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Production Plans for Stingray Short Scale?

MarkF786

MarkF786

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Has EBMM shared their production plans for the Stingray Short Scale? Will they continue releasing them through the year, or is it "once they're gone, they're gone"?

There's a Blood Orange one available, but I'm not crazy about the color - so I'd prefer to hold out for a color I like.
 
They seem to do runs at least once a year. I dont see any signs that they have been discontinued. The next run will surely be worth the wait. Keep a look out for a used one if you are after a specific finish. Great basses. Im hoping for a 5 string version to be introduced. There is a shortage of good 5 string short scales available. It's an untapped market that a lot of players would be glad to see happen.
 
Sweet! While I'll probably never have one, I know many people who are really happy to see a truly great short scale bass available. There are so few good options out there for a professional level short scale bass.
 
I missed the post by @DrKev in August but just noticed the release of 2025 short scales. I sure didn't need another bass - I'm not even a bass player, yet have a 4 & 5 string Stingray Special, along with a Bass VI - but I pulled the trigger on a Dazzler short scale while somewhat intoxicated last night. I had the morning after feeling of second guessing myself, but it seemed inevitable: a short scale bass will be in my future at some point, so why not now. TBH, my main interest is a 'couch bass' (which'll lead to me play bass more), and why not get a nice one.

I was a torn between Mystique and Dazzler; normally green would be my thing, but I don't like the black accents, and it's not in stock. The Dazzler white/pink is a little girly, but I think guys understand that's kinda cool. My EBMM gateway drug was the St. Vincent Turquoise sparkle, another girly color, which I 'bought for my 12 year old daughter'. Who knows, maybe she'll play the Dazzler short scale Stingray someday when I'm gone.
 
MarkF786 said:
I missed the post by @DrKev in August but just noticed the release of 2025 short scales. I sure didn't need another bass - I'm not even a bass player, yet have a 4 & 5 string Stingray Special, along with a Bass VI - but I pulled the trigger on a Dazzler short scale while somewhat intoxicated last night. I had the morning after feeling of second guessing myself, but it seemed inevitable: a short scale bass will be in my future at some point, so why not now. TBH, my main interest is a 'couch bass' (which'll lead to me play bass more), and why not get a nice one.

I was a torn between Mystique and Dazzler; normally green would be my thing, but I don't like the black accents, and it's not in stock. The Dazzler white/pink is a little girly, but I think guys understand that's kinda cool. My EBMM gateway drug was the St. Vincent Turquoise sparkle, another girly color, which I 'bought for my 12 year old daughter'. Who knows, maybe she'll play the Dazzler short scale Stingray someday when I'm gone.
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That Mystique is a very nice finish . Most people don’t realize that it color shifts between green to blue , depending on how the light hits it.

Dazzler is nice too.

Im not big on black hardware either , but it works well on that bass.
 
Still hoping for a short or medium scale 5!!!

Another purple short scale in sparkle ✨
With gold hardware would be amazing, especially if it color flipped from purple sparkle to a nice Tiffany blue sparkle . Matching head stock and gold hardware , pearl pick guard please!!! Figured maple neck and take my money now !!
 
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The Short Scale in Dazzler arrived today - beautiful bass! I love the size, and since I've only ever played cheaper short scale basses, the Music Man quality stands out even more. It would have been cool to have active electronics like it's big brothers, but it still sounds good.

The passive "boost" control is a bit odd, as the only way to accomplish it is to put a resistor in path by default to be bypassed by the "boost". Maybe they preferred that as the default sound, but offered the boost to disable it. It reminds me how Hamer guitar used to have custom-tapered CTS volume pots, with the intention that the volume be kept at 9 (which sounded great slightly rolled back like that), with a noticeable jump in volume & brightest for a boost at 10.

Edit: doing a little research, I saw a gut shot of the electronics and the "boost" push/pull pot has both a resistor and a capacitor on it, so indeed it's meant for tone shaping when it's off, and the natural pickup sound when on.

I think I'm done buying basses now (unless I someday buy a Kubicki Ex Factor... a bucket list item). I'm not a bass player, yet have this and two other Stingray Specials, 4H and 5HH, which would cover any need.
 
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