First time I ever heard this. My concern is doing this could affect the tone. From experience I recently wiped down my relatively new strings with EB string wipes and immediately after that all the strings were thuddy dead! I was hoping that after they were completely dry the tone would return but the wipes and strings wound up in the trash.
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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First time I ever heard this. My concern is doing this could affect the tone. From experience I recently wiped down my relatively new strings with EB string wipes and immediately after that all the strings were thuddy dead! I was hoping that after they were completely dry the tone would return but the wipes and strings wound up in the trash.
I’ve never had to do this with EB Slinky Cobalts or TI Flats. My GHS bright flats came on the used bass purchase and were well broken in so I can’t speak for them .
I played one of the new white sparkle ones a few months ago at Guitar Center. All of the fret edges were sharp and there were dead notes in the higher register. D or G string, I do not exactly remember. The action was a little high so not any back bow. I don't follow Stingrays and was unaware, so I wrote it off as either a bad fret job or possibly dead strings. But I left saying no way I'll pay $2800 for that! (comparing to Spector Euro, USA G&L, and German Warwick).
This week I bought a 4H Special from a local in my area. It does have the same sharp fret edges however no dead spots or real volume lacking in any of the registers. Ebony fret board.
Since these have stainless steel frets, I am going to try some stainless steel rounds such as RotoSound 66.
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Nice bass!! I’ve never had this experience . But I have not purchased any from GC.
In reference to post #12642 Moonskunk
EB Wipes worked great for me: used also on Superslinky nickel (before Cobalt Flats) sounded better in all ways
Used EB String wipes on Cobalt Flats before Stringing so can't compare before and after but strings sound great
EB Wipes worked great for me: used also on Superslinky nickel (before Cobalt Flats) sounded better in all ways
Used EB String wipes on Cobalt Flats before Stringing so can't compare before and after but strings sound great
The GC a few miles from me has about 4 or 5 new ones high up on the wall. I only played that one on that day. But later played what I now know as the Special "Jackpot" color 5HH which was used and in their climate controlled room. That 5HH was perfect in every way which is why I kept interest in looking for more.
I was searching for black or black chrome with the roasted fret board and head stock because I really like that contrast. They look slick. This ebony one was listed in my area and I kept going back to the add because I also was digging the all black.
My experience came from using them on Fender nickel round wounds about 2 weeks ago on my P bass. Dead as a door knob afterwards. Perhaps they work better on EB strings but I'm not taking the chance. Best just to change the strings out anyway which I do religiously every 2 months, but with all the good reviews on the wipes I thought I could extend that string change period but just didn't work out for me. They do make good hand wipes though I found out, wish they were bigger.
Two out of the three of my brand new specials had perfect frets, but one of them had sharp edges and fret sprout. I didn't really want to return the bass because otherwise it was great and I thought EB could make it right. I called EB and they said send it in and they would see if it was up to spec. Up to spec? It didn't pass my specifications or my expectations for a $2,500 bass! And wait a minute, this is a brand new one day old bass and I have to pay shipping for their lackluster work? Anyway, after about 10 days it came back with very little improvement. They took care of the fret sprout alright but that was about it. I'm sure they didn't even bother to take off the neck. So, it was a waste of time and money to send it in, very disappointing. I ended up getting the proper tools and spent a good part of 3 days doing the work myself till it matched the fret work on the other specials. So, most of the employees at EB are very good at what they do and take a lot of pride. Others are not so good at what they do and shouldn't be working there.
I'm generally not a fan of black hardware, but I *do* like it with an ebony fretboard!
I used Wipes BUT after using no residue or any dirt looking stuff on wipes:
haven't experienced any stickiness at all under any condition/weather
Cobalt flats play and sound great
PS: I got this set from Amazon
First time I tried in 2019 had Sticky and black residue problem got them from GC
on wipes:haven't experienced any stickiness at all under any condition/weather
Cobalt flats play and sound great
PS: I got this set from Amazon
First time I tried in 2019 had Sticky and black residue problem got them from GC
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Thinking about pulling the trigger on this one. The only problem is I need light basses. All 4 of my EBMM's above are right at 9 lbs. Two Stingray's and 2 Bongo's.
If I purchase it something will have to go.
Maybe even a Stingray AND a Bongo.
I've sent an email asking about the weight. By the time they get back to me it'll probably be sold anyway.
Dan
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I spy 2 basses on the rack behind the EBMM basses. Sacrifice those !!
After 30 plus years of playing 5 strings exclusively I purchased a 2002 Fender Aerodyne and a 1990 MIJ Fender P since the first of the year. I enjoy playing 4's a little bit again. They are nice basses but I wouldn't get very much for them.I spy 2 basses on the rack behind the EBMM basses. Sacrifice those !!
Had a few folks asking me how my new Stingray Special 4H sounded like so I took that chance to record this.
Doc Lloyd Photon Death Ray Comp into the Genzler Magellan 350 and ID4.
Strung with La Bella RX Steels in 45-100 gauge.
Doc Lloyd Photon Death Ray Comp into the Genzler Magellan 350 and ID4.
Strung with La Bella RX Steels in 45-100 gauge.
My family has expanded by a new bass, and I thought I'll share with you I've been in love with the new Ocean Sparkle Stingray, ever since I saw it on the NAMM Show, and finally I had the chance to grab one in Europe. All I can say is WOW, it just looks and plays absolutely phenomenal, and is super lightweight, only 3,8 kgs! Call me crazy owning multiple Stingrays, but for me, these are the perfect basses, regarding build quality, comfort, and most importantly: sound!
Made some pictures, I hope you’ll enjoy them
I've been in love with the new Ocean Sparkle Stingray, ever since I saw it on the NAMM Show, and finally I had the chance to grab one in Europe. All I can say is WOW, it just looks and plays absolutely phenomenal, and is super lightweight, only 3,8 kgs! Call me crazy owning multiple Stingrays, but for me, these are the perfect basses, regarding build quality, comfort, and most importantly: sound!Made some pictures, I hope you’ll enjoy them
You sir have excellent taste !! I like your style . So give us the run down on each bass we see here .My family has expanded by a new bass, and I thought I'll share with you
Made some pictures, I hope you’ll enjoy them
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Is that first bass an Old Smoothie ?
Is the black bass a DarkRay?
Looks like it's a classic on the left since it doesn't have the strings between magnets. Looks like a Darkray to me though.
Right!! I should have looked more closely . My fault for eating and scanning talkbass simultaneously .
