I weighed a couple of 4 string Specials that were 9.6lbs, that was surprising too
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Yeah, Ernie Ball specs say '9 lbs, 2 oz (4.16 kg) - varies slightly'. This one was 9lbs, 14 oz. according to my postage scale. I realize this is the nature of wood. I've seen some basses on Sweetwater that weight well under 9 lbs. It may take a while for the one to come along in my preferred color and weight, but I am willing to wait for it.
You’re surprised that he wants one at 8.5 lbs or less?
If anyone is interested in how these are with flats, I've put some Chromes on today and I doubt I'll be able to take them off now. Even with rounds I found all pickup positions very usable, but with the flats I've managed to make the neck pickup sound closer to a P Bass, whilst backing off the bass and treble a touch. Doesn't sound as P like as my Fender P, but it's passable and great in the mix. Great slap sound too with both pickups on. Very happy bunny
I had planned on selling my other Ray, but now it has a use (rounds) I can keep the yin yang vibe happening.
I had planned on selling my other Ray, but now it has a use (rounds) I can keep the yin yang vibe happening.
Oh ok I get it. Yeah so they seem to be all over the place. There are just a lot more light ones than there ever have been. Still a lot of fatties though.
I think there was one that was 7.03 lbs. That's insane!
That is insane. I am super sensitive to neck dive and I would be wary that a 7 lb Ray would be neck divey. I'd love to find out though!
For me, the ideal weight is 8 lbs and that's what I got. Lighter would be great but it's hard to find basses lighter than that with no neck dive (unless they're headless).
It has definitely kept us engaged in what’s in stock weight wise. Some unintentional scarcity anxiety. For me at least. I know when I saw the 7lbs 13oz on the one I saw in stock it made me feel the impulse to buy
When I see the right 4HH, I'll probably pull the trigger. Need to check to see if Hipshot is making a d-tuner for the Special yet.
I get why people like those. Just never had the need myself. Occasionally I like to tune all the strings down a half step if we are playing in Eb for more options. I just never got the hang of having one string that was lower.
Not sure what you guys think, but I’ve found that basses under 8lbs can sound less fat than a heavier one. The difference between 7.5 and 8.5 can make quite a difference in my experience. Does your mileage vary?
I don't agree at all. I think it's a myth. Electronics, strings, EQ, technique and amp dictate the tone. I have played thin sounding fatties and heavy sounding light basses and vice versa. It may be confirmation bias because of the long perpetuated myth.
Suppose it’s all down to the individual wood?
Sorry, this is one hell of a can of worms thread derailer. Please ignore
Sorry, this is one hell of a can of worms thread derailer. Please ignore
Remco is in the club. He picked the same color as me.
I’m pretty sure neodynium laughs at anything that’s nonmagnetic. Wood ain’t getting in the way of those beasts!
Very nice playing, great sound, but it does not sound typically like a Stingray, does it?
