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Stingray 5 Club!

#521
Corigan said:
You know it buddy. I think I've joined all the stingray clubs on here at this point. Yours probably looks better than mine at this point. for some reason this bass is my ding magnet. all my other basses seem to get spared. this one im constantly dinging. slamming the headstock. Guess its going to get worn pretty good.
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Maybe it's getting dinged up because it's such a great bass that it's the one that gets the most playing time? ;)

Mine may not have the dings yours has, but I don't have an Ampeg stack to play it through. Don't get me wrong, I love the rig I play through. But I've never had the pleasure of hearing my bass coming out of that kind of classic amp and cab. :drool:
 
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dave64o said:
Maybe it's getting dinged up because it's such a great bass that it's the one that gets the most playing time? ;)

Mine may not have the dings yours has, but I don't have an Ampeg stack to play it through. Don't get me wrong, I love the rig I play through. But I've never had the pleasure of hearing my bass coming out of that kind of classic amp and cab. :drool:
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It really is something. the growl and svt thump is something else. its completely overkill for the room I have it in. been thinking about a 410hlf or maybe even a 212av cab and just keeping the fridge for when I play out. first time I cranked up the svt I said whoa. first time I plugged the stingray into it, the tone gods shined.

It really is a massive sound. Tried and true. I play alot of metal and fuzz and it just works so well for that sound
 
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Makes me wish I started playing 40-45 years ago like most guys my age. That rig would have been ... well ... kind of typical for the time and I would have at least gotten to play through something like that once in my life.

Probably not going to happen at this point. But at least I have my Stingray. :D
 
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NBD :)
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Nice! I'm among TB's biggest burst fans, but that's a really pretty finish.

I'll never regret the purchase of my SR5HH and pickup position #4 (inner coils) has always been my favorite. But only recently have I really started to appreciate position #1 (bridge pickup). It might not become my favorite, but I'm developing an appreciation for the single pickup Stingray that I never had before.
 
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jd50 said:
I've got my eye on a 2001 SR5 hh at a local music store, it sounds great except the low B string is a bit muddy. Now, the bass desperately needs a set up and new strings, but I'm still a bit concerned about ending up with a muddy B string. I know SR5's generally have a good reputation, and I have the 30th Anniversary SR5 H which has a fantastic sounding B string. Has anyone ended up with a dud SR5 that had a muddy B string?
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I’ve only owned one SR5, and the B string is tremendous. It was the reason I bought it, every SR5 I played had a fantastic B string. I suspect old strings are the culprit on this one.
 
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Hi guys, a Stingray-5 made Aug 1988 caught my attention, asking price 1200€ (1450$) - I was originally really interested in a BigAl-5 but the seller does not negotiate (2000$ too much imo)
The Stingray has a beautiful neck, rosewood FB. From this point I believe it's worth spending the money.
Only drawback: original electronics (failed) was replaced with a Noll 3-band and original blueburst lacquer was sanded and the ash wood tainted black.
I understand that this is the first production year for the 5 string from a collectors point of view.
Any comments appreciated!
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BrusselsBass said:
Hi guys, a Stingray-5 made Aug 1988 caught my attention, asking price 1200€ (1450$) - I was originally really interested in a BigAl-5 but the seller does not negotiate (2000$ too much imo)
The Stingray has a beautiful neck, rosewood FB. From this point I believe it's worth spending the money.
Only drawback: original electronics (failed) was replaced with a Noll 3-band and original blueburst lacquer was sanded and the ash wood tainted black.
I understand that this is the first production year for the 5 string from a collectors point of view.
Any comments appreciated!
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I see your across the pond so I understand that EBMM instruments are rare, but that one isn’t desirable IMHO. The aftermarket electronics and the “tainted “ ( I think that fits the description perfectly) finish makes this worth half the asking price. As far as the Big Al, they don’t make them anymore and they are quite rare. $2000 isn’t unreasonable for what will be a collector’s item in the very near future, and Alberts are incredible in many ways. But only if it’s a 5sss, the single humbucker versions aren’t as desirable.
 
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2milehighspike said:
I see your across the pond so I understand that EBMM instruments are rare, but that one isn’t desirable IMHO. The aftermarket electronics and the “tainted “ ( I think that fits the description perfectly) finish makes this worth half the asking price. As far as the Big Al, they don’t make them anymore and they are quite rare. $2000 isn’t unreasonable for what will be a collector’s item in the very near future, and Alberts are incredible in many ways. But only if it’s a 5sss, the single humbucker versions aren’t as desirable.
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Many thanks - that really helps!!
I'll have a look at the BigAl-5 SSS next week !! May 2011 in Sunburst, with maple fretboard and new light tuners.
 
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BrusselsBass said:
Hi guys, a Stingray-5 made Aug 1988 caught my attention, asking price 1200€ (1450$) - I was originally really interested in a BigAl-5 but the seller does not negotiate (2000$ too much imo)
The Stingray has a beautiful neck, rosewood FB. From this point I believe it's worth spending the money.
Only drawback: original electronics (failed) was replaced with a Noll 3-band and original blueburst lacquer was sanded and the ash wood tainted black.
I understand that this is the first production year for the 5 string from a collectors point of view.
Any comments appreciated!
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Hey BB,
€1500 - €2000 is a common asking price in our region ... so asking €1200 is not that bad.
It's sad to know it was a blueburst :rollno:
 
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BrusselsBass said:
Hi guys, a Stingray-5 made Aug 1988 caught my attention, asking price 1200€ (1450$) - I was originally really interested in a BigAl-5 but the seller does not negotiate (2000$ too much imo)
The Stingray has a beautiful neck, rosewood FB. From this point I believe it's worth spending the money.
Only drawback: original electronics (failed) was replaced with a Noll 3-band and original blueburst lacquer was sanded and the ash wood tainted black.
I understand that this is the first production year for the 5 string from a collectors point of view.
Any comments appreciated!
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Mmm... I paid $1150.00 USD for my 1988 Blueburst, in 2017. Its all original, except for the replaced nut and a replaced input jack. IMO, I would not pay that much for one that has been stripped down with a changed pickguard and changed electronics. In the Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia area of the US, that one would probably be tagged at $850 - 975.

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Alan Ace Cooper said:
Mmm... I paid $1150.00 USD for my 1988 Blueburst, in 2017. Its all original, except for the replaced nut and a replaced input jack. IMO, I would not pay that much for one that has been stripped down with a changed pickguard and changed electronics. In the Washington DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia area of the US, that one would probably be tagged at $850 - 975.

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Thanks for all your inputs - I will look into the Big Al rather than going for the modded Stingray
 
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