stupid question?

[BOOST]

sorry guys... i was at the dealer today and i was looking into the stringray 4.. now.. because i am left i cannot get the peizo, but i'm going 3 eq, can someone please aid me with this H, HS, HH, HHS and stuff? and what are offered on the SR4 and what the benefits are.. i do apologize for being such a generic question i checked the FAQ! did not see it there... thanks again

 

[Aussie Mark]

H= humbucking pickup (eg. like the original Stingray pickup)

S = single coil pickup (eg. like a Jazz bass pickup in appearance)

HH = 2 humbucking pickups

HS = one of each

 

[Rayan]

Good Question / Bad Dealer

... i was at the dealer today and i was looking into the stringray 4.. now.. because i am left i cannot get the peizo, but i'm going 3 eq, can someone please aid me with this H, HS, HH, HHS and stuff? and what are offered on the SR4 and what the benefits are...

~
Get ready for an avalanche of replies
- too bad your "dealer" didn't seize the opportunity to properly "show you" the beauty of Music Man basses

Your only real problem is "which configuration of pickups" you want first, second, next etc

The reality of life is that it's not really complete with only one Music Man bass

If I were you (but only You are You and had to pick one to start, I'd try one of these new upcoming "Limited Edition" versions with the "HH" (dual humbucker) setup; but if the "Limited Ed." was only available as a 'leftie' in the "H" (single humbucker) setup, I'd grab one for sure and not think twice

Then the job would be "What next?", but at least you'd have one Sting Ray to help you through the sleepless nights
~

Good Luck in finding a good dealer,
Somebody here on the forum will likely 'POPUP'

/R

 

[BOOST]

thanks you guys rock...so much damn info and knowlege hahah... so let me get this straight i can get a SR 4 with a HH..? how does that sound ?? compared to just one i know what one H sounds like

 

[MingusBASS]

IIRC, I'm pretty sure that the HH and HS models are not available to order lefty versions at this time.

Andrew

 

[BOOST]

isn't that always the way seems a curse sumtimes

 

[Rayan]

A Curse Can Be A Blessing

IIRC, I'm pretty sure that the HH and HS models are not available to order lefty versions at this time. Andrew

isn't that always the way seems a curse sumtimes

~

Don't get too disappointed too quickly ... HHs and HSs are very cool
- but the Music Man Sting Ray with single Humbucker is a true 'legend'
- and besides, you'll be amazed how your playing improves as you search different hand positions, fretting and muting techniques and EQ settings
- these basses are so alive it darn near takes 2 lifetimes to explore their 'secrets'

Have Fun picking and second guessing your favourite colours; and make sure at least one of your future Music Man basses sports a maple fingerboard; and don't forget a fretless version
~

"Roll"On
/R

 

[BOOST]

well right now here is what i'm after...

pacific blue burst or trans teal

moon pickguard

matching headstock

3 eq

and rosewood fret board.. i had a maple the light and was never drawn to it like i am the darker rose wood

should look nice?

 

[Rayan]

WhaChaGonnaCallHer?

well right now here is what i'm after...
pacific blue burst or trans teal ... moon pickguard ... matching headstock ... 3 eq

and rosewood fret board.. i had a maple the light and was never drawn to it like i am the darker rose wood ... should look nice?

~
Classic choices !!! Like I said - no way one's enough !!!

If you decide on Pacific Blue Burst, Rosewood, Moon, Matching for fretted,
I can assure you Trans Teal goes very fine with a nice Pao Ferro fretless board
and if you want to mix it up, put the Moon pg with the Trans Teal and go with a nice Abalone pg with the Pacific Blue Burst

... and a maple board will grow on you once you play one - possibly with future Pickup configurations - hopefully, eventually you can get a leftie HH or HS
~

Now Ya Gotta Pick Names ???
/R

 

[BOOST]

lol names?? hahaha you guys all name your basses ey? i've never named my ATK..that would take sum thought...oo another question do you guys gals.. keep you stock strings? or switch them up? when u get it?

 

[Rayan]

Zing,Whack,Thump,Bang,Boom,Etc.

...oo another question do you guys gals.. keep you stock strings? or switch them up? when u get it?

~
OK - now ya got me - for what I do, I stick with stock factory roundwounds on my SR5s

There's a zillion other katz here with lotz more experience than me who can tell ya all about more choices, depending on what you want, the feel you like, the tones you need, the amps and cabs you use and the environments you play in

The main thing is to
"HAVE A BALL" !!!
~

/R

 

[BOOST]

does anyone know the avg price for a sr4 with matched headstock , H, 3eq ??and of course coloured pickguard

 

[Dr Stankface]

does anyone know the avg price for a sr4 with matched headstock , H, 3eq ??and of course coloured pickguard

Shoot you an e-mail to Jack. (bovinehost) He'll take care of you.

On the whole string thing, I just put some TI roundwounds on my SR5 and I love 'em. Going to suck when I have to cough up $50 for another set.

Andrew

 

[Rayan]

Hello? MMBuyer Calling EB Customer Service ???

does anyone know the avg price for a sr4 with matched headstock , H, 3eq ??and of course coloured pickguard

~
When I'm "WindowsShopping", I look at the Bass Central website for lots of images and listings of list prices for different options

When you get down to the real dirt, EBMM Customer Service can point you to your nearest dealer
- and there are plenty of helpful katz here on the forum who can make sure you don't have any trouble getting what you need, for a fair price, and with good follow up service ???
- Hello Everybody ???

I found the EBMM Online dealer guide helpful - I dunno about international or cross border shopping
~

Beth here on the forum is always a good source of info
- and lately, my fav dealer recommended I hold off a couple of daze until after NAMM to get a full listing of options, models and the latest prices, including any Limited Ed models and special colours
~

Are You Excited Yet ???
/R

 

[BOOST]

you have no idea....i ammm super excited...i feel like i'm 10 and its christmas hahahah i really should get a pic of my ATK so u guys can see the shape of this 10 year old bass....i am so anal when it comes to my instruments.. no one plays but me with them.. or touches them.. unless to get sumthing done...lol thats a good idea.. waiting till after that show u just said...cause right now our cdn dollars are pretty good with your US

 

[Dees]

Great color options!

 

[Psycho Ward]

Hey BOOST There won't be any Special Editions (06) or two pickup SR4. SR5 or Sterlings in our Lefty condition for quite some time, maybe never.

BP has made it pretty clear that unless we lefty's band together and create more sales, lefty's may have less and less support from EBMM.


But I do think we'll still be able to order the current lefty offerings, the classic SR4, SR5 and Sterlings. I hope they will still make a few Bongos for us because if I love my Bongo as much as I think I will, I'll be calling Jack for at least two more (a single H and a fretless H/S.)

I hope BP will chime in and let the lefty crowd know for sure what will be offered.



Ambassador Psycho of Leftyland

 

[higher1]

watch out man...

You are catching the bug!

These basses are like lays potato chips...

I own 3 EBMM's

1989 blubst FL SR5
1992 honeyburst SR5
2003 textured graphite SUB5


welcome to the sickness!!!

I rarely talk about my other bass, but still play it: 1985 Gibson Explorer (let the flogging begin!)

 

[BOOST]

pyscho if i ever come to north carolina we need to have a lefty jam session!!!!

 

[Psycho Ward]

pyscho if i ever come to north carolina we need to have a lefty jam session!!!!

You got it my friend!