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EBMM StingRay Special Club

Quick question, what is everyone using for straplocks? I usually use Dunlop but I don’t want to mess with this one so not sure what to use.

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Quick question, what is everyone using for straplocks? I usually use Dunlop but I don’t want to mess with this one so not sure what to use.
I prefer Loxx, but they can be hard to find. Dunlop’s are my second choice.

Loxx are the same connectors used for car and boat tonneau covers. They snap on easily, needing no fussy alignment, and require only a pull of the button to remove.
 
Quick question, what is everyone using for straplocks? I usually use Dunlop but I don’t want to mess with this one so not sure what to use.

I'm using the Ernie ball strap locks. I don't like them as much as the Dunlop ones, but they work fine - they don't stick out as far as the Dunlop ones do, so that is nice. But they don't have as satisfying Of a click when you snap them on.
 
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I am thrilled to share I just joined this amazing club
I was lucky to score my favorite color with my favorite fingerboard and my favorite neck (1.5 :) ) from the EBMM Vault
I wouldn’t change one thing, PERFECT!!!!
Sring Ray Special SLO
And amazing service from the vault and super fast shipping
Excellent! I have the same. When did you order/get yours? I'm patiently hoping/waiting for them to show up in the vault again.
 
Quick question, what is everyone using for straplocks? I usually use Dunlop but I don’t want to mess with this one so not sure what to use.
I put Dunlops’ on all my basses. They are direct replacements for the stock units— no drilling, toothpicks, or dowels required. Can use any strap with or without the locking mechanism.
Nothing better!
 
Just snagged the last one of these that Sweetwater had in stock. I deliberated for two days over this or the Dark Ray, since GC had a couple. They sold out so I went with this one for a decent discount included.

I'm really hoping I can use this for most playing situations and cop a Pbass tone (sorta) when needed. My only concern is if I'll love the neck or if it will take time getting used to, as I play two jazz basses for my 4 string stuff right now.

I will say, this is a beautiful machine!

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Just saw this post. I tried to order the same one a few days after you and now I have to wait till October :(

I can’t seem to find any good pics of this color anywhere.

Can’t wait!
 
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To each his own, but this years colors were my favorite since the special was released.

I really like this year's colours as well. I can understand why some people might not because I do think they tried to push the limits a bit this time in terms of unique and not-so-traditional colours. I like that kind of thing though. Last years finishes were very nice too though.
 
Like they didn't push the limits with Plumpkin :cool:.

I find the plumpkin to be a bit subtle to be honest. I love it and have yet to see it under stage lights, but it's not as flashy as something like the amethyst sparkle or the snowy night finishes. I also wouldn't consider the plumpkin as one of last year's finishes simply because it was limited to a run of 5 I think.
 
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I find the plumpkin to be a bit subtle to be honest. I love it and have yet to see it under stage lights, but it's not as flashy as something like the amethyst sparkle or the snowy night finishes. I also wouldn't consider the plumpkin as one of last year's finishes simply because it was limited to a run of 5 I think.

I never saw one in person but I like the idea of a paint that changes color under different angles. I wish they'd come up with another version and make it a regular (not limit it to 5) finish.
 
I never saw one in person but I like the idea of a paint that changes color under different angles. I wish they'd come up with another version and make it a regular (not limit it to 5) finish.

Agreed, it would be cool if they had done something like it for a regular run. I don't know how many they've done, but they have done other colour shifting finishes. The ones that come to mind for basses are the plumpkin, dargie delight (2nd version I believe), and the kinetic blue BFR from last winter. I recall they also did a BFR guitar that was a red/orange colour shift that I think they called something like cinnamon.
 
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Agreed, it would be cool if they had done something like it for a regular run. I don't know how many they've done, but they have done other colour shifting finishes. The ones that come to mind for basses are the plumpkin, dargie delight (2nd version I believe), and the kinetic blue BFR from last winter. I recall they also did a BFR guitar that was a red/orange colour shift that I think they called something like cinnamon.
Besides the plumkin and a few others mentioned, the SR Classic Sledge is also a color shifter.