Wilco Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 New to me, but a 2011 model. A ‘Ball Family Reserve’ instrument, limited production run. I’ve asked about the actual production numbers, but they are not known. Most Stingrays are 4H, so I’d imagine this is a pretty rare beast in this specification. There is a very subtle copper sparkle in the paint. Invisible in daylight, & just about visible under lights, but that’s where the ‘Black Sugar’ name comes from. Rare for me to want a painted body over exotic wood, but the gorgeous roasted maple neck ticks that box. It was the sound that made me want it anyway - as soon as I played it plugged in, I knew it was coming home with me!! 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Oh my word, that's lovely... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 That’s a beauty, congrats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 That is really nice, always wanted to try a ‘Ray with 2 pickups 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueMoon Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 That bass is beautiful. Well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Stonker! 🖤 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grooverjr Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Oof! Rays aren't really my thing but that is special! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 19 Share Posted July 19 Dare I ask how much it weighs? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassybert Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Beautiful 🤩 The smoky neck looks gorgeous! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 9 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Dare I ask how much it weighs? A bathroom scales reading reports a comfortable 8.5lbs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, Wilco said: A bathroom scales reading reports a comfortable 8.5lbs. Lucky man! Still - if you now swap the tuners for Hipshot Ultralites and rip out that unnecessary pickup you'll get that down to not far off 7.5lb! (Yes - I would do that!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 1 hour ago, Wilco said: A bathroom scales reading reports a comfortable 8.5lbs. That is a right result. I’ve played a few and they were much much heavier. Enjoy 🤘 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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