EBMM StingRay Special Club

[Shaggai]

Yes! I think we have two basses next drop that bling... Kingpin - Stingray 4 and Crescendo - Bongo 5.

If you could have anything what would that be? We are all ears!

Pino Palladino signature fretless - preferably at a lower price point than the Cliff Williams signature.

 

[Groovegestapo]

Pino Palladino signature fretless - preferably at a lower price point than the Cliff Williams signature.

Long Overdue, I believe it has an ebony board on it now.

 

[Cazman]

Maybe this is not the right place for my question, but anyway...

Would you rather buy a 2020 Stingray Special 4H or a 1979 original (excellent condition on the pictures), at the same price, without the possibility to try any one of them?

Thanks

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I have that exact ‘79 (color, fretboard). Pre EB. Love it! Had to replace Pre amp that went out a couple years ago. EB sent me an OEM replacement. Also have two SR specials. I’d grab the ‘79.... the specials will still be around a while.

 

[Cesar Vortmann]

Yes! I think we have two basses next drop that bling... Kingpin - Stingray 4 and Crescendo - Bongo 5.

If you could have anything what would that be? We are all ears!

A wild idea: a Tony Levin Stingray with a Liquid Tension Experiment 3-inspired splash of color

 

[byoung93888]

A purple nebula stingray special 4hh with flamed roasted neck would get my money!

 

[pineweasel]

Yes! I think we have two basses next drop that bling... Kingpin - Stingray 4 and Crescendo - Bongo 5.

If you could have anything what would that be? We are all ears!

Some more Stingray Special left handers.

 

[Sam Crank]

Yes! I think we have two basses next drop that bling... Kingpin - Stingray 4 and Crescendo - Bongo 5.

If you could have anything what would that be? We are all ears!

First, let me say that the Stingray Special is amazing (I have a 4HH in Ghostwood), absolutely phenomenal work on the update, top notch craftsmanship, feels great, sounds great, really a special instrument.

"If you could have anything?" - gasoline finish, roasted maple neck, no/clear pickguard Stingray (4 & 5 string)

 

[Bill Murray]

Am I being ridiculous by wanting to sell my 2000 SR5 so I can fund another 2021 Special? Is it just me or are these things just that good?

 

[byoung93888]

Am I being ridiculous by wanting to sell my 2000 SR5 so I can fund another 2021 Special? Is it just me or are these things just that good?

Not at all, they are fantastic!

 

[ueezb]

If you could have anything what would that be? We are all ears!

I'd consider a black Special with chrome hardware and roasted maple a perfect match for me if I'm in for a Stingray (which will certainly be the case in the future, either H oder HH). Just like in the old color range. Unfortunately the new one with black hardware doesn't really do it for me.
Also tinted natural with roasted maple and tort

 

[N4860]

Am I being ridiculous by wanting to sell my 2000 SR5 so I can fund another 2021 Special? Is it just me or are these things just that good?

I recently bought an SR5 Special to replace my older SR5 which I now have for sale.

 

[Rlbragg15]

I'd consider a black Special with chrome hardware and roasted maple a perfect match for me if I'm in for a Stingray (which will certainly be the case in the future, either H oder HH). Just like in the old color range. Unfortunately the new one with black hardware doesn't really do it for me.
Also tinted natural with roasted maple and tort

I agree - I have the Black/chrome/maple 4H special. There is something about it that calls back to the original Rays that I love. All the new perks with that vintage vibe.

 

[Bill Murray]

Can anyone comment on the how the HH specials compare to Bongos? I specifically love the neodymium pickups, 18V preamp, the width/playability of the neck, and the low end on the SR5HH specials.

I love those things so much, that I don’t see myself ever using my SR5H again. Im wondering if a backup Bongo would serve me well? Obviously I need to try one out but curious to hear any opinions from fellow special owners

 

[Stevorebob]

Can anyone comment on the how the HH specials compare to Bongos? I specifically love the neodymium pickups, 18V preamp, the width/playability of the neck, and the low end on the SR5HH specials.

I love those things so much, that I don’t see myself ever using my SR5H again. Im wondering if a backup Bongo would serve me well? Obviously I need to try one out but curious to hear any opinions from fellow special owners

I see you already found my post below in another thread. I’ll share it here for others:

I find there is little tonal similarity between the StingRay Special and the Bongo. Yeah, one can coax them into each other’s territory, but their strengths lie elsewhere. For me, the StingRay Specials provide a more organic, edgy tone, and Bongos are more hifi. The StingRays are more naturally scooped (especially in positions 2, 3 and 4) while Bongos are meatier in the mids and can be searing in the high end. It’s the body woods, pickup locations, pickup/coil selector v. blend and three v. four band EQ. While both have neodymium pickups, they are voiced differently.

Edit: I own both well as pre-Special StingRays. All are 5-strings.

 

[Bill Murray]

I see you already found my post below in another thread. I’ll share it here for others:

Any opinion on the low-end specifically? I’m wondering if they have similar abilities in that respect or if one happens to be beefier than the other? I play a lot of soul and reggae and sometimes that calls for an all consuming bass wave

 

[Stevorebob]

Any opinion on the low-end specifically? I’m wondering if they have similar abilities in that respect or if one happens to be beefier than the other? I play a lot of soul and reggae and sometimes that calls for an all consuming bass wave

I think the StingRays deliver more low end. The Bongo’s 24 fret neck moves the pickups toward the neck, and it’s 4-band pre either removes or adds low-mids.

 

[Bass7755]

I'm thinking about that Bongo BFR Scott mentioned earlier on this thread. But I found out my Local music store just became a EBMM dealer. They said they have about 12 US made instruments coming in over the next few months. Basses are mostly Stingrays of various configurations. They said they could probably get one of the BFR Bongo's Scott mentioned. In the meantime they got a bunch of Sterlings in. Oh my this one is really nice. I have the cash to purchase it now but I might need the money for another USA Stingray or the BFR Bongo.
I'd like to be able to swing both.

 

[Bill Murray]

I'm thinking about that Bongo BFR Scott mentioned earlier on this thread. But I found out my Local music store just became a EBMM dealer. They said they have about 12 US made instruments coming in over the next few months. Basses are mostly Stingrays of various configurations. They said they could probably get one of the BFR Bongo's Scott mentioned. In the meantime they got a bunch of Sterlings in. Oh my this one is really nice. I have the cash to purchase it now but I might need the money for another USA Stingray or the BFR Bongo.
I'd like to be able to swing both.

That bass is sick! Is the neck all rosewood??

 

[Bass7755]

That bass is sick! Is the neck all rosewood??

The neck and fingerboard is all really dark roasted maple. For an Indonesian instrument it was pretty awesome! I'm thinking about going back tomorrow an buying it.
I'll have to figure out how to get the BFR Bongo later.

 

[Bass7755]

For $999.00 this Sterling is gonna be hard to pass up. It's light, great fit & finish The fretwork is very good and it has low action without fret buzz. And the roasted neck and fretboard is absolutely beautiful and as good as both of my Specials. They're holding it for me for a few days.
Dan