Balls To The Wall!

[kylierider]

That is a nice collection.

The fretless black twin w ebony boards is my personal favorite though. Do the twins have hog bodies?

 

[keko]

Oh, yeah!

Now we're talkin', ...amazing collection indeed!

What's that "thing" in upper left corner?

Looks fantastic!

 

[SightInjection]

Nice, now thats what I am talking about.

 

[mynan]

What's that "thing" in upper left corner?

Looks fantastic!

20th Anniversary Stingray4...

 

[Moondog]

Holy! Wow!
That's the most amazing photo I've seen - well done!
On looks, I'd be grabbing those Black/Ebony Rays above all else.
I'm the opposite w/headstocks non-matching but they do look great.

My wall-o-doom pic is a little dated . . . String Swings into dry wall using the drywall anchors - several years and no issues w/9-11lb basses.

 

[mmbassplayer]

Oli... had to get on the Wife's Mac to get the picture to show up but well worth it. Very nice collection. I have always been interested in the NAMM Stingray. Maybe one day! JOSH

 

[oli@bass]

Suh-weet! I've always wanted to see your whole collection... and I know there are more...

...but there will be less...

The fretless black twin w ebony boards is my personal favorite though. Do the twins have hog bodies?

Yup. Specs are: STB bridge, mahagony body, ebony fretboard on both. That's what my dream spec for a fretless StingRay was, but I couldn't pass the opportunity to get them twins. Turned out to be a good move... the fretted has so much authority, it has become The Bass By Which All Other Basses Are Judged.

Holy! Wow!
On looks, I'd be grabbing those Black/Ebony Rays above all else.
I'm the opposite w/headstocks non-matching but they do look great.

Thanks! The funny thing is: I've always wanted a 'Ray with a maple board and non matching headstock. However, I love those limited editions and special colours which often look better or are only available with a rosewood board. And with a rosewood board, I prefer a matching headstock. That 20th SR5 is another of those "accidents"...

Oh, and I have the impression that your wall has become more crowded over time as well

BTW, I'll report back on how good the hangers are staying put. I had to fasten the screws on the first ones after two weeks. Will do another check next weekend.

I have always been interested in the NAMM Stingray. Maybe one day! JOSH

You just have to have the proper bait, and I'll be willing to swap

 

[Aussie Mark]

Great pic!

I also use the Hercules hangers, but I have them screwed into a long piece of timber that I then screw to the wall joists. It's an outdated pic, but you get the idea ....

 

[Kamakiriad]

Stingray Collection Essentials indeed!

 

[projectapollo]

Beautiful 20th. And 30th. And 25th.

 

[projectapollo]

Like me, my basses like to hide in dark, private places whenever possible. They live in their cases.

Can we get a pic of the cases, then? Hiding in the shadows...

 

[Kirby]

That is an awesome pic Oli! I really wish you lived in the US. I would love to talk to you about your 100th. Good luck with the trade.

 

[OldManMusic]

Stunning collection! Fantastic picture Oli!

 

[Manfloozy]

That is an outstanding, amazing, fantastic, beautiful, moving, awe inspiring collection. You have impeccable taste. I literally was speechless (or the type-written internet equivalent) when I saw the picture earlier today, but WOW brother... many many congrats on assembling such a beautiful and exotic harem of basses.

I too have wondered about the full extent of your "Stingray Collection Essentials" and I am not dissappointed in the least. Da-yum!

 

[drTStingray]

Just fabulous

 

[Moondog]

Such a beautiful photo but something bothers me . . . I really think the dual humbuckers should all be on the top row and the single humbuckers on the bottom row . . . that just makes stupid sense to me.

Oli - please re-arrange and post another photo . . . for me.

j/k

 

[oli@bass]

Thanks everybody for your kind comments and also for your wall pics! Keep 'em coming!

Oli - please re-arrange and post another photo . . . for me.

I would, if I wouldn't need to move furniture to have the proper angle to take the pic!


BTW, for those interested in starting your own wall: I decided to use a grid of 60cm (square) for the positions of the hangers. I'd never have expected that a perfect square works, but 60cm turned out to be the nicest distance in both directions.

 

[Duarte]

Also, you must have a pretty friggin' sweet camera - it all looks almost too good!

I'd be interested to see a picture of the whole room really, just out of interest, as that wall must be pretty damn big!

 

[five7]

Are they hanging in random order or ?

 

[Duarte]

I would say it's anniversary models across the top (chronological maybe but I'm not exactly sure about the dates on a couple) andassorted special runs/rare ones on the bottom... I'm guessing!