Sorry if I missed this elsewhere but how do you like the EMG in this bass? Did you have to install a battery box? Thanks!
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SBMM Stingray Short scale
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Sorry if I missed this elsewhere but how do you like the EMG in this bass? Did you have to install a battery box? Thanks!
I love the EMG, a humbucker and single coil and no hum. I did a recording session with it and it sounds like a million bucks. My problem with the stock pickup was when bending a string, the volume would drop as the string left the range of the pole piece. The EMG has bar magnets so there is no problem. I added a battery box just for convenience but the battery will fit in the control cavity. I didn’t add any active eq, just the passive tone control that came with it
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Where did you find the plug for the extra hole in the cavity cover? Thanks again!
Home Depot, chrome 3/8” hole plug.
To foam provides counter pressure, like a spring. The screw sets the pickup height. That is how it works on most of my basses.
The only issue with foam is that it tends to "memorize" it's current position when pressure is applied over a long period and then loose it's spring force. That's why I prefer springs.
However Alembic has found a very clever construction to adjust the pickups: two diagonal screws from above fix the pickup and two other diagonal screws from below the pickup adjust its height. No springs, no foam needed and rock solid and no rattling at all. That should be copied more often.
However Alembic has found a very clever construction to adjust the pickups: two diagonal screws from above fix the pickup and two other diagonal screws from below the pickup adjust its height. No springs, no foam needed and rock solid and no rattling at all. That should be copied more often.
Joined the "get Shorty" club this week...
Still getting used to it, but so far so good!
Still getting used to it, but so far so good!
Is that dropped copper ? Looks good with maple neck. Nice subtle sparkle going on.Joined the "get Shorty" club this week...
Still getting used to it, but so far so good!
Very nice! 
The dropped copper looks better on a Stingray than the daphne blue that's on mine.
The dropped copper looks better on a Stingray than the daphne blue that's on mine.
Thanks. I love copper finishes! This is tricky though because unless it's hit with bright white light, it looks much more rootbeer to mocha brown, which still looks good to me.
Took it to rehearsal last night for the first time and really enjoyed everything about it. I was surprised that I actually used all the controls on this for different tunes, where as I normally just set & forget the settings on my Ray4's I've been using... Voicing & tones a bit different from the Ray4's, but just as good.
It was a bit more comfortable to play for the duration and my arthritic thumb joint on my fretting hand wasn't near as sore afterward... I may have some hard decisions to make soon..
Took it to rehearsal last night for the first time and really enjoyed everything about it. I was surprised that I actually used all the controls on this for different tunes, where as I normally just set & forget the settings on my Ray4's I've been using... Voicing & tones a bit different from the Ray4's, but just as good.
It was a bit more comfortable to play for the duration and my arthritic thumb joint on my fretting hand wasn't near as sore afterward... I may have some hard decisions to make soon..
Ah, but not as nice as the Daphne blue that's on mine!Very nice!
Yes, I'm shameless.
A while back I decided to move to short scales exclusively and picked up an Ernie Ball short scale Stingray. I positively love it. Then I picked up a Sterling short scale Stingray. Likewise love it. The EBMM’s hardware, woods, and fit and finish are clearly superior but you’d be hard pressed to hear a difference, especially in a mix. I prefer the playability of the EBMM but the difference is not great. The SBMM is a much better bang for the buck. And it is much easier to see it as a mod platform (I had my SBMM defretted).Thanks. I love copper finishes! This is tricky though because unless it's hit with bright white light, it looks much more rootbeer to mocha brown, which still looks good to me.
Took it to rehearsal last night for the first time and really enjoyed everything about it. I was surprised that I actually used all the controls on this for different tunes, where as I normally just set & forget the settings on my Ray4's I've been using... Voicing & tones a bit different from the Ray4's, but just as good.
It was a bit more comfortable to play for the duration and my arthritic thumb joint on my fretting hand wasn't near as sore afterward... I may have some hard decisions to make soon..
For me, it was not a hard decision at all.
Ah, but not as nice as the Daphne blue that's on mine!
Tell me about that strap please.
Gladly!
The strap is a custom 3" strap from Coco Guitar Straps: Invalid Link Removed
Her straps are fabric, very light and comfortable. Made with a bit of padding in the middle, they really conform to my shoulder and do not slip very easily. They are lighter weight than my leather and my cotton/leather straps, which seems nice to me.
She normally does 2" wide straps, but with just a message and small upcharge you can get a 3" wide one. That both provides a wider tapestry for the art, it also makes them so much more comfortable.
My Coco made straps are my favorite straps ever.
The strap is a custom 3" strap from Coco Guitar Straps: Invalid Link Removed
Her straps are fabric, very light and comfortable. Made with a bit of padding in the middle, they really conform to my shoulder and do not slip very easily. They are lighter weight than my leather and my cotton/leather straps, which seems nice to me.
She normally does 2" wide straps, but with just a message and small upcharge you can get a 3" wide one. That both provides a wider tapestry for the art, it also makes them so much more comfortable.
My Coco made straps are my favorite straps ever.
I love EBMM instruments. I own quite a few of their gittars, but just started playing bass again recently (my first love). And being I don't have the 'disposable' income I used to, I've stocked up on a few SBMM ray basses. Was very curious about the short scale, and scored an exceptional deal on this one to test the waters...
Depending on how it goes for me. I may end up selling off a bunch of my older gear to acquire a proper EBMM SS Stingray when they release the next run...
I went ahead and installed the EMG MMCS. I don’t know if the ivory was a good call just yet but I couldn’t resist. The battery fit best under the lower pot position. If these are like my 30 year old EMG J set the battery should last a long time. Thought about keeping a fake pot there to maintain the look but I like the simplicity of volume/tone. Output is several dB lower than the original however even with the additional gain added is much quieter. A little less “growl” but a great full and flexible tone. Here is a clip from one of its first trips out in the wild dressed in EMG:
Wow, I really need to get some pics of my dropped copper out in the sunlight, never seen it looking that light, looks great in those pics!Joined the "get Shorty" club this week...
Still getting used to it, but so far so good!
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Just my tiny opinion, but an ivory pickguard with your ivory pickup would look really nice.
