TheGreek Posted November 26, 2016 Posted November 26, 2016 There does seem to be a big variation in the weight of the Rays. My first one ( a '94) weighed in at about 9LBs, my second (a 2006) was significantly heavier, so much so that I didn't want to play it. Were the earlier ones lighter? Quote
martthebass Posted November 27, 2016 Posted November 27, 2016 Well, phase one of the transformation is complete, turning my ugly duckling Sub Sterling USA into a swan. The black lacquer on the neck had started to degrade, peeling and very sticky. Treatment with scotch rite pads etc only lasted a couple of gigs before the stickiness came back so something more drastic was in order. The back of the neck has been stripped back to bare wood and a vintage gloss tint applied. It was good to see a nice piec of maple under there. The back of the headstock has also been stripped, the serial sticker was carefully reapplied and all glossed over. The front of the headstock was left black, I'm not trying to pretend this bass is anything other than a sub, but the black was sprayed over with gloss. Phase two will commence next year, something to replace the 'artex' on the body to complete the transformation to swan. Quote
blablas Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 (edited) Replaced the pickguard om my StingRay 5 with something a bit more modest that only covers the control cavity, it's a crime to hide such a nice piece of wood underneath a big white plastic sheet! Detail. Colored the unused screw-holes with a orange sharpie. Edited August 1, 2017 by blablas Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1480104713' post='3181772'] Look what I bought... [url="http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/FairfaxAikman/media/Ernie%20Ball%20lighter_zpsiov3cvap.jpg.html"][/url] [/quote] I need to start smoking again! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 [quote name='DawnPatrol1990' timestamp='1480126284' post='3181913'] Well, here's my new baby! 2010 Ernie Ball 2band Stingray. Bought off of this forums very own SiFi! I'm upgrading the pre amp in it to an East 3 band 3 knob and eventually I want to get a Hipshot de tuner for it. A friend gave me the chrome plated brass pick guard for it which I absolutely love and I've done the series/parallel switch mod to the pick up. Scary process but I love it. Easily my favourite bass at the moment. Strung with 125-60 Rotosound Swing Bass and tuned B E A D as I prefer having a low B over a high G. Hopefully you all like her, especially StingrayPete1977 and McNash who were very helpful with some questions I had regarding Stingrays. [/quote] Only just seen this, haven't been in this thread for ages! Nice one mate Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1481376130' post='3191840'] Replaced the pickguard om my StingRay 5 with something a bit more modest that only covers the control cavity, it's a crime to hide such a nice piece of wood underneath a big white plastic sheet! Detail. Colored the unused screw-holes with a orange sharpie. [/quote] The shape of that plate works really well, looks like factory option, well done. Always nice to see a white pickup cover Ray too. Quote
Passinwind Posted December 10, 2016 Posted December 10, 2016 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1481376130' post='3191840'] Replaced the pickguard om my StingRay 5 with something a bit more modest that only covers the control cavity, it's a crime to hide such a nice piece of wood underneath a big white plastic sheet! [/quote] Well played. I've never been a fan of big plastic pickguards at all. Quote
blablas Posted December 20, 2016 Posted December 20, 2016 Glamor-shot of the full StingRay5 with the controls cavity cover. Quote
Guest Jecklin Posted December 22, 2016 Posted December 22, 2016 I wish musicman would offer a guardless option as standard! Quote
Chiliwailer Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486162423' post='3229843'] [/quote] Drools... Where's Starry? Quote
DawnPatrol1990 Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='DawnPatrol1990' timestamp='1480126284' post='3181913'] Well, here's my new baby! 2010 Ernie Ball 2band Stingray. Bought off of this forums very own SiFi! I'm upgrading the pre amp in it to an East 3 band 3 knob and eventually I want to get a Hipshot de tuner for it. A friend gave me the chrome plated brass pick guard for it which I absolutely love and I've done the series/parallel switch mod to the pick up. Scary process but I love it. Easily my favourite bass at the moment. Strung with 125-60 Rotosound Swing Bass and tuned B E A D as I prefer having a low B over a high G. Hopefully you all like her, especially StingrayPete1977 and McNash who were very helpful with some questions I had regarding Stingrays. [/quote] This is going up for sale this weekend. Needs must unfortunately Quote
Horizontalste Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486162423' post='3229843'] [/quote] I think you may have wanted to post this in the "MUSICMAN SOFT PORN THREAD", this thread is for hardcore open case action only. (Would quite like to see that Sledge) Quote
antnee Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486162423' post='3229843'] [/quote] Damn! What a tease... Quote
antnee Posted February 4, 2017 Posted February 4, 2017 (edited) [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486245674' post='3230377'] If it's not too bleak outside tomorrow I will get the Sledge out and take a few photo's. Once the latest acquisition arrives I was planning to do a hardcore centrefold spread featuring all of them [/quote] Mmm, that will be quite a centrefold... I am looking forward to it already 😉 Edited February 4, 2017 by antnee Quote
radiophonic Posted February 5, 2017 Posted February 5, 2017 Couple of pics of my '90 Trans Teal Stingray. I bought it new in June 1990 from Carlsbro Music in Norwich and it's been my #1 gigging bass ever since. Frets could do with a redress, but otherwise consistently awesome. It's a bit greener in real life. [attachment=237450:IMG_0558.JPG] [attachment=237449:IMG_0559.JPG] Quote
Horizontalste Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486304841' post='3230691'] Here is the Sledge.... [/quote] Jeez that is a beaut! Cheers for posting, look forward to the centrefold spread :-) Quote
Musicman20 Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 Nice Musicman collection Hiram! I need to do the same and label mine up. That Sledge is lovely. Which Starry Night bass did you go for? Looks like it's been a VERY popular finish package for EBMM. I almost bought another 6 string Musicman guitar but the prices have gone crazy now...the one I was offered was also a customer return....always makes me think twice and not bother. Quote
Musicman20 Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1482250740' post='3198886'] Glamor-shot of the full StingRay5 with the controls cavity cover. [/quote] Well that works stunningly well. Quote
blablas Posted February 6, 2017 Posted February 6, 2017 (edited) I've also made this one (that's on the bass moment). Still not sure which one I prefer. Edited August 1, 2017 by blablas Quote
Twigman Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 I am still waiting on my Sterling 4HH that I ordered before the price rise....ETA end of April now......this wait is long and painful. Quote
BassApprentice Posted February 10, 2017 Posted February 10, 2017 [quote name='blablas' timestamp='1486399782' post='3231462'] I've also made this one (that's on the bass moment). Still not sure which one I prefer. [/quote] Personally I prefer the first orange one, looks like it fits better. To my eye this draws attention that the rest of the pickguard is technically "missing" but that could just because we are used to seeing white pearloid pickguards on a Ray5 Don't get me wrong, both look great! Quote
Musicman20 Posted February 20, 2017 Posted February 20, 2017 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1486411438' post='3231607'] I ordered a Stingray 4HS with MHS and an SLO neck. You're right about the prices. I was going to order a Stingray 5 30th, but they are asking a lot of coin for it. I still might, but I have a month to think about it before the ordering window opens. What were you going to order? [/quote] That will be a lovely rare bass! You don't see many 4HS and 5HS basses, and it surprises me as the wiring options are great for that setup. Plus I haven't seen many Starry Night basses...more guitars. The Stingray 5 30th is really tempting. Great spec and interesting that they are using binding. I was very tempted with a Valentine or St Vincent, but the prices went up by approx. £300. Quote
Deedee Posted March 16, 2017 Posted March 16, 2017 (edited) Here's my 2003 3 band sporting it's newly fitted Status neck. Plays wonderfully well 😁 (sorry the pic's the wrong way around) Edited March 16, 2017 by Deedee Quote
martthebass Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Very nice D, can't beat the Ray/Status combo Quote
GreeneKing Posted March 20, 2017 Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Here's my MM collection: First my 20th Anniversary SR5: I'm not the greatest fan of the SR5 asymmetric scratch plate so this, together with the other modifications, really does it for me. Saying that she is up for trades as it's too similar to the Bongo below. Edited March 20, 2017 by GreeneKing Quote
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