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Without hijacking too much - is there a noticeable difference in quality between the US built and the Japanese EX models? The latter I’ve seen tend to be at least £200 cheaper.

Liking that a lot. Thanks for sharing @cetera Dave

I totally agree about the build quality from EBMM. Arguably the best on the market from that kind of production. I've had several EBMM basses, all bought new, and only one of them was slightly under-parr, and even that one was better than most upmarket USA Fenders. EBMM set themselves high standards. I meant more the consistency from string to string. The weak G on the some of the older Stingrays was a bugbear that took a long time to get sorted out. The Stingray Special doesn't have that problem.

Allparts do them but they're waiting for new stock. (Their Fender measurements are usually on point)

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There's been a few comments re 'regular' Stingrays not being as consistant as Specials; I have to say of all of the mainstream manufacturers (where you can buy an off the shelf bass) that I've played in the last 40+ years, I'd say that Musicman USA basses have been (arguably) the most consistant in terms of quality over pretty much every other brand and they've certainly not had peaks and troughs like some brands. Are they almost always consistantly heavy... yes. However, with consistancy I'm referring to hardware, electronics, fit and finish. You are always going to get the odd bass that came off the production line late on a Bank Holiday shift but by and large they are one of the few bass brands that I'd buy blind (even used).

I think it’s better

Managed to buy this for my Rick project.. It's immaculate.

I don't think I have ever seen Tim Lefebvre slap a bass in my life

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I have a single cut Wishbass. First single cut I’ve owned. Looks weird. Gets a lot of attention from visitors. Plays great, sounds great, looks bonkers. That’s my in depth review.

Stingray Specials definitely go for more. FWIW, I think the Specials are by far the best Stingrays ever. The older basses had all sorts of problems that the Special version solved. They don't sound the same as a vintage Stingray, that's true, but I prefer the sound of the Special. It sounds enough like a good Stingray for my needs, and its so much more consistent and comfortable to play. Build quality is superb and the overall design is so well thought out. It's just a shame so many of the stock finishes are so bloody awful that it hurts my eyes to look at them. Try playing a vintage-style Stingray with a slab body weighing ten pounds and upwards for a while and then pickup a Special and it's a relief.

You’d think a bass magazine would check… 😂

This is so much more than any claim of nepotism..... and they are so much better than they have any reasonable right to be. Great song and feel, fantastic harmonies and a cool late 60's/early 70's Crosby, Stills & Nash vibe. Love it and looking forward to their debut album. Evan Stanley (Son of Paul Stanley of KISS) and Nick Simmons (Son of Gene Simmons of KISS). KISS haters, keep your comments to yourself...

Years subscription for me too. So looking forward to reading a proper magazine again. Happy days. Dave

Walshy probably a ridiculous question, but if you A/B'd the Noble vs the Nobelium how close do you get?