Question Neck differences

[Hiero]

Hello
I'm sorry to post here but I didn't find the anwser with the search function

I want to buy my first MM bass and I'm searching for a Classic Stingray
I was wondering what the difference is between a flame, birdseye or roasted neck ? Since we don't have many music stores in France (I haven't found a classic stingray yet...), I can't try the different models... Do they all exist with a rosewood fretboard ? What are their specific features ? Except for the roasted, I don't even know how these different necks (flame and birdseye) look like and I couldn't recognize one of both... So please, I'm asking for your help
Thanks a lot !

 

[mynan]

"Flame" and "Birdseye" refer to the figuring of the neck wood. "Flame" can be recognized by parallel lines or stripes in the figuring. "Birdseye" looks more splotchy like little eyes in the figuring. Here are a couple links that show Classic Series SR4s with either.

MusicMan Basses - Classic Stingray 4 string
The Perfect Bass - Bass Guitars, Amps, Gear!

They come with either rosewood or maple fretboard.

"Roasted" refers to a process that darkens the figuring of the neck. Here are a couple links that show the roasted necks.

Music Man Bongo 5 HH Roasted Neck Bass Guitar at The Perfect Bass
MusicMan Basses - Ball Family Reserve

 

[syciprider]

Hey Hiero, if you shoot an email to EB customer service they can help you locate the nearest dealer and/or Classic Stingray.

[email protected]

The Classics are offered with rosewood boards. Flame and Birdseye refer to the figuring or patterns in the woods. Flame have these nice stripes that "move in 3D" when you change the viewing angle. Birdseye has these little "eyes" or tight swirls on the woods. Roasted is a process where the wood is treated to high temperatures without burning or baking it.

Search for threads I started here and you'll see pictures of flame and birdseye.

 

[Hiero]

First I have to thank you for your quick answers. Now I can recognize flame or birdseye, and I also think I understand what "roasted" gives to the wood, or at least I've read things about it.
But one last thing : I know it can sound stupid, but has birdseye or flame an influence on playing or sound ?