Stingray Newbie Question

[AtomicPunk]

Just a question, it might be obvious to some, but I'm gonna ask it anyway...

Wondering why the 4-string Stingrays and EBMM basses have the smaller pickguard and the 5-strings have the large pickguard and no control plate under the knobs....
The 5-string SUB basses have the 4-string pickguard and control plate, which makes it even more confusing for me. Can anyone clarify why this is? Thanks!

 

[mynan]

Creative license...I think that's the term.

 

[EBMM7181]

With the SR5, i believe their intent was to make it like the Silhouette guitar, with the contour of the body, shape, and pickguard.


Ernie Ball Musicman Silhouette Guitar

Ernie Ball Musicman StingRay 5 Bass

As for the reason why the SR4 and SR5 are different, you'll have to ask Mr. Ball

 

[AtomicPunk]

That makes sense....is there any reason you can't turn a SR5 into a SR4 look? I always thought there was wiring under that guard. Havent taken mine apart to look...

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

That makes sense....is there any reason you can't turn a SR5 into a SR4 look? I always thought there was wiring under that guard. Havent taken mine apart to look...

Hi there A/P.

The SR5 pre-amp and wiring are attached to the back of the pickguard which inturn are recessed into a cavity on the body when the guard is screwd down. The cavity routing is too large to srew on a SR4 crescent moon control plate.

I have pics if you need them.

(and welcome to the Forum)

 

[AtomicPunk]

That's the answer I was looking for Rod, thank you! And thanks for the welcome..finally picked up a EBMM (an '01 Stingray 5 in Silver/Black) and I love it. Came here to try and learn the stuff I need to know to truly appreciate it!