NBD SUB Stingray

[secondbestcody]

Just got back from picking it up. I originally ordered a Kiloton Tribute from Reverb and the next day saw one of these listed so I called and canceled my order and by the time I got done with the phone call it had sold. So I started searching online and found this for $50 less in a music shop in my area. I’ve been looking for one in this teal color since I saw one in the classifieds here. The guys working the counter thought the original pickguards was ugly as hell so they swapped it out before I even got there, which was a huge plus for me. Now I’m just waiting on my white one to arrive. All in all, I’m glad I finally have a US made bass in the color I’ve been searching for. Came with the original MusicMan case as well.

Oh, and when I was looking around in the shop, the guys from Foreigner were there looking around since they were playing the state fair tonight.

 

[Basshappi]

Great color, Congrats!

I remember seeing Foreigner on their second album tour, great concert.

 

[garp]

I’ve been looking for one in this teal color since I saw one in the classifieds here.

Congrats!

I suppose you could now truthfully say: "It Feels Like The First Time."

 

[Runnerman]

This is the USA one right? The pickguard has been change btw, but you probly know that...the black looks good though. Congrats!

 

[scuzzy]

My second biggest bass-related regret was selling my USA SUB bass. Truly fantastic instruments great build and sound. The look was an acquired taste!

 

[secondbestcody]

This is the USA one right? The pickguard has been change btw, but you probly know that...the black looks good though. Congrats!

Yeah, I had ordered a white pickguard before I picked it up but when I got there it had the black guard on it. The guy said when he pulled it off the wall it had the original diamond plate one and he thought it looked hideous so he put the black one on. I also have the original but I’ll never use it unless I sell it, but I don’t see that happening.

 

[Crusher47]

Congrats!

 

[elgranluis]

I own a black USA sub. Last week I removed the pick guard, it looks 56728365152638383 times better

 

[secondbestcody]

I own a black USA sub. Last week I removed the pick guard, it looks 56728365152638383 times better

I actually love the look of a guitar with a pickguard.

 

[Skillet]

Yeah, I had ordered a white pickguard before I picked it up but when I got there it had the black guard on it. The guy said when he pulled it off the wall it had the original diamond plate one and he thought it looked hideous so he put the black one on. I also have the original but I’ll never use it unless I sell it, but I don’t see that happening.

There's a mirrored pickguard for sale in the classifieds that would look Fab on that. Seller's a nice guy too /cough /cough

 

[Pet Sounds]

I almost bought one just like yours, down to the black replacement pickguard, from my local GC a year or so ago. But it had some wiring issues, so I passed. Great basses, though! Enjoy!

 

[Jscriv]

I've opened this thread 3 times to drool. A true sub is high in my list. And not black is a requirement.

 

[Paulabass]

Congrats. USA Subs are great. The stock faux diamond plate pickguard had to go!

 

[secondbestcody]

I've opened this thread 3 times to drool. A true sub is high in my list. And not black is a requirement.

Yeah I’m super happy I went with this over the Kiloton Tribute. I’m thinking of darkening the fretboard. I feel like it’s kinda light.

 

[Jscriv]

Yeah I’m super happy I went with this over the Kiloton Tribute. I’m thinking of darkening the fretboard. I feel like it’s kinda light.

You ever use the dunlop cleaning kit? With the 01 fretboard cleaner and conditioner? I feel like it far outdoes the EB womderwipes. It really brings out a rosewood board. Especially if no one ever cleaned and oiled it

 

[Rebel Rocker]

Very Nice!! Great Color!!

 

[secondbestcody]

You ever use the dunlop cleaning kit? With the 01 fretboard cleaner and conditioner? I feel like it far outdoes the EB womderwipes. It really brings out a rosewood board. Especially if no one ever cleaned and oiled it

No I haven’t anything yet. I was going to try the Minwax stain markers that were mentioned in another thread.

Staining a fretboard

 

[mrjim123]

I own a black USA sub. Last week I removed the pick guard, it looks 56728365152638383 times better

Would love to see a photo!

 

[Jscriv]

No I haven’t anything yet. I was going to try the Minwax stain markers that were mentioned in another thread.

Staining a fretboard

The dunlop stuff would essentially take off all the old gunk and the condtioner will really make the board kind of pop for lack of a better term. Made me really appreciate my rosewood boards (I'm a maple board guy)

 

[secondbestcody]

The dunlop stuff would essentially take off all the old gunk and the condtioner will really make the board kind of pop for lack of a better term. Made me really appreciate my rosewood boards (I'm a maple board guy)

I’m definitely a maple guy. I’ll try that before the stain marker. Where can I get it?