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 November 13 by uk_lefty

[uk_lefty]

....I quite like the Stingray like this at the moment.

[Taffbass1]

Here’s my 1991 EB Stingray5 . Triggers broom as my guitar luthier calls it . Natural ash , Status Graphite Neck , Norstrand mm5.2 pickup , a John East MMSR 4 KNOB 3 BAND preamp and gotoh machine heads

[carlsim]

Here is my recently refurbished 1998 Stingray 5... was originally a trans red finish but has been stripped and professionally finished with a buffed open pore nitro clear coat with a subtle brown wash. Tuners and bridge changed to black to match in with the scratch plate and knobs (3 months wait for the bridge from EB!!) Well chuffed with the finished result. Finally strung it up and played it today and it made me realise why I love a SRay5! 

[StingRayBoy42]

2 hours ago, carlsim said:

Here is my recently refurbished 1998 Stingray 5... was originally a trans red finish but has been stripped and professionally finished with a buffed open pore nitro clear coat with a subtle brown wash. Tuners and bridge changed to black to match in with the scratch plate and knobs (3 months wait for the bridge from EB!!) Well chuffed with the finished result. Finally strung it up and played it today and it made me realise why I love a SRay5! 

LOVE the black hardware!

Eyeing up my natural SR5 now...