Wilco Posted July 19, 2024 Posted July 19, 2024 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
Lozz196 Posted July 19, 2024 Posted July 19, 2024 That is really nice, always wanted to try a ‘Ray with 2 pickups 1 Quote
Grooverjr Posted July 19, 2024 Posted July 19, 2024 Oof! Rays aren't really my thing but that is special! 1 Quote
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 19, 2024 Posted July 19, 2024 Dare I ask how much it weighs? 1 Quote
Bassybert Posted July 20, 2024 Posted July 20, 2024 Beautiful 🤩 The smoky neck looks gorgeous! 1 Quote
Wilco Posted July 20, 2024 Author Posted July 20, 2024 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
fretmeister Posted July 20, 2024 Posted July 20, 2024 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
hiram.k.hackenbacker Posted July 20, 2024 Posted July 20, 2024 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
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