I’m really digging my first Stingray. I haven’t played much but it sounds killer through my SVT. Lots of variety with the active eq. Great fit and finish. 8.6 lbs.
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NBD: Music Man Stingray Special 4H
- Thread starter sgiacomo
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Very nice. The Stingray Special is a boutique quality bass. I shouldn't have sold mine, I only paid 1600 and it was a very rare natural ash one.
I bet that would look cool with a clear pickguard. A lot of similar colors used to come that way from EBMM in the late 80s.
What strings are you planning to use? They sound amazing with Coblat flatwounds.
I bet that would look cool with a clear pickguard. A lot of similar colors used to come that way from EBMM in the late 80s.
What strings are you planning to use? They sound amazing with Coblat flatwounds.
The color is frost green and describes it well, credit to Music Man for thatBeauty!Looks just green-of-blue to me in the photographs; how would you describe the color in person?
it was honestly a little darker in person than I thought it would be; but it changes somewhat with different lighting. Pretty happy with the finish!For now I’m staying with the Slinky’s that came on it. I generally prefer rounds but have heard good things about those Cobalt flats. I’ll have to try em out.Very nice. The Stingray Special is a boutique quality bass. I shouldn't have sold mine, I only paid 1600 and it was a very rare natural ash one.
I bet that would look cool with a clear pickguard. A lot of similar colors used to come that way from EBMM in the late 80s.
What strings are you planning to use? They sound amazing with Coblat flatwounds.
Another string that's amazing on a Stingray if you like rounds are Ken Smith Compressors - extra light. There's some sort of magic there with a Stingray.
Welcome to the Family!
Specials are truly amazing!
Specials are truly amazing!
Here's an old thread in which they discuss 9 volt vs. 18 volt.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/q-the-advantage-s-of-18v-vs-9v-preamps.525305/
@sgiacomo
Congrats and welcome!
I've yet to try a set of strings on my specials that I don't like. Look for the threads that ask special players what they're favorite strings on the special are, there will be a million different answers. I don't think the bass gets enough credit for how versatile it is. If you like the regular slinkys, give the NYXL's by D'dad a try. They've got a super snappy, funky, punky tone. They last a lot longer and hold their intonation better. And something about how they feel on the stainless steel frets is really exceptional.
Congrats and welcome!
I've yet to try a set of strings on my specials that I don't like. Look for the threads that ask special players what they're favorite strings on the special are, there will be a million different answers. I don't think the bass gets enough credit for how versatile it is. If you like the regular slinkys, give the NYXL's by D'dad a try. They've got a super snappy, funky, punky tone. They last a lot longer and hold their intonation better. And something about how they feel on the stainless steel frets is really exceptional.
They switched to an 18v preamp when they switched to the specials.
Thanks for all the kind words. After playing for a few hours, all I can say is WOW. These are great instruments!
for the great looks, "wow" is right! but if playing it gets the "wow" = you win! congratulations on your new instrument! 
Thanks! It’s my only active bass and took some time getting used to dialing in the EQ but now I kinda got the hang of it.for the great looks, "wow" is right! but if playing it gets the "wow" = you win! congratulations on your new instrument!
