Grand Wazoo Posted January 17, 2010 Posted January 17, 2010 [quote name='Shrigg' post='715414' date='Jan 17 2010, 05:40 AM']The Classic Sterling 5 *is* contoured, correct?[/quote] Nope these new issues are slab bodied. Quote
Musicman20 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) I have just taken the plunge and ordered the Classic White Classic Series Stingray 4. Birdseye maple neck and and board, tort guard. One of my Rays sold, and I have to have two...so it was perfect to get a variant this time. I am VERY excited. I NEARLY went for the powder blue, but some pics Ive seen arent quite as nice as Id hoped. Not 'sonic blue' enough for me....you cannot go wrong with a classic white Edited April 9, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote
Musicman20 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) [quote name='TheRev' post='712795' date='Jan 14 2010, 06:30 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] Yep,....this is the reason why I went for this but on the Ray....I like rosewood, but if you are having a birdseye maple neck, may as well show it off on the board as well. Beautiful. Edited April 9, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote
harvey1-8 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Write a review once you've got to grips with it. I'd love to know a BCers view on the Classic Series. I'd very much like a Sterling. Quote
OutToPlayJazz Posted April 9, 2010 Author Posted April 9, 2010 Congrats, Gareth Do you know if the white is solid or transparent like this beauty? Quote
JTUK Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 yes.. great look. I must get me a tort plate in red or burgundy Quote
dave_bass5 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='800923' date='Apr 9 2010, 02:54 PM']I have just taken the plunge and ordered the Classic White Classic Series Stingray 4. Birdseye maple neck and and board, tort guard. One of my Rays sold, and I have to have two...so it was perfect to get a variant this time. I am VERY excited. I NEARLY went for the powder blue, but some pics Ive seen arent quite as nice as Id hoped. Not 'sonic blue' enough for me....you cannot go wrong with a classic white [/quote] At last lol. Nice one. I think these are fantastic basses and i agree, the bule is a bit wimpy, white all the way. so when does it arrive? Quote
Musicman20 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='800953' date='Apr 9 2010, 03:24 PM']Congrats, Gareth Do you know if the white is solid or transparent like this beauty? [/quote] It is slightly different to the normal bright white, and its not the trans white of the stunning bass there. It is a slightly 'yellow/cream' classic white....as in slightly aged. A few shades off Olympic I do believe. [quote name='dave_bass5' post='800965' date='Apr 9 2010, 03:36 PM']At last lol. Nice one. I think these are fantastic basses and i agree, the bule is a bit wimpy, white all the way. so when does it arrive?[/quote] They are stunners. I never thought about a 2 band EQ bas until Linus put those lovely clips up...and seen as though I have 1 3 band EQ which was my first 'expensive' bass back when I was 17/18, (and thankfully it still looks as good as it did then!) I thought id sell the other one and get a 2 band. Then I realised what the heck, I cant decide on a 5 string and ive yet to find one I want to go for, so I put all the money into this little beauty. Not as expensive as I thought.... Should arrive mid-May....but Im guessing it might be an estimate only, so could be June. I like the wait...anticpation Edited April 9, 2010 by Musicman20 Quote
dave_bass5 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 [quote name='Musicman20' post='800991' date='Apr 9 2010, 04:15 PM']They are stunners. I never thought about a 2 band EQ bas until Linus put those lovely clips up...and seen as though I have 1 3 band EQ which was my first 'expensive' bass back when I was 17/18, (and thankfully it still looks as good as it did then!) I thought id sell the other one and get a 2 band. Then I realised what the heck, I cant decide on a 5 string and ive yet to find one I want to go for, so I put all the money into this little beauty. Not as expensive as I thought.... Should arrive mid-May....but Im guessing it might be an estimate only, so could be June. I like the wait...anticpation [/quote] Just think of all the other basses you will see posted over the next few month lol. Its going to be a long wait but worth it. I must admit im thinking that if i keep my Ray34 i will get a J East 2EQ pre put in it. I think the slightly thicker low end is a good thing to have. I guess its not until you hear the difference that you really understand it. Good luck with it. Quote
Musicman20 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 I used to be obsessed with Stingrays a few years back. Now I feel like its coming back....which leads to more GAS. Stingray 5 or Fretless 4 might be the next bass late this year... Quote
Alastair Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 Where wounld the best place to get yer mits on one of these be? I am seriously, seriously tempted. I always missed the bridge mutes on the modern style rays...*GAS* Quote
Musicman20 Posted April 9, 2010 Posted April 9, 2010 [quote name='Alastair' post='801057' date='Apr 9 2010, 05:10 PM']Where wounld the best place to get yer mits on one of these be? I am seriously, seriously tempted. I always missed the bridge mutes on the modern style rays...*GAS*[/quote] PM'd Quote
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