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EBMM StingRay Special Club

Thanks! Actually I also still own a pre Special SR5 as well. You have a great memory though!
Even better!!! :hyper: Thanks

You’ll find that most of us here do t subscribe to the “ my StingRay is better than yours” or “my bass is better than yours “ club. My motto is Play what YOU like and LIKE what you play!!
 
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Interesting. That looks a lot different from the Mono M80 I used to have. That looks like it has really nice protection around the sides and under the strap pin. How stiff/solid does it feel on the front and back of the bass? I really like the ProTec Contego, especially for the price. But I like my Reunion Blues Continental Continental Voyager and Access Stage 5 much better. They have great protection all around the case, including the front side and back side of the instrument. And especially the Stage 5, that's a GREAT case/bag (pricey, though).

If the MM Mono is pretty rigid all around, I might start developing some case GAS ...
My new Ray came with the Mono, too. I was hoping it would have been more like the Mono Vertigo I already have. Given I already have about three hard cases, a Mono Vertigo and the two-bass Mono, I ended up selling this to the guy I sold my 5h to. The one that came with the Ray is indeed exceptional, just didn't need another case sitting around.

I was doing some Googling and also watched some videos about them. They look like they're quite well made, would provide great protection, and have usable interior storage. But I was surprised by how big they are, especially in the front-to-back thickness.
 
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I was doing some Googling and also watched some videos about them. They look like they're quite well made, would provide great protection, and have usable interior storage. But I was surprised by how big they are, especially in the front-to-back thickness.
All of my Specials have them now. My Old Smoothie and my Short Scale StingRay are the only ones that still have the hard case. For storage , they take up a lot less room .
 
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Sadly I am out of the club. Due to financial reasons I had to sell one of my basses and I picked my Special 4H. I did love the Special but tone wise it was my least favourite of all my Stingrays. Not saying it sounded bad because it sounded amazing. But if I compared the tone to my other Rays I slightly liked them better so I based my decision on that. When my financial situation becomes better maybe I will get another special some day, but I think I would get a 5H next time though. I still will watch the club though because I love seeing all the new cool Specials everyone is getting.

You got to use your ears and go with what you like.

I'm glad I've got to compare a few Stingrays to my Special for the same reason.

You've got some great basses, I'm jealous!
 
Even better!!! :hyper: Thanks

You’ll find that most of us here do t subscribe to the “ my StingRay is better than yours” or “my bass is better than yours “ club. My motto is Play what YOU like and LIKE what you play!!

I hate to disagree, but I definitely fall into the 'LadyLoveStringray5"s bass is better than mine club.
 
Hey folks, just wanted to share the news, 8 lb baby girl delivered today! Think she may be the 1st Ocean Sparkle in Canada, cheers! ✌️
 

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This weekend I was taking some pics for upcoming work and just had to incorporate the Ray into the shoot. She pretty in pink!
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Nice pics !!!:snaphappy: Love the bass and your wardrobe!! I would not have thought dark metallic blue and hot pink would work ……. But you are working it!!!
I see you switched out the strap too so that it didn’t clash with your outfit. Good call. :thumbsup:

I’m so glad to have another female in the club. :hyper:
I also love how that bass fades from hot sparkle pink to sparkle white. It keeps the pink from being too overwhelming yet it still pops . I’m more into purples and blues, but that bass is Muy Bella!!:p
 
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This weekend I was taking some pics for upcoming work and just had to incorporate the Ray into the shoot. She pretty in pink!
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Ok girlfriend …… you have to message me about those boots!!! I love boots !!! Wow!! I’m sorry but those are nicer than the bass!!:woot::drool::woot::drool::woot:

I was born and raised in Dallas , so cowgirl boots are like socks for me . Those are sweet!!
 
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Ok girlfriend …… you have to message me about those boots!!! I love boots !!! Wow!! I’m sorry but those are nicer than the bass!!:woot::drool::woot::drool::woot:

I was born and raised in Dallas , so cowgirl boots are like socks for me . Those are sweet!!

Thank you!!! They were a Christmas present from my mom (who is originally from Kentucky so she’s right there with you on boots) and “saw them and instantly thought bass boots”. L’Artiste is the brand.
 
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