This video could've been titled "Stingray: A Love Story"

@Jitobass

3 жыл бұрын

A 'Special' Love Story xD

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! You guys are awesome

ugh almost a year since this one was released and i still cannot get it out of my head. it's the perfect color/combo of aesthetics on and already-powerful instrument. I need to find one but there are so few out there. the dual HH pickups are where its at. so many tonal options. nice score !

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thad!

Spending time on MM forums, I sometimes think I'm in the minority for not enjoying these sparkle finish, gold plated, flamed everything type deals. Gimme something all black with a roasted neck and I'm a happy camper

@jdmarino

3 жыл бұрын

Agree. Too flashy for my taste. But that roasted neck is beautiful.

@zacharydesjardins3701

3 жыл бұрын

I want a White Bass with Gold Hardware.

@t.c.v.t.

3 жыл бұрын

ill take anything with a flamed out roasted neck.

@bizibetiko9778

3 жыл бұрын

@@zacharydesjardins3701 My man!

@t.c.v.t.

3 жыл бұрын

beautiful neck on that bass rock lobster

Lobster fanboying over the stingray is so cute 😂😂😭 But I don't blame him, she looks and sounds GORGEOUS

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Tight, clean, compressed, even sounding. Great demo. Thank you for sharing.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Matt!

It brings me joy to see you so clearly getting pleasure out of this StingRay. It really is quite special and the sound is just to die for. Congrats!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sam!

Lobster on the Stingray bass 🐟! Now all you need is a Warwick dolphin, at least one instrument in seafoam green, and a Trickfish amp.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Reid! One of my dreams has been the Warwick Infinity LTD... droooool

Awesome video! What an absolutely stellar bass. I do really love the sparkle finish as well.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kitsune!

been waiting for this one thanks lobster! That bfr is a beauty

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross :)

Finally! This is the video I'd been waiting for. I can't way to see it compared to other stingrays.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks luiza :)

Nice long awaited review Lobster. I recently picked up this bass in Tectonic Blue Sparkle with an ebony fret board after having some issues with the Olive colored Sterling HH Indonesian version. I was trying to get by on the cheap with an HH in my bass arsenal but it wasn't working for me. This is by far my favorite bass and I think it is well worth the extra price. My favorite position is still the Stingray parallel position and though I have another Special in the classic 4H configuration there is something about the way the ebony fret board sounds on my 4HH that gives it an edge even over my 4H. The knobs on both my Specials have a quality weighty feel to them and the tuners are the best I've ever used not to mention the superb flawless fret work.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Congrats Glenn! The Sterlings for the price are solid, but they do not compare to the higher end ones or the US counterparts while stock. I haven't tried one with the ebony board yet, but I want to! Enjoy it :)

That neck is gorgeous! Nice review. Great sounding bass.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

I can’t believe that there was a music man you haven’t reviewed. You were right for holding out on this one, it’s absolutely stunning. I still don’t have one, but wow!! It definitely deserves a 5 claw. It’s a perfect music man bass. Cheers

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tommy! There will be more ;P

@PushSueAside

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster they need to make a StingrayLobster

That's a beautiful bass! I'm solidly down the Stingray rabbit hole now!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

One of us! One of us!

Great review I can really tell you love that bass!!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

My first bass was a sub series sting ray. I’ve since played quite a few sting rays and I gotta say, the sting ray is the most naturally playing bass for me. Perfect string spacing and neck.

"End game Stingray" best phrase ever!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dom!

Your musical test piece should be entitled 'drooling in the key of A'. Seriously though, that Music Man a very 'bling-y' looker of a bass, with the tone to match. That 18v preamp is really stout. I can see why it is your favorite. In the words of Monty Python, "and now for something completely different" I'd love to hear that Jerry Scheff Lakland I see on the wall during your intro. Great, fun video Mr. Lobster - as usual!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris!

That's very much a stage-owning instrument. You can't miss its tone or its look! Personally, I don't have the chops or the style to carry off such an instrument BUT YOU DO!!!! As you say "very nice."

I'm normally not a fan of the bling, but here the design elements complement each other very well. It's beautiful, and sounds beautiful. I can understand being in love :D

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason! Indeed, the whole is greater than the sum of the parts here :)

That bass sounds phenomenal!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude!

The inner coils sound (position 2) is so goddamn funky. It has kind of the vibe of both a 4001/3 and a jazz bass but not quite as scooped, almost like it's a J-bass neck pickup with a Rick bridge pickup.

Very informative Music Man Stingray Special 4HH BFR video. Do you find it just as easy to play slap bass with the dual Humbucker Pickups versus the singe Humbucker pickup? Thanks again for another great Bass Guitar Video.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Derek! Great question. I don't find much issue slapping this. I find much more issue when the neck and neck pickup have no space between them. However, this bass has enough space for me to comfortably slap. YMMV

Lobster if I had your money I'd buy two ! Seriously beautiful instrument.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Decker!

I dig the pickup selector and the variety of tones you get with it. Too bad that's not a more common feature of HH basses.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John! I completely agree. I often feel that the 'blend' control in a HH instrument is uninspiring compared to what you see on the Ray HH's and the Dingwalls with the rotary switch.

This thing is super funky to all senses!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jorge!

I love that you jam always in E minor so we can compare your different reviews and have a trusty point of view. Dont you think that the STERLING STINGRAY 4HH sounds pretty much the same despite it's big different in price?

LETS GO A NEW LOBSTER VIDEO

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Froge!

Any chance you happened upon a Darkhorse? I came across one but passed up the moment. I did however play a Stingray Special 4H Jackpot (black sparkle with gold hardware). It was the most magical moment I had experienced with an instrument since 1992, the year I came upon my first Stingray. Needless to say, I visited my local store Huber & Breeze (plug) for a set of Super Slinky's and ended up leaving the store with two sets of Super Slinky's. One set in the package, the other set on that bass. :). The prices are up a couple hundred since you posted this video but these basses are worth every penny.

Wow! Very versatile bass 💪🏿

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ej!

What do I think of it? Well... I'm lusting after it. I love Stingrays anyway, but that sparkle color and the gold hardware? Wow. Beautiful. Gonna have to get one before they are all gone. As you said, I'd doubt there will be any on the used market.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris :)

Looks absolutely stunning with that finish and the gold hardware!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gijs!

That's a very, very nice bass that looks and sounds expensive! I really like the tonal versatility and can hear a Sabre, a StingRay, a P-Bass, and an Alembic (both outer coils).

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Keith!

Hi Lobster. A point to check on this bass. Watching on screen, my TV actually it looks to me that the neck might need relaxing and re-setting. There appears to be more fretboard exposed between the E and the edge of the board? More so than on the treble side. Also the strings are sitting right of centre of the neck pickup poles. I think relax and shift the neck over a smidge might sort both issues?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Jeez, good eye! I never noticed ahaha. I think a relax and reset will do the trick. Thank you!

That bass has more cool than a Polar bear's paws. Very nice, thanks Lobster

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sparks :)

How useful would you say the dual pickup stingrays are? I'm pretty happy with my single pickup model but I'm always thinking of trying new stuff out

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Great question, Zach! They're very useful and add a ton of depth to the instrument without sacrificing the traditional Stingray tone.

The Ball Buster basses are hard to beat!

That bass guitar is truly lovely. Enjoy!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark!

Musicman basses have always sounded great.You had mentioned that you wished it was wired like their Sabre basses.That would be nice if they offered that as an option.My only wish is that they weighed less,some of them can be as I often as I phrased “ Les Paul Heavy” 👍👍👍

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks njtguy! Though I agree with you on the weight for regular Stingrays and Classics, all 3 SR specials that I have are well under 9 lbs with one being in the low 7's. My Classics are all 10+ and my standard is in the mid 9's.

Just ordered the 2021 EBMM Stingray Special 4 string single humbucker in Amethyst Sparkle. Hope it's half as beautiful as yours.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations :)

An absolute Beauty - I’ve one on the way - Do you know if all the Gold Coloured parts are real Gold, Gold plated or neither and which parts are? Thanks for your content 👍😊

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you David! I don't think it's real gold but I'm not certain

@DB_-jj7wd

2 жыл бұрын

I was certain the Bridge was Gold plated - But wasn’t sure about the rest - appreciate you getting back though 👍😁

Hey Lobster~ do you like the 3 band preamp that Music Man uses? Or would you ever replace it with something like a DarkGlass pre~

I love this bass, I want to hug it 😭

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

Gold 🤤Amazing 😵‍💫

Yo Lobster 🦞, I’m surprised, I thought you were on the 5 string team? , sweet Bass.

I've got two Music Man StingRays and I considered getting a Special 4HH, but after watching this video I found out that I like the bridge pickup only 😄So I remain 4H StingRay user 🙂

Well, there's the gold hardware I was looking for on the Charvel!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

LOL Yup! Yeah the Green w/ gold would have been killer

You have great touch, you can play any bass even the doorbell which sounds good to you anyway.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Angelo :)

I don´t like the "luxury" look and golden hardware, but this thing sounds really good and seems also very versatile with the double humbucker configuration. I´ll check other models (just to suffer, i don´t have a penny)

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sebastian! Indeed the HH is very flexible

Indeed, that's a very nice bass 🔥 Btw, do you never use a pick? Regarding some of your reviews I would have really liked to hear a pick sound (sorry, I know it's illegal). 😉

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Al! Yes! You're going to see much more pick action coming up. I've shot a ton of new videos that feature picking and I am going to be picking in most of my reviews. You'll start seeing it more in a few weeks, I'm way too far ahead in terms of content that I've already shot and uploaded hahaha (essentially done through end of April)

@albundy2239

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Cool, can't wait for some pick sounds 🔥

Not particularly a fan of the neck humbucker by itself. A single coil option for position 1 would be more useful to me, but I like the sounds in positions 2-4 that are possible by having that HH configuration.

I have this same bass, Love It. But it would be nice to get that Single coil mode like the Sabre you mentioned. Could I send it to you to install a coil tap? 😎

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks Rick! I don't think the Sabre mode would work because Sabres employ a phantom coil. If I did that with the SR 4HH setup, you'd get some hum in that position.

@rickmeeder4060

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster ok, that makes sense. Cheers

I decided to use my insurance money on two new bases and one if them will be Stingray Special 4HH. Thanks!👍

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dmitry! Best of luck and happy bassing :)

Wow. Lovely. It seems worth it for a main player. But surely too nice to ever gig!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! Yup, she's never leaving the house. That's why I bought the white 4H ;P

Stingray with two pickups surely has more variety of tones, but I’ll stick with a Ray with only one pickup; it’s a matter of taste.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! I definitely feel you, I'm a bit of a traditionalist with 'Rays myself :)

Looking into getting one of these but none of the stores that carry MM have some on hand, so i would have to special order one, im conflicted between the H and HH. That said, there was a 5 stringer in a used music store that i went and checked out today (im looking for a 4). A few things i noticed was 1) the pickup spacing for slap is problematic on the HH for me, but im not a huge slapper. 2) The G string was slipping off the fingerboard because it was so close to the edge and the fret slope being around the same area that is left. Have you noticed this happening on either of your specials on a 4 string version? or is the fretboard a bit more generous with more room without the extra string crowding things. Personally i thought the Pre-amp was surprisingly tame for a 18v preamp. On my warwick i can go to the extremes where there is so much treble its obnoxious, and i dial it back from there, but its there if i need it. I wonder if this is by design though because i definately couldn't get a bad sound out of the bass. I was also hoping the 5-way switch would be more dramatic of a tonal difference but i was mainly interested i the classic stingray tone of just bridge, then potentially the jazz style coil tapping (i mostly play jazzes now), overall there was a change but the position for bridge and that JBass tapping sounded pretty similar to me (which sounded great!) so im leaning towards the classic single pickup one! Anyways, thanks for all your videos, not only are you thorough and objective, but I just love your personality and enthusiasm you bring to these videos!

Real beauty i am in love

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ram!

Lobster. If you had to choose between a stingray special H or HH which would you choose?

@LowEndLobster

Жыл бұрын

I have both. I play the 4H more heh.

That's is a beautiful looking bass.... If only I spent as much time practicing as watching KZread vids... maybe I could justify purchasing one. lol

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dom! The best thing about KZread is that you can still have a bass on your lap while you watch! ;P

@dm4728

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster This was me last night trying to learn dancing in the moonlight by Thin Lizzy

Any downsides for going HH over the H? Thinking about a stingray special as my main bass but there are so many good options, haha

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Not really, as long as you don't mind the neck pickup location. For me, it gives me plenty of room for slapping and doesn't get in the way but YMMV depending on how you play. I did another video comparing this bass to my white H 4 string special - bridge pickup only, and they sound IMO identical. Here you go :) - kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2qEsLitobSafco.html

@JoeHeisler

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks for the reply! I used to play/gig with a 90s L2000 (had to sell it during college sadly) so I think the neck pup should be fine for me, but I’m also much much more experienced on upright vs electric so I’m honestly still not the greatest electric slap player, haha. But I did like the Sheehan kind of woof the neck pickup gave so I’ll probably go HH. Thanks!

The neck, oh my goodness!

@jasondoe2596

3 жыл бұрын

It's gorgeous.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Right!? Insane flame

Hello My Brother from another Mother, Another Great Vid! I just picked this up, can you do a Review on it? Sterling Ray34 Burl Top Rosewood fingerboard Black Satin @LowEndLobster

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George! Congrats! I have reviewed the stock Ray34 in Ash and though it was a wonderful bass for the price. Yours will fall right in that category :).

Lobster, I’m 90% sure I’m about to take the Stingray plunge-that Amethyst Sparkle finish on the 2021 Special with the gold hardware is making me salivate-but I need that 10% extra push. I come from a P and J background, so I’m wondering if there’s anything you think Stingray noobs should know. Thanks!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Goose! Go for it, you'll enjoy the new tones available to you. The 5 way selector gives you a ton of flexibility to make a Stingray Special HH fit in almost anywhere.

@goosegaskins

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks, Lobster! Oh, I’m thinking H, actually. I like all the room to strum and slap between the pickup and the neck.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

@@goosegaskins ah! You lose a little flexibility but it is a Stingray. Complete the trifecta!

@goosegaskins

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Wellllll, there's the rub: I'd be selling my Am Pro II Jazz Bass to get the Stingray. :-D Basically, the Stingray would be my one and only. I guess I'm looking for a bass that can be the centerpiece of my one-man band. I like to write songs on the bass, and then complement with guitar and synth.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

@@goosegaskins ah. well I'd try it and see if it speaks to you. I have a million Stingrays and only a few J's for a reason :P

So beautiful 😍😍😍

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you João

Hi Lobster! Your videos are so delightful, helpful and right on, you're the "best bass channel guy" on KZread! 😉 Can i asked you how much worth this Stingray 4hh Pink Champagne? I saw a few place they were selling them for 2799$ US, is that correct? It's something like 3500$ CAN without taxes, custom fees and shipping! I have the chance to pull the trigger on one, mint completely like new condition. I did listen to this video at least 3 times and i'm blast completely about the sound, the look and of course your review! If you tell me "GO AHEAD BUY IT" , then you know the rest! Hahahahaha Thank you!!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That means a lot :) Yup, that's what they list for. I forget what I paid for mine but it was close to that $2799 USD figure I think

@ericgiroux801

2 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Thanks for your fast answer Master Lobster!! Loll Well, it's done, i did made the move on it! This beauty will be home next week and it's number #27 of the production. Can't wait to play her! 😁 Thanks again Lobster and continue your amazing job!

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

@@ericgiroux801 Congrats!!!

😲🤯💥

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

:)

I just bought a SBMM Ray 4HH and I am wanting to string it BEAD. Will I need to modify the nut to string it this way with .60-.130 BEAD strings? Any other things I will need to know? Thanks

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Heyo! Congrats! I have a Ray4HH coming as well :). You may need to modify the nut a little. If it's not glued in too hard, you can try your hand at cutting a second nut so you can always return to stock if needed.

@INbassman78

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster thank you! Love your channel.

Looks like it has a different bridge, unless they all have that bridge now?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

That's the special bridge that they also used on the Cutlass and Caprice. Bingo and Sterling still use old style.

Another You Tube guy did a review comparing a Stingray H to the HH. His verdict was the HH could not do the single H pickup sound and that you could not slap on the HH because the neck pickup was in the way. I don't agree with him owning both the H and HH as I get the tone and no interference slapping, but he proclaims himself a wizard and really disses the HH in his video. Please do a video comparing the H and HH. Thanks.

@LowEndLobster

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! You bring up an excellent point. So I know of the video you're talking about and that statement is somewhat right but only in a very specific circumstance. When looking at the USA Stingray H and HH (NOT the Stingray Special H and HH mind you), from what I understand the HH had the humbuckers wired in series when the full humbucker was engaged (positions 1, 3 and 5), where the regular Stingray 4 H is wired in the traditional parallel config. For this circumstance, the dude is absolutely correct. I have not played or looked at a Sterling Ray34HH but I know the Ray34H is wired in parallel. Now in a more modern context with the Stingray Special basses, these are wired in parallel for both the H and HH. I did a comparison video with mine which you can see here- kzread.info/dash/bejne/i2qEsLitobSafco.html

"Here comes a stingray/ There goes a manta-ray/ In walked a jelly fish/ There goes a dog-fish/ Chased by a cat-fish/ In flew a sea robin/ Watch out for that piranha/ There goes a narwhal/ Here comes a bikini whale... Rock Lobster!" Sorry-- couldn't resist LOL! Another fun video, and gotta say-- that's one beautiful bass my friend!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

LOL Thank you! I appreciate the lil ditty haha

@monahantp3767

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Glad you liked it... wish I could take credit for it :D Props to the B52's kzread.info/dash/bejne/qK5ql9ions7afaQ.html

Hey, does the neck PU get in the way when slapping?

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly, not on this bass. However basses where the fingerboard is right against the neck pickup give me trouble

what is the material of fingerboard??

Matador look good hanging next to that, you know. It's a double p config....and burgundy mist.... :-)

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

4:45 So lobster, is it special? How special is it?

@russellzauner

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds as good as I thought it would. Thanks for showing it! I mean, what's there to say? Some might not like it, but this is what Peak Ray Performance looks like.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! This and my SR classic are my FAVES

How much does it weigh?

💙👊😎

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

:)

The Stingray is the bass standard. Lobster being so tickled pink has proved it.

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks JC! I loooove my Rays. Pinky and my SR classic are absolute desert-island basses.

@JC19676

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I would love to see Music Man do a three band eq bass, the 5 screw neck joint and the classic mute bridge. A combo of new and old!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@JC19676 YES! Call it like the neo classic or something. Brilliant!

@JC19676

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster Even though the original Sabre did variable pickup selection(as Ernie Ball has been doing for tons of years) they can nick a series/ parallel switch from G and L as well. Hey G and L finally nicked the 3 band eq in the M2000 bass!

How do I win this one? 😀

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Send your entry along with a fat check ;P

@glennb3231

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobsterWill a blank check work for you ? I'm talking totally blank. 😂

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

@@glennb3231 LMAO

X- rated video!!! View with caution, parental Guidance advised 🤤😅👊

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Video demonetized for pron ;P

@rhinovandriver

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster 🤣

Beginning of the video: Dunno... looks kinda ugly.... End of the video: *drool* I want one right now!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Hehe thanks Timo!

🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀🦀

Well, I would have given it 6 claws...how dare you

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

;P

The new BFR "slugger" is absolute puke compared to this bass. If they had a 4HH with gold hardware and was bass boat blue sparkle with maple fretboard, I'd probably pay the 3300 they're asking for the "slugger" abomination

@LowEndLobster

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I feel you, I haven't really dug the newer finish lines and most of the newer BFR stuff. I do love my Pinky though!

@mojoemurphy

Жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster I'm first in line for the new pacific blue sweetwater exclusive color, blue is kinda my thing if you can't tell by my profile pic 🤣

Killer sound! The color....pass on!

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ralph! It's not for everyone. I forgot to mention that they come with matching pink sparkly spandex leggings ;P

@48streetrat

3 жыл бұрын

@@LowEndLobster 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍

Hmmmm so you seem a bit infatuated with this.....

@LowEndLobster

3 жыл бұрын

Just a wee bit ;)