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SBMM Stingray Short scale
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The more you play the EMG, the more you'll love it, the passive tone control is very subtle and effective.
I'm using my SBMM Short scale w/ EMG MMCS in the pit for a show right now and after trying multiple basses in rehearsals, the EMG is by far the best sounding in the pit and in the house PA too.
The bass itself is excellent and well made too, the sound is very even with no dead spots.
I'm using a Cali76 CB with an EBS Microbass III preamp with a Holy Grail Reverb and BBE on the FX loop.
So my new shorty showed up today and I opened a case with Sam ash
The purchase was stated as a brand new factory sealed instrument form the warehouse.
I believe I received either a store demo or customer return or both
The box was beat up and showed evidence of previously being shipped and resealed.
it had been repacked sloppily
The bass has a dent in the back and swirling in the finish
The neck has evidence of being on a wall hanger and feels smooth unlike the rough, chalky feel if an unplayed Neck that these basses all have. Also, the neck is a little dirty from someone playing it with dirty hands.
my sales rep said I am a candidate for a partial refund which I would much prefer to the whole return/replacement thing. A case was opened
all that being said, I really want to keep this one. It’s the lightest (7lb) and the best sounding and playing one out of the box I’ve owned (I’ve had three others)
and it looks great
The purchase was stated as a brand new factory sealed instrument form the warehouse.
I believe I received either a store demo or customer return or both
The box was beat up and showed evidence of previously being shipped and resealed.
it had been repacked sloppily
The bass has a dent in the back and swirling in the finish
The neck has evidence of being on a wall hanger and feels smooth unlike the rough, chalky feel if an unplayed Neck that these basses all have. Also, the neck is a little dirty from someone playing it with dirty hands.
my sales rep said I am a candidate for a partial refund which I would much prefer to the whole return/replacement thing. A case was opened
all that being said, I really want to keep this one. It’s the lightest (7lb) and the best sounding and playing one out of the box I’ve owned (I’ve had three others)
and it looks great
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That does look very nice. The black is classic and if you received a 7lb one, you’ve done quite well.
These models seem to have to be cherry picked for weight and hardware issues.
Im not sure if it’s the different body woods , pickup height, or strings but they also do seem vary in sound from one model to the next.
I would ask for at least $100-$150 refund.
But I’m not crazy right? That’s definitely been hung on a wall, played and resealed
It’s even been shipped more than once
Multiple shipping stickers and packing list envelopes
My black lollipop Hipshots should be here in a day or two
I still plan on keeping it though. The truss rod is a little stiff but it turns both ways
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Oh I agree. They need to give you a nice refund amount. Trying to pass that bass off as new is absurd.
I don't like the sound and weight (9 lbs) of my seafoam green, I will sell it and buy a Ray34
I already got $60 off from the 10% summertime sales promotion. I’ll be more than happy with another hundred bucks
Take that hardware off of the neck and buff it with a green scotch-brite and then put a coat of nu-finish car wax on it, it will look and feel great, if it's only 7 lbs, keep it!
Hit them up for $150, the worse they can do is say no. They shouldnt have advertised it as new in the first place. I think you are right for keeping it if you like it. You might not like the replacement.
Question
Has anybody used those block sticker inlays with good results.
I’m thinking about a vanity project this off season by painting my headstock black, adding block inlay stickers and making a poor mans BFR replica
my black lollipop Hipshots are out for delivery
Has anybody used those block sticker inlays with good results.
I’m thinking about a vanity project this off season by painting my headstock black, adding block inlay stickers and making a poor mans BFR replica
my black lollipop Hipshots are out for delivery
I use them on my Ibanez 32" 5 String and they are fine.
I need them to help when I glance down to navigate the neck when I'm playing in the pit.
You can buff that made in Indonesia off with a green scotch-brite pad and some wax.
You can remove the logo on the front that way too, it's just silk screen ink.
Who did you order yours from? There are a few places but I want to get the right ones
they dropped in. No extra drilling.
They are Hipshot HB14 and discontinued, but Hipshot has a few sets they are selling still on their eBay store
I found a set of jazz bass block inlay stickers on eBay and ordered them. I’ll have a budget BFR replica soon
