SBMM Stingray Short scale

[Hercules]

I am getting ready to order one of these but cant decide which color. Leaning toward the white with rosewood but would like to see some pics with different colored pickguards if anyone has any to share.

 

[Aiden1382]

I am getting ready to order one of these but cant decide which color. Leaning toward the white with rosewood but would like to see some pics with different colored pickguards if anyone has any to share.

I don’t have white but heres what the blue looks like with a Pearloid & Blk PG.

 

[Hercules]

I don’t have white but heres what the blue looks like with a Pearloid & Blk PG.View attachment 4416378 View attachment 4416379

Very nice. The black pickguard on the blue is my favorite look so far.

 

[Aiden1382]

Very nice. The black pickguard on the blue is my favorite look so far.

Same. I first had the Pearloid and recently bought the black.

 

[Moonskunk]

Where are you guys all getting these black pickguards and how much?

 

[Hercules]

Where are you guys all getting these black pickguards and how much?

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[Krizz]

I'm gonna guardless, got some metallic brown spray paint I'm going to hit the screw heads with eventually

 

[jpmcbride]

I posted a review of my SBMM Stingray short scale a while ago and have done a couple of things to it since then.

The Stingray tone is growing on me, but its still a little too aggressive and bright so I put a set of LaBella light flats on it and I'm loving the tone. Its deep and powerful, but still has that aggressive edge to it.

I also changed out the tuners for Hipshot Ultralights. It feels so much lighter and better balanced now. It wasn't neck diving, bit was on the verge. Now it feels light and balanced and really comfortable.

I'm thinking about a new pickguard to replace the white. Black maybe? Or aged white pearloid? What do you think goes with the copper?

 

[WestyBassBob]

I posted a review of my SBMM Stingray short scale a while ago and have done a couple of things to it since then.

The Stingray tone is growing on me, but its still a little too aggressive and bright so I put a set of LaBella light flats on it and I'm loving the tone. Its deep and powerful, but still has that aggressive edge to it.

I also changed out the tuners for Hipshot Ultralights. It feels so much lighter and better balanced now. It wasn't neck diving, bit was on the verge. Now it feels light and balanced and really comfortable.

I'm thinking about a new pickguard to replace the white. Black maybe? Or aged white pearloid? What do you think goes with the copper?

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I think the white looks pretty sharp. So maybe just a pearl (not aged) white? There’s also graphical options.

 

[Spupilup]

I just use me shortie at home but removed the white pick guard almost immediately after buying the bass. The screws don’t look great but the holes are too rough without them.

I guess I could look for a clear pick guard. Removing it makes it look like my G&L L-1000!

 

[RodRy]

I just use me shortie at home but removed the white pick guard almost immediately after buying the bass. The screws don’t look great but the holes are too rough without them.

I guess I could look for a clear pick guard. Removing it makes it look like my G&L L-1000!

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It would be easy to fill the screw holes and top with white paint. At least the color match would be easy.

 

[RodRy]

I like the pickguard on mine, but needed to swap the fretboard. The new strap really made it look extra sharp!

 

[Aiden1382]

Where are you guys all getting these black pickguards and how much?

Replacement pickguard for Sterling StingRay Short Scale Bass SS - MANY COLORS! | Precision Guitar | Reverb

That’s where I got mine from. I bought 2 Stingray SS PG’s and a guitar PG from this shop. I highly recommend them.

 

[WestyBassBob]

It would be easy to fill the screw holes and top with white paint. At least the color match would be easy.

You must not have ever tried to match white paints before.

 

[jimmydean]

For the price , it should be passive/ active . It's a nice bass for sure , but it cost more than the Sire short-scale which is a much better sounding bass .

 

[RodRy]

You must not have ever tried to match white paints before.

Oh sure, there are a number of whites. I have had the best luck by going to a paint store and comparing the sample books to get the color I want. Time consuming perhaps, but better than getting ecru when you are really looking for parchment.

 

[TheBass]

Any europeans here and might recommend an european source for replacement pickguards ? Shipment, customs and tax will be hideous otherwise.

 

[TexasThunder]

My experiment with thin aluminum turned out decent enough so I ordered an 1/8” thick sheet of brushed aluminum and made a pick guard and control plate today. I’m happy enough with the result but they didn’t turn out as nice as I’d hoped. Minimal tools is what I’m blaming it on. Anyway, hard to tell from the pics but they have a dull brushed appearance from me finishing them with 320 grit sandpaper. I definitely like this look over the white.

Oh and put some chrome flats on it too. Freaking love the sound. Still punchy but more of a tamed, mellow punch. Hard to describe but I’m digging it.

 

[moderatelyfunky]

View attachment 4417374 View attachment 4417373 My experiment with thin aluminum turned out decent enough so I ordered an 1/8” thick sheet of brushed aluminum and made a pick guard and control plate today. I’m happy enough with the result but they didn’t turn out as nice as I’d hoped. Minimal tools is what I’m blaming it on. Anyway, hard to tell from the pics but they have a dull brushed appearance from me finishing them with 320 grit sandpaper. I definitely like this look over the white.

Oh and put some chrome flats on it too. Freaking love the sound. Still punchy but more of a tamed, mellow punch. Hard to describe but I’m digging it.

That looks fantastic!!

 

[Hercules]

View attachment 4417374 View attachment 4417373 My experiment with thin aluminum turned out decent enough so I ordered an 1/8” thick sheet of brushed aluminum and made a pick guard and control plate today. I’m happy enough with the result but they didn’t turn out as nice as I’d hoped. Minimal tools is what I’m blaming it on. Anyway, hard to tell from the pics but they have a dull brushed appearance from me finishing them with 320 grit sandpaper. I definitely like this look over the white.

Oh and put some chrome flats on it too. Freaking love the sound. Still punchy but more of a tamed, mellow punch. Hard to describe but I’m digging it.

Very nice!