Big Poppa's Ultimate Bass Torture

**Kirby** · 10-16-2009, 07:18 AM

The two band and 3 band cover plates are identical in size. I am sure they have kept them this way to be able to use a universal body route for ease at the factory.

**Hiram Glyphics** · 10-16-2009, 08:47 AM

Metal battery cover is okay. The only downsides are the screwdriver needed and of course the possibility of scratching the back while changing on the fly. I prefer the battery box. I like the mutes! My 93 Fretless 4 Stingray has em and they are a nice little feature!

**Laredo** · 10-19-2009, 08:41 AM

I tried to get one of these Vintage Stingrays on order a few weeks ago, but my dealer said they were told not until sometime in October...............Any updates yet?

I am just waiting for the pricing, and color choices...............I believe it was stated some where that the Limited Edition colors would only be relased two at a time? Am I imagining this, or was this actually said some where? If this is true, I would think the Seafoam Green and Cream colors would be first, due to the photos?

I'd better get one of these on order before Winter NAMM, or you guys might come out with some thing that may make me change my mind!

**CFA** · 10-19-2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by Hellboy

I personally have no problem at all with using a screw driver when changing battery. It is only needed not even once ever 6 months so I don´t see this as a problem personally.

6 months? I've been using the same batteries for the last 11 months

Soon gotta change them and the strings though....

Any idea on pricing yet?

**mynan** · 10-19-2009, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by Laredo

I tried to get one of these Vintage Stingrays on order a few weeks ago, but my dealer said they were told not until sometime in October...............Any updates yet?

I am just waiting for the pricing, and color choices...............I believe it was stated some where that the Limited Edition colors would only be relased two at a time? Am I imagining this, or was this actually said some where? If this is true, I would think the Seafoam Green and Cream colors would be first, due to the photos?

I'd better get one of these on order before Winter NAMM, or you guys might come out with some thing that may make me change my mind!

Originally Posted by CFA

6 months? I've been using the same batteries for the last 11 months

Soon gotta change them and the strings though....

Any idea on pricing yet?

They are going to be unveiled at the Bass Player Live event this coming weekend.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/musi...e-updates.html
I'm sure we won't have any more details until then. Dealers should have details shortly after that.

**Jim Carr** · 10-21-2009, 11:03 PM

Wow-just joined. This is exciting stuff...now to read it all....

**Caca de Kick** · 10-21-2009, 11:59 PM

Hey Dr Jim, glad you made it over! Cool bass huh.

**Frantic Slayer** · 10-22-2009, 08:45 AM

any idea when these might be coming out?

and for how long?

Daphne Blue?

**bovinehost** · 10-22-2009, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Jim Carr

Wow-just joined. This is exciting stuff...now to read it all....

Denton? You're right up the road. Welcome!

Jack (in highland village)

**Spanky(Andy)** · 10-25-2009, 08:14 PM

Oh man.... I am drooling. BP you folks rock!

I'm fast wondering what I can sell to buy one in either seafoam or natural ash (homage to my bass heroes from the 70's and 80's who played natural 'Rays).

Cheers

Andy
Canberra, Oz

**cellkirk74** · 10-26-2009, 09:01 AM

I heard rumours that the chrome batterie shield made it. Is that true?

**silverburst** · 10-26-2009, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by cellkirk74

I heard rumours that the chrome batterie shield made it. Is that true?

It is true!

**tommixx** · 10-26-2009, 10:05 AM

OK I am getting antsy! Any word on pricing and availability? Did I miss which finishes are coming first? Are there any for sale right now? I don't want to miss the boat!

Peace,

T