I can relate …. My youngest daughter’s birthday is the 14th , I’m the 15th and Father’s Day is the 16th this year.
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Yeah I’ll have to look for another source. I just returned it to my local Guitar Center and they hung it on the wall and it’s right back in the system. At least they didn’t give me a hassle about it it was pretty painless.
In 1987 I thought it was a great idea to marry my wife on her birthday. It didn't take very long for me to realized that wasn't the greatest idea.
Long time TB’er. I don’t do a lot of posting but often visit this thread to see all of the beautiful Rays. I’ve owned many Stingrays over the years dating back to 99’ when I bought my first Stingray 5. I’ve even owned a 5 string neck through version and older version of the 5HH, along with a Bongo bass 5.
This SR 5HH Special I bought here on Talkbass in Oct. 2023 is my favorite Stingray to date. The tonal options with the 5 way switch and the preamp/pickup redesign from the older versions sound great. The roasted maple neck is fantastic and fits my hand perfectly. I took it to a recording session last week and we loved the results. It worked really well for the tone we wanted.
My Bongo PDN Neptune 5 I owned would be my second favorite Ernie Ball product I’ve owned (I know it’s not a Stingray).
I hope you all are enjoying yours as much as I’m enjoying mine.
This SR 5HH Special I bought here on Talkbass in Oct. 2023 is my favorite Stingray to date. The tonal options with the 5 way switch and the preamp/pickup redesign from the older versions sound great. The roasted maple neck is fantastic and fits my hand perfectly. I took it to a recording session last week and we loved the results. It worked really well for the tone we wanted.
My Bongo PDN Neptune 5 I owned would be my second favorite Ernie Ball product I’ve owned (I know it’s not a Stingray).
I hope you all are enjoying yours as much as I’m enjoying mine.
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I, regretfully no longer own the Bongo. I sold it 5-6 years ago here on TB but here are some pictures along with the Stingray 5HH Neck through I had.Welcome and love those Sparkles!!!.
We would enjoy seeing your Bongo too.
Man, looking at those pictures of the Bongo I wish I would have never sold it!
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We certainly are. And one of the best things about this "club" is that we also enjoy each others basses and especially each other's joy over their basses as much as we enjoy our own.
... and makes me wish I bought it!
Seeing how it's now tomorrow, happy birthday!
Talk about BLUETIFUL !!!! That Bongo is one of the nicest I’ve ever seen. You might have to hunt that one down. Wow!!!
haha Thanks Dave - Appreciate that. Cheers from TorontoSeeing how it's now tomorrow, happy birthday!
We certainly are. And one of the best things about this "club" is that we also enjoy each others basses and especially each other's joy over their basses as much as we enjoy our own.
... and makes me wish I bought it!
It was a looker and sounded great! I might have to see if I can find another. I was not a big fan of painted necks that the normal Bongos came with at the time and found this beauty. The fb had some amazing flame to it.
I agree. I think that’s one of their most well executed Bongo’s to date IMO. I know they’ve had some other beautiful BFR but that Neptune blue was a stunner with the transparent finish. Flame maple fretboard and roasted neck finished it off nicely.
Another 1995 "regular" Stingray Vs. 2019 Special Stingray comparison:
They both sound good. But my oh my, that Special HH is indeed, "Special"! And it's SOOO friggin' gorgeous. Great job. (And you have NO reason to apologize for your slapping. Very tasteful.)
Hello People! Not sure if this is the right forum, but I'm on the hunt for a Music Man Sting Ray Classic 5 in Powder Blue. If anyone has one or knows of someone looking to sell I am interested. Thanks!
Welcome home, Red.
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2024 Candyman
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One of my fav of the new finishes
That custom shop or a stock finish? Looks great, either way.
That's one of the new 2024 finishes, Candyman.
Which pickguard does everything think looks better on this bass?
