I think I’m going to order some cobalt slinky flats for my Special 5.
This video has convinced me .They sound great on this Bongo.
This video has convinced me .They sound great on this Bongo.
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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Truth be told, every string I've tried sounded great on my Bongo 
Stan in a great jazz /funk bassist. He played with the late Al Jarreau.
He is lefty that string his basses with the strings reversed order. His slap technique is pretty amazing to watch.
Here he is on a Stingray5. Same strings I believe .
As a bassist in a, primarily, modern rock band, I've never even thought about using flats, but that was a pretty convincing video. I've got a bit of time to think about this(I'm changing strings before this weekend's shows), but it's on my list of things to try now...
Flats and tapes are the new modernAs a bassist in a, primarily, modern rock band, I've never even thought about using flats, but that was a pretty convincing video. I've got a bit of time to think about this(I'm changing strings before this weekend's shows), but it's on my list of things to try now...
As a bassist in a, primarily, modern rock band, I've never even thought about using flats, but that was a pretty convincing video. I've got a bit of time to think about this(I'm changing strings before this weekend's shows), but it's on my list of things to try now...
Keep in mind the Cobalts feel quite sticky at first, it’d be a shame to play that show feeling like your roasted neck is bleeding sap
I’m still loving the Cobalt flats on my Special.
I love the feel of tapes but took them off my Cutlass because there was that hum. Still have a set on my little Mustang.
Apropos of nothing, I have REALLY been enjoying my Stingray Special lately. I dug it from the start. It keeps growing on me. The neck is a marvel. So many sounds to pull out of it. And I love to look at the thing!
Thanks for listening.
Thanks for listening.
So i walked into a music store today to try out a special. It was a 4HH in all natural. I started playing it and and hour later didn't want to put it down. So.... i laid down most of my checking account and bought it. Since I live in a different state than their store they offered to ship it to me and save me $120 in tax.. so... itll be here Friday or Saturday.
Now to sell things to make back the cash I really shouldn't have spent! But that neck, pocket, new eq and gorgeous woodgrain just had me sold so hard.
Now to sell things to make back the cash I really shouldn't have spent! But that neck, pocket, new eq and gorgeous woodgrain just had me sold so hard.
It sounded soooo good, played so comfortably, looked dead sexy and I was the first to lay hands on it. It was still boxed and wrapped when I got there. The upper notes are so easy to get to now, and I'm pretty sure its between 8 and 9 lbs!
Nice job, a new natural, and welcome to the Special club! You are not alone in falling hard for one of these.
Well you held out longer than the rest of us. They really should come with a play at your own risk warning label.
One play and you’re bound to buy one.
I’ll be waiting for
.Like the new avatar.
Thanks. The avatar looks blurry even though photo is crisp. Maybe the image is too large. Oh well. The sun was hitting that dropped copper just so and it looked mighty perty...
Last night I tried out my StingRay Special 4H under fire at my blues jam. Al I can say is, Wow, I’m impressed! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Somebody once told me that it wouldn’t sound so good with blues. That was very wrong!
And that neck!
All that said, I do have it on the chopping block because I want a lighter one. I’d like to propose an unusual trade offer. To anyone out there with a lightweight StingRay Special 4H or 4HH who does not mind 9 1/2 pounds, I would be willing to swap mine plus $150 for an 8 pounder, any color.
And that neck!
All that said, I do have it on the chopping block because I want a lighter one. I’d like to propose an unusual trade offer. To anyone out there with a lightweight StingRay Special 4H or 4HH who does not mind 9 1/2 pounds, I would be willing to swap mine plus $150 for an 8 pounder, any color.
