EBMM StingRay Special Club

[Jughead6]

I'm now happily using Chromes on my SR5 Special. I use either Chromes or 9050's on all of my electric basses, so it was a logical choice. Certainly there is a loss of top end bite, but the fundamental character of the instrument seems to still be there.

 

[BigDrew]

Hello all! I have a Special that is the blacked out version (ebony board, black hardware, etc.). I played a black Special with a maple board at a shop last night. However, this bass weighed like half of my Special! Now my Stingray is not necessarily heavy, but I wouldn't be surprised if the bass I played last night weighed like under 8lbs! Should I sell or trade in mine for the other??

 

[HD007]

Hello all! I have a Special that is the blacked out version (ebony board, black hardware, etc.). I played a black Special with a maple board at a shop last night. However, this bass weighed like half of my Special! Now my Stingray is not necessarily heavy, but I wouldn't be surprised if the bass I played last night weighed like under 8lbs! Should I sell or trade in mine for the other??

Light basses are awfully nice on the shoulders...just sayin!

 

[Cazman]

Hello all! I have a Special that is the blacked out version (ebony board, black hardware, etc.). I played a black Special with a maple board at a shop last night. However, this bass weighed like half of my Special! Now my Stingray is not necessarily heavy, but I wouldn't be surprised if the bass I played last night weighed like under 8lbs! Should I sell or trade in mine for the other??

Yeah but those ebony boards are special. Real weight difference?
Just sayin....

 

[BigDrew]

The weight was like night and day.

Sooooo....am I changing basses?? What say you TB?

 

[Cazman]

Too subjective. Can’t be TB’ers call. It’s your bass and what’s most important to you.
Cheerios!

 

[monkeyfinger]

The weight was like night and day.

Sooooo....am I changing basses?? What say you TB?

Since you didn't mention anything about the sound or playability of either one, I am going to assume they are about equal. In that case, if it was me, I would take the lighter one. I know I will still really appreciate the weight many months and years from now.

 

[HD007]

I would swap for the lighter one.

 

[TheBass]

I have the Cobalt flats on my SR5 classic and on my Sterling 4 since +4months. Playability is fine and smooth, as you would expect from other flats too. Fresh Cobalt flats to me sounds similar in the bass range than D'Addarios Chromes but have better presence and articulation in highs an upper mids. Very balanced tone for slapping and finger style with minimum string noise. Sits perfect in the band mix.

The thing I am amazed most of is that they do not seem to age in tone. After +4months of continous playing for 1-2hrs/day there is almost no degradation in tone, especially not in the highs. It's almost like they are fresh.

Any other Cobalt flat users experiencing the same ?

 

[Stevorebob]

Hello all! I have a Special that is the blacked out version (ebony board, black hardware, etc.). I played a black Special with a maple board at a shop last night. However, this bass weighed like half of my Special! Now my Stingray is not necessarily heavy, but I wouldn't be surprised if the bass I played last night weighed like under 8lbs! Should I sell or trade in mine for the other??

Does the weight difference really matter? I mean, is the weight if the ebony-board bass an issue? If so, switch out. If you’re in a lighter-is-better competition — I don’t know, really?

 

[maplenecked]

The weight was like night and day.

Sooooo....am I changing basses?? What say you TB?

Does weight matter to you? Or do you think it does because of the social influence of talk bass? Social influence seems to matter to you since you're asking us. Not that there is anything wrong with that. Just need to reflect on what is important to you.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

To me, ideal is about mid 8 lbs in weight. That's what I like for balance, tone, shoulder. I'm at 8lbs 9 oz currently on my 4HH, so it's ideal. If I had should issues, I would try to hunt the unicorn, but most of the Specials are 2 lbs lighter than the previous model, so I'm good.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Hello all! I have a Special that is the blacked out version (ebony board, black hardware, etc.). I played a black Special with a maple board at a shop last night. However, this bass weighed like half of my Special! Now my Stingray is not necessarily heavy, but I wouldn't be surprised if the bass I played last night weighed like under 8lbs! Should I sell or trade in mine for the other??

I exchanged mine for a lighter one. Saved quite a bit of weight. It was definitely the right move for me.

 

[Stranger Danger]

Hopefully the heavy one I traded in found it’s forever home

 

[maplenecked]

The 5HH Aqua Sparkle showed up today. The Sparkle is intensely shiny and cool. 9lbs 6oz. The ebony is jet black all the way through. Now it’s time to shake the house before the kids go down. My only complaint is that the neck isn’t as fragrant as the maple one

First purchase from CME, they pack really well.

 

[HD007]

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The 5HH Aqua Sparkle showed up today. The Sparkle is intensely shiny and cool. 9lbs 6oz. The ebony is jet black all the way through. Now it’s time to shake the house before the kids go down. My only complaint is that the neck isn’t as fragrant as the maple one

First purchase from CME, they pack really well.

Oooh that is pretty!

 

[Groovegestapo]

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The 5HH Aqua Sparkle showed up today. The Sparkle is intensely shiny and cool. 9lbs 6oz. The ebony is jet black all the way through. Now it’s time to shake the house before the kids go down. My only complaint is that the neck isn’t as fragrant as the maple one

First purchase from CME, they pack really well.

is there any B string buzz going up the neck? Curious about the pickup height from the factory.

 

[maplenecked]

is there any B string buzz going up the neck? Curious about the pickup height from the factory.

None so far, I might change the strings in a few weeks and see if there is any magnetic pull if I drop the string height then. It's setup stellar right now

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

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The 5HH Aqua Sparkle showed up today. The Sparkle is intensely shiny and cool. 9lbs 6oz. The ebony is jet black all the way through. Now it’s time to shake the house before the kids go down. My only complaint is that the neck isn’t as fragrant as the maple one

First purchase from CME, they pack really well.

drool

 

[Groovegestapo]

Has anyone tried Stainless steel strings with these basses? Slinky nickels are my go to. Just curious