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EBMM StingRay Special Club
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I always buy used nowadays. There's so many great deals to be had. You can get close to a 50% discount, and sometimes even more, if you shop around
Absolutely. I got my MINT condition, 8.5 lbs. Retro 70s for $2150.
Trust me ..... I understand. I have 4 basses that are what I see as my forever basses.If the bass at hand doesn’t do it for you at the price point that makes sense. I’ve always looked to customs to do something that is unique for me (finally doing that actually) or not available otherwise. Thing is, I’ve yet to find a bass that does the Ray thing as good as a Ray. And as an aside - just because I’ve never bought a new instrument over 1k prior to my Serek and now Music Man… I have owned high quality used instruments… heck I have a Gould era Modulus. The build quality and attention to detail on the current generations of EBMM are top notch and do warrant the price compared to other instruments in the same bracket. The impressive thing is they can push out a factory set up and fretwork that is as good as a private Luther or tech in a production environment. They are light years ahead of most production companies.
That’s all to say - the used market is also rich and you can get something that will basically hold value or better after initial depreciation. They just have better resale value. That is always an option.
We all have our views and of those views what fits our prerogative. I absolutely appreciate those who think it’s too much (everything is too much). For me it’s about what I actually get for the money spent vs my experiences in similar price point instruments. I’ve yet to find that matched from a production environment the way EBMM does it.
All this to say - I absolutely miss a CV 60’s P… throw the whole argument out the window
Happy Friday.
2 of them are boutiques, one is my fretless Stingray5 , the other is my original run Chinese Squier CV 60's P. ( I think it is my 13th one to own. )I foolishly keep selling them thinking I won't miss them . But I always eventually do. They make a great take anywhere bass . They also feel so great in my hand. Feel is so important. Not to mention they sound exceptional with TI flats. Seems they are getting harder to find each time.
This is how I buy most of my basses. Always have. Unless its something rare and I know its now or never must have this one.
It is definitely a buyers market right now. New or used, people who are willing to buy at reasonable prices can get some great deals right now. Inventory is high and buyers are scarce .
Currently.....no. On several prior occasions.....yes.
There was even a time had 6 of them at one time.
The only reason I went elsewhere is because old school funk , disco, R&B , and urban gospel /P&W is no longer my main music focus. I still play it. Just less of it. Now I need something that can do that and a whole lot more. I needed something that also excels at fusion style and also records well and fits with a full orchestra and choir. StingRays are not my 1st choice for playing chords and melodic lines up the neck . You have to have the right tool for the job that feels good in and and inspires you. StingRays for me are all bout getting that booty shaking and enjoying that StingRay bounce to the notes. But I know everyone doesn't use a StingRay in that way.
If it feels good in your hands and is the right tool for the job, it can certainly be your one and only .As long as you dont find it lacking in any way.
Technically no, but it's the only bass I currently play.
I also have a Spector Euro LX4, and while I love its tone it's just too uncomfortable to play for long. The Stingray Special (4H) is just so comfortable and I can get great tones out of it.
Not me. I like basses way too much to commit to just one.
I don't. In fact, I've taken to playing out with a P-shaped, MIG Sadowsky MetroLine, but I'm almost equally fine with using a Special for everything. I just kinda wish they had an active/passive switch, but that's not a biggie. I've found the Special with flats works fine for my Motown band and my new variety band. Very versatile.
I'd love an active/passive switch and throw a passive tone control in while they're at it. I have one of the Sire knockoff Stingrays strung with flats and it sounds so good with the tone rolled off.
I would really like to try the passive Stingray
Any type of flats, in particular? Have you experimented with different types?
Both look good but the black looks amazing with the black inlays and nutWhether with a black or white pickguard, the Hot Honey always looks great.View attachment 7522341View attachment 7522342
The Tim Commerford signature model was tempting me but I really don't dig the color options. Plus it's more expensive.
Yeah I'd just like to try one. I'm not sure I would like it or not. Just curious
Those do have great finishes.
I have been really enjoying my passive Sugi bass recently, after not having a passive bass for a long time.
