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01:56 AM
danny-79
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New colors for Stingray Special!!
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There’s plenty to choose from. My favourite is Frost Green Pearl
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04-20-2021,
02:42 PM
danny-79
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Question:
Does every bass come with the bag of adjustment tools?
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Tools ? As in two random Alan keys that are made out of chocolate and don’t fit anything tools, not included. It’s all about the candy :p
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04-19-2021,
01:51 PM
danny-79
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O My, The Birds Eye - Did You Know They Made an Active/Passive Classic 5?
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Congratulations on your NBD. very nice looking bass. Never seen one with the active/passive. I’ve known of their existence but they are pretty rare...
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04-18-2021,
12:42 AM
danny-79
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Bongo Neck Finishes
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Same here, lacquered neck for me is a deal breaker. I get around the older Bongo4 with a scotch pad, rough the finish up now and again, usually pre...
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5 replies | 184 view(s)
04-17-2021,
02:12 AM
danny-79
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Bongo Neck Finishes
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The neck on mine is satin, feels and plays nice but I don’t know how long it will last with use before it rubs its self smooth. The Sparkle...
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04-14-2021,
07:01 AM
danny-79
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MM 25th anniversary...how many basses produced in 2009 ?
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It varies from year to year depending on what got ordered but production figures are top secret (I have asked similar questions and been told the...
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04-14-2021,
06:57 AM
danny-79
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Help:
Stingray EX
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Thought so. They were sort of a forerunner to the USA SUB’s. I’ve never seen one in person though
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5 replies | 259 view(s)
04-13-2021,
11:02 PM
strummer
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Question:
Musicman stingray 5 G string high
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Hi Del The best way (imho) would be to shim the neck.
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04-12-2021,
12:35 PM
danny-79
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Help:
Stingray EX
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Made in Japan with US parts I believe. Is that the bass ? What year(s) was it they were made ?
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5 replies | 259 view(s)
04-12-2021,
12:29 PM
danny-79
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SR4HH Pick Guard Template
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Ordered one. Thanks again for your help :)
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6 replies | 216 view(s)
04-12-2021,
12:29 AM
danny-79
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SR4HH Pick Guard Template
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Ok thank you. I’ll let you know when comes back from them
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6 replies | 216 view(s)
04-11-2021,
11:24 AM
danny-79
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SR4HH Pick Guard Template
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Thank you. I will follow this up. At the end of the day a SR4HH pick guard is hardly a one off item. I was recommended them and that was their...
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04-11-2021,
11:20 AM
danny-79
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Translucent Lime Green, anyone?
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Makes sense
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04-11-2021,
03:40 AM
danny-79
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Translucent Lime Green, anyone?
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The is a notorious SR5 that goes by the name of Heinz. It’s owners are best qualified to give you the best answer on that one :p
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04-11-2021,
02:34 AM
danny-79
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SR4HH Pick Guard Template
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I’m trying to get a custom matt back pickguard made for my HH StingRay. I’ve been asked for a tracing. Just seeing if anyone has anything more...
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04-09-2021,
12:09 AM
danny-79
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Translucent Lime Green, anyone?
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Isn’t Heinz Yellow? Don’t know the correct name for it
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04-07-2021,
04:28 AM
danny-79
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Translucent Lime Green, anyone?
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That’s very nice ! I do like that
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13 replies | 599 view(s)
04-06-2021,
12:19 AM
danny-79
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Question:
Stingray Special 4H coil split possible?
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The problem you will have splitting the pickup is hum as there is no dummy pup. Your best bet would be looking at a series/parallel switch for an...
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2 replies | 292 view(s)
04-03-2021,
01:53 PM
danny-79
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Adding truoil
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I’m not a maple guy so don’t know about the fretboard but the oil and wax on the back of the neck is a pretty easy wipe on wipe off job. Clean it...
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6 replies | 496 view(s)
04-03-2021,
02:02 AM
danny-79
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Adding truoil
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And if you are using very fine grade 0000 or 000 wire wool on the back of the neck first mind the pickups (I personally remove the neck with wire...
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6 replies | 496 view(s)
04-02-2021,
01:55 AM
danny-79
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New Sabre Bass Quality Control Issue
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They look pretty maxed to me. Any more and the saddle it’s self will be sitting on the bridge. The grub screws run in from the bottom of the...
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04-01-2021,
06:47 AM
danny-79
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New Sabre Bass Quality Control Issue
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I’d be looking towards a neck shim if the saddles are maxing out. Always handy to be able to make adjustments in both directions
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04-01-2021,
01:50 AM
strummer
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New Sabre Bass Quality Control Issue
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Hi Jay Have you checked the relief? Reason I ask is that with just a tad too much relief this will happen, and maybe it's all that it takes to fix...
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04-01-2021,
01:35 AM
strummer
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New Sabre Bass Quality Control Issue
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This. Any decent hardware store should be able to help.
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03-29-2021,
02:15 AM
danny-79
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Bullet proof.
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Not seen that in the wild before but heard about it
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4 replies | 468 view(s)
03-26-2021,
09:34 AM
danny-79
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The Wise and Powerful Dargin: Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday
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I am studying film production in Birmingham, currently scraping together pennies for a MM bass.
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