• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

EBMM Stingray Special HH additional tones

simongpaez

simongpaez

Gold Supporting Member
Feb 28, 2005
2,594
2,423
54
The Woodlands , Texas
#1
Just got a killer SR5 HH and messing out with the 5 way switch I accidentally left the switch in between positions and a different tone came out of it, really nice and mid focused, then I started doing the same in all in between positions and same thing.
Anyone has done the same?

Loving this bass, I don't know why I waited that long to get one

No pics no bass
Here is a bad picture of a killer bass
CBEFF4C8-B004-4126-AFF6-02B01D547EB2.jpeg
 
  • Like
Reactions: Strung_Low, LadyLoveStingRay5, Nobis17 and 16 others
#2
simongpaez said:
Just got a killer SR5 HH and messing out with the 5 way switch I accidentally left the switch in between positions and a different tone came out of it, really nice and mid focused, then I started doing the same in all in between positions and same thing.
Anyone has done the same?

Loving this bass, I don't know why I waited that long to get one

No pics no bass
Here is a bad picture of a killer bass
View attachment 4563933
Click to expand...

I haven't had the pleasure yet. But that thing looks ridiculously good!
 
  • Like
Reactions: Killing Floor and simongpaez
#3
simongpaez said:
Just got a killer SR5 HH and messing out with the 5 way switch I accidentally left the switch in between positions and a different tone came out of it, really nice and mid focused, then I started doing the same in all in between positions and same thing.
Anyone has done the same?

Loving this bass, I don't know why I waited that long to get one

No pics no bass
Here is a bad picture of a killer bass
View attachment 4563933
Click to expand...

Nice bass! The special 5s are killer. I wonder if the switch is engaging one of the two coils/pickups on the in between settings when not fully switched. Is there hum?

Ill have to try that later. Could be some secret settings in there!
 
  • Like
Reactions: LadyLoveStingRay5
#5
Ok I just tested it out and indeed there are three distinct settings available between the standard switch settings.

Switch settings are 1-5 and coils 1-4 starting from the bridge. Between switch positions 1/2 and 2/3 you get coils 1 2 and 4 which I think is like an HS Stingray. Between switch positions 3/4 you get coils 1 2 and 3 which is like a Lakland. Between switch positions 4/5 you get coils 2 3 and 4 which is like a reverse Lakland.

Pretty wild! They all sound good. Slight hum but it doesn’t seem too bad.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Squittolo, LetItGrowTone, Artman and 4 others
#16
Nuage420 said:
Oh boy... I hope that's not my future
Click to expand...

On the 5 strings, it was the G string's closeness to the edge of the neck that killed it for me. Just change the CNC program for the nut and cut it 1/32" closer to the center of the neck. But they won't do that, it would be admitting the the first go wasn't ideal.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 31HZ, Drzejzi, wmmj and 1 other person
#17
MultiScaleMale said:
I did and then I sold it and then I did it again and sold it. It's been the story of my life with Music Man basses for some reason.
Click to expand...
I can relate. I sold everyone I owned ( 5) until my latest Special 5H. I finally found the perfect combo. My Amethyst Sparkle is my forever bass. I think it is alder rather than ash. I’ve sold every ash bass I’ve ever owned.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Dasgre0g and Todd Hamby

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back