EBMM StingRay Special Club

[2milehighspike]

The routings in the SR5 requires the larger pick guard. If you like the SR4 style, look for a SR5 Classic — out of production now; maybe they will come back. They have the same pick guard and control plate as the SR4s, but only available with a 2-band preamp, one pickup and a non-contoured body.

. The problem with the classic is what makes the Special, well special, and that is weight. I had a classic and it was close to 11 pounds. My SRS5 fretless weighs 7lbs 15 oz. At 62 years old with very high mileage that makes a huge difference during a 3,4 hour gig.

 

[oldskoolskatedad]

At the risk of asking a silly question, I'm assuming the neo pickup on a SRS4H is a 4 wire bucker. I could pop of the control plate and take a look but my 6 yr old son will undoubtedly catch me doing so and insist on "helping". Call me lazy but it's more convenient to just post here lol.

 

[Jhalb]

. The problem with the classic is what makes the Special, well special, and that is weight. I had a classic and it was close to 11 pounds. My SRS5 fretless weighs 7lbs 15 oz. At 62 years old with very high mileage that makes a huge difference during a 3,4 hour gig.

My classic come in at 9.6 pounds. I use a 3.5 inch wide strap and it bearable.

 

[2milehighspike]

My classic come in at 9.6 pounds. I use a 3.5 inch wide strap and it bearable.

9.5 would be doable but still pushing it. It’s my lower back that gives me a hard time. After 8 years of competing in motocross and 25 years of skiing the Rockies 70 to 100+days a year, and ending up in the ER on several occasions I need all the help I can get.

 

[tonymcbony]

At the risk of asking a silly question, I'm assuming the neo pickup on a SRS4H is a 4 wire bucker. I could pop of the control plate and take a look but my 6 yr old son will undoubtedly catch me doing so and insist on "helping". Call me lazy but it's more convenient to just post here lol.

No, it’s a 3 wire, strangely. The HH models have a 4 wire bridge and 3 wire neck

 

[oldskoolskatedad]

No, it’s a 3 wire, strangely. The HH models have a 4 wire bridge and 3 wire neck[/QUOTE

That may complicate my plan to install a rotary series/parallel/single coil selector in conjunction with an East preamp. Thanks for the info

 

[chanson]

Anyone know if they're still doing roasted maple on the 2021 Specials? Sad to see ebony go!

 

[N4860]

Anyone know if they're still doing roasted maple on the 2021 Specials? Sad to see ebony go!

I'd be shocked if they got rid of the roasted maple. I don't see that happening anytime soon. The ebony fb being discontinued is surprising though.

 

[monkeyfinger]

What evidence is there that ebony is no longer offered?

 

[Shaggai]

What evidence is there that ebony is no longer offered?

Well the Zzounds listing didn't show it on the offerings. However I wouldn't take that as proof of anything until a listing from Sweetwater or GC is out and confirms ebony or no ebony.

 

[Shaggai]

I'd be shocked if they got rid of the roasted maple. I don't see that happening anytime soon. The ebony fb being discontinued is surprising though.

Can't see the roasted maple going anywhere since EBMM has been a champion of it since the Stingray Special.

 

[2milehighspike]

Can't see the roasted maple going anywhere since EBMM has been a champion of it since the Stingray Special.

Dont need to start any rumors till we see what’s up, can’t see them loosing the roasted maple either. I like that the neck is one piece with no glued on fretboard.

 

[N4860]

Dont need to start any rumors till we see what’s up, can’t see them loosing the roasted maple either. I like that the neck is one piece with no glued on fretboard.

Are you sure about that last bit about the 1 piece neck? Both of my all maple roasted necks have a fb that is clearly glued on.

 

[2milehighspike]

Well I guess I can’t speak for all of them but my BFR is one piece, maybe that has to due to the wicked flame maple though

 

[Jhalb]

My neck is 2 piece but it’s done so good you can’t see the seam for the fret board. I think if you have a truss rod and no skunk stripe on back it a two piece neck. I may be wrong. Check out the Video on the web where they cut the fingerboard.

 

[N4860]

Well I guess I can’t speak for all of them but my BFR is one piece, maybe that has to due to the wicked flame maple though

Both of my all maple BFR are flame maple and you can see where it is glued if you look close enough.

 

[N4860]

Both of my all maple BFR are flame maple and you can see where it is glued if you look close enough.

I should add that it is probably better that it is a separate piece glued on as it would add to the stability of the neck.

 

[pineweasel]

Well the Zzounds listing didn't show it on the offerings. However I wouldn't take that as proof of anything until a listing from Sweetwater or GC is out and confirms ebony or no ebony.

I can’t believe that Zzounds listing was the full 2021 range. A lot of people will still want traditional finishes like black or sunburst.

 

[Ian774]

Surely they’ll offer more than just these colors. As you said, some folks will want more “basic” colors.

 

[mouthmw]

It sure sounds like the StingRay Special is a successful model. In fact, it seems to be the new flagship for basses at EBMM.

Stingray has always been a flagship bass model for EBMM. So, yeah? Of course it's the flagship model.