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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Just thought people called them 'pots'. Didn't know it went deeper.
Thanks for the reply! I thought the 2012-2016 Fender AVRI series would have quality CTS pots, but I have not inspected or researched my jazz or precision from that era. As a shameless plug, I do feel that era of AVRI Fenders and my US Geddy are probably the best mass produced Fenders out there, so I'm not trashing them by any means.
I can understand why some players would want quick on the fly adjustments, so a high resistance (turning the knob, not impedance, etc) might be unfavorable. For me, I generally set the knobs prior to playing or adjust between each song, so I like having more resistance (or friction?) in them. The stingray pots just feel more substantial or stable to me than my Fenders, and I prefer the feel of the stingray pots. If anything, I guess it's a kudos to EBMM.
Interesting thought on the feel of the knobs turning motion. I never thought anything about it until getting my Stingray Special. and, right away, I noticed that the feel of the knobs is much tighter (?) than the knobs on my 2007 ceramic Stingray and tighter than my other basses as well. The previous owner advertised the bass as nearly new and I commented after buying it that it was so new that the knobs feel like they've never been turned/adjusted. He did tell me he didn't play the bass that much (sold it because he was reducing his collection because of arthritis and other hand issues) but I've been using it regularly since buying it about six months ago and they haven't really changed.
It's not a "feature" that's anywhere the top of my priority list and I don't know if that's a characteristic of the Stingray Specials knobs, but I do like it.
It's not a "feature" that's anywhere the top of my priority list and I don't know if that's a characteristic of the Stingray Specials knobs, but I do like it.
Playing my 2 StingRay5 Special basses has really ruined me on playing any thing else. I play my other 3 basses but I find myself wishing that I was back playing my Specials. I’ve been debating selling everything else and just sticking with what really works for me.
I remember years ago seeing a phot shoot of Marcus Miller with his massive bass collection. This included many fancy boutiques , numerous specialty basses, and many Fender style basses.
He sold them off and kept a fender Jazz or 2 . Of course he has added his Sire Signature basses . He found his sound and has stuck with that.
Of course I’m not Marcus , but for what I do, I don’t need anything other than what I want to hear and play.
I’m selling off everything and keeping my StingRay5 Specials. My plan is to add another Special with different tone woods / and rounds. One with flats, one with rounds and my Fretless .
I’m jumping off the bass buying and selling merry go round . Now I can just focus on the music and enjoy the thrill of playing .
I remember years ago seeing a phot shoot of Marcus Miller with his massive bass collection. This included many fancy boutiques , numerous specialty basses, and many Fender style basses.
He sold them off and kept a fender Jazz or 2 . Of course he has added his Sire Signature basses . He found his sound and has stuck with that.
Of course I’m not Marcus , but for what I do, I don’t need anything other than what I want to hear and play.
I’m selling off everything and keeping my StingRay5 Specials. My plan is to add another Special with different tone woods / and rounds. One with flats, one with rounds and my Fretless .
I’m jumping off the bass buying and selling merry go round . Now I can just focus on the music and enjoy the thrill of playing .
Don't you have a really nice Sandberg? How does that compare to the SRSs? I know I had a Nash that I sold off that was really nice, but just didn't cut it next to my SRS.
Yes I do have that Sandberg up for sale now. It is a wonderful bass. But it doesn't feel or really sound like a StingRay5 Special. That bass has great clarity and note separation along with a very bright and modern voice. It doesn't have the warmth, thunderous lows, or signature StingRay growl. It is more polite. But all of that haas a lot to do with the way I play. My technique is more suited for the Specials. The build quality is top notch on both brands.
It really comes down to what our ears want to hear and our hands want to feel. Like I said in earlier post. Im not knocking the Sandberg one bit. I just happen to be at home on these Specials.
Wow!
I would NOT have expected you to sell the Sandberg. But, I do get your rationale and can’t say there’s any flaw in it. My Stingrays get the majority of my playing playing time as well.
Looking forward to seeing what your next Special will be.
I sold off everything except my 2 SRS5 basses. I’m good
And I’m the same way with the feel and sound. I don’t have to beat the bass up to get the sound I want
I hear you, I've triggered a similar thing recently and now will get rid of a few instruments to focus on the one I play (my SRS5 being one of them)...and i'm talking about really nice and rare stuff (well, like your Ida)
Well I slept on it over night and I realized I would be kicking myself for letting this great bass go. They aren't so easy to replace and the certainly aren't getting any cheaper. Sandberg only builds so many of these. I’m letting the short scale and PBass go. I’m still getting another Special 5.
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Latest addition to my collection, Stingray Special 5H in limited edition Harvest Orange straight from the EBMM Vault. Got it with one of the new Mono bags.
I've regretted letting my grand dark go. Glad you can't go your senses!
I've regretted letting my grand dark go. Glad you came to your senses!
Pretty! From a distance they look like a sunburst but, when you get closer you see the subtle sparkle on it. Bet it eould look great under stage lighting.
How's the Mono bag quality? Is it a "rebranded" version of one of their own gig bags or is it a unique Musicman model designed for their basses?
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Oooh!! Harvest Sparkles!!! I bet it looks great without the pickguard .
I have a mono bag (not the ebmm one), and I really like it. It isn't bomb proof like my hard case, but the fact that I can put it on my back along with the extra pouch that velcro to the back of it. It is an awesome solution.
