Or just swap the existing factory (active) preamp to an aftermarket one with an active/passive switch?
I guess that could be a solution, scaling down would be a greater problem!
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Or just swap the existing factory (active) preamp to an aftermarket one with an active/passive switch?

I don't do shorties.Sorry chaps I guess this thread is starting to be more about the short scale than the Special so I will leave it at that. Anyway you could always sell your Specials and buy a new passive short scale and become part of the club once it starts........![]()
Please and thank you.You guys.
Can we get back to RichSnyder's EBMM StingRay Special Club? drool
BTW, they're not redesigning the Sterling. Just sayin'![]()
I play little but my Stingray Specials currently - they are great.
Just trying the black pg (courtesy of Lowdownthump) on the Cruz teal SR5HHS today
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Like the white, personally. White or aged pearloid would look nice too.I play little but my Stingray Specials currently - they are great.
Just trying the black pg (courtesy of Lowdownthump) on the Cruz teal SR5HHS today
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You guys.
Can we get back to RichSnyder's EBMM StingRay Special Club? drool
BTW, they're not redesigning the Sterling. Just sayin'![]()
I wasn't being mean, my friend. Just trying to get back on topic.I was obliged to reply to his post because he quoted me. Manners maketh the Man!

Yep that's why we have the ignore button here! I am happy to use it for some folks that drive me nuts.Just trying to get back on topic.
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Bartender says "Aye Mate, doesn't that hurt?!"
Pirate says "ARRRRRgh! Its driving me nuts!"
I think the brown tort. would look awesome on my naked fiver! Thanks for posting some options!View attachment 3293096
I'm diggin this combo!
Natural with brown and more reddish tort guards:
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Love the brown one.
Tobacco with torts:
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I played a Special through a SVT at GC when I was checking out the basses (I kinda got pissy when they kept setting me up with MarkBass or Rumble combos). Anyway, it was glorious. I would not call the Special 18v preamp “high output.” It has more headroom, not gain.Hi I have a lot of interest in the stingray special. Is there a current owner that use one with a ampeg svt-vr ? The ampeg doesn't seems to interact well with higher output basses. What's your experience? How is the new preamp.
Yes we did.Bass of the Year. But we already knew that.