Kiwi Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Post it, I'd have a Sterling 5 over an SR5 given a choice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreeneKing Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 (edited) Here's some shots of the pearl white Sterling 5. As you can see it is mint and still has the bar code sticker on the rear - I'm louth to remove it The rear of the headstock isn't so mint but the lack of neck dive transforms it's playability: Peter Edited November 21, 2011 by GreeneKing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Absolutely belter! I'll get pics of my Sterling 5 HS Tobacco Burst/Rosewood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB3000S Posted November 21, 2011 Share Posted November 21, 2011 That pearl white is one sexy Sterling! Lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mxm Posted November 22, 2011 Share Posted November 22, 2011 It's my Stingray and I'll do what I want with it Pt.3... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Unmodded EBMM Sabre vintage battery: [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/26250/34440a98.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 and that's where I found it... [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/26250/cc7fda14.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/26250/1762d9bb.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/26250/289b6929.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff59/oliAtBass/EBMM/26250/5c5f1c1b.jpg[/IMG] 1988 Natural Sabre 2EQ blade switch with birdseye maple neck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I don't understand why they stopped the Sabre, that's ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322428228' post='1450832'] I don't understand why they stopped the Sabre, that's ace! [/quote] Me neither. But as I understood from some hints on the EBMM forum, it was not exactly a successful product... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 Beautiful birdseye. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 I bet it's been discussed more than once about a re issue? Maybe Sterling wants the range to be more about his models although I presume the Ray is still the best seller so he wouldn't drop that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray5 Posted November 27, 2011 Share Posted November 27, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322428228' post='1450832'] I don't understand why they stopped the Sabre, that's ace! [/quote] Same here. And +1 on the birdseye! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1321538880' post='1440341'] More Pearl Blue awesomeness! As for the pickup height I would raise the DG end up as far as you feel is comfortable for your style ( I have raised my pre EB too far and I keep clipping the strings on the poles when Im giving it some) then lower the EA end down until its balanced, The secret is to lower the EA end rather than keep raising the DG as the pickup and pre amp have enough output to have it quite far away from the strings anyway. I guess this youtube video classes as EBMM porn especially as it contains the Blue Pearl bass that is so popular right now? [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rONtsRRlq9U[/media] Shameless tedious link plug [/quote] The bass tone on this tune is superb! Love it. Good tune too. With regards to the Sabre debate, now that they do Stingray HH models, there's not really much point, is there?...or is there more difference than I thought? Hopefully someone can enlighten me! I'll try and get some pics up of my 3 MM's this week. Just restrung my Silver Sparkle SR5 with DR Green Neons...Looks rather snazzy if I do say so myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgie Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1322449843' post='1450987'] I'll try and get some pics up of my 3 MM's this week. Just restrung my Silver Sparkle SR5 with DR Green Neons...Looks rather snazzy if I do say so myself [/quote] As promised! Apologies for the quality, the pictures were taken with my iPod Touch... 1999 Stingray 4, Trans Teal with Mirror pickguard. Maple neck, Rosewood Fretboard, with Hipshot De-Tuner and 2 Band EQ. Currently strung with Flats (Although I think I might swap them to the Fretless...) 1989 Fretless Stingray 4, Trans Red with clear pickguard. Maple neck, Unlined Pau Ferro Fretboard. 3 Band EQ and Nordstrand MM4.2 pickup. Currently strung with Rounds 2005 Stingray 5, Silver Sparkle with Black Pearl pickguard. Maple neck, Maple Fretboard. All stock apart from a new nut. Just restrung with DR Green Neons, 45-125. Can't really tell in the pictures, but it's a real "Gliterry" finish in the flesh! And the obligatory "Family shot"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 Ah nice one Higgie! As for the video, funnily enough the tone on that version is an OLP albeit a Tony Levin special. Im in the studio next Tuesday to redo it with my blue SR5, I will post the new version once its done, thats why its just on the film studios youtube for now until the track is re done. It wont be much different to be fair but thats not me playing on that one either Its Dave the singer (Im such a fraud ) The main reasons are so Im on the finished record when it hits ITunes just for vanity and there are a few bits where it has not cut through the mix properly in the verses for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) [quote name='Higgie' timestamp='1322449843' post='1450987'] With regards to the Sabre debate, now that they do Stingray HH models, there's not really much point, is there?...or is there more difference than I thought? Hopefully someone can enlighten me! [/quote] Thought the same before I was alble to play them. But they're quite different. Most obvious is that the Sabre was available with the 2 band preamp before the 3 band came out. Less obvious is that the pickups are not in the exact same spot, but IMO they're pretty similar so that the difference is not huge because of that (as opposed to the L2K which has PUs at complete different positions). However, the pickups themselves are different in that they are covered, smaller and the neck PU has not 8 but 16 pole pieces, and they are most probably not wound to the same specs. What I really like about the Sabre blade switching is that it is a cross over between the StingRay HH and StingRay HS: You get the following combinations: 1. neck S 2. neck S + bridge H 3. bridge H 4. neck H + bridge H 5. neck H These are all very usable and distinct sounds, with the position 2 probably being my favorite sound on the Sabre. The HS combo gives you the typical StingRay bridge H growl slightly smoothed out with a bigger bottom typical for the neck S plus and a rather peculiar metallic upper mid/treble edge which makes the bass stand out nicely even in a crowded mix of loud guitars, keys and drums. I would say that position 3 (single bridge H) is about the only position being similar to a modern StingRay, while all the others sound different. To my ears, the neck PU as single coils gets you into throaty P-bass territory while the neck PU as humbucker is very fat and round. What appeals to me (but probably turns off others) is that the Sabre keeps a certain metallic edge that brings out the ring of roundwounds in all settings. That combined with the elegant simplicity and effectivity of the 2 band EQ makes for a very nice all round bass full of character and attitude. IMO, a Classic Sabre would be a worthwhile addition to the EBMM line. But in the mean time I'm happy to have my vintage babies Edited November 28, 2011 by oli@bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 If I was playing 4 stringers more often I think a pre EB Sabre would have to be added to the collection, what about a Classic series Sabre 5 String?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322588250' post='1453223'] If I was playing 4 stringers more often I think a pre EB Sabre would have to be added to the collection, what about a Classic series Sabre 5 String?! [/quote] Check this out http://www.alusonic.com/basso-in-alluminio-S-Special.html available as 5 string... I am seriously tempted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 I'm not keen tbh although I'd love to try one! There was thread about them recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 (edited) This is a QUESTION for Stingray [u]CLASSIC 4[/u] owners (apologies for posting it here but I hope to find a small number of you that can answer me): can you please tell me the bridge measurements (in mm.) 1) between the two lateral bolts [u]centres[/u] and 2) between the same bolts [u]internally[/u] (the width for the saddles) Thanks in advance. Edited November 30, 2011 by Apothem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Do you mean the large anchor bolt things? My pre EB is 89mm centre to centre and 76mm outer edge of each going across the saddles. I presume the Classic bridge is the same as my pre EB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apothem Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1322674498' post='1454364'] Do you mean the large anchor bolt things? My pre EB is 89mm centre to centre and 76mm outer edge of each going across the saddles. I presume the Classic bridge is the same as my pre EB? [/quote] Yes Pete, I mean those. My '88 and '89 are like that, I believe current Rays are larger sizes. I do not know the ClaSsic for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted November 30, 2011 Share Posted November 30, 2011 Im not sure then, we need a Classic 4 owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 After far too long searching, my new Ray 4. [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g40/sparkythebunny/DSCF2123.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g40/sparkythebunny/DSCF2134.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g40/sparkythebunny/DSCF2140.jpg[/IMG] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oli@bass Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 ah.... so pure, so simple... so beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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