Thanks. Yeah, I've been thinking of going that route with the two black-dot Specials and most definitely my AO Precision Bass. I bought some kind of cheesy little dot appliques at an art store, but I may search for something nicer looking online.
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Same issue here. I got some JSITON Glow in The Dark Tape and a small paper punch on Amazon. Works pretty well. Tape doesn't mar the neck but is not a permanent fix. Occasionally, I have to replace a couple dots here and there when I oil it but, heck, I gotta whole roll of the stuff! LOL!
Well, my jonesing for a Hipshot Xtender got the best of me....
I was searching the 'net for BT13s a couple of times a week for a couple of months now. I kept hearing of folks getting out of the factory with a BT13 one way or another. But the site still listed them as unavailable. Oscar kept saying he had the parts and was building them, but uppers wouldn't let him advertise them until a bunch were built. Argghh.....
So last night, I searched again. This time, some BT13s showed up on Ebay. Great! It's from a seller in Spain. Hmm..
Well, the seller had 100% positive feedback. The BT13s are guaranteed new, good return policy. The shipping was estimated at 10-14 days. Hey, why not?
So I have a BT13 on the way for my Stingray Special 5H.
I just wonder if Hipshot USA would honor a warranty claim on a BT13 bought from Spain...
(that was supposed to be funny....)
I was searching the 'net for BT13s a couple of times a week for a couple of months now. I kept hearing of folks getting out of the factory with a BT13 one way or another. But the site still listed them as unavailable. Oscar kept saying he had the parts and was building them, but uppers wouldn't let him advertise them until a bunch were built. Argghh.....
So last night, I searched again. This time, some BT13s showed up on Ebay. Great! It's from a seller in Spain. Hmm..
Well, the seller had 100% positive feedback. The BT13s are guaranteed new, good return policy. The shipping was estimated at 10-14 days. Hey, why not?
So I have a BT13 on the way for my Stingray Special 5H.
I just wonder if Hipshot USA would honor a warranty claim on a BT13 bought from Spain...
(that was supposed to be funny....)
Nice.
The top video reinforced my preference for Position #4 - inner coils. But I liked his sound in Position #2, outer coils, than I get. I still like and use #2 but, at least at this time, it's the one I use the least. Although, ttat does change from time to time.
Doesn't affect my love for #4, though. That's still my go-to, my default, my favorite.
The top video reinforced my preference for Position #4 - inner coils. But I liked his sound in Position #2, outer coils, than I get. I still like and use #2 but, at least at this time, it's the one I use the least. Although, ttat does change from time to time.
Doesn't affect my love for #4, though. That's still my go-to, my default, my favorite.
He even managed to make #5 sound pretty good. I think a lot of it has to do with technique, strings, and pickup height.
Fingerboard and body wood pairings really make a difference to me with these basses. I didn't get along with the ebony /ash combo. Probably because it tends to be brighter and lean more towards the pre Specials . That combo really can cut like knife . I did not like anything really but #1 and it had to have flats when I had ebony/ash combo.
The top one really validated my preference for flats. I thought it sounded good in all the positions, inner coils being my least favorite.
Nice find! Really enjoyed the first demo.
Cobalt Flats question how many of you have had the rust issue?
Not a flats guy but after seeing the Congo is now at least charging market value for colbalt I feel slightly more comfortable ordering a set to try on my PJ IV.
Not a flats guy but after seeing the Congo is now at least charging market value for colbalt I feel slightly more comfortable ordering a set to try on my PJ IV.
Not me. I have them on my 5H and 5HH. The set in my 5H is 3 years old. I had them on my Fender Geddy Lee before that bass. I used to use a Slinky Round on the low B but ordered a single Low B after a month or 2 of getting that bass.
Thanks for sharing! I liked that first video.
The only position switch on mine that I haven't enjoyed is #3. Just so much scoop and volume cut from the others, it doesn't really do much for me.
No rust for me. But I don't get sweaty hands
It is with a heavy heart that I have listed my Stingray Special 5 on Reverb
(housing project, mortgage payment and kids education bills coming up soon)
I have not listed it here but feel free to hit me if you're interested (I'm a supporting member so I can list if needed)
(housing project, mortgage payment and kids education bills coming up soon)
I have not listed it here but feel free to hit me if you're interested (I'm a supporting member so I can list if needed)
You have 2 very nice Ernie Balls listed for sale. I hope you are keeping something nice to play.
The EBMM Caprice is my go to passive 4 and I also keep my EBMM Big Al 4, those will stay mainly cause they're discontinued. For the 5...my Zon has stolen my heart, but let see what sells or stays, maybe the Stingray will stay eventually (I probably hope for that)
I've had several sets and never had the issue. They sound REALLY good if you put a little Eucerin cream on them, if you want them to sound a little less bright. May even protect from rust, LOL.
By chance does anyone have a Speed Blue Special with a Black pickguard? If so could we see a pic or two?
I dont. But being that the bass has black hardware, I know it would look great with a black or black pearl pick guard ( ala Fender Tony Franklin ).
