• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join freeLog in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

New Ernie Ball Short Scale Collection

It arrived!
...haven't had a chance to plug in and really play yet because it arrived here at the office, but first impressions are great!!! It's a beautifully made instrument and feels as nice as it $should be$. Overall, it is noticeably more compact than my MIA Mustang both in length and body size. The neck is easy to get around. I think I'm going to enjoy this one.

I hope you love it as much as I love mine. It is the finest instrument I've put my hands on. Can't get the smile off my face when I grab it.
 
It arrived!
...haven't had a chance to plug in and really play yet because it arrived here at the office, but first impressions are great!!! It's a beautifully made instrument and feels as nice as it $should be$. Overall, it is noticeably more compact than my MIA Mustang both in length and body size. The neck is easy to get around. I think I'm going to enjoy this one.
Congrats!!

You know the drill; we want some pics!!
 
  • Like
Reactions: LadyLoveStingRay5
Ernie Ball is the absolute best. Check out the White Pearloid pick guard on the Silver Shadow.

EBMM Shorty with White Pearloid.jpg
 
I dunno.... now I love Stingrays, but.... these aren't getting the blood pressure "up" any. Now if you're gonna do a limited run, I'd prefer to see a few things. 1) Don't offer colors that are already done (especially by SBMM - RED). 2) Make it a really "Limited" and mix/match the body/necks around, or allow the user to chose so you do get a truly unique instrument. I'd like a Burnt Ends w Rosewood myself. 3) I hope they've done something with the onboard controls. They could use some help. The push-pull button is so "weak" I'm still not too sure what it does. I have an "OLD" model so I'll pass....

View attachment 4792529
How do you like the maple finger board?
 
i noticed the 1 silver one was sold, lol
my fav is the red, and it's still holding strong with 11 left
The red one was appealing for sure but I wanted a maple board since my Birdsong is rosewood. Never had a Ray and always wanted to try one. I once had custom Sadowsky PJ made in silver but it lacked mojo .. but the silver picks up the stage light and transforms to whatever color
 
  • Like
Reactions: sleddogn