Begging your patience - based on this, what frets would be in a Special with an April 2018 build date?
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Begging your patience - based on this, what frets would be in a Special with an April 2018 build date?
IIRC, the Stingray Special was first available to the general market in July of 2018. The earliest build date for factory instruments was June of that year.
Has anyone noticed that the average weight for a Stingray Special has gone up a little? I check Sweetwater for new instruments. (I keep toying with buying another one. Like I really need another one.) They all appear to be 9.5-10 lbs for a 5 HH. Still pretty good IMO, but it's rare to see one under 9 lbs. Do you agree?
Hmm, color me confused then.....this is what the S/N of mine decodes to, per the EBMM site. Hence my question of what type of frets it may have:
Serial # F77792
Manufactured April 13th, 2018
Build Code 107-01-50-01-CS-BM
Model StingRay Special
Color Black
Neck Roasted Maple Neck Ebony Fretboard
Pickguard Black/White/Black Pickguard
Hardware Matte Black Hardware
If it's a "Special" (which it's clearly described as), it has Stainless Steel frets.
The old StingRays (anything prior to 2018) had nickel frets.
I'm assuming the "Classic" line continue to use nickel.
Here’s the official word for EBMM roasted neck maintenance. I emailed them asking about the process since the FAQ doesn’t address roasted necks specifically.
“All of that is fine for the roasted maple neck.
It's recommended to start with the Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner on the back of the neck and headstock. That is a good cleaner/conditioner that should be applied every string change, or anytime the back of the neck gets dirty. High grade lemon oil like Old English will do the trick as well if those aren't available.
We finish the necks with Birchwood Casey gunstock wax and tru-oil for the nice natural wood feel. That is a temporary finish that will wear off over time. It can be reapplied for the factory feel, but usually not needed more than once every year or two depending on how dry the climate is. There is a video of one of our engineers going over the process, . He uses Murphys Oil Soap in the video, but we use tru-oil in production.
Light sanding can be okay if the neck is very dirty and none of the above help to clean it, it's when dirt has worked its way into the pores of the wood. Sanding can change the shape of the neck so it's important to go very lightly/carefully with it.”
“All of that is fine for the roasted maple neck.
It's recommended to start with the Ernie Ball Wonder Wipes Fretboard Conditioner on the back of the neck and headstock. That is a good cleaner/conditioner that should be applied every string change, or anytime the back of the neck gets dirty. High grade lemon oil like Old English will do the trick as well if those aren't available.
We finish the necks with Birchwood Casey gunstock wax and tru-oil for the nice natural wood feel. That is a temporary finish that will wear off over time. It can be reapplied for the factory feel, but usually not needed more than once every year or two depending on how dry the climate is. There is a video of one of our engineers going over the process, . He uses Murphys Oil Soap in the video, but we use tru-oil in production.
Light sanding can be okay if the neck is very dirty and none of the above help to clean it, it's when dirt has worked its way into the pores of the wood. Sanding can change the shape of the neck so it's important to go very lightly/carefully with it.”
So, I've been waiting to see if a 5 string fretless special is going to get released while also cruising the interwebs looking for a used SR5 fretless. I've seen the BFR 4 string fretless special but I really want to hold out for a 5er.
Then last night saw this. What the heck is this thing?
Music Man June 2020 Ball Family Reserve SR5 Special Fret Less Sierra VIntage | The Bass Place | Reverb
Then last night saw this. What the heck is this thing?
Music Man June 2020 Ball Family Reserve SR5 Special Fret Less Sierra VIntage | The Bass Place | Reverb
Maybe so. Was just asking here because it's not on the Musicman website and I haven't found a single other mention of it anywhere else besides this listing including on the Ernie Ball forum's. Anybody else seen this or a mention of it?
I believe the serial number checked out as a legit sr5 on the website from June 2020. First I've ever seen or heard of that one though.
Just checking in to say I dream of being a member one day.....this is absolutely my dream bass. Either sunburst or natural finish...probably dont know what wood they use but I definitely prefer the lighter shade for the neck. Sorry been playing for decades and just never delved into the geekery side of specs for this stuff....I just love playing.
Anyway, just wanted to post as an outsider how jealous I am of yall! Beauties!
Anyway, just wanted to post as an outsider how jealous I am of yall! Beauties!
Must be a new drop for the website soon - they still show the April BFR listing. I like that it similar to the previous 4 string with the same beautiful neck.
Question folks -
I just restrung my 4 string special with new super slinkys. When I was done the action as measured from the 12th fret was all a couple of 64s low. Checked the relief and it measured at my standard 0.010" (depressed 1st[capo] and 17th fret, measure at 7th & 8th frets). Is it possible for the set screws in the saddles to work themselves out under no tension? Wasn't a big deal to get things back to 6/64, 5/64, 5/64, 4/64... but it was a bit odd. Any thoughts?
I just restrung my 4 string special with new super slinkys. When I was done the action as measured from the 12th fret was all a couple of 64s low. Checked the relief and it measured at my standard 0.010" (depressed 1st[capo] and 17th fret, measure at 7th & 8th frets). Is it possible for the set screws in the saddles to work themselves out under no tension? Wasn't a big deal to get things back to 6/64, 5/64, 5/64, 4/64... but it was a bit odd. Any thoughts?
Here's another one:
https://www.scarlettmusic.com.au/ernie-all-music-man-stingray-5-special-bfr-fretles
They made 75 of them it looks like.
Yes. I and others have this issue as well. Someone suggested using clear nail polish or a thread lock solution early in the posts. I used clear nail polish. Haven't had any issues but still… for as much as I've grown to like this bass, I am not a fan of this bridge.
Edit: Just checked their site and it looks like the Super Slinkies are lighter gauge too.
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