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EBMM StingRay Special Club

I think that's the same finish as mine; can't remember the name offhand, but this is it (apologies if I've posted it before). I remember really wanting the Burnt Apple one at the time but the blue really grew on me. Still can't make up my mind about the black or white pick-guard though, I keep swapping them over.
Is it Blue Dawn? I once had a USA EBMM Sterling in Blue Dawn and regret trading it away. Beautiful finish.
 
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If you're trying to get me to give up my devotion to bursts and at least consider a sparkle, you may have put the first cracks in the armor ...

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Well I could not wait until next spring. And I’m usually not a fan of burst either but I found this used in mint condition and drove 70 miles to check it out. The amazing part is that I ordered this exact same bass from Sweetwater last winter and cancelled right before it shipped. I just didn’t want to spend that much $. I remember the weight and the number being it was a limited run of 105. This is that exact same bass and I got it for $1K less in mint condition . This bass was meant to be mine. I just returned from vacation in Europe and saw this bass 3 weeks ago. I was so busy with life and said I’ll see what happens when I get back. Lo and behold it was still there . Needless to say I was shocked. Same store but local one has another Fretless StingRay5 from 90’s listed at higher price than this one and surely doesn’t weigh 8 lbs like this one.

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Well I could not wait until next spring. And I’m usually not a fan of burst either but I found this used in mint condition and drove 70 miles to check it out. The amazing part is that I ordered this exact same bass from Sweetwater last winter and cancelled right before it shipped. I just didn’t want to spend that much $. I remember the weight and the number being it was a limited run of 105. This is that exact same bass and I got it for $1K less in mint condition . This bass was meant to be mine. I just returned from vacation in Europe and saw this bass 3 weeks ago. I was so busy with life and said I’ll see what happens when I get back. Lo and behold it was still there . Needless to say I was shocked. Same store but local one has another Fretless StingRay5 from 90’s listed at higher price than this one and surely doesn’t weigh 8 lbs like this one.

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I'm so jealous right now!

Happy for your score though
 
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Well I could not wait until next spring. And I’m usually not a fan of burst either but I found this used in mint condition and drove 70 miles to check it out. The amazing part is that I ordered this exact same bass from Sweetwater last winter and cancelled right before it shipped. I just didn’t want to spend that much $. I remember the weight and the number being it was a limited run of 105. This is that exact same bass and I got it for $1K less in mint condition . This bass was meant to be mine. I just returned from vacation in Europe and saw this bass 3 weeks ago. I was so busy with life and said I’ll see what happens when I get back. Lo and behold it was still there . Needless to say I was shocked. Same store but local one has another Fretless StingRay5 from 90’s listed at higher price than this one and surely doesn’t weigh 8 lbs like this one.

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Wow, that’s pretty!

I never would have expected you to get a burst, so I give you credit for being openminded enough to try one. Actually, I'm doubly impressed because your BFR doesn't have the big Stingray 5 pickguard, so your see the full burst. I know that sounds kind of wiseass-y and sarcastic, but it's not. I honestly meant that. :)

Hard to tell what kind of wood the neck and fingerboard are from my phone. There weren't many all rosewoods produced as far as I know, so my first thought was roasted maple (flamed). But, since this is a BFR, I thought it might be a solid rosewood. But, because it's flamed, I'm leaning toward roasted maple.
 
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Wow, that’s pretty!

I never would have expected you to get a burst, so I give you credit for being openminded enough to try one. Actually, I'm doubly impressed because your BFR doesn't have the big Stingray 5 pickguard, so your see the full burst. I know that sounds kind of wiseass-y and sarcastic, but it's not. I honestly meant that. :)

Hard to tell what kind of wood the neck and fingerboard are from my phone. There weren't many all rosewoods produced as far as I know, so my first thought was roasted maple (flamed). But, since this is a BFR, I thought it might be a solid rosewood. But, because it's flamed, I'm leaning toward roasted maple.
Flamed maple is correct. Roasted of course. And thank you for the kind words.
 
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I love the look of those glossed roasted maple necks. I wish the gloss option was standard - I realize I'm probably in the minority. I've considered sending my Special's neck to get a nitro gloss application, but I'm too scared to mess with a bass that is dang near perfect.

I personally would have no interest in that but I would absolutely love to see them start doing custom basses, I can’t even imagine…
 
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Well I could not wait until next spring. And I’m usually not a fan of burst either but I found this used in mint condition and drove 70 miles to check it out. The amazing part is that I ordered this exact same bass from Sweetwater last winter and cancelled right before it shipped. I just didn’t want to spend that much $. I remember the weight and the number being it was a limited run of 105. This is that exact same bass and I got it for $1K less in mint condition . This bass was meant to be mine. I just returned from vacation in Europe and saw this bass 3 weeks ago. I was so busy with life and said I’ll see what happens when I get back. Lo and behold it was still there . Needless to say I was shocked. Same store but local one has another Fretless StingRay5 from 90’s listed at higher price than this one and surely doesn’t weigh 8 lbs like this one.

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Wow! Congrats on scoring this beauty!
 
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Do you know Sebastian Tozzola? He plays a SR Special fretless 5 a lot and sounds amazing

Sebastián Tozzola on Instagram: "Se sigue armando el disco ️ Va cerrando otro de los temas del disco que venimos armando con mi amigo @manuestrach, y pronto vamos empezando a presentar en vivo también..☘️ Buen miércoles y gracias por escuchar! - @ernieball @music_man @antelope_audio - - @baixonatural @talented_musicians @worldmusicians @bassplayeruniverse @basscentre @bassguitarclub @bassplayunited - - #musica #musico #musicos #musicosargentinos #talentedmusicians #bassgram #musicarioplatense #song #cancion #piano #compositor #homerecording #bajistasargentinos #musicaargentina #musicalatinoamericana #buenosaires #argentina #bajista #bajo #bass #fretless #basslove #bassplayers #fretlessbass #musicman #musicmanbass #ernieball #stingray #stingray5 #stingraybass"

Sebastián Tozzola on Instagram: "Semana de grabar otro de los temas de nuestro disco con @manuestrach, ahora turno de "Tiempo Lata" Se arma el disquito, a pura autogestión Gracias por la escucha y buenas noches!! - @ernieball @music_man - - @baixonatural @talented_musicians @worldmusicians @bassplayeruniverse @basscentre @bassguitarclub @bassplayunited - - #musica #musico #musicos #musicosargentinos #talentedmusicians #bassgram #composer #song #martes #homerecording #compositor #bajistasargentinos #musicaargentina #musicalatinoamericana #buenosaires #argentina #bajista #bajo #bass #fretless #basslove #bassplayers #fretlessbass #musicman #musicmanbass #ernieball #stingray #stingray5 #stingraybass"
 
@LadyLoveStingRay5

Do you know Sebastian Tozzola? He plays a SR Special fretless 5 a lot and sounds amazing

Sebastián Tozzola on Instagram: "Se sigue armando el disco ️ Va cerrando otro de los temas del disco que venimos armando con mi amigo @manuestrach, y pronto vamos empezando a presentar en vivo también..☘️ Buen miércoles y gracias por escuchar! - @ernieball @music_man @antelope_audio - - @baixonatural @talented_musicians @worldmusicians @bassplayeruniverse @basscentre @bassguitarclub @bassplayunited - - #musica #musico #musicos #musicosargentinos #talentedmusicians #bassgram #musicarioplatense #song #cancion #piano #compositor #homerecording #bajistasargentinos #musicaargentina #musicalatinoamericana #buenosaires #argentina #bajista #bajo #bass #fretless #basslove #bassplayers #fretlessbass #musicman #musicmanbass #ernieball #stingray #stingray5 #stingraybass"

Sebastián Tozzola on Instagram: "Semana de grabar otro de los temas de nuestro disco con @manuestrach, ahora turno de "Tiempo Lata" Se arma el disquito, a pura autogestión Gracias por la escucha y buenas noches!! - @ernieball @music_man - - @baixonatural @talented_musicians @worldmusicians @bassplayeruniverse @basscentre @bassguitarclub @bassplayunited - - #musica #musico #musicos #musicosargentinos #talentedmusicians #bassgram #composer #song #martes #homerecording #compositor #bajistasargentinos #musicaargentina #musicalatinoamericana #buenosaires #argentina #bajista #bajo #bass #fretless #basslove #bassplayers #fretlessbass #musicman #musicmanbass #ernieball #stingray #stingray5 #stingraybass"
I’ve actually watched his vidtt at is quite frequently on YouTube. Very talented multi instrumentalist.
 
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