FDC484950 Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Love that blue sparkle! I wish MM would make the Special 5s with the same pickguard and control plate as the 4 (like the classic range) or like the Sterling. It much cleaner to my eyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Well the Stingray Special 4 was short-lived. Absolutely nothing wrong with it but it was a bit too weighty for me and in all honesty my G&L L-2000 was covering all my 4 string Ray sounds. Anyway, I swapped it for a second Stingray Special 5 but have strung it with Flatwounds to add a bit of variation. It's a stunning bass and weighs in at under 8 and a half pounds although it actually feels lighter. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leo_tender Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 Both very nice! (with a little more love for the natural) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 (edited) Are SBMM basses allowed in this topic? Because I've been looking at a Stingray or Sterling and today I borrowed this SB14 from a friend and I'm really impressed by the sound and build quality. I'm going to check out a "real" MM Sterling next Sunday. 1993, with mutes, I believe it has flatwound strings, are there specific things I have to keep in mind when checking it out? Edited January 21, 2022 by BassAgent 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) Pearl white 2019 Ray34HH which came to me in a trade today. Edited February 2, 2022 by dub_junkie 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Much more me… 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 ^^Oooft! Looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 On 21/01/2022 at 20:20, BassAgent said: Are SBMM basses allowed in this topic? Because I've been looking at a Stingray or Sterling and today I borrowed this SB14 from a friend and I'm really impressed by the sound and build quality. I'm going to check out a "real" MM Sterling next Sunday. 1993, with mutes, I believe it has flatwound strings, are there specific things I have to keep in mind when checking it out? So yeah I was actually convinced after playing that red Sterling for five minutes so now I have this. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 Oooh that purple bongo 😘 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagman Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Like the scratch plate and controls on the white one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Quite an interesting one here. a rare MIJ Stingray. I'm tempted to get it as a backup for my '83 which matches perfectly (apart from slab body, 2 band and bridge mutes) but probably better not https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2000-music-man-stingray-ex-mij/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 1 minute ago, ped said: Quite an interesting one here. a rare MIJ Stingray. I'm tempted to get it as a backup for my '83 which matches perfectly (apart from slab body, 2 band and bridge mutes) but probably better not https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2000-music-man-stingray-ex-mij/ I picked one of these up for @TheGreekonce - was absolutely beautiful, every part as good as the USA version. Was a shame I had to send it onto him 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Just now, AndyTravis said: I picked one of these up for @TheGreekonce - was absolutely beautiful, every part as good as the USA version. Was a shame I had to send it onto him 😉 Definitely good value compared to a US built one (and by built I mean screwed together!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I played my Stingray at the weekend and it just sounded perfect. I'm really happy with my rig, too, which I don't use very often (Blackstar 2x10 and 1x15) I swear 'Rays have the punch and thump of a P combined with the snap and texture of a Jazz... hard to explain, but it's so clear and expressive sounding and works great with effects. This was the first time I used my Mu-Tron and Danelectro Cool Cat 'live' and was absolutely delighted. OC2 into the filter was magical! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 21 minutes ago, ped said: Quite an interesting one here. a rare MIJ Stingray. I'm tempted to get it as a backup for my '83 which matches perfectly (apart from slab body, 2 band and bridge mutes) but probably better not https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2000-music-man-stingray-ex-mij/ Depends whether you want to remain married Ped 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterMute Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 11 minutes ago, ped said: I played my Stingray at the weekend and it just sounded perfect. I'm really happy with my rig, too, which I don't use very often (Blackstar 2x10 and 1x15) I swear 'Rays have the punch and thump of a P combined with the snap and texture of a Jazz... hard to explain, but it's so clear and expressive sounding and works great with effects. This was the first time I used my Mu-Tron and Danelectro Cool Cat 'live' and was absolutely delighted. OC2 into the filter was magical! If you're finding it a touch quiet, can I suggest plugging the amp in? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 27 minutes ago, WinterMute said: If you're finding it a touch quiet, can I suggest plugging the amp in? I usually DI straight into the fishing tackle box 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 A minor modification to help with my incompetence. Luminlay fret markers. I had them fitted by a local luthier. He's done a beautiful job, perfectly flush and in daylight you'd struggle to see that they're not just the original dots. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Well, all being well - this arrives tomorrow. June 1993 SR5 Teal - not 100% sure on pickguard, I’ve bought a black one in preparation. It’s had a life. Hopefully it will have another with me. See if my five string playing “skills” still exist… 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Always loved the contours on the body of the SR5. Hope you like it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 1 minute ago, ped said: Always loved the contours on the body of the SR5. Hope you like it! Wanted one for years - this Natural one was going to be mine, I hesitated and lost out. Yet I didn’t hesitate with the shirt…shocking… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 Looks like a bass shop = actually your house 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 18 minutes ago, ped said: Looks like a bass shop = actually your house This was GBBL when it was around the corner - Dangerously close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 On 09/02/2022 at 10:07, ped said: Quite an interesting one here. a rare MIJ Stingray. I'm tempted to get it as a backup for my '83 which matches perfectly (apart from slab body, 2 band and bridge mutes) but probably better not https://bassbros.co.uk/product/2000-music-man-stingray-ex-mij/ @pedmy Ray34 for sale section would be nice backup bass 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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