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EBMM StingRay Special Club
- Thread starter MultiScaleMale
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Nope, although the fretwork is pretty good, they seem to consistently need a little work to be great.
Mine just had one high fret and was a quick fix
My fret edges were a mess. I needed to file them. The profile was ok but they were sharp and got worse this winter with fret sprout. I bought a fret file and some 4009, 6000, 8000 grit paper, and low tak tape. Fixed the issue fine. Ebony fretboard. No issue with my fretboard too though. Plays great and even better now that the edges are smooth.
That's annoying for sure. Luckily my fret edges were very smooth.
Still my favorite bass but I would love for them to increase their QC a bit
I hope I can clear up a few things here. Special was added on at the last minute for SEO reasons. We originally wanted them to be called "Stingrays", but after listening to our retailers we found that would be not wise.
We've been using roasted wood since 2010 and we think that the two main factors are looks and tone. It smells pretty good too.The roasted necks are just as good if not a little bit better than non roasted stability wise (in our experience).
Hey Scott - any sneak peaks for NAMM this year? I’m personally hoping you’re either adding a SLO model to the lineup or will at least do more limited runs of them. I missed them the first time around and am excited for a 1.5 nut on a Special. Also hoping honey burst might be making a return soon
Only about a month left before NAAM!!
I’m on the count down with great anticipation .
I’m on the count down with great anticipation .
Chances are I had already shown mine but I am too lazy surfing pages now LOL
me too! I really hope there’s a fretless option in the work (but not holding my breath). Then there’s the whole, not available for months if at all. EBMM is pretty good about availability of announced instruments though.
I was playing until 11pm last night (lost track of time having too much fun). The thought came across my mind of not needing any other bass than my SRS 5H. It just fits all my needs (but still would love a fretless version).
I always liked the Charcoal Sparkle finish, but I didn't realize just how pretty it is until seeing one in the local Guitar Center. I'm all about the bursts, but I have to admit that the sparkle finishes Musicman has been putting out recently are really nice.
The picture doesn't do it justice, it's astonishingly beautiful
I was on a business trip and came across a used SRS 5HH in charcoal sparkle. Should have bought it because it was sweet, but I was also of the mindset that I don’t NEED a new bass. That said, if EBMM comes through and releases a honeyburst 5HH then I’ll have no choice lol.
I so wish they would. My honeyburst SR5HH is a 2007, so it has the preamp and ceramic pickups from the Sterling 5. But to be able to get a Special in that finish …
It’s of course my personal opinion, but I think it’s the prettiest finish they did.
Oh sure, let's say they release specials in that beautiful honey burst. Then what? Will I need one with rosewood, ebony and maple fretboard and possibly a fretless ebony? One each in 4 string plus 5 string. May as well call them pokemon basses - gotta collect them all! This would be my dilemma.
What are these basses going for, used, these days? I can't get a handle on it.
They’re kind of all over the map (like the whole used market). In my mind, a used 4H or 5H should be attainable somewhere between $1,600-$2,000, depending on the finish and the condition.
Realistically I think 1600-2000 depending (usd)
Somehow didn't see your reply before I posted! But we're on the same page
