DrMatthewCross
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Didn't like the last I ordered, but definitely like this one!
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NBD: StingRay Special
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DrMatthewCross
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Thanks!
DrMatthewCross
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Copper Red.
tbonesullivan
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Nice!!! Looks awesome!
DrMatthewCross
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Thanks, guys.
I'm REALLY thinking about keeping only this bass plus my EBMM Caprice. One active with maple fingerboard and rounds, one passive with rosewood fingerboard and flats. I can't think of a better couple, in terms of versatility.
I'm REALLY thinking about keeping only this bass plus my EBMM Caprice. One active with maple fingerboard and rounds, one passive with rosewood fingerboard and flats. I can't think of a better couple, in terms of versatility.
DrMatthewCross
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Yes, it's a very functional combo.Beautiful bass!
I prefer the maple board myself...I wanted to like the ebony but it just didn't speak to me. That maple has such clarity! Oh and I have a rosewood Caprice tooyou've got a superb combo there.
It's even better in person, believe me. Thanks.
Double Agent
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I really like the dropped copper finish. Congrats.
I have a Special 5H incoming myself. If I may ask, what is it about this one that you like better than the first one?
I have a Special 5H incoming myself. If I may ask, what is it about this one that you like better than the first one?
DrMatthewCross
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Good question. I'll tell you the whole story.
I started looking for Special Rays during this summer and finding one here in Italy was almost impossible. Even Thomann and other EU big shops had a VERY long waiting list.
I've waited until one showed up and I eventually ordered a Black/Maple Special from the same shop where I bought my Caprice (another rare bass here, same story).
Unfortunately, the bass arrived with a scratch on the back of the neck, both the bass and the case smelled like s**t and I guess the middle control was acting a little bit strange.
Long story short... I sent it back and bought another bass (Fender Jazz) which was also on my list of basses I wanted to try.
I started looking for Special Rays during this summer and finding one here in Italy was almost impossible. Even Thomann and other EU big shops had a VERY long waiting list.
I've waited until one showed up and I eventually ordered a Black/Maple Special from the same shop where I bought my Caprice (another rare bass here, same story).
Unfortunately, the bass arrived with a scratch on the back of the neck, both the bass and the case smelled like s**t and I guess the middle control was acting a little bit strange.
Long story short... I sent it back and bought another bass (Fender Jazz) which was also on my list of basses I wanted to try.
