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#121
Question for y'all... I am gonna sell my Stambaugh fretless 5 in the future to get a fretless HH, but part of the reason I'm doing so is because I need a lighter bass... it's why sold my '11 5h for the Special 5hh. But there's no point in me doing so if I end up with a bass only a few oz. lighter. I lucked out because my new HH is about a pound and a half less than my old 5h. Do any of you think if I was doing a custom shop order, I could request a lighter weight piece of wood? The last thing on earth I want is to shell out 3k for a bass and have it end up weighing what my other one does. Don't want to take that kind of gamble.
 
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lordradish said:
Question for y'all... I am gonna sell my Stambaugh fretless 5 in the future to get a fretless HH, but part of the reason I'm doing so is because I need a lighter bass... it's why sold my '11 5h for the Special 5hh. But there's no point in me doing so if I end up with a bass only a few oz. lighter. I lucked out because my new HH is about a pound and a half less than my old 5h. Do any of you think if I was doing a custom shop order, I could request a lighter weight piece of wood? The last thing on earth I want is to shell out 3k for a bass and have it end up weighing what my other one does. Don't want to take that kind of gamble.
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I can’t say for sure . My custom turned out to be quite a few ounces lighter than the one I already had. I ordered the same exact bass and finish with a matching headstock. Most of what I’ve seen lately has been nice and light . I’d take a chance.
 
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lordradish said:
Question for y'all... I am gonna sell my Stambaugh fretless 5 in the future to get a fretless HH, but part of the reason I'm doing so is because I need a lighter bass... it's why sold my '11 5h for the Special 5hh. But there's no point in me doing so if I end up with a bass only a few oz. lighter. I lucked out because my new HH is about a pound and a half less than my old 5h. Do any of you think if I was doing a custom shop order, I could request a lighter weight piece of wood? The last thing on earth I want is to shell out 3k for a bass and have it end up weighing what my other one does. Don't want to take that kind of gamble.
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Not sure and I'm not sure if anyone else here has ever requested a light body but I'd suggest asking EBMM directly if that is something they'd be able to accommodate once the design experience is up and running.
 
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LadyLoveStingRay5 said:
I can’t say for sure . My custom turned out to be quite a few ounces lighter than the one I already had. I ordered the same exact bass and finish with a matching headstock. Most of what I’ve seen lately has been nice and light . I’d take a chance.
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Yeah, I don't know about taking a chance. I lucked out and got an 8 lb 2 oxzbass, but there were plenty 5HH's on Sweetwater that weighed up to 9lbs 14oz, which actually weighs more than my old '11 5H. If I spent 3k+ on this and got a bass that weighs more than the one I'm replacing, I'd be pissed.

I will reach out to EBMM and see what they say. Thanks.
 
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lordradish said:
Yeah, I don't know about taking a chance. I lucked out and got an 8 lb 2 oxzbass, but there were plenty 5HH's on Sweetwater that weighed up to 9lbs 14oz, which actually weighs more than my old '11 5H. If I spent 3k+ on this and got a bass that weighs more than the one I'm replacing, I'd be pissed.

I will reach out to EBMM and see what they say. Thanks.
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I certainly can't blame you of that. I was thinking that you were not pleased with your current fretless for some reason (other than the weight).
 
#129
lordradish said:
Does anyone know if MusicMan offers or might offer good financing options for this program? I got my 5hh through Sweetwater because of the 48 month interest free (no way I would have one, otherwise).

I have still been obsessing over a 5HH fretless ever since my fretted came last week.
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They offer financing with Affirm through their web shop. I can imagine it will be also be an option for the build to order models.
 
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lordradish said:
Ugh... Affirm... get zero percent interest when you pay your 3500 dollar bass off in 6 months!

Looks like I'd better start saving up.
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24 months no interest. I have used Affirm several times on EBMM's website with no complaints. Given current interest rates, it is definitely worth taking advantage of the free financing.
 
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been wanting a StingRay so this is perfect timing. The only worrisome thing is that I don't think I see a Mint Green colour option... there is one that may be close on the "wall" they showed in the NAMM video. I missed out on an Old Smoothie and I want to cop that colour scheme exactly for this. I hope I am wrong...
 
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LilacEnrgy said:
It's up! doesn't appear to be linked on the site yet, but I found it through a search.

Custom Design Experience | Ernie Ball Music Man
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nice! of course they show surf green/mint in the main link here, but it's not a featured option sadly. I guess I'll just keep trying to find a used one.



edit: "cool cactus satin" looks *kind of* close, but since it's a new colour, I cannot find ANY photos of this anywhere. With this being 4-6 months with no refunds or changes, I'll be waiting for some real world pics first. Extremely, extremely bummed they don't offer mint/surf... they'd have an additional 3,000 USD right this moment if they did lol.
 
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I don't think the CDE is ready to go yet - just tried it - some options don't load.

Just messed with it again - got all the options I wanted, but no option for matching headstock - not sure if that's going to be an option. Maybe it IS good to go, BUT you'd think there would be a link from the main site.
 
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