The StingRay SLO Special thread

[rizzo9247]

Eluding to my earlier post in this thread, we see a company introducing several new instruments in a short period of time, and there still are those who say in essence, "here are my schematics; please build."

Back on topic, I cant wait to see one in Union Square

 

[sloshep]

I have always loved a narrow neck profile. Its easier on my my less than stellar spread hands. This could be the ultimate Stingray for me, especially in Hs form. That's not easy for me to say since I own a 30th. As far as this option is concerned its easy guys....think any Stingray 4 configuration with a narrow neck option.

Geez, maybe its the summer heat.

 

[Ostinato]

I think a lot of us would still like to see a pic.

 

[jlepre]

I think a lot of us would still like to see a pic.

 

[Ostinato]

This thread has 1600 views my friend...people want the goods!

 

[bovinehost]

It's - again - going to look very much like a Stingray. Some extra lettering on the headstock. The neck profile change won't be that obvious in photos, but....well, people like pictures, don't they?

*shrugs*

Jack

 

[Big Poppa]

ther are pics in the namm thread people want everything lately

 

[TheAntMan]

Are you sure? It is my understanding that the 25th Anniversary necks are identical to the Bongo necks in profile, and the Big Al necks are identical to Sterling necks in profile.

the monkee is correct

I stand corrected

My point is still that both are very comfortable to play for us big handed players

-- Ant

 

[Randy]

guys, what is the nut width on SLO necks?

 

[RoboChrist]

guys, what is the nut width on SLO necks?

38.1 mm

 

[Randy]

38.1 mm

So, it's absolutely similar to Sterling's neck, except headstock?

 

[RoboChrist]

So, it's absolutely similar to Sterling's neck, except headstock?

Yes.

 

[Gearhead]

I know this is an old post but I want to comment for google searchers..I never understood what the big deal with string spacing is on a bass..The important thing is the contour how fat from front to back..I owned a Warwick for a very short time because of the FAT neck..I NEVER even noticed going back and fourth from my stingray to a jazz bass..I really think they confuse beginners with the Ibanez thin neck sales pitch.They get it stuck in their heads and overlook the best basses because of this..I just read a Schector bass add today that read."thin neck so you can fly up and down it"...REALLY?..I too have looked into a slo special before buying a stingray and after all the hype and traveling to play one I found I like the stingray better and I have short fingers.The only thing I have heard from fellow bass players that may be an issue is the string spacing being too small and they cramp up..As a matter of fact thats how I acquired a really nice 77 Jazz bass for a song.I owned a lot of basses and now own a Jazz bass and a sting ray...the jazz bazz is easy to spot ...Its the dusty one.

 

[4play]

I wish I could get down with the standard Ray neck because of all the awesome options and their availability, but try as I might it just doesn't work for me. NAMM 100th, first edition Dargie HS, BFR Redwood...in, and out in a matter of weeks! I love the Stingray. There is no badderass bass on the planet afaic. Thank goodness for the SLO. I just works for me.. in a big way. I just wish the SLO would get more design love (BFR, roasted, etc).

BTW, the Sterling neck is NOT the same as a Ray SLO neck.

I also do funky 51 and Tele builds for the fun of it, and always put J profile necks on them for the same reason and I never have a problem switching back and forth. The P neck just doesn't work either.

It seems ludicrous that 1/8" would make such a difference, but it really does...to me anyway.

And as it goes, YMMV.

 

[IslandBoy]

Oh Oh !! As a major fan of the Sterling / Big Al neck , I just bought a StingRay SLO , for some variety , thinking it was the same neck ........ Whats the difference ??

BTW, the Sterling neck is NOT the same as a Ray SLO neck.

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[4play]

Not to worry. Same nut-width and similar taper. The Stingray has 21 frets as opposed to the Sterling and Bi Gal's 22. The Stingray's headstock is also 1.25" longer. Enjoy!

 

[zortation]

I know this is an old post but I want to comment for google searchers..I never understood what the big deal with string spacing is on a bass..The important thing is the contour how fat from front to back..I owned a Warwick for a very short time because of the FAT neck..I NEVER even noticed going back and fourth from my stingray to a jazz bass..I really think they confuse beginners with the Ibanez thin neck sales pitch.They get it stuck in their heads and overlook the best basses because of this..I just read a Schector bass add today that read."thin neck so you can fly up and down it"...REALLY?..I too have looked into a slo special before buying a stingray and after all the hype and traveling to play one I found I like the stingray better and I have short fingers.The only thing I have heard from fellow bass players that may be an issue is the string spacing being too small and they cramp up..As a matter of fact thats how I acquired a really nice 77 Jazz bass for a song.I owned a lot of basses and now own a Jazz bass and a sting ray...the jazz bazz is easy to spot ...Its the dusty one.

I'll agree with whatever you said, send me that dusty J.

 

[0DDJ0B]

Are the SLO's still being made?

 

[ElectricMatthew]

Yes

 

[0DDJ0B]

good to know