SBMM Stingray Short scale

[Hunter Erwin]

My e string with the stock strings seems to be very floppy and loose. I have been looking at flatwound strings for a deeper sound, would they be stiffer or less floppy or w/e

I’m using the stock strings right now
Not crazy about them
But I don’t see where they are floppy
However, I did order a set of Labella Deep low flat round strings made for the short scale .
And plan to put them
On
Flatrounds are gonna be deeper in tone than what’s on it stock
But my E string is super low as you can hear in recording and clear

 

[Voyevoda]

I’m using the stock strings right now
Not crazy about them
But I don’t see where they are floppy
However, I did order a set of Labella Deep low flat round strings made for the short scale .
And plan to put them
On
Flatrounds are gonna be deeper in tone than what’s on it stock
But my E string is super low as you can hear in recording and clear

Make sure to take more vids with the new strings

 

[Hunter Erwin]

Make sure to take more vids with the new strings

I sure will..
I don’t mind the stock strings for sure
I pretty sure they are Ernie ball
Think the cost for those are Around 19$
The labellas I just bought were 40$
So double priced
Flatrounds tend to be pricer !

 

[Voyevoda]

I sure will..
I don’t mind the stock strings for sure
I pretty sure they are Ernie ball
Think the cost for those are Around 19$
The labellas I just bought were 40$
So double priced
Flatrounds tend to be pricer !

I sure will..
I don’t mind the stock strings for sure
I pretty sure they are Ernie ball
Think the cost for those are Around 19$
The labellas I just bought were 40$
So double priced
Flatrounds tend to be pricer !

Yes, I have noticed this -_-

 

[Christcr]

My e string with the stock strings seems to be very floppy and loose. I have been looking at flatwound strings for a deeper sound, would they be stiffer or less floppy or w/e

Not a big fan of flatwounds, but I've had many brands of flats on various basses over the years (because I'm always experimenting). You'll find that almost all flatwounds are much higher tension with a few notable exceptions: Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds (the only flats I use on any bass these days), TI Flatwounds, or you buy super light gauge in whatever brand (which are only available from a few manufacturers last I checked some years back).

Also, the choice is further limited for short scale. I've used the Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds on short scale basses in the past even though the strings are regular long scale. They are flexible enough to handle it if you are careful when putting them on. They are, of course, the brightest of the flatwounds (being almost, but not quite, roundwound in sound). If you are going for the more muted sound, Labella has short scale sets.

 

[Voyevoda]

Not a big fan of flatwounds, but I've had many brands of flats on various basses over the years (because I'm always experimenting). You'll find that almost all flatwounds are much higher tension with a few notable exceptions: Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds (the only flats I use on any bass these days), TI Flatwounds, or you buy super light gauge in whatever brand (which are only available from a few manufacturers last I checked some years back).

Also, the choice is further limited for short scale. I've used the Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds on short scale basses in the past even though the strings are regular long scale. They are flexible enough to handle it if you are careful when putting them on. They are, of course, the brightest of the flatwounds (being almost, but not quite, roundwound in sound). If you are going for the more muted sound, Labella has short scale sets.

I’ve been thinking about the labella mostly tbh

 

[Hunter Erwin]

Not a big fan of flatwounds, but I've had many brands of flats on various basses over the years (because I'm always experimenting). You'll find that almost all flatwounds are much higher tension with a few notable exceptions: Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds (the only flats I use on any bass these days), TI Flatwounds, or you buy super light gauge in whatever brand (which are only available from a few manufacturers last I checked some years back).

Also, the choice is further limited for short scale. I've used the Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds on short scale basses in the past even though the strings are regular long scale. They are flexible enough to handle it if you are careful when putting them on. They are, of course, the brightest of the flatwounds (being almost, but not quite, roundwound in sound). If you are going for the more muted sound, Labella has short scale sets.

I just got these hoping they will fit fine
They are medium short scales

 

[Voyevoda]

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I just got these hoping they will fit fine
They are medium short scales

I have those in my amazon cart, let me know how they fit!

 

[Christcr]

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I just got these hoping they will fit fine
They are medium short scales

Yep, they should slap right on. With some short scale strings there is a problem with the outer winding being a bit too long and hitting the barrel of the tuners--it has to do with the way some short scale basses are on the backside of the bridge (like the Fender Mustang with string through body as opposed to something like the Music Man bridge). But IIRC, these work for "real" short scales with normal bridges.

EDIT: I just double checked with an old short scale pack I have lying in my workbench string box. Yes, 760FS-S is the set that works for non-string through bridge like the Stingray.

 

[EitherOr]

The higher tension flats balance nicely with the short scale tendency to lower tension ending up about where a regular set of round wounds are on a 34 scale bass. That’s my take at least based on labellas on my PJ mustang.

 

[Voyevoda]

The higher tension flats balance nicely with the short scale tendency to lower tension ending up about where a regular set of round wounds are on a 34 scale bass. That’s my take at least based on labellas on my PJ mustang.

Exactly what I want to hear

 

[Hunter Erwin]

Not a big fan of flatwounds, but I've had many brands of flats on various basses over the years (because I'm always experimenting). You'll find that almost all flatwounds are much higher tension with a few notable exceptions: Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds (the only flats I use on any bass these days), TI Flatwounds, or you buy super light gauge in whatever brand (which are only available from a few manufacturers last I checked some years back).

Also, the choice is further limited for short scale. I've used the Ernie Ball Slinky (cobalt) Flatwounds on short scale basses in the past even though the strings are regular long scale. They are flexible enough to handle it if you are careful when putting them on. They are, of course, the brightest of the flatwounds (being almost, but not quite, roundwound in sound). If you are going for the more muted sound, Labella has short scale sets.

Yep, they should slap right on. With some short scale strings there is a problem with the outer winding being a bit too long and hitting the barrel of the tuners--it has to do with the way some short scale basses are on the backside of the bridge (like the Fender Mustang with string through body as opposed to something like the Music Man bridge). But IIRC, these work for "real" short scales with normal bridges.

EDIT: I just double checked with an old short scale pack I have lying in my workbench string box. Yes, 760FS-S is the set that works for non-string through bridge like the Stingray.

thats great to hear that they are a great fit
I think I’m gonna change Them out
The EB strings aren’t terrible but they are no way top of the line strings either
I’m thinking the Lebellas will have even a better tone .
I dial my tone back I tend to like it round on my style most of the time
Thanks for checking !!! Glad they will work
Good deal

 

[Doctor Morbius]

My e string with the stock strings seems to be very floppy and loose. I have been looking at flatwound strings for a deeper sound, would they be stiffer or less floppy or w/e

I felt the same way about the stock strings and installed a set of flatwound shortscale Chromes, but they're probably a bit too bright for this bass. The E no longer feels floppy though.

 

[Hunter Erwin]

I installed a set of the LaBella Flat wounds Standards on today..
Love them
Fat and Round Sound and feels great

 

[Voyevoda]

I installed a set of the LaBella Flat wounds Standards on today..
Love them
Fat and Round Sound and feels great

I hope we get to see a video showing the new string sound

 

[Hunter Erwin]

I hope we get to see a video showing the new string sound

You bet
I just uploaded one
Now again
I’m learning as I go on mix thru interface.
And I’m a lot more picky than what I’m getting but am learning more about it
I mostly play acoustic and sing thru interface rather than Bass
This is New for me
So listen with that in mind
And use headphones!!!
You know how bass always sounds better in headphones than a phone for sure
Subscribe to the channel to keep up much appreciated
Hunter Erwin Music
Hope you enjoy the strings
I am enjoying them
It’s tight feeling with a smooth feel and a thump!!

 

[Christcr]

You bet
I just uploaded one
Now again
I’m learning as I go on mix thru interface.
And I’m a lot more picky than what I’m getting but am learning more about it
I mostly play acoustic and sing thru interface rather than Bass
This is New for me
So listen with that in mind
And use headphones!!!
You know how bass always sounds better in headphones than a phone for sure
Subscribe to the channel to keep up much appreciated
Hunter Erwin Music
Hope you enjoy the strings
I am enjoying them
It’s tight feeling with a smooth feel and a thump!!

All the videos you've posted sound great, bass sounds great, and your playing is great. Gotta say though, and not to rain on the parade, that I do prefer the bass tone of the first two videos over this one. In trying to decide why that is (because, like I said, the bass sounds good on all the videos) I'd have to say that the flatwounds cause the bass to maybe lose a little bit of the "stingray character." They sound a bit more generic to me--again, not in a bad way, but just that I prefer the sound of the rounds in your videos. There is a certain "grittiness" or "spank" or "spark" that the bass had with the rounds.

Beyond all that, your playing is great on all of the videos and the bass sounds good on all the videos, regardless of the strings. These SBMM short scale stingrays are REALLY great basses, far beyond their meager price.

 

[Hunter Erwin]

All the videos you've posted sound great, bass sounds great, and your playing is great. Gotta say though, and not to rain on the parade, that I do prefer the bass tone of the first two videos over this one. In trying to decide why that is (because, like I said, the bass sounds good on all the videos) I'd have to say that the flatwounds cause the bass to maybe lose a little bit of the "stingray character." They sound a bit more generic to me--again, not in a bad way, but just that I prefer the sound of the rounds in your videos. There is a certain "grittiness" or "spank" or "spark" that the bass had with the rounds.

Beyond all that, your playing is great on all of the videos and the bass sounds good on all the videos, regardless of the strings. These SBMM short scale stingrays are REALLY great basses, far beyond their meager price.

I sure appreciate the compliment..
And I must say I agree with you
It’s for sure darker than the Rounds

I see exactly what your saying
I use to have a Lakland bass and enjoyed it and it seems to me the Flats sound closer to a Lakland if that makes sense .
The stingray is known for that Bite that’s for sure .

I like the Rounds and Flats both in a way
But have not decided which ones I want to play for now .Leaning towards the Flats for now !!!
But like em both !
Thanks again for the comment
And for taking time to give it a listen !!
And yes this bass is way beyond it’s price .
I would put it ip against any top of the line US made model all day any day .
Very pleased !!!!

 

[Voyevoda]

I think I like the flats best, gotta see if I have $40 to waste without my partner giving me side eye

 

[Hunter Erwin]

I think I like the flats best, gotta see if I have $40 to waste without my partner giving me side eye

Good deal !!
You can buy two packs of Rounds for one price of Flats
I like em as well
Glad you liked it !!