OutToPlayJazz Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 As if the new classic series of Stingrays wasn't enough, have a look at these new 5-stringers... And they have glossed necks - Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Must have taken him 5 mins to come up with that!! Naah I'm joking, but I do prefer the look of the normal SR5. I think the new pointy shaped bass is quite nice in the right colour combo though. Not sure I would buy one (well, I wouldn't) but it's a bit different, at least. ped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Yes, of course, being as it's based on the traditional classic Ray, all the MM purists will be saying, "But it's not a real Ray 5!" Oh, and there's a Custom Classic series Sterling as well - Now with 2 band eq in the same finishes as the above 5-string Rays. Edited January 13, 2010 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 The 'burst one looks yummy :brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 As I'm not fond of the scratchplate on the normal SR5, I think these are an improvement. Do the B and G look really close to the edges of the neck or is it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 [quote name='Buzz' post='711989' date='Jan 13 2010, 10:08 PM']As I'm not fond of the scratchplate on the normal SR5, I think these are an improvement.[/quote] Agree 100% to that. The standard Ray 5 plate makes it not look like a Ray to me - the round scratchplate is all part of the Ray look to me, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 [quote name='Buzz' post='711989' date='Jan 13 2010, 10:08 PM']As I'm not fond of the scratchplate on the normal SR5, I think these are an improvement. Do the B and G look really close to the edges of the neck or is it just me?[/quote] They always are on Ray 5's. Still very playable, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ok....that means this year I have to save for either a 4 or 5 string Classic Ray....those colours are fabulous. Any idea on the prices?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Oh I wish they were passive Beauties! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 13, 2010 Author Share Posted January 13, 2010 At a rough guess, with the addition of the lovely birdseye glossed neck/fingerboard, more than a standard one. But we may be surprised... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I like the Sterling.......it just needs a black pickup cover instead of the white. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon1964 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Ahhh! More GAS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 [quote name='Buzz' post='711989' date='Jan 13 2010, 10:08 PM']As I'm not fond of the scratchplate on the normal SR5, I think these are an improvement.[/quote] Agree with that, these look much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Nice. I never liked the '80s look of the 'ray 5, these are much better. I don't get on with the necks though, oh well. At least I can look at other people using them, and show them to my 'ray 5-using mate and point out how much nicer they are than his bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I just looked over on the forums at www.music-man.com Seems they have the Classic Ray 4 and 5 as discussed, the Classic Sterling 4 as discussed, and a new Big Al 5 with a single fat humbucker. I know EB MM have become a little unpopular recently, but im VERY impressed with whats going on. Vintage style instruments are massively in fashion with modern bands and those new classic line are very very nice. Perfect colours. I know for a fact the Classic Ray 4 or 5 are definitely for me...love the necks and the colours. Once we have proper pricing in the UK and im sorted in Newcastle im going to HAVE to deposit one hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 This isn't good for my GAS. Seriously, I'm so glad they've done this. I remember playing a SUB 5, and (apart from the Hammerite-esque finish) vastly preferred it to the regular Stingray 5. I was hoping it would survive the death of the SUB range, and here it is, complete with nicer finishes and a huge dose of retro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 They look much nicer than any Rays I've seen of late Where are they built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='basshead56' post='712144' date='Jan 14 2010, 12:25 AM']They look much nicer than any Rays I've seen of late Where are they built?[/quote] Same place as the normal Rays etc.... USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='711997' date='Jan 13 2010, 11:18 PM']They always are on Ray 5's. Still very playable, though.[/quote] Had a few mates who were always moaning about the G coming off the side of the fingerboard although I guess they could have done something about it if they wanted to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 They don't look to have contouring? The big problem with my old SUB was it got a bit painful a couple of songs into a gig when the edge started digging into my arm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Been waiting a long time for a "proper" Stingray 5. I was on the verge of getting a new Sterling 5- not sure now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 That Classic series Sterling looks nice, I've wanted to get a Sterling for a while now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='leschirons' post='712268' date='Jan 14 2010, 09:34 AM']Had a few mates who were always moaning about the G coming off the side of the fingerboard although I guess they could have done something about it if they wanted to.[/quote] Both Bongo 5s I had gave me problems, so each time I filled the slot and cut a new one a string width in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='ped' post='711971' date='Jan 13 2010, 09:56 PM']Must have taken him 5 mins to come up with that!! Naah I'm joking, but I do prefer the look of the normal SR5. I think the new pointy shaped bass is quite nice in the right colour combo though. Not sure I would buy one (well, I wouldn't) but it's a bit different, at least. ped[/quote] Man, I hated the old SR5 design, which is why I loved my SUB5 so much, it looked and felt like a 'ray. These basses look lovely to my eye. Gotta give it to EB (or SB), style-wise they seem to capture a great balance of retro and contemporary in their range that Fender and Gibson have never quite managed with theirs. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 [quote name='Paul_C' post='712427' date='Jan 14 2010, 12:02 PM']Both Bongo 5s I had gave me problems, so each time I filled the slot and cut a new one a string width in.[/quote] As you did for me also Paul, it was a real problem when I first got the Bongo, and not one that I could get used to. C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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