Stingray Classic - Fretless option?

[Linus27]

Sorry if this has already been asked.

I was wondering if there were any plans for a Classic fretless Stingray? So many bass players in the 80's played them, notably Pino so I was wondering if Ernie Ball were considering adding a fretless to the classic range.

Anyone heard any rumours?

 

[davidjbass]

Totally subscriped to this thread!

 

[Linus27]

Totally subscriped to this thread!

Looks like there is no news or even any interest in this

 

[Freddels]

There's interest but nothing has been announced. Perhaps next year or the year after they might start offering fretless versions. Of course, you could always get a fretted on and have it de-toothed.

 

[Manfloozy]

Interest yes, news no.

If you haven't already, contact your favorite reseller and ask them to ask EB... Or ask EB CS. It's not listed but it still might happen if you ask.

I'm not a maple fretless guy really but a Birdseye/flame maple neck with that tint coated and fretless could be all sorts of killer!

 

[Linus27]

There's interest but nothing has been announced. Perhaps next year or the year after they might start offering fretless versions. Of course, you could always get a fretted on and have it de-toothed.

Cool, thanks for the info. A few years would suit me actually.

 

[Freddels]

Cool, thanks for the info. A few years would suit me actually.

Don't thank me. I don't know any more than the next guy when it comes to whether or not EBMM will offer a fretless Classic Stingray.

 

[Low End Lover]

+1 on this thread. A Classic fretless should happen!

 

[Linus27]

Great to see lots of other people interested in a Classic Stingray option. Just hope EB can keep us happy

 

[ptg]

I was really hoping for a fretless classic when I bought a backup for my present fretless but gave up hope.

I ended up with another StingRay which, of course, is not bad. But I really wanted a classic.

 

[b-unit]

I just bought my first fretless Ray and I have to say, its freakin amazing! A Classic version would really be something but my fretless GAS has been put to rest with my new baby!

 

[3674]

all about the classic fretless here...

 

[five7]

I owned a fretless sub 5 once, might be the closest to a classic fretless as you are going to get.

 

[kevin_lindsay]

I also wanted a Classic in an unlined fretless format (for that Pino look). I emailed the company who stated that there were no plans to issue a fretless version.

Aaaaaaagh!

 

[kevin_lindsay]

Here's the reply I got (bear in mind though, that this was the company's mindset last July!)

"Kevin

Thanks for the interest in Music Man! We have no immediate plans to introduce the classic series as fretless, although it may happen in the future.

Regards

A.J. Braman
Ernie Ball, Inc.
[email protected]
866-823-2255 Ext 124"

 

[Manfloozy]

Hmmmm perhaps a fretless Sabre classic??? I know I know, now I'm pushin' it!

 

[keko]

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I'm not a maple fretless guy really but a Birdseye/flame maple neck with that tint coated and fretless could be all sorts of killer!

That would be stunning!

I owned a unique acoustic fretless doublebass, 150 years old custom made with maple board, can You guys imagine that?
Now it's broken and rotten, it was fixed twice!
Still in good memories, collecting dust in ex-band mate basement!

I just wanted to say that maple fretless boarded instruments have unique tonal character, almost like out of this world!
There's only one problem, even flatwound strings are making huge damage to the maple wood!

 

[oli@bass]

Hmmmm perhaps a fretless Sabre classic??? I know I know, now I'm pushin' it!

Let me help you with the pushin'

 

[Duarte]

I owned a unique acoustic fretless doublebass, 150 years old custom made with maple board, can You guys imagine that?
Now it's broken and rotten, it was fixed twice!
Still in good memories, collecting dust in ex-band mate basement!

I'd love to see a pic of that bass man! I know it's a bit off topic...but that sounds awesome.

 

[keko]

I'd love to see a pic of that bass man! I know it's a bit off topic...but that sounds awesome.

I'll try to find one, even if I have to scan it first and than convert into the digital format (old photos)! I think this is still on the edge of this topic.

EDIT: here it is in a new Thread:

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/mus...d-ex-150-years-old-doublebass.html#post805095