Yes it is. But at least fender tries something a little different every decade or so. I’m not a fan of the meteora but at least it wasn’t just another precision or jazz bass
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New Ernie Ball Short Scale Collection
- Thread starter LadyLoveStingRay5
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Lol. I’m glad people are enjoying them but yeah, not for me. Definitely not for $2400 either.
If someone will buy one I’d trade a couple made in USA basses & boot for one. I can’t justify adding to the herd…
Light weight ash, real Indian rosewood , roasted ( not overly cooked) necks , made in USA, excellent build quality , not your usual finish options. Priced about right for someone who desires these features.
I know several people have expressed a desire for a short scale and a passive version.
Ernie Ball listened and delivered. does this meet everyone’s criteria or price bracket ? Nope . You’ll never please all of the people all of the time.
They are still in business and still putting out great product . If it ain’t broke , don’t fix it.
I’d hate see Ernie Ball end up gone like Peavey USA.
Am I buying one of these ? Nope. The features are not what I desire or need in a main player. So I personally won’t spend this much on one. But I like what this model brings to the table. So I am satisfied with my import Sterling Version that sounds 99%!the same. Does it feel the same or have the top quality components ? Nope . But for $400 I’m not complaining.
If this type of bass fit my needs as a main player , I’d buy one in a heart beat. Probably have 2. I know the sounds and build quality are there and would be worth every cent.
I really love how angry short scale basses make this forum. You don't have to buy them. It'll be ok.
I guess what I’m saying is that if I were to buy one, since it’s still an EBMM Stingray, albeit in short scale form, I’d expect it to be 2 or 3 band active as that’s a major part of the Stingray legacy. To me it’s incomplete and not true to form for a real EBMM Stingray.
YMMV
that is a crapshoot for sure. look at the price of mim reverse jaguars. i can't believe i sold my pair as cheaply as i did! well, actually .. yes i can
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I wouldn't normally consider something like this, but it did catch my interest. I play a 1978 Musicmaster that is an amazing bass. I have been looking for a brand new short scale bass and this is the first one I've seen I'd even consider...... If and only if they had made it in black with a black pickguard. I'd give the $2400 for it if it were black. They missed a sale with me, but I'm sure they'll sell.
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no worries. offshore copies will be available soon
It seems to be the reverse in this case. The success of the Sterling line short scale may have legitimized the market for this USA run. Success of this run could legitimize a standard offering.
In the past two decades EBMM has introduced the Bongo (4, 5 and 6 strings with multiple pickup combos), Big Al (4 and 5 strings SSS or single H), Reflex (4 and 5 string with multiple pickup options and the Game Changer switching system), Cutlass (passive 4 string) and Caprice (same). Many of those models and options are no longer in production, but if you think EBMM just does endless variations on a Stingray the record suggests otherwise. They cut the stuff that doesn't sell enough, but they clearly have a business model that works for them, and innovation is a big part of it.
They do offer black in the import Sterling line currently . They also did the Bombshell BFR model in black with tort galore. Not everyone’s cup of tea but they sold out very quickly. Maybe they will do so next go round in the US offerings.
They would really get my attention if they introduced a run with the classics Pre Ernie Ball finishes and features similar to the Tim Cummerford signature model .
Black, white, Inca Silver, and natural ash with mutes and both active and passive options would be hard for me to resist.
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Some people seem to think that only their preferences are the right ones. Everything to the contrary is a direct, personal attack on their entire identity, and an erasure of their entire right to exist.
That said, the purple one looks great, but not worth what it would cost in Canadian money.
This is TB in a nutshell....so to speak
the first electric bass ever in 1935 was a short scale, the Tutmarc. This “trend” has been around longer than long scale electric bass. Not to mention the popularity of Hofner 500/1 (1955) or Gibson EB-1 (1953) or Danelectro Longhorn (1958). There are more.
you may not like SS and that is fine, but calling it a trend or fad is factually incorrect.
Really wish they'd offer one with a typical Stingray nut with and not a jazz bass nut. I realize I'm in the minority of bassists though.
