What Colour is this? or EBMM Bass Finishes Guide

[Slim]

It is Honeyburst and born on June 20, 2006 according to 5 stringer.

[5Stringer]

And, I would add, according to our database, and the original invoice. 'Nuff said!

I do have to add, though, that the Honeyburst finish has changed over the years. When I first started here at EBMM in the early 90's, the colors on that finish (which was then called simply Sunburst), were more separated. Now it seems that they blend together more, giving it a virtual three-tone effect, and also making it a little harder to recognize. However, in my humble opinion, the newer finishes are prettier, sometimes breathtaking. I think the reason for that is our painters are better and more creative than the guys we had then.

Dan

[Moondog]

I have to agree Dan, my '06 SR in vintageburst is one of the best
3-tones I've seen. I prefer it to the older vintage/burst finishes,
it blends better . . . and I like the colors better. Tell the painters
there to keep up the great work, it's appreciated

[5Stringer]

Will do, Moondog .... as all the painting is done freehand, it is totally on the painters as to how it turns out, and we have some real talent there, I think.

Dan

[Dale Gribble]

Hi!

New here...i just bought on ebay a 4 string sterling...the color is desert gold (i think..) see avatar....

[roburado]

Originally Posted by 5Stringer

Will do, Moondog .... as all the painting is done freehand, it is totally on the painters as to how it turns out, and we have some real talent there, I think.

Dan

Man, I guess that's why the Blue Dawn is so much more amazing now.

[5Stringer]

Originally Posted by Dale Gribble

Hi!

New here...i just bought on ebay a 4 string sterling...the color is desert gold (i think..) see avatar....

Dale, yes it does appear to be Desert Gold, welcome! Glad you like your new bass.

Dan

[bovinehost]

Desert Gold on a Sterling might be one of my favorite combinations, ever.

[Dr Stankface]

I must agree. That or white sparkle.

[Andy V.]

Hi, my fourth post here.
Amazing to see how fun this forum is.

Just bought this amazing bass (E54480):



The tone, the colors, everything is just sweet!

A friend of mine bought it for me in the beggining of the year. (I think it was purchased at Bass Central)
I wanna know more info about it. Exact color, dates and etc.
I know this is the right place for the color part, sorry for the other stuff, if that's a better place to ask.

Thanks again for making bass perfection!

[5Stringer]

Andy, are you sure about the serial number:? our database shows that serial number as an Egyptian Smoke finish single humbucker bass shipped overseas.. ...


Dan

[Andy V.]

I'm positive about the SN, Dan.

Take a look:

[5Stringer]

Andy, there is probably a logical explanation here, we just don't know what it is yet. It would help if we could track down a receipt or proof of where it was purchased. Also - what country are you in?

Dan

[Andy V.]

I'm in Brazil, Dan.

The guy who sold me the bass went to Florida on vacation in january and brought two basses: mine and an Egytian Smoke H SR5.

Are you thinking what I'm thinking?

I'll call the guy tomorrow to check the SN on the other bass.
He probably, for reasons yet unknown, swap the plates.

As soon as I get the other SN, I'll post it here.

Thanks!

[5Stringer]

I am - and I bet that serial number is E53178. That serial number references a SR5 HS in Blue Pearl with a black pickguard built within a few days of the other. But it would have already been boxed up, so it is extremely unlikely there was a mixup at the factory.

To make it even weirder, we don't show either of these basses as being shipped to Bass Central but instead to Consolidated Music, who is our international distributor not for Brazil but almost all of the Central American/Caribbean countries. They are based out of Miami, Florida. It seems now apparent that Consolidated sold these to your friend directly and at some point the neck plates got switched.

Dan