Assorted Stingray and Bongo questions

[uOpt]

Still dialing in. Comparing a SR 4H and a 4HH Bongo. Got a couple questions:

In a Stingray HH, is the bridge pickup in the regular SR position or the Bongo's bridge position?

Did they every make ebony fretboard Stingrays?

Are there HH 5 string Stingrays with the oval pickguard?

 

[bdgotoh]

Still dialing in. Comparing a SR 4H and a 4HH Bongo. Got a couple questions:

In a Stingray HH, is the bridge pickup in the regular SR position or the Bongo's bridge position?

The Stingray HH bridge pickup is in the same place as on the single H Stingray.


Did they ever make ebony fretboard Stingrays?

Yes, there have been a few. Some Stealth models and the Dargie IIs and some other limited editions like the roasted necks with Black Sugar finish. Not super rare but not something you're likely to stumble across in a store either.


Are there HH 5 string Stingrays with the oval pickguard?

Not that I know of, the SR5 Classic and the old SUB 5 strings were single H with oval guards but I don't think they've made an HH like that.

 

[uOpt]

Thanks. I'll have a look out for those.

 

[Golem]

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If your preferred SR5 tone is the pre-2008, aka ceramic SR5,
then you do have a favorable situation. That ax still exists as
the Sterling 5-string. IIRC, there is no difference in the neck
profile on 5-string Sterlings and SRs, so there is your sought
after oval PG SR5 ... IF you want the ceramic PU tone.

If you want alnico PU tone AND the HH PUs, AFAIK you gotta
live with the oversize SR5 PG :-( Best compromise on that is
to NOT spend for any sort of premium finish [natural etc] but
DO spend for a really beautiful replacement PG from one of
the independent providers.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

There was a Limited Edition all black with ebony board Stingray that was made for the German market (I think) a few years back as can be seen here:
http://forums.ernieball.com/music-man-basses/36249-new-photos-limited-edition-st4-lee-2009-a.html