My bad- turns out it was a Sabre but here is the ad I referred to circa 1979!
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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My bad- turns out it was a Sabre but here is the ad I referred to circa 1979!
Dude, my first was a Stealth and I'm absolutely hooked on the black poles now.
My desire was for also for Sabre , Caprice , Short Scale StingRay, and Special 5 with mutes.
I don’t think it will ever be. But a girl can dream !!
I see nothing wrong with desiring any or all of those basses, or any other Musicman bass. 
What did the Sabre sound like? Did it use pickups (and probalby a mathcing preamp, too) from another bass model or was it its own thing? I could be completely wrong, but I have the impression it sounded like a Sterling. I can't say why I have that impression, though.
What did the Sabre sound like? Did it use pickups (and probalby a mathcing preamp, too) from another bass model or was it its own thing? I could be completely wrong, but I have the impression it sounded like a Sterling. I can't say why I have that impression, though.
Lobster does an excellent job of comparing the reissue ( I believe) to his Special HH on his channel.I see nothing wrong with desiring any or all of those basses, or any other Musicman bass.
What did the Sabre sound like? Did it use pickups (and probalby a mathcing preamp, too) from another bass model or was it its own thing? I could be completely wrong, but I have the impression it sounded like a Sterling. I can't say why I have that impression, though.
No , not at all like a Sterling. A lot like the Special HH , or if there was an original 2band HH with mutes, but with some different sounds due to switching options and different pickup placement.I see nothing wrong with desiring any or all of those basses, or any other Musicman bass.
What did the Sabre sound like? Did it use pickups (and probalby a mathcing preamp, too) from another bass model or was it its own thing? I could be completely wrong, but I have the impression it sounded like a Sterling. I can't say why I have that impression, though.
All my basses have TI rounds and flats too with a couple of exceptions one of them being my StingRay Special. It didn't suit the bass for me. Someone recommended the Billy Sheehan Rotos, I was dubious because the E string is 110, but so far they're okay. They suit the bass well enough. They're still breaking in though so I haven't finished assessing them.
Maybe I'll try some black beauties when these come off.
So many strings and so many choices. The black beauties get mixed reviews but so far, I am a fan. Maybe after the honeymoon stage is over, I'll try the rotos. Regular rotosounds and I are not friends though- I am most likely in the minority with this opinion.
Well, I dunno what happened...I ordered a weekend getaway for the family, and this is what they sent me->
Normally, I'd be reaaalllly mad that someone screwed up my order. Fortunately, my new meditation technique is very effective, and I'm actually not upset at all. I'll consider writing a sternly worded letter, but I'm learning to live with mistakes I can't control...
Normally, I'd be reaaalllly mad that someone screwed up my order. Fortunately, my new meditation technique is very effective, and I'm actually not upset at all. I'll consider writing a sternly worded letter, but I'm learning to live with mistakes I can't control...
Excellent philosophy. Stay strong. We are here for support.Well, I dunno what happened...I ordered a weekend getaway for the family, and this is what they sent me->
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Normally, I'd be reaaalllly mad that someone screwed up my order. Fortunately, my new meditation technique is very effective, and I'm actually not upset at all. I'll consider writing a sternly worded letter, but I'm learning to live with mistakes I can't control...
She just arrived yesterday and is in excellent shape! Just set er up with a set of SIT foundations and performed a quick neck and bridge setup and she is sittin' pretty! Such beautiful grain on this example! I have some big plans for this one...
Beautiful - body and neck!She just arrived yesterday and is in excellent shape! Just set er up with a set of SIT foundations and performed a quick neck and bridge setup and she is sittin' pretty! Such beautiful grain on this example! I have some big plans for this one...
Which Foundations, SS or Nickel? I tried Power Nickels on my ceramic SR5HH a long time ago and remember liking the sound (don’t remember how they felt though). They’re the only S.I.T.’s that I’ve ever tried but I have a good impression of them.
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Nickels. Thank you! I really dig the grain as well. Sounds and plays wonderfully!
She just arrived yesterday and is in excellent shape! Just set er up with a set of SIT foundations and performed a quick neck and bridge setup and she is sittin' pretty! Such beautiful grain on this example! I have some big plans for this one...
What a beauty-- Congrats!
Can't imagine what one could possibly do to improve upon a StingRay Special, aside from favored strings and a set of Dunlop strap locks
Looking forward to your project!
What a beauty-- Congrats!
Can't imagine what one could possibly do to improve upon a StingRay Special, aside from favored strings and a set of Dunlop strap locks
Looking forward to your project!
Heheh, this is true... I'm just gonna give this one a little bit of a different flavor. I already have two other SR specials, the BFR HH pink champagne and the BFR Fretless 4H that are staying stock. I bought this one to mod with something very specific
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