SBMM Stingray Short scale

[NewKid1011]

EBMM BFR Stingray Special new in August. SBMM StingRay Short Scale new in November. My only two basses.

 

[dralionux]

Word. Pics?

I have an old Squire strat that I keep around on the rare occasions I play guitar. I was surprised at how much heavier it is than my Ray. I’m telling you this bass is excellent value even before you start thinking about upgrades. I haven’t done anything to mine yet but I am thinking about getting a Nordstrand PUP. If anyone here has experience with their MM pups speak up!

My SBMM Stingray Short Scale (daphne blue, bought Nov 2020) weight 9 lbs, it's heavier than my USA L2000.

I replaced the stock PU with EMG MMHZ, and I like the EMG better

 

[WestyBassBob]

This has probably been discussed at some point in this thread but I’m new to this bass. I love everything about it but I’m struggling to get used to the tonal difference between the boomy E string and the more nasal G. I think I might need to replace the nut as I think the G slot is allowing too much lateral movement. Has anyone found a string or preamp pedal/setting or other fix that evens out the tone a bit?

Try lowering the pup under the G string. It made a huge difference for me. It seems counter intuitive but it works. Of course you can always try the other direction too. But Pup height matters

 

[Yonni]

Try lowering the pup under the G string. It made a huge difference for me. It seems counter intuitive but it works. Of course you can always try the other direction too. But Pup height matters

See further up where I was linked to the correct heights. Did this last weekend and it made a big difference.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Great basses. I sold my Daphne blue and my Pbass and purchased another BFR StingRay5 Special Crescendo . I prefer 5 strings. I hope Ernie Ball will someday soon come out with a great 5 string version . I really missed not having that B string.

 

[Kubicki Fan]

Great basses. I sold my Daphne blue and my Pbass and purchased another BFR StingRay5 Special Crescendo . I prefer 5 strings. I hope Ernie Ball will someday soon come out with a great 5 string version . I really missed not having that B string.

I'd like to pile on: 5-string short scale fretted and fretless, ample room @ edge of fret and finger boards, respectively.

 

[BasseroDE]

Looking for some string suggestions:

Wanted to dive into slapping and installed used rounds on my SBMM Stingray SS4.

They have black silks, the slapped E string sounds awesome, the other three almost dead when being slapped.
Any hints how to fix that and suggestion for best slapping string?

 

[Djadja]

Looking for some string suggestions:

Wanted to dive into slapping and installed used rounds on my SBMM Stingray SS4.

They have black silks, the slapped E string sounds awesome, the other three almost dead when being slapped.
Any hints how to fix that and suggestion for best slapping string?

I’m guessing that the A,D, & G strings have just lost their life. I can’t help you regarding which strings have black silks. As for what to use… check out your favorite slappers and see what they use. Victor Wooten and Ida Nielsen both use DR Pure Blues. Marcus Miller uses DR Super Bright Stainless Steels. I’d try one of those sets and do go with new for the added top end.

 

[soflbass]

Fret nation has the strings sorted by short scale. Go here and see what's available:
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Usually slappers like a bright string, but others, like Flea (GHS Boomers), use nickle wound. I guess it's about what sounds you're going for. Since I don't slap, I can't give you any tips.

 

[soflbass]

Also, make sure the wind length is appropriate for the SBMM short scale. Minimum wind length is as shown. Maximum wind length is to the E string tuner. See photo.

 

[BasseroDE]

I’m guessing that the A,D, & G strings have just lost their life. I can’t help you regarding which strings have black silks. As for what to use… check out your favorite slappers and see what they use. Victor Wooten and Ida Nielsen both use DR Pure Blues. Marcus Miller uses DR Super Bright Stainless Steels. I’d try one of those sets and do go with new for the added top end.

I couldn´t find shortscale versions of the DR Pure Blues or DR SBSS. I have Daddario EXL170S lying around - maybe I will start with them first and see how they behave.

 

[soflbass]

I couldn´t find shortscale versions of the DR Pure Blues or DR SBSS. I have Daddario EXL170S lying around - maybe I will start with them first and see how they behave.

Slightly more subdued than nickle plated steel are the GHS balanced nickel strings. They have a pure nickel wrap and are balanced tension. I don't know how they would be for slapping, but they sound great finger style. Worth a try.

 

[Djadja]

You ca

I couldn´t find shortscale versions of the DR Pure Blues or DR SBSS. I have Daddario EXL170S lying around - maybe I will start with them first and see how they behave.

You can use long scale roundwounds on a short scale bass. Obviously the part wound around the tuning peg is thicker but it won’t cause any issues. Some flatwound strings will break if you wind the flatwound part around the peg so you do need to be more careful about the wind length with them.

Just FYI, I have a set of long scale GHS Balanced Nickels on my Mustang. Because of the through body stringing, the short scale version is too short and they don’t make it in medium scale. The long scales are fine.

 

[Djadja]

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I think the GHS Balanced Nickels would work well for slapping too. They are available in short scale which would be the proper wind length for your SS Stingray.

 

[Djadja]

Fretnation also has a chart with the differing wind lengths by manufacturer.

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[BasseroDE]

You ca

You can use long scale roundwounds on a short scale bass. Obviously the part wound around the tuning peg is thicker but it won’t cause any issues. Some flatwound strings will break if you wind the flatwound part around the peg so you do need to be more careful about the wind length with them.

Sorry guys, I got those stupid numbers from Daddario wrong.

I have those lying around and will start with them (as I understood steels should be quite bright):

D'Addario EPS170S ProSteel Bass Guitar Strings Short Scale Light

 

[TheBass]

Steels are a great match for the SS Stingray. I've got Pyramid short scale steels 45-105 on my SBMM SS Stingray and love them. When they are broken in after a few weeks they develop a smooth mellow tone without loosing too much high end which perfectly supports the Stingray high end bite.

 

[Rocket Queen]

I have those lying around and will start with them (as I understood steels should be quite bright):

D'Addario EPS170S ProSteel Bass Guitar Strings Short Scale Light

If you like them, take good care of them; they've been discontinued.

 

[RodRy]

I was going to put Hipshot tuners on but they are not necessary as the stock tuners work perfectly. So I’m leaving the bass as is for a while since I got it as a backup/change of pace for my StingRay Special.

Fun Fact: Hipshot HB14 tuners are straight drop-ins with only two screws per Mr Les Funk, who has a beautiful Sterling SS4 on sale in the classifieds.

Unfortunately, Hipshot HB14 tuners are discontinued. I called Hipshot and they directed me to their eBay store for clearance items. There is a blemished set of four chrome HB14s for $97.95 still available. The keys are reversible.

For the tuners, you may want to check Reverb occasionally. I've had good luck with discontinued items popping up there.

 

[koppinjo]

Hey all, I just got one of these in a trade and I'm having some issues I'm hoping somebody can help me with.

Volume and tone work great, but the middle position on the coil configuration knob is so low-output it may as well be unplugged. I'm talking like .01% of the volume of the other settings. It is putting volume out and it's louder when the tone knob is all the way up, but at first I thought there was zero output. The electronics look clean, no broken solders that I can see...could it be an issue with the pickup?

Any troubleshooting options/help/advice anyone can offer would be greatly appreciated! It's a fun bass for sure, I just need all those options to work!