Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 I have been using Elixir's for a while now and really rate them - they just sound so good for so long. The 5's action is just far too low - bottom B feels rather flappy! [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1318348756' post='1400980'] All of my basses are dull at the moment, Just trying to get the last few drops out of them especially the 5'er as its my last pack of pink EB's. Gigging at the Robin 2 on saturday so that might be the gig for fresh ones. For some reason I like the 5's action a little lower than the 4's, I think it makes me play a bit jazzier [/quote] Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Loving the colour on the Stingray! [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1319310943' post='1412666'] And a couple preEB's: feb '78 StingRay. apr '80 Sabre. [/quote] Quote
Ou7shined Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 [quote name='mikeswals' timestamp='1319310943' post='1412666'] And a couple preEB's: feb '78 StingRay. apr '80 Sabre. [/quote] Wowzers! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 And a +1 on that Ray being super cool! I really want a white pupped Ray, they must be quite rare? Quote
oli@bass Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 I guess you won't mind me adding some pics of mine here... (BTW both pics were taken by Mike before shipping them) [B]1981 StingRay[/B] [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/B022673/DSC06723.jpg[/IMG] More pics here http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/B022673/ [B]1983 Sabre[/B] [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/C004642/DSC07044.jpg[/IMG] More pics here http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/C004642/ Quote
Blartfactor10 Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 [quote name='ahpook' timestamp='1301336785' post='1179902'] here's my late '79, early '80 sabre (the neck and body date differ by one month) ...also in the garden [/quote]Couldnt quite tell from the Pic's Ahpook but it sure looks like my old one. I did a trade with Howerd for a Stingray. I have a Frettless Sabre in black it's a Keeper, Didnt think i would need two similar Sticks and then regreted letting it go. That bass just does it all.........Nice Quote
Ou7shined Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 [quote name='oli@bass' timestamp='1322216458' post='1447970'] I guess you won't mind me adding some pics of mine here... (BTW both pics were taken by Mike before shipping them) [b]1981 StingRay[/b] More pics here [url="http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/B022673/"]http://s239.photobuc...s/EBMM/B022673/[/url] [b]1983 Sabre[/b] More pics here [url="http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/C004642/"]http://s239.photobuc...s/EBMM/C004642/[/url] [/quote] Hey Oli glad you made it to here. Beautiful basses man. Your Sabre looks almost new. Quote
ahpook Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 [quote name='Blartfactor10' timestamp='1322235763' post='1448427'] Couldnt quite tell from the Pic's Ahpook but it sure looks like my old one. I did a trade with Howerd for a Stingray. I have a Frettless Sabre in black it's a Keeper, Didnt think i would need two similar Sticks and then regreted letting it go. That bass just does it all.........Nice [/quote] really ? you didn't write your name on the back of the scratchplate did you ? Quote
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted November 25, 2011 Posted November 25, 2011 Bloody hell that '81 looks like it is in amazing condition? [quote name='oli@bass' timestamp='1322216458' post='1447970'] I guess you won't mind me adding some pics of mine here... (BTW both pics were taken by Mike before shipping them) [b]1981 StingRay[/b] More pics here [url="http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/B022673/"]http://s239.photobuc...s/EBMM/B022673/[/url] [b]1983 Sabre[/b] More pics here [url="http://s239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/C004642/"]http://s239.photobuc...s/EBMM/C004642/[/url] [/quote] Quote
oli@bass Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1322236861' post='1448445'] Hey Oli glad you made it to here. Beautiful basses man. Your Sabre looks almost new. [/quote] It has a good share of dings and dents... which are a tribute to its phantastic sound! I totally love that bass! [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1322250049' post='1448707'] Bloody hell that '81 looks like it is in amazing condition? [/quote] That's true. Except for one single crack in the clear coat, which is only visible at certain angles, this StingRay looks almost like new. And the sound and playability are just unbelievable. I totally love that bass as well Quote
cd_david Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Hi Oli That has to be the nicest looking Sabre I have seen. Dave Quote
dafonky Posted November 26, 2011 Posted November 26, 2011 Hi all, thanks to Stingray Pete, I found this forum. Well , I have some nice pre ernies too, but , to be honest, I prefer the late 79' ones ....and ASH bodies....therefore, i sell all my custom colors (black, oly white and probably even my Inca Silver) , which are alder bodies.....for another ASH one....if someone is selling a good sounding ( please not a Natural one ,I have a natural 79 , which was my first pre ernie, I'll keep it) perhaps a sunburst ?, which other colour has an ash body ? I prefer also the bigger neck size, not the slim jazz neck size..perhaps even a rosewood neck / ash body ? i even would throw in one of my fenders p-basses.....thanks guys... Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Posted November 26, 2011 Oooh are you selling an Inca silver then????? !!!!!!! Quote
tommorichards Posted January 29, 2012 Posted January 29, 2012 i have a large favour to ask anyone with one of the amazing sabres in this awesome thread. Would you possible trace the body on some paper and send that piece of paper to me? Since i am currently too poor to buy a real one, i want to have a go at making my own. PM me if you can please..... Quote
Mylkinut Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 [quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1327798407' post='1517092'] i have a large favour to ask anyone with one of the amazing sabres in this awesome thread. Would you possible trace the body on some paper and send that piece of paper to me? Since i am currently too poor to buy a real one, i want to have a go at making my own. PM me if you can please..... [/quote] Ooh, there's an idea... Quote
anthomp Posted February 3, 2012 Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) still with me after sh*t hit fan time...just... Edited February 3, 2012 by anthomp Quote
steviedee Posted June 13, 2012 Posted June 13, 2012 My new bass [attachment=110298:musicman.jpg] Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 15, 2012 Author Posted June 15, 2012 [quote name='anthomp' timestamp='1328304636' post='1525396'] still with me after sh*t hit fan time...just... [/quote] This is just greedy! Love it love it love it Quote
Castagné Posted August 23, 2012 Posted August 23, 2012 It seems that I can join the club : 2 77 'Ray ( not sure I will keep the white one, who knows...) [URL=http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=120823100719106596.jpg][/URL] [URL=http://www.casimages.com/img.php?i=120823100815121029.jpg][/URL] Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Posted August 24, 2012 That white one is awesome! Is it the original finish? Quote
Castagné Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Not quite sure...the serial number is B003678, 3 bolt neck and the TM on the headstock. All I can say is that it's in mint condition and it weights heavier than my natural one. I bought it with the original Mman leather strap. Edited August 24, 2012 by Castagné Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted August 24, 2012 Author Posted August 24, 2012 I love them straps, the last one I saw went for just under £100 on eBay and it was about trashed! Quote
Castagné Posted August 24, 2012 Posted August 24, 2012 £100 ??!!!! unbelievable for a "piece" of leather...anyway...outrageous price IMO... Quote
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