Foxx Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) [attachment=159681:SRFront.jpg] That now sits in my house, all original bar satin re-fin body, which I thought looked ace, the sound is incredible, tryed for years to create something like it, but never really succeeded, until now. Reckon I might get the body clear coated though at some point, the finish is nice, but being gloss would really set it off i think. Has the original mute springs, but the foam rubber is long since gone, planning on replacing it with the neoprene stuff that goes under jazz bass pickups, about the right dimensions when cut to length i reckon. But either way, happy as a pig in **** now. Edited April 8, 2014 by Foxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That does look rather lovely. Nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinness21 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Congrats man that is a beautiful instrument. Love the aggression of 2eq 'rays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Not a stingray fan, but that looks mighty fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Bigwan' timestamp='1396944075' post='2418886'] Not a stingray fan, but that looks mighty fine! [/quote] I have to admit, after playing one I'm a total convert now. Edited April 8, 2014 by Foxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Was that on BassDirect!? Had my eye on that too! I've just gone for a black/maple 83 'ray, perhaps not golden-era but it sounds sooooo good, and my Y.O.B bass! Can't wait to get my grubby hands on it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1396952082' post='2418976'] Was that on BassDirect!? Had my eye on that too! I've just gone for a black/maple 83 'ray, perhaps not golden-era but it sounds sooooo good, and my Y.O.B bass! Can't wait to get my grubby hands on it... [/quote] It was mate, had been looking at the page daily for a week now, and decided to go for it. MIne was originally black, has some original paint left in the battery box, they do look spot on like that I think. Edited April 8, 2014 by Foxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Well, that satin trans-red refinish is beautifully done! Looks great with the black scratchplate too. Congrats mate, bet she's amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Very much so, it was the red that caught my eye initially,ta muchly, I'm definitely converted to the way of the ray now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 That is really nice, a really good colour combo there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaggy Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Good score! Had a pre-EB Sabre (also a refin), but always fancied a nice 'Ray....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 I got this last week, but I've been a bit slack!...So, belated new (old) Stingray day!!! [URL=http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20140428_084555.jpg.html][IMG]http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h241/albakio/20140428_084555.jpg[/IMG][/URL] It's a 1978/79 (neck is 1978, body unknown, pots 1979). I do believe this bass has previously belonged to a couple of Basschatters!?...Make yourselves know if so! Oh yeah, and it is a BEAST!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Best bass in the world. I got one too, same colour, year(s) etc. [URL=http://s1341.photobucket.com/user/4Strings1/media/Pre-EBStingray_zps5c4597f2.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1341.photobucket.com/albums/o760/4Strings1/Pre-EBStingray_zps5c4597f2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Amazing. They could be sisters! Has yours got a brass nut on it? How do you find that if so, does it improve things? Edited April 28, 2014 by bakerster135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1398680500' post='2436398'] I got this last week, but I've been a bit slack!...So, belated new (old) Stingray day!!! [url="http://s66.photobucket.com/user/albakio/media/20140428_084555.jpg.html"][/url] It's a 1978/79 (neck is 1978, body unknown, pots 1979). I do believe this bass has previously belonged to a couple of Basschatters!?...Make yourselves know if so! Oh yeah, and it is a BEAST!!! [/quote] HAHA! Tables have turned, I enquired about that one at andy baxter after being converted by my red one, only to be told it was gone. haha! (planned on chopping in my 93 EB ray and a precision, or two ) Looks a real beauty, nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Foxx' timestamp='1398694664' post='2436626'] HAHA! Tables have turned, I enquired about that one at andy baxter after being converted by my red one, only to be told it was gone. haha! (planned on chopping in my 93 EB ray and a precision, or two ) Looks a real beauty, nice one! [/quote] Ahhh, haha! Oh, I'm sorry, though very glad I got in there when I did then! I was going to go for a different one, but changed my mind when I played that one at Andy B's! It's a truly fantastic bass Just keep an eye on Andy's site, he's had so many great 'rays through there, he's bound to have another cracker in in no time! Edited April 28, 2014 by bakerster135 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 28, 2014 Author Share Posted April 28, 2014 As it happens I've got natural finish '82 coming from the gallery tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 [quote name='bakerster135' timestamp='1398688359' post='2436528'] Amazing. They could be sisters! Has yours got a brass nut on it? How do you find that if so, does it improve things? [/quote] Oh absolutely, it's so, well, brass coloured! In reality, naah. I suppose I don't have one with a plastic nut to compare, but fretted notes are fretted anyway and the occasional open note sounds like an open note. There are a couple of Stinrgrays on the database from that age with a brass nut. Not sure if they made a batch at the factory or it was just a fashionable modification of the time. Looks cool if you polish it (for a week or so). Still got the original damper pads, now lumps of formless goo. Just back from using it at a rehearsal. Best basses in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 [quote name='Foxx' timestamp='1396915732' post='2418809'] [attachment=159681:SRFront.jpg] That now sits in my house, all original bar satin re-fin body, which I thought looked ace, the sound is incredible, tryed for years to create something like it, but never really succeeded, until now. Reckon I might get the body clear coated though at some point, the finish is nice, but being gloss would really set it off i think. Has the original mute springs, but the foam rubber is long since gone, planning on replacing it with the neoprene stuff that goes under jazz bass pickups, about the right dimensions when cut to length i reckon. But either way, happy as a pig in **** now. [/quote] It is, of course, totally gorgeous, especially in that red and, yes, gloss would be great. Get thick stuff for the pads. I cut up a mouse pad for my Sabre, but they didn't reach the strings when wound up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakerster135 Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1398729231' post='2437105'] Just back from using it at a rehearsal. Best basses in the world! [/quote] They are just lovely...I cannot believe how good and loud mine sounds just acoustically, before the preamp even gets involved! It's just so different to any EB Stingray I've ever played! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1398729383' post='2437106'] Get thick stuff for the pads. I cut up a mouse pad for my Sabre, but they didn't reach the strings when wound up! [/quote] I did use the stuff that goes under jazz bass pickups in the end, the dimensions are as near as dammit to the originals, and seems to do the job nicely, plus its already self adhesive on the back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 The mute pads on pre EB basses were never much good. One simply fell off my 79 when it was a couple of weeks old. Not sure why you guys are cutting up mouse mats and the like. EBMM do the mute kits as a part (you can probably order them from Strings and Things). Apart from slightly larger diameter thumb screws they are the same. If you didn't want to fit the whole kit you could cut off the pads and then superglue them on your pre EB chrome plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) The mute pads on pre EB basses were never much good. One simply fell off my 79 when it was a couple of weeks old. Not sure why you guys are cutting up mouse mats and the like. EBMM do the mute kits as a part (you can probably order them from Strings and Things). Apart from slightly larger diameter thumb screws they are the same I think. If you didn't want to fit the whole kit you could cut off the pads and then superglue them on your pre EB chrome plate. Edited April 29, 2014 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 (edited) [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1398792130' post='2437661'] The mute pads on pre EB basses were never much good. One simply fell off my 79 when it was a couple of weeks old. Not sure why you guys are cutting up mouse mats and the like. EBMM do the mute kits as a part (you can probably order them from Strings and Things). Apart from slightly larger diameter thumb screws they are the same I think. If you didn't want to fit the whole kit you could cut off the pads and then superglue them on your pre EB chrome plate. [/quote] They do indeed, but at 25 quid or so, vs the £4 it cost me for the jazz pickup foam, what can I say, I'm a tight arse. Plus only had to cut it to length and press it on. Edited April 29, 2014 by Foxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted May 2, 2014 Share Posted May 2, 2014 Yep, same reason for both buying those here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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