My new Stingray HH question

[SterlingFan]

Had it now for 2 weeks and all I can say I am sold on 2 pickup Musicman's. One question, this sucker is heavy, 11 1/2 pounds. Since this is the only SR-HH I have ever played, is this the normal weight for these 2 pickup models? I could return it and try to find a lighter one.

 

[GassieBall]

Hey, SterlingFan,

There is a recent thread on the issue of the Stingray's weight:

Stingray "Lite"

It seems the SR's vary greatly. Perhaps you should continue to be a fan of the lighter Sterling or keep shopping for an 8.8 lb SR.

BTW, where in MD are you? I'm near Columbia.

Ed

 

[StingRayzor]

I have not weighed mine, but I think that it may be a little lighter than that.

I am in Parkville, MD. Maybe we could get together and compare bass weights?

 

[Wasabi]

Maybe you guys can come to our CD release party in Timonium Saturday night ;-) I'll be playing my SR5! ;-)

 

[StingRayzor]

Wasabi, what is the name of the band and where are you playing?

 

[Wasabi]

The John LT Band...We're playing at Hi-Topps Backstage Grill on York Road next to the fairgrounds.

 

[SterlingFan]

Thanks for your answers. I live on the Eastern Shore near Salisbury. It does have a great sound, don't all Musicman's, so I just might keep it and get a better strap. Found this while googleing, http://www.darestrap.com might just do the trick. My Sterling was a little over 9 lbs. Sold it, I just need more meat to my neck and the SR does the trick.

 

[Mobay45]

I wish I lived near enough to come to that CD release party.

 

[Wasabi]

Thanks, Mobay! Sound clips can be heard at www.johnLT.com. And feel free to order from CD Baby

http://cdbaby.com/cd/johnlt2

 

[Moondog]

I just bought a SR4HH advertised @ 10lbs3oz.
We'll see . .

 

[Musicman Nut]

Had it now for 2 weeks and all I can say I am sold on 2 pickup Musicman's. One question, this sucker is heavy, 11 1/2 pounds. Since this is the only SR-HH I have ever played, is this the normal weight for these 2 pickup models? I could return it and try to find a lighter one.

No they make lighter ones , I have a few, 8.6 Pounders, but they take time to find.

 

[fresnorich]

9 lbs. 5 oz.

 

[PocketGroove82]

11.5lbs is one healthy stingray! What are you feeding that thing!?

 

[Caca de Kick]

That's heavy....
My SR5 HH weighs 10.6 lbs, while my '81 Ray is a joy at 8.8 lbs.

 

[hankSRay]

Thats crazy heavy for a 4 banger. either get a wide strap or trade that sucker.

 

[boston asphalt2]

why is there such variation in weight? seems a little razy to me.



OUt of my warwicks, Ive owned 3 different Thumb 5 string Bolt ons and they all weighed within about 2 ounces of each other. Why do the EBMM basses vary so greatly amongst same/similar model? Seems weird to me

 

[tkarter]

Could it be the scales used?

tk

 

[Moondog]

Could it be the scales used?

tk

+1
definetly scale variation is a factor

 

[boston asphalt2]

+1
definetly scale variation is a factor

That was my original thought, but a 2 pound difference? dayum, someones scale is either b0rked or they dont know how to use it.

 

[tkarter]

Let's think of it this way. Some scales are female some are male. You will never know the correct wieght on one.


tk