SBMM Stingray Short scale

[RodRy]

I sent in my template to Precision Guitar in Arizona through Reverb.com. It took him 3 days to make the template before he shipped my new pickguard and my original back. I also bought a guitar pickguard from them last year with not problems. However, I heard other people who bought after me were experience long delays. Maybe due to covid. I would contact them and ask what the deliver time is. Also, it depends on what they have in stock. In stock items will ship faster as compared to waiting for the color you want to come in. Here’s the link Replacement pickguard for Sterling StingRay Short Scale Bass SS | Precision Guitar | Reverb View attachment 4103742View attachment 4103743

Pearl looks good on there!

 

[kraken_kr]

Thank you! What foam piece do you have on the bottom part? It looks thinner than the normal bottom part.

Also, the black tuners on the head look nice! What did you put there?

The thinner foam piece was supposed to be on the top of the interior for headstock protection. I removed it and sticked it to the buttom part of the case...I just like it more there lol

Thank you! The black tuners are the hipshot USA Ultralite 1/2" in Y shape. It is slightly lighter than the same tuners in clover shape and reversible too. (Not drop in replacement though)

 

[Texican]

Just got my Daphne blue ordered today!... pics to come

 

[dralionux]

 

[Texican]

So do we have a list of flatwounds that will work on this bass? This will be my first short scale. I did some research, but the information and recommendations are all over the map! I prefer EB cobalt flats, but I’m guessing they don’t make a short scale version.

 

[redstrand]

So do we have a list of flatwounds that will work on this bass? This will be my first short scale. I did some research, but the information and recommendations are all over the map! I prefer EB cobalt flats, but I’m guessing they don’t make a short scale version.

I put the new Gibson SS flats on and really like them, they remind me of Sadowsky flats

 

[Moonskunk]

There seems to be a shortage of the stock EB short scale strings and when you can get them they cost more than the long scale version. Anyone using regular long scale strings on this bass?​

 

[Spupilup]

The closest thing to a "long scale" string that I'm using on my SBMM SS is a set of Thomastik JR324 round wounds. They are for a 32" scale but they worked just fine on my 30" bass. I can't help you with attempting to string up a 30" scale bass with 34" strings, that an awful lot of extra string to deal with.

 

[redstrand]

The closest thing to a "long scale" string that I'm using on my SBMM SS is a set of Thomastik JR324 round wounds. They are for a 32" scale but they worked just fine on my 30" bass. I can't help you with attempting to string up a 30" scale bass with 34" strings, that an awful lot of extra string to deal with.

You can't use 34" on shortscales stringing from the bridge, the windings will not be on the post and you'll get some breakage

 

[Spupilup]

You can't use 34" on shortscales stringing from the bridge, the windings will not be on the post and you'll get some breakage

I’m new to short scales basses but I figured as much. I’d say 32” is about as long a set as you could safely string up one of these basses. I know the TI’s work beautifully on my bass.

 

[RodRy]

You can't use 34" on shortscales stringing from the bridge, the windings will not be on the post and you'll get some breakage

Breakage? I've had plenty of basses, including my current SBMM short scale that have full windings on the closest tuning peg. Have yet to have any break on me in over 20 years. And I don't change strings very often.

Not to say that I do not prefer to have unwound, or at least less-wound sections of string on my tuning pegs, but breakage has not been a reason.

Stringjoy makes short scale roundwounds that are very nice. Have not yet ordered any for this bass, but they do make some good strings.

 

[Texican]

Well look what the cat dragged in! Still trying to decide on a set of flats out of the sets that will fit.

 

[redstrand]

Breakage? I've had plenty of basses, including my current SBMM short scale that have full windings on the closest tuning peg. Have yet to have any break on me in over 20 years. And I don't change strings very often.

Not to say that I do not prefer to have unwound, or at least less-wound sections of string on my tuning pegs, but breakage has not been a reason.

Stringjoy makes short scale roundwounds that are very nice. Have not yet ordered any for this bass, but they do make some good strings.

I had more than one string back in the day when I was learning that certain ones don't go on certain basses, it's best to get the correct scale length. Plenty of short scale round and flat wounds out there

 

[RodRy]

I had more than one string back in the day when I was learning that certain ones don't go on certain basses, it's best to get the correct scale length. Plenty of short scale round and flat wounds out there

Not denying that you've had it happen, but I am not so quick to blame the amount of overwind on the peg head. Have not had a string break at the headstock in all my years of playing. I'm sure it can happen, and I agree with you that strings which keep the windings off the peg are better.

Your mileage may differ.

 

[redstrand]

Not denying that you've had it happen, but I am not so quick to blame the amount of overwind on the peg head. Have not had a string break at the headstock in all my years of playing. I'm sure it can happen, and I agree with you that strings which keep the windings off the peg are better.

Your mileage may differ.

I'm with ya, just don't want the guy trying to string up 34" strings on this, it would be a waste of money and he'd be frustrated. Haven't broken one in over 10 years but I also follow scale lengths to reduce any headaches...took a hot minute to find string for my Sire M5 which is 35" and requires super long, the ones they put on here the B doesn't clear the nut, thankfully it doesn't have silks.

 

[Moonskunk]

I won't do it, I promise. It is strange though that the EB stock Slinky that came with the bass is a bit scarce and cost more than their Slinky long scale. I guess there have been lots of short scales sold recently. I have tried 2 other brand roundwound short scale strings and neither worked out well. There was not enough string tension so strings were flabby. I may give the Roto Sounds 45-90 short scales a try yet but so far I like the stock Slinky roundwounds best. It also a bit weird that the Sterling and EBMM short scale comes stock with a 105 gauge E string but a full scale EBMM Special Stingray comes stock with a 100 gauge E String. Wonder why that is?

 

[RodRy]

I won't do it, I promise. It is strange though that the EB stock Slinky that came with the bass is a bit scarce and cost more than their Slinky long scale. I guess there have been lots of short scales sold recently. I have tried 2 other brand roundwound short scale strings and neither worked out well. There was not enough string tension so strings were flabby. I may give the Roto Sounds 45-90 short scales a try yet but so far I like the stock Slinky roundwounds best. It also a bit weird that the Sterling and EBMM short scale comes stock with a 105 gauge E string but a full scale EBMM Special Stingray comes stock with a 100 gauge E String. Wonder why that is?

As scale length decreases, a same diameter of string tuned to the same note will be more 'floppy.' It makes sense to go up a size when going to short scale basses. I'd tend to stay away from a .090 E string on a short scale bass, for that exact reason.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

If you can't find the Ernie Ball strings, GHS do a set of Boomers that are .50-.107. They're great for me, tuned half a step down at least. Probably very high tension in standard.

Going to be using my Mustang in C#G#C#F#, so dropped it to my tech with a custom set, .112 bottom string. Interested to see how that works out, feel like I may need to go a little thicker, but would rather the thinnest gauge I can get away with.

 

[RodRy]

As scale length decreases, a same diameter of string tuned to the same note will be more 'floppy.' It makes sense to go up a size when going to short scale basses. I'd tend to stay away from a .090 E string on a short scale bass, for that exact reason.

Stringjoy Tension Calculator showing the custom set I will get when it's time to restring.

 

[Spupilup]

All I can say is stay away from the TI Jazz Rounds. They are very light gauge strings and are pretty low tension not unlike their flats. I love TI and have the Jazz flats on my G&L L1000 CLF, TI Power Bass rounds on my L2000 and the Jazz rounds on the SBMM.

For the record, the TI Jazz rounds, JR324 are .093, .069, .056, .043.