NBsD - The Bronco, The Ray, and The Bonus Poll!

[Surely_Bassy]

Got a Squier Bronco Bass from GC, because I was coveting a short scale rocker. It’s a ton of fun! I painted the pickguard white, and added pink knobs and pickup cover. I lucked out with a nice neck and decent frets. Not bad for a little over $200! I named it Skunk after the Pink Skunk Clownfish (see sticker).

Yesterday, I received a StingRay Special H that I also purchased from GC. It’s in great condition and I got a steal of a deal, so I pulled the trigger to right a wrong I committed last year: I sold my StingRay Special to fuel some GAS, and I’ve regretted it ever since. This beauty is named Penguin. I continue to be blown away by the weight of these Specials. See below for before and after photos—I put on a white pearloid pickguard from Precision Guitar. I also added a pic of sticker sheet for the poll.

 

[ineedaclutch]

Dang. Gorgeous and skinny.
I vote 6. Reminds me of the goth kids from SP.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

2….the crested penguin looks like it is dancing to the bass line.

 

[poppunk]

It's crazy to me that someone sold that StingRay Special to GC recently. It's really new because they haven't been coming with Mono cases that long. That person took a massive loss on something they didn't even really end up using.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Hmmm maybe I missed something. OP says he got a great deal . Never said it was used .

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Oh yeah… that’s a sweet StingRay.

 

[Surely_Bassy]

It's crazy to me that someone sold that StingRay Special to GC recently. It's really new because they haven't been coming with Mono cases that long. That person took a massive loss on something they didn't even really end up using.

It's nuts, right?? I got it for $1750, shipped. It was listed as "Great" condition, and I called the store to talk to the employee who bought it. He talked me through the condition, the action, the neck, etc., and I felt satisfied—especially because they have a great return policy.

I looked up the serial number—it was produced February 2023—and inside the case was the inspection card from Russo Music in New Jersey (I've ordered from them in the past, they're great!), and the purchase date was 5/18/23. Honestly, the color black has never really been on my radar for a bass, but at that price... come on!

 

[Surely_Bassy]

Oh yeah… that’s a sweet StingRay.

Thank you! I believe you and I have bonded in the past over our love of the amethyst sparkle color.

 

[Surely_Bassy]

Dang. Gorgeous and skinny.
I vote 6. Reminds me of the goth kids from SP.
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Spot on!

 

[covermego]

Number 7, please..... and underneath the strings.

 

[smallmouthbass70]

Sticker 1 placed on the lower horn perpendicular to the strings and head of penguin closest to the strings.

 

[MotorCityMinion]

U left the option for none out of the poll.

 

[Bassdirty]

I voted #5. Looks like the only one that is JUST black n white, without yellow (other) color in it.


T$

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

I voted #5. Looks like the only one that is JUST black n white, without yellow (other) color in it.


T$

I think the yellow ties in the roasted fretboard.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Sorry, not on the poll but this is my favorite penguin.

Like the Bronco.

 

[BrentD]

4 for the Ray because it's ready to go. 7 for the Bronco because it's a good fit. I know you didn't ask, but I'ma say it anyway.

 

[HardNHeavy]

chose #2 cuz it appears to be dancing----you named it skunk, but you want penguin?..i like this guy from warner brothers fame...Tho he is sad and always cries icecubes..lol


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[Jeremy Crockett]

Pepe is the correct answer in this situation. OP needs to change the poll to reflect this egregious omission.

EDIT: Also, the Pearloid pickguard is the correct choice for the Ray. Nice purchase!

 

[City]

#4...."slide" in a bass solo......

 

[Maxi Funkl]

No sticker Black Pickguard and I have its 5H brother great basses! Enjoy!