Prime_BASS Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I'd have one again(a EBMM) but the price these days just pushes it out my reach. Especially when you can get something fairly custom for a lot less. That finish though, wowzers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 No no no no no, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one, I don't want one! Oh bugger, it's not working and I really do want one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I was almost going to order, but I really want a 5 string Reflex HH in Tangerine Pearl....mmmm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I'll never own one (can't get over the 'bog seat' syndrome ), but I've played two, and they were both remarkably good basses - better than Stingrays, I'd say, and massively more versatile. That finish is just gorgeous, the headstock in particular (probably because I can't see the body ) looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Well I certainly did - I've placed an order for a Classic Sabre in this series. Now the 4 to 5 month wait................ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Looks like it will be a super rare bass! Classic Sabre PDN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1400857886' post='2457654'] Looks like it will be a super rare bass! Classic Sabre PDN! [/quote] Yes indeed - it is said by many people that the 30th Anniversary Ray with mahogany body is the best ever - so the Sabre with mahogany should be pretty good. Can't wait!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Old thread, but I've just snagged a Stingray 5H PDN Neptune Blue with flamed maple fingerboard. I'm hoping that stainless steel frets don't turn it too clanky, but nonetheless looking forward to receiving it on Thursday. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 [quote name='funkle' timestamp='1427828500' post='2734840'] Old thread, but I've just snagged a Stingray 5H PDN Neptune Blue with flamed maple fingerboard. I'm hoping that stainless steel frets don't turn it too clanky, but nonetheless looking forward to receiving it on Thursday. Pete [/quote] Sounds cool, I wouldn't worry about stainless frets, my Stingray has them & it's not clanky at all, even with a low action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks mate. I was a little worried. Reports on Talkbass seem to be mixed - some people convinced they are brighter and others who seem to notice no difference at all. Roger Sadowsky won't even install them on his basses and is fairly vocal about them.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) [quote name='funkle' timestamp='1427859473' post='2735113'] Thanks mate. I was a little worried. Reports on Talkbass seem to be mixed - some people convinced they are brighter and others who seem to notice no difference at all. Roger Sadowsky won't even install them on his basses and is fairly vocal about them.... [/quote] On the other side of the coin Jon Shuker fits them to his basses, in fact he done mine & the only difference I noticed is I can achieve a much lower action with no buzz but I'm sure that's down to fretwork & not fret material. Edit* don't forget to post piccies in the musicman thread :-) Edited April 1, 2015 by Horizontalste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Sounds like good fretwork to me. Piccies will be posted, once I actually get my hands on the beastie and of course decide if it is a keeper or not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) As you probably saw further up this thread I have an MM Sabre in this spec - the frets look great against the darkness of the figured maple neck but in my view make no difference to the sound and it is anything but clanky!! However I'd say the sound is somewhat different from a regular ash bodied MM - possibly warmer sounding - mahogany one piece body and roasted maple neck may contribute. These basses have a fabulous colour effect particularly under bright light. The weight is no more and probably less than a regular ash bodied bass. So you will have a rare, great looking, great sounding bass. In my case, there are few if any other Sabres in this spec. It is one of my go to basses so has been gigged regularly since delivery last August. Edited April 1, 2015 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 That is fantastic news Dr T. I very much like a warmer Stingray sound, and am delighted to hear the frets are no issue. I'm potentially looking to change up my Modulus Q5 for this Stingray 5H - mainly the comfort of the smaller scale, as well as slightly better ergonomics for me. The Modulus is probably suited to someone slightly taller than me. I love the 17.5mm string spacing of Modulus and MM, but the Stingray has a narrower nut, which I also like very much. I am extremely positive for tomorrow...thanks chaps for brightening my day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Well....the Stingray arrived with damage. It's going back. On the plus side, SS frets made no difference to tone I could hear, and the EQ made it easy to get a variety of sounds. C'est la vie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 That's a real shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkle Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yep. Still though, it means I get to try out a Stingray 5HS I've had my eye on...silver lining and all that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 [quote name='funkle' timestamp='1428083238' post='2737943'] Yep. Still though, it means I get to try out a Stingray 5HS I've had my eye on...silver lining and all that... [/quote] Sorry to hear that - as you say the 5HS has great sounds available. The SR5 is a lot more resonant IMO than the SR4 (well at least mine is - top horn vibrates exceptionally). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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