Big Poppa's Ultimate Bass Torture

[svtb15]

Its about freaking time! LOL.
I have only been asking for a sweet thing like this for 20 years..
One thing Bring back the Metal Battery plate cover.. On touring , i have had the plastic battery type get intermittent and the preamp will dis-engage unless to rap the back of the bass...

And if possible try to make some that are not too heavy... Had an early model 77 or SR way back that was swamp ash.. it was about 8 pounds and popped like a mutha.....

 

[svtb15]

I have had my sting ray for 32 years.. Just change the battery every Christmas and you are good for a year.. The old Chrome covers are the way to go IMO.. the plastic ones always seem to give out over time for me...
besides if you are going to do a reissue type of instrument, do it Right and Legit, and not half backsideed.

Hinged battery compartment is the way to go, whether it's plastic, metal, carbon fibre or compressed Weeties. I like being able to pull a battery in a few seconds to do a tongue test before a gig rather than taking out two screws with a screwdriver.

 

[tommixx]

Its about freaking time! LOL.
I have only been asking for a sweet thing like this for 20 years..
One thing Bring back the Metal Battery plate cover.. On touring , i have had the plastic battery type get intermittent and the preamp will dis-engage unless to rap the back of the bass...

And if possible try to make some that are not too heavy... Had an early model 77 or SR way back that was swamp ash.. it was about 8 pounds and popped like a mutha.....

Metal battery cover on Classic....CHECK!



I am sending you an email...

Peace,

T

 

[svtb15]

Cool Tommixx.. didnt get the mail yet.. but i will stay here for a while catching up...
the new SR has me stoked.. i must get one if i can find one about 8 pounds or so..

 

[RoboChrist]

Will these be offered in oil finished necks? I think I'm warming up to the feel of natural wood in my hands.

 

[Jimmyb]

Will these be offered in oil finished necks? I think I'm warming up to the feel of natural wood in my hands.

Hey?

Hang on a minute, aren't you the same guy who started the thread on unfinished necks and posted this:

"I'm also posting this partially for my own selfish reasons, in hopes that something can be done to bring back the satin lacquer neck finishes that so many of us (but not all of us) dearly miss. I would even go so far to say that a large chunk of Stingray owners are experiencing the same problems I have, trying to keep our necks in a playable state. Possibly someone higher up can take it into consideration and possibly offer this as an upgrade option in the future. Many companies do this."

Have I missed the 'Road to Damascus' moment?

 

[RoboChrist]

hey?

Hang on a minute, aren't you the same guy who started the thread on unfinished necks and posted this:

"i'm also posting this partially for my own selfish reasons, in hopes that something can be done to bring back the satin lacquer neck finishes that so many of us (but not all of us) dearly miss. I would even go so far to say that a large chunk of stingray owners are experiencing the same problems i have, trying to keep our necks in a playable state. Possibly someone higher up can take it into consideration and possibly offer this as an upgrade option in the future. Many companies do this."

have i missed the 'road to damascus' moment?

:d

 

[tommixx]

Hey?

Hang on a minute, aren't you the same guy who started the thread on unfinished necks and posted this:

"I'm also posting this partially for my own selfish reasons, in hopes that something can be done to bring back the satin lacquer neck finishes that so many of us (but not all of us) dearly miss. I would even go so far to say that a large chunk of Stingray owners are experiencing the same problems I have, trying to keep our necks in a playable state. Possibly someone higher up can take it into consideration and possibly offer this as an upgrade option in the future. Many companies do this."

Have I missed the 'Road to Damascus' moment?

I think he is just stirring the pot...

Peace,

T

 

[Elad_E]

while I'll probably stick to natural or sunburst if/when I get the funds for another Ray (got 3 of them already) it will be interesting to see some of the less common period correct finishes reissued too such as Walnut and Inca Silver.

also, would be nice to have a fretless option with ebony board.

 

[oli@bass]

+1 on Inca Silver. But please wait a bit, so I have a chance to save up!

 

[maaaaaaaaaaat]

when will these be in stores?

 

[silverburst]

There is one in the FS thread at an amazing price.

 

[tommixx]

There is one in the FS thread at an amazing price.

INDEED!



Peace,

T

 

[Murphy]

Lovin the seafoam......hmmmm 5 string???

 

[jd_elam]

Now those are nice! I am not sure which I like the best!

 

[jsixties]

The Fiesta Red and Sonic Blue are a must, the other ones just amazing

 

[lepromo]

Those are some very special basses. Maybe varnished necks? That would really put the icing on the cake for me. (OK - not so important but how about chrome battery covers). Sorry if I sound kinda precious about this but I've had the pleasure (and very good fortune) to have owned a few of the earlier StingRays in my time and I absolutely LOVE them. (Currently own and gig a 1990 'Ray in beautiful Blueburst).

 

[Elad_E]

Those are some very special basses. Maybe varnished necks? That would really put the icing on the cake for me. (OK - not so important but how about chrome battery covers). Sorry if I sound kinda precious about this but I've had the pleasure (and very good fortune) to have owned a few of the earlier StingRays in my time and I absolutely LOVE them. (Currently own and gig a 1990 'Ray in beautiful Blueburst).

you should read the whole thread - varnished necks and chrome battery covers already included.

 

[lepromo]

you should read the whole thread - varnished necks and chrome battery covers already included.

I stand corrected my friend!

 

[ZiggyDude]

This is when pigs fly. When Poppa is a the buffet eating his words. This is a reaction to the market. This is Dargie and GLen and all the guys giving the public what they want. Guess what? They are cool...two band, strings through
the body...mutes (be careful) and slab body....

For those regulars I have always said that I didnt want to do this and that we would do this when we ran out of ideas. We arent out of ideas but there is demand and workers to pay and who says you cant offer it all?

This is just so true. You need to go to where the market is. And much to my surprise there seems to be quite a bit of interest here. So, a good move by EBMM. OK - these are just “Too Fendery” for me – so it is a pass. But, the spice of life is the wide variety of taste and styles in the bass player world and it sounds like many much-much patrons will be made very happy with these StingRays. This is a good thing.

And it is good that the reissue is like the original. I know with the EB3 reissue a lot of people took exception that they lost the varitone switch. It was replaced with a regular pickup selector. Sure – the real switch back then needed jiggled in place and many people replaced it anyway (I did) but the point is you want the reissue to have the look and features of the older model it emulates. So, I give kudos to EBMM for doing this right.

Now – as some mentioned. What about us Bongo guys? :-( Maybe time to start the “Dream Bongo” thread?