Like I've already mentioned here and in other threads, there's absolutely no need for that if you take your time to do it once for good - meaning - sealing the neck with Tru Oil. I also like a bit more protection on my necks with lacquer and some sort of hard finish, so I added 10 layers of Birchwood Casey Tru Oil on my Stingray neck. Do a coat or 2 max per day, and the Tru Oil (which is a varnish) will harden and provide a nice smooth feel. Especially after you add a coat of Gunstock Wax once you're done with Tru Oil. Build up as many coats of Tru Oil as you want. Satin? No problem. Glossy? Build em up! Neck doesn't get dirty now, and NO sanding thank you very much.
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Like I've already mentioned here and in other threads, there's absolutely no need for that if you take your time to do it once for good - meaning - sealing the neck with Tru Oil. I also like a bit more protection on my necks with lacquer and some sort of hard finish, so I added 10 layers of Birchwood Casey Tru Oil on my Stingray neck. Do a coat or 2 max per day, and the Tru Oil (which is a varnish) will harden and provide a nice smooth feel. Especially after you add a coat of Gunstock Wax once you're done with Tru Oil. Build up as many coats of Tru Oil as you want. Satin? No problem. Glossy? Build em up! Neck doesn't get dirty now, and NO sanding thank you very much.
They absolutely do. Heck I've been put on ignore by a couple of em because I've dared to say to another TBer to pick whichever he likes and gave my opinion on both and why I prefer a single H. Jeesh..
I take back not liking Labella Flats on my SRS 5HH. I admittedly forgot to change the pickup height. Once I did they sounded great. I still prefer rounds if it's my only bass. (which it is) Guess I'll need two Stingray Special 5s now. One with rounds, one with flats. Dang!... gotta do what I gotta do. Maybe a Stingray Classic this time.
Also as I find the strings I like and tweak the setup, everything is starting to settle in and it's playing very nice. I'm loving this bass more and more.
As far as H vs HH goes: I really like the series setting on the 5H and I do tend to use position 1, straight up Stingray the most on my HH. I'll boost mid and bass a little. But, I do like position 3 and 4 as well from time to time and if I'm walking to Jazz standards I like position 5 with my hand on the neck. I just love options and that's just me. Whatever you choose though, cool. Can't go wrong. It's a Stingray!
Also as I find the strings I like and tweak the setup, everything is starting to settle in and it's playing very nice. I'm loving this bass more and more.
As far as H vs HH goes: I really like the series setting on the 5H and I do tend to use position 1, straight up Stingray the most on my HH. I'll boost mid and bass a little. But, I do like position 3 and 4 as well from time to time and if I'm walking to Jazz standards I like position 5 with my hand on the neck. I just love options and that's just me. Whatever you choose though, cool. Can't go wrong. It's a Stingray!
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I'm a sucker for the classics, P bass..Jazz bass, and Stingray 4H.
Fret noise: I've been at least for now been talked into that it's the nature of SS frets to be noisier especially given my digging in style. So, I've changed the strings and set it back up and will run it at rehearsal Tuesday, and report back. But I play a really bright bass as my main, gloss maple board L2K, that makes lots less noise. If I get rattle thru my amp with the Ray, that will be my deciding factor.
I'm still waiting for my 5HH to arrive.
It's been more than 6 months since I've placed the order.
Has anyone else had waited for sooooo long?
Why is that?
It's been more than 6 months since I've placed the order.
Has anyone else had waited for sooooo long?
Why is that?
That is really strange. Every GC seems to have them. Where did you order from?
What color did you order? Some colors are easier to come by than others.
Loving the color on the bass, looks kind of roasted as well!
The majority of us are in the U.S. so that makes a difference . And some finishes are more popular and tend to be sold preorder or as soon as they arrive in store.
It will be worth the wait !!
The wife is away today so I've really had some time to explore the tonal possibilities of my SRS 5HH. I mainly play Blues/Classic R&B/Southern Rock/Blue Grass/Classic Country. Think Allman Bros., Gov't Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Marcus King Band, Skynyrd Etc. Sometimes at Jazz jams to keep me sharp. Anyways, after the right string gauges and some tweaking, I have the string height pretty dang low like I like it. (Actually, I told Mike Lull's shop, as low as they can get the strings. I was pretty disappointed with what they came up with. I did it myself and got it much lower without buzz.) There isn't only the Stingray sound in here but lots of great classic sounds as well. Love it!
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