Has Ernie Ball manufactured a 4-string Stingray other than the Old Smoothie with the 10-pole pickup? There is a used Stingray at a shop near me - no mention of Smoothie on the tag/listing but it has the 10-pole and mutes. It's priced just in that spot where it's a little high (but not insane) for a Stingray and a little low (but not insane) for a Smoothie, l and I'm curious if it might be incorrectly labeled? I do not have a serial # for it. It DOES have the 40th label on the headstock which makes me think Smoothie, but I'm just not familiar enough with the models to know for sure.
- Thread starter YTK
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Thanks for the quick reply, I'm thinking the same but it's always good to have some supporting info.
tbonesullivan
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The original smoothie was a prototype never put into production. I don't think they produced any like it until the current version.
Rod Trussbroken
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Any pics?
I was able to confirm it is in fact a Smoothie (10 pole/mutes/2-band/40th anny decal/etc.). After AB'ing it with some 3-band Stingrays, I decided the more classic sound is not for me. Really appreciate all the responses, very impressed with my first EB forum experience.
Side note: bass is still a great deal - it would be tied for the the cheapest Smoothie on Reverb at the moment. If anyone is interested send me a PM and I'd be happy to share the link to the shop.
