SBMM Stingray Short scale

[WestyBassBob]

I'll probably change from the stock strings to Stringjoy short scales. But not for a while yet.

Yeah, I looked at their website. They have a nice selection of short scale strings. Most makers have one or two. But no stainless steel! I generally prefer nickles but I'm about to put Hi Beams on again as I am craving some zing.

I'll definitely be trying them in the future. thanks for the tip TB!

 

[Djadja]

I'll probably change from the stock strings to Stringjoy short scales. But not for a while yet.

I use Stringjoys on my EBMM Short Scale Stingray and like them a lot.

 

[RodRy]

I use Stringjoys on my EBMM Short Scale Stingray and like them a lot.

Yeah, I have their strings on my ESB Ltd 5 string and my Schecter Riot 8, and have really liked them. Time to try a set of their short scales!

 

[Corrington]

For those interested, attached is the official wiring diagram for the SBMM Short Scale Bass. Enjoy.

 

[RodRy]

For those interested, attached is the official wiring diagram for the SBMM Short Scale Bass. Enjoy.

Fantastic! Thanks!

 

[Treeviper]

Do you hear any difference at all?

It seems a tiny bit different tone wise, but I cant quite pit my finger on it. Definitely not bad or drastic.

 

[Texican]

Just to chime in on the strings and flats discussion, I had chromes on my shorty for 2 days but I really just don’t like chromes for some reason. I’ve tried them on many basses, and they never work for me. EB Cobalt flats on the other hand are some of my favorites, but they don’t make them in short scale. I emailed Ernie Ball Music Man about getting some for my short scale stingray and they basically told me I’d have to use a different brand for flats on my shorty. The only reason I bought short scale chromes is because they sell them in heavier gauges than the 95’s that many other string makers seem to think we want. Barf… no thanks!

 

[Texican]

Has anyone put an active preamp in one of these yet? I’m 90% sure that’s my next move, but I’m curious if I’ll need to change the pickup as well.?.?.? I’m under the impression that these stock pickups are designed to be high output and work well with the passive electronics.

 

[Treeviper]

What's with the sudden and substantial price increase on these?

 

[kraken_kr]

Has anyone put an active preamp in one of these yet? I’m 90% sure that’s my next move, but I’m curious if I’ll need to change the pickup as well.?.?.? I’m under the impression that these stock pickups are designed to be high output and work well with the passive electronics.

I have tried a John East MMSR 3 band preamp in...permanently wired in parallel. It works wonderfully!

 

[Djadja]

I have tried a John East MMSR 3 band preamp in...permanently wired in parallel. It works wonderfully!

did that require routing other than for a battery?

 

[kraken_kr]

did that require routing other than for a battery?

Nope, I don't think so. Mine only did routing for the battery box.

 

[Texican]

I have tried a John East MMSR 3 band preamp in...permanently wired in parallel. It works wonderfully!

Thanks, good to know! Are you still using the stock pickup with the John East preamp?

 

[kraken_kr]

Thanks, good to know! Are you still using the stock pickup with the John East preamp?

Yes! The stock pickup sounds pretty good with the preamp! I love it so much that I'm probably moving everything to a warmoth build haha!
(Nothing wrong with the ss stingray...just wasn't able to find a comfortable sitting and playing position personally

 

[midfieldgeneral]

Anyone modded the volume boost yet? It could be fun to change it to be a dirty distortion type fuzz.

 

[SunByrne]

NPD, that is, new pickguard day.

 

[Aiden1382]

That's wild.

 

[WestyBassBob]

NPD, that is, new pickguard day.

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Not copying. But source?

 

[Crix]

Not copying. But source?

Yes, this. I need a non-white pickguard for my white SS.

 

[Treblefree]

NPD, that is, new pickguard day.

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Love it! That thing is really cool looking!