EBMM StingRay Special Club

[Stranger Danger]

This gets here tomorrow, I absolutely can’t wait! First 5er I’ve had in a few years.
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That’s a heater! What did you get for the weight?

 

[Will S.]

That’s a heater! What did you get for the weight?

Thank you! 8lbs 6oz, which I was thrilled with. It’s a whole pound lighter than my 74’ RI Jazz which I already find to be reasonably comfortable.

 

[twc1313]

The waiting begins....

 

[Stranger Danger]

Sweetwater is selling some Specials!!

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Sweetwater is selling some Specials!!

I’m seriously considering selling off my other basses and getting a 2nd one.
They are so good that I don’t want to play anything else . And I really need that B string.

 

[Stranger Danger]

I’m seriously considering selling off my other basses and getting a 2nd one.
They are so good that I don’t want to play anything else . And I really need that B string.

I don’t blame you. I sold all of mine after I got the Special

 

[eyeballkid]

Yeah, my early 90s Stingray was always one of my "lifers".... until now. I seriously once told my wife that if I died she had to keep that bass to give to my son. After getting the Special Ive been considering selling it. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME???!!!

 

[Stranger Danger]

Yeah, my early 90s Stingray was always one of my "lifers".... until now. I seriously once told my wife that if I died she had to keep that bass to give to my son. After getting the Special Ive been considering selling it. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME???!!!

They’re just that good

 

[Bevan777]

Argh you guys are killing me still waiting for my replacement, Hope the snow doesn’t delay it

 

[thumbs&fingers]

You guys aren’t wrong, I think the specials are underrated (HH) for versatility, new preamp tone, and feel of that roasted neck. All works together so well and so easy to sound good

 

[HD007]

This gets here tomorrow, I absolutely can’t wait! First 5er I’ve had in a few years.
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Love that green.

 

[HD007]

The waiting begins....
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Nice! How long is your wait?

 

[JaseOfBase]

Nice! How long is your wait?

Sweetwater is typically 2 day shipping!

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Yeah, my early 90s Stingray was always one of my "lifers".... until now. I seriously once told my wife that if I died she had to keep that bass to give to my son. After getting the Special Ive been considering selling it. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME???!!!

I never would have imagined selling my Caprice . But like I said, I need that B string and Oh that roasted maple neck!!
Maybe I'll wait to see if they release any new sparkle colors next year. The only thing better than having my Aqua Sparkle would be to have another great Sparkle in a nice vibrant color to serve as back up to my #1.

 

[twc1313]

Nice! How long is your wait?

Tomorrow! Work will be long.

 

[Wood and Wire]

I seriously once told my wife that if I died she had to keep that bass to give to my son. After getting the Special Ive been considering selling it.

Firstly, I'm fairly sure that's illegal.

Secondly, I think the correct pro-noun would be "him" (at least that's what other parents irately inform me, when I refer to their child as "it").

But yes, I agree ; having an extra bass sounds like a fair trade off.

 

[spo_man]

Does anyone know if there is a drop d-tuner available that matches the new Stingray Special tuners? I looked on the Hipshot site and didn't see any yet.

 

[vates]

Look earlier in this thread. There's a workaround found.

 

[Will S.]

Love that green.

Thank you! Can’t wait to see it in person. I’m still reading through the thread, what color/configuration do you have?

 

[Will S.]

The waiting begins....
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I love this combo so much, congrats! I’m trying to figure out if I can justify a 2H in that color.