EBMM StingRay Special Club

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Really? Didn’t know that..
indeed about the color, to me this is the best looking finish EB has done…

Either 5 or 4 is good… the GAS ATTACK IS REAL…

Cool

Most of us here find them to be like French fries and potato chips…. You can’t stop at just having one.
EBMM quality , feel, tone, and cool finishes are quite adddictive. I’ve had to stop myself at 6. But my small collection is peanuts compared to others .

 

[CoolMcCoolDude]

Most of us here find them to be like French fries and potato chips…. You can’t stop at just having one.
EBMM quality , feel, tone, and cool finishes are quite adddictive. I’ve had to stop myself at 6. But my small collection is peanuts compared to others .

Exactly how I feel…

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Exactly how I feel…

2 new Messages sent!!

 

[CoolMcCoolDude]

2 new Messages sent!!

OMG…

 

[Todd Hamby]

Most of us here find them to be like French fries and potato chips…. You can’t stop at just having one.
EBMM quality , feel, tone, and cool finishes are quite adddictive. I’ve had to stop myself at 6. But my small collection is peanuts compared to others .

This has been my experience

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

This has been my experience

 

[dave64o]

Bummer! I always find the damage that other people inflict on my instruments hurts worse than when I do it.

THAT'S what bothered me. This was completely unnecessary and so easily avoidable.

FWIW, I purposely played it last night at the basement jam I play in to check it out in a band setting. We played for three hours and it seems OK. No electronics issues and it stayed in tune, so all's good. I'm probably more damaged than the bass ...

 

[dave64o]

It’s finally here… NBD…

Previously had 4 older SR5’s (2 anniversaries) and these Specials to me are a step above HANDS DOWN.

Love how light it is 8.5lbs, the tone is not as FIZZY as the other ones, those SS frets make a difference and that 5th string is the BEST one I’ve had on a SR5 or any other bass for that matter. Is that good… still in shock ️

This is an HH (my first HH) and thought I was going to have a problem slapping but not at all. Like the look of the H better but the range of different tones I can get from just one bass is remarkable… and the look know that I have it is growing on me…

Regarding the color (Aqua Sparkle) it was love at first sight once I saw a video on YT. It looks even better in person IMO… I’m in love ‍

I lucked out since the bass is in pristine condition. Just a few marks on the pick guard. Ordered a new pick guard from Musicman should be here by Friday…

I would like to thank LadyLoveStingRay5 for the heads up about this one being available…

As GAS would have it… Already thinking of getting another one in my second favorite color Charcoal Sparkle so if anyone knows of one please PM me…

Thanks for having me…
Cool

Wow, that's pretty!

You're going to love it. I know people debate whether or not it has a classic, vintage Stingray tone but, whether or not it does, it sounds amazing, is solidly built, and the HH configuration has so much musically useful tonal variety.

Don't know if you've seen a Charcoal Sparkle in person but they are spectacular. I liked them based on pictures but saw one a few years ago in the local Guitar Center and it is far prettier in person. Seriously. The way that one looks (and subtle, unrelenting, but good-intentioned pressure from some in this thread ) is what got me to finally break out of my long time M.O. of buying only sun/cherry/tobacco bursts and natural finishes and buy a metallic finish. It wasn't a Stingray, it's a Metallic Candy Red Big Al, but at least it's a Musicman.

 

[BassGuyFL]

It’s finally here… NBD…

Previously had 4 older SR5’s (2 anniversaries) and these Specials to me are a step above HANDS DOWN.

Love how light it is 8.5lbs, the tone is not as FIZZY as the other ones, those SS frets make a difference and that 5th string is the BEST one I’ve had on a SR5 or any other bass for that matter. Is that good… still in shock ️

This is an HH (my first HH) and thought I was going to have a problem slapping but not at all. Like the look of the H better but the range of different tones I can get from just one bass is remarkable… and the look know that I have it is growing on me…

Regarding the color (Aqua Sparkle) it was love at first sight once I saw a video on YT. It looks even better in person IMO… I’m in love ‍

I lucked out since the bass is in pristine condition. Just a few marks on the pick guard. Ordered a new pick guard from Musicman should be here by Friday…

I would like to thank LadyLoveStingRay5 for the heads up about this one being available…

As GAS would have it… Already thinking of getting another one in my second favorite color Charcoal Sparkle so if anyone knows of one please PM me…

Thanks for having me…
Cool

Welcome to the Aqua Sparkle club!

 

[CoolMcCoolDude]

Welcome to the Aqua Sparkle club!

Thanks

 

[Maxi Funkl]

THE ADDICTIVE nature of EBMMSRS is real I have 2 want 2 more 5HH Ebony fretboard & 4HH with SLO neck. Heck even going to get a Complete Sire Stingray copy to take on vacations and ify environments. Stingray Special's and Jazz Basses are my favorite basses. I love Fodera's but can't justify it as of now.

 

[PhinDog]

THE ADDICTIVE nature of EBMMSRS is real I have 2 want 2 more 5HH Ebony fretboard & 4HH with SLO neck. Heck even going to get a Complete Sire Stingray copy to take on vacations and ify environments. Stingray Special's and Jazz Basses are my favorite basses. I love Fodera's but can't justify it as of now.

+1
If I play my jazz 5 string, I think man this sounds great. That is until I pick up my SRS 4H and then it's back on the rack with the jazz. I now want a 5H. Waiting to find a light Aqua or Harvest Orange 5H. I miss those low notes on my 4H but it plays and sounds so nice that I can't put it down.

 

[walking_line]

THAT'S what bothered me. This was completely unnecessary and so easily avoidable.

FWIW, I purposely played it last night at the basement jam I play in to check it out in a band setting. We played for three hours and it seems OK. No electronics issues and it stayed in tune, so all's good. I'm probably more damaged than the bass ...

Well, good to hear that functionally there was no damage at least. That cosmetic damage is always a reminder... If only this person had thought to themself, "Maybe I should find another route instead of moving this gear to get to my destination, you know, because it's the respectful thing to do." Dumb.

I lent a bass to a friend of mine, and he put buckle rash all over it. That was 30 years ago. And I see that buckle rash every day. It's become my cross to bear, haha.

 

[CoolMcCoolDude]

Wow, that's pretty!

I know people debate whether or not it has a classic, vintage Stingray tone but, whether or not it does, it sounds amazing, is solidly built, and the HH configuration has so much musically useful tonal variety.

Don't know if you've seen a Charcoal Sparkle in person but they are spectacular. I liked them based on pictures but saw one a few years ago in the local Guitar Center and it is far prettier in person. Seriously. The way that one looks (and subtle, unrelenting, but good-intentioned pressure from some in this thread ) is what got me to finally break out of my long time M.O. of buying only sun/cherry/tobacco bursts and natural finishes and buy a metallic finish. It wasn't a Stingray, it's a Metallic Candy Red Big Al, but at least it's a Musicman.

Totally understand but to be honest I prefer the smoother more elegant tone of the specials over the regular SR5’s…
Had 5 Stingrays before (2 SR5 anniversary, one 4H anniversary, a regular SR5 and an all original 1978/79 SR)

The dealbreaker to me was the high end fizziness that you cannot take out no matter what plus those SR5 weighted a ton (10.5lbs and up)

On the flip side this SRS5HH is smooth, still has enough top end if I needed it and the weight is just perfect…

cheers
Cool

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Totally understand but to be honest I prefer the smoother more elegant tone of the specials over the regular SR5’s…
Had 5 Stingrays before (2 SR5 anniversary, one 4H anniversary, a regular SR5 and an all original 1978/79 SR)

The dealbreaker to me was the high end fizziness that you cannot take out no matter what plus those SR5 weighted a ton (10.5lbs and up)

On the flip side this SRS5HH is smooth, still has enough top end if I needed it and the weight is just perfect…

cheers
Cool

I agree 100%. If you get a chance , try an Old Smoothie .

 

[CoolMcCoolDude]

I agree 100%. If you get a chance , try an Old Smoothie .

That bass is beautiful…
Ig you have a link that would be awesome

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

That bass is beautiful…
Ig you have a link that would be awesome

Link? To one for sale or to a video demo?

 

[CoolMcCoolDude]

Link? To one for sale or to a video demo?

For sale

 

[LLendrum]

After reading 12000+ posts I'm ready to officially join the club.

After a series of motor vehicle accidents I've had to downsize everything weight wise to make it manageable.

I've always hated Stingrays for their weight and ergonomics, despite loving their tone having grown up with RHCP and RATM in particular.

I've been a Fender player exclusively for 10+ years now having a 60P, a CS 64J and more recently a JMJ 66 Mustang to use while my shoulder and neck healed. I also had a Fender Ultra Jazz which post injury proved too heavy for me and needed replacing.

I was looking for a super light bass to be my new main rig. The JMJ Mustang covers my P bass but I needed something cover my J bass for party sets... something with some zing.

I tried a lot of Sadowskys and Fenders and so on and didn't get on with anything. I had my guitar store pals on the hunt for something light and one day my friend says to me "I have something for you that is the lightest Stingray I've ever seen".

The idea that at almost 40 I'm coming full circle on the bass tone that inspired me in high school and getting a non-traditional ostentatious bass with a partially natural finish reminiscent of my first serious bass (A natural swamp ash BB75 Carvin) is a fairly fun one to me. I'd written off every owning a Stingray because of the weight and the aggressiveness where these days I need light and versatile.

Odd as it is and as many have said in this thread, the tone is still Stingray but undeniably closer to a Fender sound which makes it capable of those classic tones I need for typical professional gigs.

This bass plays great and I've currently got it strung up with TI Jazz Rounds. I did put 10+ year TI Flats on it to try as well and kinda hated it solo but at a Latin rehearsal is was pretty happening in the mix. I'm digging the JRs a lot but some light pressurewounds might be next.

The tone and technique took a lot of getting used to. It's a very different thing to my Fenders. This bass feels more alive and responsive to technique changes and EQ adjustments than any of my Fenders. Very small adjustments lead to big sonic changes. That's something that is a real positive for me as I like to play expressively.

Anyway, in short I'm very happy with it. I'm still learning the finer points of solo vs band mix and when to use the onboard EQ since I've always been a passive player even when I owned active 5s.

My only real complaints are the battery box and the eye-watering Australian price of $5500aud. There are some around for $5k new but not as light as this one. Insurance will ultimately be paying for it once it settles.

So there it is...

Gone is my >4.25kg Fender Ultra Jazz.
Hello to my 3.45kg Stingray Special 4H (Burnt Ends)
That's 7.6lbs in freedom units. Maybe one of the lightest.

 

[PrimitiveMan]

After reading 12000+ posts I'm ready to officially join the club.

After a series of motor vehicle accidents I've had to downsize everything weight wise to make it manageable.

I've always hated Stingrays for their weight and ergonomics, despite loving their tone having grown up with RHCP and RATM in particular.

I've been a Fender player exclusively for 10+ years now having a 60P, a CS 64J and more recently a JMJ 66 Mustang to use while my shoulder and neck healed. I also had a Fender Ultra Jazz which post injury proved too heavy for me and needed replacing.

I was looking for a super light bass to be my new main rig. The JMJ Mustang covers my P bass but I needed something cover my J bass for party sets... something with some zing.

I tried a lot of Sadowskys and Fenders and so on and didn't get on with anything. I had my guitar store pals on the hunt for something light and one day my friend says to me "I have something for you that is the lightest Stingray I've ever seen".

The idea that at almost 40 I'm coming full circle on the bass tone that inspired me in high school and getting a non-traditional ostentatious bass with a partially natural finish reminiscent of my first serious bass (A natural swamp ash BB75 Carvin) is a fairly fun one to me. I'd written off every owning a Stingray because of the weight and the aggressiveness where these days I need light and versatile.

Odd as it is and as many have said in this thread, the tone is still Stingray but undeniably closer to a Fender sound which makes it capable of those classic tones I need for typical professional gigs.

This bass plays great and I've currently got it strung up with TI Jazz Rounds. I did put 10+ year TI Flats on it to try as well and kinda hated it solo but at a Latin rehearsal is was pretty happening in the mix. I'm digging the JRs a lot but some light pressurewounds might be next.

The tone and technique took a lot of getting used to. It's a very different thing to my Fenders. This bass feels more alive and responsive to technique changes and EQ adjustments than any of my Fenders. Very small adjustments lead to big sonic changes. That's something that is a real positive for me as I like to play expressively.

Anyway, in short I'm very happy with it. I'm still learning the finer points of solo vs band mix and when to use the onboard EQ since I've always been a passive player even when I owned active 5s.

My only real complaints are the battery box and the eye-watering Australian price of $5500aud. There are some around for $5k new but not as light as this one. Insurance will ultimately be paying for it once it settles.

So there it is...

Gone is my >4.25kg Fender Ultra Jazz.
Hello to my 3.45kg Stingray Special 4H (Burnt Ends)
That's 7.6lbs in freedom units. Maybe one of the lightest.

Hope you keep recovering and glad you found a light Stingray that works for you! Looks great too