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Stingray Production Update

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Dr. Cheese, Jul 13, 2021.

  1. Jul 13, 2021 #1
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    I just spoke to my local Music Man dealer who told me that there will be no more Stingray production this year. The company will focus on signature model guitars like the John Petrucci which bring in more per unit than Stingrays since their production capacity is currently limited.
     
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  2. Jul 13, 2021 #2
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Did he say what they are limited by? Available materials? Labor?
     
  3. Jul 13, 2021 #3
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    He did not say, but all of the supply lines have been slowed down since the pandemic began.
     
  4. Jul 13, 2021 #4
    mikeswals

    mikeswals Supporting Member

    Nov 18, 2002
    Seattle / Tacoma
    wow!
     
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  5. Jul 13, 2021 #5
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    Just curious as to whether or not he spelled it out.

    I don't blame them for getting after the bottom line. Times are weird. They gotta do what they gotta do to keep the doors open. Here's hoping things get better for all manufacturing soon.
     
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  6. Jul 13, 2021 #6
    ElectricBass72

    ElectricBass72

    Aug 6, 2019
    Virginia
    My Stingray 5 HH was on backorder when I ordered it in March of 2019... pre-pandemic. I didn't get it until August of that year. Couldn't imagine the wait times now.
     
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  7. Jul 13, 2021 #7
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    On a related topic, he told me Taylor’s workforce has been reduced by 2/3, but the company is running three shifts to maintain production levels. They do make some nice acoustic bass guitars.
     
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  8. Jul 13, 2021 #8
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    This will be a nice heads to a lot of folks that are on the fence about getting one. Now might be the time to make that move if anyone is hesitating and can swing it financially. get them while the getting is good so to speak.

    I know Sweetwater has great financing on them right now. They also have some exclusive fishes like 2 different black sparkles & some blue sparkles . That forest green and snowy white glitter look sweet. BassCentral will make you a great deal and cash is king.
     
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  9. Jul 17, 2021 #9
    HeavyJazz

    HeavyJazz Supporting Member

    Jan 26, 2013
    Central Virginia
    No surprise there. I'm in foodservice and see it every day. Labor shortages due to gov't insensitivation to not work. Raw materials are a problem because every avenue of logistic, import and domestic, are bottlenecked followed by price gouging. Gas at the pump has doubled, ocean freight has quadrupled and I don't see this beginning to smooth until maybe spring of 2022. We'll see. Glad I bought/sold what I needed in 2020.
     
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  10. Jul 17, 2021 #10
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    The good thing is that generally speaking, there are basses available, so buying in one particular brand is a luxury. I have faith the covid strains will end and business can return to normal, even if it is a new normal.
     
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  11. Jul 17, 2021 #11
    80jazz

    80jazz

    Jun 28, 2008
    Kansas
    This makes me happy I am not a Stingray junkie (no, I do not dislike MM basses).

    Bummer to those who do like them. Their finishes have been excellent.
     
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  12. Jul 17, 2021 #12
    P. Aaron

    P. Aaron Supporting Member

    Sep 16, 2002
    Livin’ on a slab in Plano, TX
    Glad I don’t have GAS. Decent disciplined musicians are tough enough to find and work with.
     
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  13. Jul 22, 2021 #13
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    I wonder if the demand for the first years run of Specials will increase due to them being made of ash.
     
  14. Jul 22, 2021 #14
    Dr. Cheese

    Dr. Cheese Gold Supporting Member

    Mar 3, 2004
    Metro St. Louis
    It’s possible, but the Stingray preamp is the secret sauce. My Poplar USA SUB Sterling sounds exactly like an ash Classic Sterling. The Classic just has prettier wood grain.
     
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  15. Jul 22, 2021 #15
    Gregc57

    Gregc57

    May 28, 2021
    Long Island, NY, USA
    So glad I snagged a Special a few weeks ago~
     
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  16. Jul 22, 2021 #16
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    Ditto!!:thumbsup:
     
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