TheRev Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) There's something about Ivory/white basses with tortie guards that gives me a happy. Ohh, you filthy bitch, you want it, don't you.... Edited January 14, 2010 by TheRev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 14, 2010 Author Share Posted January 14, 2010 Yes, definitely thinking about one of these fives for later on in the year. I particularly like the pale blue/brown tort with the white pickup. There's just something about that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Foster Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 [quote name='TheRev' post='712795' date='Jan 14 2010, 05:30 PM']There's something about Ivory/white basses with tortie guards that gives me a happy. Ohh, you filthy bitch, you want it, don't you....[/quote] MAAAAASSIVE +1 As for the new design on these SR5s... I mean. Wow. Definitely in agreement with the above comments - looks so much like a proper Stingray now. I MUST HAVE ONE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 i see the sr5 as a different bass altogether to the normal stingray, and so i love the body shape and design. This of course just looks like a 4 string with an extra string. If it sounds like a stingray 4, thats great. If it sounds like an sr5, its a step backwards imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD1 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I'm the opposite Kev. The original 4 string design is spot on, and clearly lends itself to the 5 string format, so why not simply have a 5 string version as Fender have done with the Jazz and (eventually) the Precision? In fact I'd like to see a 5 string version of the Jaguar as well. I don't dislike the SR5. They sound great, are well made and look good (and I've had a few over the years), but I prefer the orignal design of the 4 - my main gripe with the SR5 being the expanse of pick guard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 sweet jesus!!! Finally bringing back the gloss neck They look amazing, specially the white / tort with maple neck. Not completely sold on them using the SR4 scratchplate, i see a lot of you guys love it but there is always 1 aint there!! Damn i gotta make sure i DONT play or see one of these 5'ers. Or i may get seriously in debt and with mine and my girly's first baby on the way, now is not the right time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedster Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 [quote name='Kev' post='713354' date='Jan 15 2010, 07:50 AM']i see the sr5 as a different bass altogether to the normal stingray, and so i love the body shape and design. This of course just looks like a 4 string with an extra string. If it sounds like a stingray 4, thats great. If it sounds like an sr5, its a step backwards imo [/quote] [quote name='JD1' post='713455' date='Jan 15 2010, 10:05 AM']I'm the opposite Kev. The original 4 string design is spot on, and clearly lends itself to the 5 string format, so why not simply have a 5 string version as Fender have done with the Jazz and (eventually) the Precision? In fact I'd like to see a 5 string version of the Jaguar as well. I don't dislike the SR5. They sound great, are well made and look good (and I've had a few over the years), but I prefer the orignal design of the 4 - my main gripe with the SR5 being the expanse of pick guard.[/quote] Aren't you guys saying the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Namm Show [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfw2OE3Nogw"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfw2OE3Nogw[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Nom Nom Nom, does anyone know what SR pickups sound like when wired passive? Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='711967' date='Jan 13 2010, 09:53 PM'][/quote] That is UTTERLY gorgeous. In the massively unlikely event that I finally dipped my toe into Stingray-infested waters, that would be the one for me. Still not keen on the Bongo, and the least said about the Big Al the better. And I still reckon they are all overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Gotta be a Classic Stingray 4/5 for me, in the light blue. The white pickups looks awesome! Maple board is also a must. Think this might be my 2010 bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Light blue, rosewood & birdseye neck for me if I was to partake Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 If I buy a new bass this year then the Classic White Sterling with a Maple neck will be high on the list. They do look great and I'll be interested to read the first BC owner review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 is there a 'ray 4 in this series too? I hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey1-8 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 [quote name='cocco' post='713651' date='Jan 15 2010, 12:40 PM']is there a 'ray 4 in this series too? I hope so[/quote] [url="http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/42093-giant-torture-thread.html"]More here[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Jesus they are nice. Whats the price on these? im taking it they're more than a standard 2eq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) [i] "I am Spartacus" [/i] As opposed to; OLP MM3 SUB 5 Sterling by MM 'Ray 5 Sterling by MM Sterling 5 MM Sterling 5 MM Classic Series 'Ray 5 MM Classic Series Sterling 5 Oh, plus any Anniversary editions and "Ball Family Reserve" lines... Didn't post this on the EBMM forum for fear they'd issue a Fatwa. (Cool Name for a wah pedal, though.... FatWah) Edit. In my "excitement", I neglected to mention all the "H", "H/H" and "H/S" variants. Making at least another God knows how many alternatives. Normally, I'm all for choice, but this is getting a bit silly. Edited January 15, 2010 by Lfalex v1.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I dunno, these look a bit clubby and less graceful than the old SR5. However, I'm sure they'll be good enough basses. Not so wild on the colour schemes though, although the Hank Marvin one could be useful if you ever fancy emulating the stuff the Shadows did in the 80's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' post='713736' date='Jan 15 2010, 01:44 PM'][i] "I am Spartacus" [/i] MM Classic Series 'Ray 5 Edit. In my "excitement", I neglected to mention all the "H", "H/H" and "H/S" variants. Making at least another God knows how many alternatives. Normally, I'm all for choice, but this is getting a bit silly.[/quote] So, I can get a classic series 'Ray 5 with HH pups? Is this right? Even I'm interested I've been really impressed with the MM instruments I've seen lately albeit they were both guitars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 You guys do realise they aren't replacing the old SR5s? Also they are 'classic', therefore 2EQ only, single H. Booooooooooooooootiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Im glad they put a chrome cover back on the battery compartment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yes indeedy & we all know that the preamp in the 2-band has more punch and "scoopedness" than the three. It'll be a five for me this year, unless something else comes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='715067' date='Jan 16 2010, 06:18 PM']Yes indeedy & we all know that the preamp in the 2-band has more punch and "scoopedness" than the three. It'll be a five for me this year, unless something else comes up.[/quote] I might just save my 5 string quest for this tbh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 They're slab bodies with no sculpting and contours. I've had a couple of slab-bodied basses and they are not compatible with my body shape over a two hour set. Anyway, it's a good there are plenty of curvy instruments to spend my inheritance on! :brow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shrigg Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 The Classic Sterling 5 *is* contoured, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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