EBMM StingRay Special Club

I can see that you've got some rust on the pickup poles so maybe the humidity and oxidization may be causing an internal issue with the electronics. Just a guess though.

 

I am here in Florida and do a lot of outdoor gigs too with my SR5, but have never had a problem like that. Maybe you are getting some sweat by the pickup selector. Do you always use the same pickup selection? Is the battery connection good?

 

+1 for the battery. I now have a thin piece of card in mine to help keep it tight, due to that issue.

 

Anybody use Rotosound Swing 66 stainless strings on their Stingray Special 4H and if so how does it sound?

 

I used rôto 66 on all my other basses for nearly 25 years. When I got my SRS, after rhe slinkys wore out I slapped those on them. I thought they sounded good, rotos are super bright when they first go on the bass, but tend to deaden rather quickly. I found that true on the SRS as well. Since that time I have really just grown to prefer the EB strings on the EB bass . They really seem to complement each other well.

 

I was thinking of putting some Roto 66 on my Stingray Special because I like them on my P bass but as someone mentioned they seem to die a sudden death. I even had one set that arrived DOA. I just put on some Regular Slinky 45 -105 and I immediately noticed more string tension. I had to readjust the truss rod there was too much relief. They sound great though with a little more authority over the stock Slinky.

 

Joining the club. And I'm loving this color combination.

 

Looks killer, congrats!

 

You'll love the sound of that ebony fret board, it's tight!

 

Thanks for the replies on the Roto strings. I may give the regular Slinky’s a try. I’m used to more tension than the strings on it now although they do sound pretty good.

 

I was using Rotosounds, but just tried the regular slinky on my EBMM SR5 and like them alot and ordered 2 more sets.

 

She’s a beauty!
I noticed you have the Dunlop strap locks; were they direct replacements, or did you need to modify the bass in some way?

 

Thank you. Yes smooth installation. Didn't have to touch the wood

 

Here’s a shot of my new to me Stingray Special. Seller advised me it has EB Slinky Cobalts on it. They sound good. As I have time and money I want to try various strings on it to see if I like anything better but these aren’t bad. The neck feels great.

 

Nice rig, my man. You are blessed. My Stingray is the first bass I've had with a sanded neck, and I have to say I'm a fan. I really like DR Lowriders, if you're wanting to try something new.

Funny story...once had a young kid ask me why the strings weren't called vibrators since they vibrate to make sound. Out of the mouths of babes....

 

I was preparing myself to practice and it looked so good with the sun shinning in it so I had to capture.

 

The roasted maple is such a beautiful match with the black body. A vintage look without the pretense

Enjoy!

 

After seeing the new colors for 2021 and the discontinue of the old color options, I decided to pull the trigger on this 5H Special in Ivory. Zero regrets. It somehow sounds even better than my 4H SRS. Maybe the extra 1.5 pounds adds some tonal heft? It came with the mint pg, really glad I bought the black separately. Love it.

To my surprise, the roasted maple neck is one piece! No separate fretboard. Idk why, but I was under the impression that even the all-maple necks had a separate maple fretboard. Regardless, it feels great and is solid as rock.

btw... Bass Central in Florida, great store, great customer service, very fair pricing. I live in So Cal and buying a bass from them was a breeze. Call and ask for JD!

I'll take some good photos later, for now this is all I've got.

 

Roasted maple looks great on a white body! FYI the fretboard is cut from the neck and glued back on after the truss is installed.

 

Actually, the fretboard is separate. MM starts with one piece for the neck and board, then slices off the fretboard portion, routes for the truss rod, and glues the fretboard slice back on to the neck. This way the grain of the neck and fretboard matches up perfectly. There’s an older EBMM factory-tour video where Sterling Ball proudly demonstrates this. Very nice build quality. If you look closely, you’ll see a small seam.