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SBMM Stingray Short scale
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The SBMM Short Scale fits in many but not all guitar sized gig bags. The instrument is just under 41 inches long so any bag with an interior length that accomodates that will work. The Gator, Levy, and Mono bags fit. The Protec Contigo is too short. Do check the dimensions on the bag before purchase though as they do change.
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I bought the Levy electric guitar case for mine, and it fits perfectly.
I love mine, but the volume pot went out out on it. I read once on here that someone replaced theirs with regular non pop out pot. Anyone know if this is possible and which value volume pot would work?
I would assume you can use a straight pot and I think someone on here did that.
The push/push pot for the EBMM version is available from Music-Man on their website. I would be pretty sure it is the same pot only a higher quality version.
I think I'd prefer a regular pot, I wasnt a fan of the pop out thing. Just trying to determine what value would be best.
Update: I replaced the faulty pop out pot with a 500k Dunlop Super Pot. I left the capacitor off. It sounds fine.I dont know. That's why I was asking
I like the push/push because that boost is awesome when using fuzz or overdrive.
But now order has been restored . The Sire is gone and I’ve returned to the stingray fold.
It’s a better instrument for me.
Nothing wrong with the U5, but I’m happier with the Ray
I immediately replaced the tuners with short key schallers and I’m good to go.
where did you find the short key Schallers? Are they more or less drop in? Significantly different in weight?
I got them from eBay as new old stock.
I think the seller is a member here and has things for sale in the classifieds.
He had two sets and I snagged them both. I had never seen schaller branded short keys before (at least not ones with 1/2 in post) and they’re not listed on the schaller site or anywhere else . I figured what the heck, I’ll have a spare set.
Two of the four screw holes line up and there’s no weight savings. they’re just really good, musicman legit tuners.
yes I agree. The nut slots on these basses can stand a bit of lowering and it makes a big improvementA friend of mine loaned me a set of nut files so I could do some work on a few low cost basses. My Stingray needed a touch of work. Now it plays better than ever!
I did this with a 500k and it works perfect. I also eliminated the selector switch and wired it permanently in series mode, then made a new pick guard and control plate from a piece of aluminum.
I kind of like the boost option, but the push/push switch does seem to feel cheesy and fragile.
I’d prefer a push/ pull with a nice solid “click” into position
I’d prefer a push/ pull with a nice solid “click” into position
Series mode. That’s the middle option right? If so that would be my choice too. Just had a slightly richer sound than the single coil mode.
