It took 23 years to arrive but.....

[Spanky(Andy)]

Whoohoo.. it was sooooo worth it!

Todd's 30th Anniversary Stingray arrived first thing Wednesday morning in mint condition. Thanks mate!

It's now the wee hours of Friday morning. I've only had the chance to play it for an hour or two (new job, training course etc), but I am absolutely blown away.

This particular bass has magic.

I've often seen the phrase "plays like butter" used but have never fully understood it or experienced it until now. Wow - all basses should play like this. This is a keeper!

The neck is amazing (iit's faster and easier playing than my J bass) and has been set up to perfection. It is light (5kgs - my J is 6kg), is incredibbly growly, suoer punchy and has amazing sustain. It's voice is darker and punchier than other Stingrays I've tried (the Mahongany body) but it is soooooo incredibly articulate - notes bloom and blossom.

If you haven't had a chance to try a 30th, do so - you will not regret it.

Pics coming soon (although you all know what these babies look like)

Andy

 

[muggsy]

Congrats! I love my 30th.

23 years is a long time for shipping, though, even to Australia.

 

[SLUGGO]

You will love your 30th!! Just when you though the SR was the best .... along comes the 30th.

Enjoy!

 

[russjm]

Glad you've finally got it Andy, now let's see some pics pronto!!

 

[Aussie Mark]

Awesome, Andy, you're gonna really love the 30th.

I can't believe you've got a 13lb Jazz bass - that sounds obscene. I used to own a 14lb Les Paul bass, and I thought that was the world record, but first time I've heard of a J weighing so much. When are you selling it?

 

[bassmancb]

Yes you will love that 30th I can't seem to play any of my other basses but the 30th. Killer Tone!!!!!!!!!

 

[Spanky(Andy)]

Awesome, Andy, you're gonna really love the 30th.

I can't believe you've got a 13lb Jazz bass - that sounds obscene. I used to own a 14lb Les Paul bass, and I thought that was the world record, but first time I've heard of a J weighing so much. When are you selling it?

LOL trust me, every other bass I own feels as light as a feather in comparrison. MIJ 75 RI... a solid lump of ash.

The 30th is just amazing. I can't put it down. All I need now is the fretless version and my world would be complete!

Andy

 

[Dr Stankface]

Wait, what are you talking about? What 30th?

You haven't shown us any pics.

 

[bovinehost]

I keep saying it, but I think it's true.

Best. Stingray. Ever.

Congrats!

 

[ashiin]

wait.

23 years?

 

[Rano Bass]

23 years to get his first Ray i assume

 

[Musicman Nut]

If it ain't an Ernie Ball It's not a Bass.

 

[Evolver]

Congratulations! I've gigged with my 30th about six times so far and have been doing some recordings as well. Awesome bass...

 

[Dr Stankface]

I'm still trying to figure out what 30th he's talking about.

 

[todd4ta]

This is the one:

 

[MingusBASS]

Beautiful! The more I see those...the more I dig 'em.

 

[ashiin]

beautiful, make sure it doesn't take too much battle scars and ruin the beauty of it