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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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I’m on the verge of joining this club. I’ve had my Sterling by MM for quite some time now and I’m ready to drop some coin on a proper MM. I appreciate all the posts to this point, it’s made for some great reading the past few days!
Thinking of going for a 4H or HH (that is the question) in Aqua Sparkle even though a buddy says it looks like a bowling ball. I tend to think I want to be a purist and go H but then the other side of me says “live a little” and go HH. Either way, I’ll enjoy reading and will post up when I’m truly in the club...by the way, is that when I pay for it or actually receive it?
Thinking of going for a 4H or HH (that is the question) in Aqua Sparkle even though a buddy says it looks like a bowling ball. I tend to think I want to be a purist and go H but then the other side of me says “live a little” and go HH. Either way, I’ll enjoy reading and will post up when I’m truly in the club...by the way, is that when I pay for it or actually receive it?
I’ve played H’s for yrs.I’m on the verge of joining this club. I’ve had my Sterling by MM for quite some time now and I’m ready to drop some coin on a proper MM. I appreciate all the posts to this point, it’s made for some great reading the past few days!
Thinking of going for a 4H or HH (that is the question) in Aqua Sparkle even though a buddy says it looks like a bowling ball. I tend to think I want to be a purist and go H but then the other side of me says “live a little” and go HH. Either way, I’ll enjoy reading and will post up when I’m truly in the club...by the way, is that when I pay for it or actually receive it?
Bought a charcoal sparkle 5 HH
and it is now my favorite. The 5 tonal positions give more options
In the Jazz Bass and P bass realm
While retaining some stingray growl in the first position.
I’be always wanted more than just the “Stingray tone.
The specials are a new animal and the best MM basses ever.
I’m on the verge of joining this club. I’ve had my Sterling by MM for quite some time now and I’m ready to drop some coin on a proper MM. I appreciate all the posts to this point, it’s made for some great reading the past few days!
Thinking of going for a 4H or HH (that is the question) in Aqua Sparkle even though a buddy says it looks like a bowling ball. I tend to think I want to be a purist and go H but then the other side of me says “live a little” and go HH. Either way, I’ll enjoy reading and will post up when I’m truly in the club...by the way, is that when I pay for it or actually receive it?
How many H’s...that is the question! And whether to sparkle? Some fun decisions ahead.
I have an HH and really like the flexibility.
Good luck with your hunt. Don’t let fear of bowling ball jokes keep you from your true love.
HH definitely. No point in limiting yourselfI’m on the verge of joining this club. I’ve had my Sterling by MM for quite some time now and I’m ready to drop some coin on a proper MM. I appreciate all the posts to this point, it’s made for some great reading the past few days!
Thinking of going for a 4H or HH (that is the question) in Aqua Sparkle even though a buddy says it looks like a bowling ball. I tend to think I want to be a purist and go H but then the other side of me says “live a little” and go HH. Either way, I’ll enjoy reading and will post up when I’m truly in the club...by the way, is that when I pay for it or actually receive it?
I think it’s really the pinnacle of what’s possible with the Stingray platform
8lb 3oz Burnt Apple 4HH now availalbe at Sweetwater.
Do I like Burt Apple more? IDK but I do like that maple neck.
ETA: The AS I "bought" just got in as well. Should have pics of it around the time it ships. Not as light as the BA I posted above at 8lbs 13oz but should be okay.
Do I like Burt Apple more? IDK but I do like that maple neck.
ETA: The AS I "bought" just got in as well. Should have pics of it around the time it ships. Not as light as the BA I posted above at 8lbs 13oz but should be okay.
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I have a Burnt Apple 4H Special and it's awesome in every respect!
I concur. Purists be damned! They need to get over it. ;-)
I went from a H to a HH and have not looked back.
I’m on the verge of joining this club. I’ve had my Sterling by MM for quite some time now and I’m ready to drop some coin on a proper MM. I appreciate all the posts to this point, it’s made for some great reading the past few days!
Thinking of going for a 4H or HH (that is the question) in Aqua Sparkle even though a buddy says it looks like a bowling ball. I tend to think I want to be a purist and go H but then the other side of me says “live a little” and go HH. Either way, I’ll enjoy reading and will post up when I’m truly in the club...by the way, is that when I pay for it or actually receive it?
I opted to go the route of the purist (but by no means elitist! nothing at all against the HHers! maybe I should say "traditionalist"?) so got a 4H in Classic Natural. I think of it as the best of worlds of vintage style and the modern electronics. I have found that the new preamp is so incredibly versatile that you can sculpt just about whatever sound you want out of just that one pickup. There's plenty of P-style thump to be had (I have found) by bumping the low-mids on the amp and cutting the treble a tiny bit on the bass, or J-style bark by keeping the treble in and pulling the mids back a literal hair. No need to think of the single H as limiting with the preamp as responsive as it is. Hope that helps in the quest!
Called up Sweetwater today to change my order from Aqua Sparkle 5H to one of their Chopper Blue 5H basses. Can't wait for it to arrive on Thursday!
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That link seems to go to a 9+ pounder? I saw a different one, vintage tobacco I think, at 8.3. No matter, they’re all good.
It does now...was 8lb 3oz earlier. They could've gotten multiple in and the light one got snatched because the neck on the image there now looks different. The other one had more variations.
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Agreed.
I, too, opted for a single H Special — a 5H. I have two older 5HH ‘Rays and never play live with any setting other than the bridge pickup. I find with the neck pickup added I get overpowering lows. Plenty enough bass in the bridge pickup; just work the EQ. YMMV.
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Doesn’t get much better than Aqua Sparkle!! Yay!!
