Yeah if I was going to get another Special and buy it new, would be going with custom design experience
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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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New prices also
Up $250 from when I bought mine in Summer of '23 and $150 from last yearAlthough many of last year finishes still at old price and you can get the GC Exclusive I bought at same price today but Grape Crush over 3k now
Brandon Shea
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My jaw hit the floor when I noticed how cool that fretboard looks!
One thing we know for sure, nothing is getting any cheaper. If you can buy used, sometimes that works in your favor. Sometimes the price is higher if it is a more are or limited piece. Im glad there are places with financing options for those who need it.New prices also
Although many of last year finishes still at old price and you can get the GC Exclusive I bought at same price today but Grape Crush over 3k now
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I really like the Cherry Punch!! Not so much the black pickguard though. IMO.
I noticed these are showing up on Reverb
I noticed these are showing up on Reverb
Definitely my fav of the new finishes
I have been neglecting my Stingray recently in favor of new (to me) basses. Just played it for awhile today and it just feels like home. It is definitely my desert island bass!
It happened. My Stingray has it's first ding....and it's a doozy. It fell over and slid down a concrete step in my garage. Ready your eyes.......here it is.
I'm going to keep it as is to be a reminder to not be clumsy again. I was bringing two bases out to the workbench and tried to finagle the light switch while balancing the bass on my shoe. the headstock slipped past the door frame and down it went. It's the first of many dings I would imagine.I wonder if EBMM can fix it for you .
How is everyone. I need some help/advice, I just bought a special 5H, I love it. I want to get a 5HH, while doing research I am saw EBMM just released a limited edition "EBMM BFR StingRay 5HH Special Paua Blue Burst. Do you all think it is worth what they are asking for $3,899. It seems the prices have really gone up in most basses, I am unsure if this is actually worth buying. What do you all thoughts.
Here is the link :
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay Special 5 Electric Bass Guitar Paua Blue Burst | Musician's Friend
Here is the link :
Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay Special 5 Electric Bass Guitar Paua Blue Burst | Musician's Friend
I guess the best option you have is to play your 5H and ask if a bass of the same quality is worth that to you.
I think, a clever craftsman could make that disappear, maybe even completely.
I can tell you from experience that the BFR models are worth it. I have 4 BFR/ Limited Run models and a Custom Design Experience . I bought 2 of them used for a steal. If you want one , my suggestion is buy before they are gone. If you are patient and diligent to look several times a day, you might find a used model for a good price.
The features make them worth it to me. I see Chinese and Indonesian basses now going for $3K (MTD , Dingwall) not to mention Czech made Spector Euroes. ( Before recent tariffs.)
The price and features and build quality on Ernie Ball MusicMan basses is a bargain .
My StingRays that have no pickguard all seem to be more lively . The notes really pop and sustain . They really sing. One other note…… the neck on my BFR Moonbeam is the only one of my 5 strings that moves quite a bit. But it is my best sounding . That bass really sings. The roasting does make the necks more stable. Be prepared for this with the Pau Blue BFR.
You’ll love what the 5HH offers . And yes you need both. They do different things .
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"Worth" is relative. If you absolutely must have that finish and you can easily afford it, perhaps it's "worth it" to you. From where I sit that's a hefty premium to pay for a unique look. The bass won't sound or play any better than another Special 5HH that you can score for a lot less. 100% your call
. In the end, no external force/opinion can determine for you whether it is worth it.
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