Modify 30th Anniversary Stingray

[BobKos]

Hi All:

I have recently purchased a MusicMan SR4 30th Anniversary model. It's a really nice instrument. My personal taste dictates that I would rather have a SR HH instead of the single humbucker. I am considering having the bass modded to accept a neck pickup and the newer electronics from an EBMM SR4 HH.

I have contacted EBMM regarding this. They don't do this kind of work in house. They spelled out the parts list I would need to do it right. If they'll sell me the parts, I think I am going to try to have this work done. Is anybody out there into this type of modification that they could do a neat, clean, professional job?

Please PM any advice, or let me know that you can do the job.

Thanks,
Bob

 

[Brim]

Pretty sure that EBMM won't sell the parts to you. They have some policy against that. Why not sell it off? You'd be devaluing the collectibility of that unique bass. I say hold onto it the way it is....buy yourself a used SR4HH or a SR4 and modify it with some aftermarket pups.

 

[BobKos]

You're right. They won't sell me the parts. I think I'll follow your advice and find a used SR HH. Thanks for the advice and input.

 

[danomar]

You'd be devaluing the collectibility of that unique bass. I say hold onto it the way it is... Buy yourself a used SR4HH or a SR4 and modify it with some aftermarket pups.

Big +1

 

[snaverb]

There was one 30th Anniversary Stingray HH made, there was a picture of it on the Ernie Ball Forums last year, and it was confirmed by EBMM to be a real picture, not a photoshop prank.

There is one out there, Im not sure who owns it though