MUSICMAN PORN THREAD

[roger]

Anniversary, and in the FS section at the moment

[StingRayBoy42]

On 03/08/2025 at 21:33, wavemaker said:

Last November, I couldn’t believe my luck to find a Classic Sterling this side of the pond:

 

 

In May, I found another one - and with a maple fingerboard, to boot:

 

 

A plan took shape, a deal was made, a beautiful bass received - and two necks were swapped:

 

 

 

Such cool basses. 

Are those 2 band EQs?

I thought the Sterling only came with 3 band EQ and the pickup selector switch... Shows what I know!

[cocco]

I recently got this Aqua Sparkle special 2nd hand from Bass Direct. It's a 2020 build and came with a hipshot extender installed.  

 

I've always liked the way Stingrays play, and loved the sound of them when other people played them, but for some reason, with the older 2 and 3EQ I could never get a sound I was happy with out of one. 

 

This was a bit of a stab in the dark, but it's definitely paid off. I was hoping that the new 18v pre would work for me and I'm happy to say so far so good. Also who doesn't love a sparkle finish? 

[wavemaker]

On 31/10/2025 at 16:46, StingRayBoy42 said:

Are those 2 band EQs?

I thought the Sterling only came with 3 band EQ and the pickup selector switch... Shows what I know!

Yes, exactly: These are EBMM "Classic" Sterlings - relatively rare birds. 2-Band, no switch (pickup permanently wired in series), figured maple necks with gloss finish, six-bolt neck joints, bridge with mutes, chrome truss wheel and battery compartment cover, slab one-piece ash bodies. 

 

Edit:

I just realised I forgot to mention the best feature: The Classics have small "vintage" frets which were an absolute revelation to me. 

Edited November 1 by wavemaker

[Obra]

On 31/10/2025 at 19:22, cocco said:

I recently got this Aqua Sparkle special 2nd hand from Bass Direct. It's a 2020 build and came with a hipshot extender installed.  

 

I've always liked the way Stingrays play, and loved the sound of them when other people played them, but for some reason, with the older 2 and 3EQ I could never get a sound I was happy with out of one. 

 

This was a bit of a stab in the dark, but it's definitely paid off. I was hoping that the new 18v pre would work for me and I'm happy to say so far so good. Also who doesn't love a sparkle finish? 

 

I have the same, first run from 2018. Recently wanted to part with it, but just could not and pulled out the ad after getting the first offer.

[Musicman666]

the finish on this 90s stingray has seen better days but for some reason it plays better than ever.

[uk_lefty]

My Stingray acquired a little brother this morning.

 

I think the previous owner has had the fingerboard professionally replaced, and a very good job has been done too. Hardware and electronics are not great but am hoping I can pickup some secondhand upgrades.

 

Update: I am told by the previous owner it was bought as new in fretless. Lovely stuff.

Edited 51 minutes ago by uk_lefty