1996 SR4 20th Anniversary info

[oli@bass]

There are currently two SR4 20th on eBay, and they have different information about the body wood in the text. One says alder, the other says mahogany. Also, Rod Trussbroken's site says mahogany. From the pics, it looks more like alder to me.

So, what are they really made of?

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

I believe the bodies also have a Maple veneer top (Quilted of Flamed).

 

[silverburst]

The newest one that was posted has a really big grain that kind of looks ash-like to me. But I am not the master of wood, for sure.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

Lads...I could very well be wrong. I could be thinking of the 30th

BP will hopefully advise!!???

(p.s. I've also seen them described as Ash)

 

[Caca de Kick]

I always thought they were listed as having an ash body, and of course the maple top. Never heard of them having mahogany.

 

[RobertB]

Yeah, exactly Oli, good question. I've noticed the same "disparities" lately, in the same places.

 

[word]

Mine looks like ash but I'm hardly an expert.

 

[cky4ever]

Wood is my life. I work for a wood import company in the Dr. If i can get good close up pictures of the wood grain chances are Ill tell you if it is or isnt. Im actually going to take some more courses on species identification in the coming months... Pretty convenient to me... sellers tend to con people on what woods they really use.

 

[JimB52]

The body fronts are quilted or flame maple. The backs sure don't look like Mahogany. I'd say Ash, I'll get mine out when I get the chance and take a look.
BTW, the neck on the 2nd one has the most remarkable flame.
Jim B

 

[JimB52]

Just checked. Mine looks like a 2 piece ash body. Dayum, it's really light, too. About 8.5 lbs. I'd say.
Jim B

 

[Duarte]

I think I remember BP saying something about the 30th being the only mahogany Ray.

 

[RobertB]

Yeah, one of the 2 current auctions for these on ebay shows a good close-up of the back. Definitely not Mahogany, and I don't think it's Alder either. All the Alder I've seen is very uniformly light, not any dark striation to the grain. I say Ash.

Jim, it doesn't sound like there's a real strong bond with your 20th over there ... had to "pull it out" when you "got a chance", just noticed how light it is, etc... Could it be that one's a "free electron" that could be easily co-erced to move?

 

[JimB52]

Roberto,
It was in a closet upstairs while the young'ns an' the ol' lady was sleepin'.
I haven't had it out in a few weeks, but only because I've been too busy to play much.
I'm always a bit suprised by how light it is, even if I played it 5 minutes ago.
I'm going to practice with a band I know for a ST. Patty's gig on Monday - The 20th SR might get to go. She hasn't been to a gig in a year or so.
Jim B
PS mimeminemine all mine not yours mine. (Daffy Duck)

 

[RobertB]

So should I take that as a "no"?

 

[JimB52]

Plus, I'd have to change my avatar.
To this.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/att...-these-handles-forum-picture-thread-jimb4.jpg
Hey, I need to get one of those 30th Rays.
OK Hijack over. Ash Body. For Sure.

 

[word]

does this help?

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[Musicman Nut]

20th Ann. Stingray

There are currently two SR4 20th on eBay, and they have different information about the body wood in the text. One says alder, the other says mahogany. Also, Rod Trussbroken's site says mahogany. From the pics, it looks more like alder to me.

So, what are they really made of?

The Few I own are Ash then the Red Stain, Mahogany was never used for this Bass.

 

[RobertB]

Plus, I'd have to change my avatar.
To this.
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/att...-these-handles-forum-picture-thread-jimb4.jpg
Hey, I need to get one of those 30th Rays.
OK Hijack over. Ash Body. For Sure.

To which I of course say, you SHOULD change your avatar to that.

 

[Caca de Kick]

I just found my Feb/1996 Bass Player mag that pictures and features the 20th anniv StingRay, and it says it's ash.

 

[RobertB]

I just found my Feb/1996 Bass Player mag that pictures and features the 20th anniv StingRay, and it says it's ash.

Cool. Hey, would you be able to scan that?? I'd love to read the feature.