MUSICMAN PORN THREAD

[Old Horse Murphy]

  On 03/12/2021 at 21:56, Kev said:

 

There is just something about these Specials, isn't there?  I borderline frankly didn't like the last Stingray I played at a bass show in 2015 or so, but these just "fit" me so nicely.  I usually have to break an instrument in for a while before I gig it; I gigged my Special 4 days after taking delivery!

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that's very well-put. They feel like old friends from the minute you pick them up. 

[ped]

Always loved the look of the SR5. That’s a beaut. 

[eneade]

  On 03/12/2021 at 21:19, Obra said:

 

Which one You prefer, standard or Special Ray and why ?

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I have not been able to compare the basses side by side. The standard was long gone when I bought the Special.

 

The Special is 0,5 Kg lighter. Both are good basses, the Special may have an edge on all positions of the switch being good.

[Guest]

It’s strange. I briefly owned an SR5 Special HH and although it was beautifully made, it had pretty major neck dive and I just couldn’t get on with the tone. I’m not sure whether it was the neodymium pickups or the new EQ, but it just sounded like there were no mids, even with the mid EQ on full boost. It sounded fine acoustically and had a great B string, so it must have been the electronics. I bought a US Sterling 5 HH not long afterward and love it. Maybe I prefer the more aggressive sound of the ceramic pickups wired in series - but then again my Big Al 5 has neodymium single coils and it sounds great…

[eneade]

All Specials are not superlight and have neck dive.

Mine was 4,1 Kg / 9lbs and it was well balanced.

[horrorshowbass]

I love love love my classic but neck profile and pup position will take some getting used to

[Kev]

  On 04/12/2021 at 09:47, FDC484950 said:

It’s strange. I briefly owned an SR5 Special HH and although it was beautifully made, it had pretty major neck dive and I just couldn’t get on with the tone. I’m not sure whether it was the neodymium pickups or the new EQ, but it just sounded like there were no mids, even with the mid EQ on full boost. It sounded fine acoustically and had a great B string, so it must have been the electronics. I bought a US Sterling 5 HH not long afterward and love it. Maybe I prefer the more aggressive sound of the ceramic pickups wired in series - but then again my Big Al 5 has neodymium single coils and it sounds great…

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Really interesting experience.  Mines obviously a 4 but but no trace of neck dive on mine.

 

Is the tone difference more noticeable on the 5 then?  It's barely different on the 4 to me, the Special sounding more powerful/louder and EQ more range but otherwise just classic Stingray tone.  Certainly no lack of aggression! 

[Stingray5]

This old girl is 32 today! 👍😎👍

 

[Highfox]

I'm back in the Music Man camp, this time in a passive way. Haven't used it in anger yet but have high hopes

[Bunion]

  On 11/12/2021 at 13:58, Highfox said:

I'm back in the Music Man camp, this time in a passive way. Haven't used it in anger yet but have high hopes

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I’ve not long had a cutlass and I love it. Great growl, great build quality and a pleasure to play. 

[Highfox]

Yes, they are nice  Fingers sore from playing it. Got it setup nicely for me now. I'll Try some other strings once I get tired of these Slinky's that are on it.

Look forward to getting it out with the band.

[horrorshowbass]

  On 11/12/2021 at 13:58, Highfox said:

I'm back in the Music Man camp, this time in a passive way. Haven't used it in anger yet but have high hopes

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Stunner

[Bunion]

  On 11/12/2021 at 15:08, Highfox said:

Yes, they are nice  Fingers sore from playing it. Got it setup nicely for me now. I'll Try some other strings once I get tired of these Slinky's that are on it.

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😂🤣 I had the same when I first got mine, it was used but from what I can see they were slinky’s on it. I’m trying out some flats for the first time, TI jazz, they still growl and do sound good, I’ll give them a few more weeks but I think it just had that bite with rounds on 

[Steve Soar]

  On 12/09/2009 at 20:13, steve-soar said:

1980 Stingray, almost mint, frets like new, my number 1 bass.
I don't know why I didn't get one years ago.

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[Steve Soar]

  On 15/12/2021 at 23:09, Steve Soar said:

 

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Absolute idiot.com.........that I sold this.

[Obra]

  On 15/12/2021 at 23:09, Steve Soar said:

 

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This is one of the most beautiful Sunburst colors I have ever seen

[AndyTravis]

Arrangements have been made…back in the club.

[Reggaebass]

That looks nice Andy, what model is it 

[ped]

Lovely, looks amazing in grey. 

[AndyTravis]

  On 18/12/2021 at 19:49, Reggaebass said:

That looks nice Andy, what model is it 

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Sabre classic “sledge” in the fancy flip flop

paint…got to admit, closed my eyes and pressed “buy” - but you only live once and I’ll be damned if I didn’t give it a go.

 

do fancy a cream Pearl pickguard on it.

[SteveXFR]

That looks spectacular. 

[Deedee]

Beautiful 😍. Congratulations.

[gafbass02]

I was eyeballing that one too. Good buy. 

[AndyTravis]

  On 19/12/2021 at 14:16, gafbass02 said:

I was eyeballing that one too. Good buy. 

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Still not had any confirmation of order…and not marked as sold…

 

got to love BD…

[ezbass]

  On 19/12/2021 at 14:21, AndyTravis said:

Still not had any confirmation of order…and not marked as sold…

 

got to love BD…

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Hmm, not good. Fingers crossed for you. Christmas has certainly come early to chez Trav in the last couple of weeks or so.