Old Horse Murphy Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 39 minutes ago, 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! that's very well-put. They feel like old friends from the minute you pick them up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Always loved the look of the SR5. That’s a beaut. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneade Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 10 hours ago, Obra said: Which one You prefer, standard or Special Ray and why ? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 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… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneade Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 All Specials are not superlight and have neck dive. Mine was 4,1 Kg / 9lbs and it was well balanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I love love love my classic but neck profile and pup position will take some getting used to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 11 hours ago, 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… 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 This old girl is 32 today! 👍😎👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 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 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 40 minutes ago, 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 I’ve not long had a cutlass and I love it. Great growl, great build quality and a pleasure to play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highfox Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, 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 Stunner 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 36 minutes ago, 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. 😂🤣 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 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Soar Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 On 12/09/2009 at 21:13, 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Soar Posted December 15, 2021 Share Posted December 15, 2021 Just now, Steve Soar said: Absolute idiot.com.........that I sold this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obra Posted December 16, 2021 Share Posted December 16, 2021 22 hours ago, Steve Soar said: This is one of the most beautiful Sunburst colors I have ever seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Arrangements have been made…back in the club. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 That looks nice Andy, what model is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Lovely, looks amazing in grey. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: That looks nice Andy, what model is it 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. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveXFR Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 That looks spectacular. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 Beautiful 😍. Congratulations. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafbass02 Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 I was eyeballing that one too. Good buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, gafbass02 said: I was eyeballing that one too. Good buy. Still not had any confirmation of order…and not marked as sold… got to love BD… 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted December 19, 2021 Share Posted December 19, 2021 4 minutes ago, AndyTravis said: Still not had any confirmation of order…and not marked as sold… got to love BD… Hmm, not good. Fingers crossed for you. Christmas has certainly come early to chez Trav in the last couple of weeks or so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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