2020 Music Man Dustin Kensrue Sting Ray RS!

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

Thrice has got to be one of the most underrated bands of all time

[@ransombaggins9301]

💯

[@AH_Ah_51]

Nah 836k in Spotify is not underrated my guy

[@ransombaggins9301]

alpaka boi Spotify numbers are more about popularity among fans than widespread appreciation and acknowledgement.

[@DrShrimpPuertoRicoMD]

“As Dustin explained to me..” -_- way to flex fluff.

[@user-wv5gv3dw5u]

Dustin is a god, Im so jealous....

[@boofr]

what a slick name drop lol

[@christophermacier]

I have been a fan of Thrice since the early 2000's and have loved every album they've released. They're one of those bands that you love after listening to their recordings and obsess over when you see them in concert. Dustin has one of those voices that gives you chills and goosebumps.

[@dwreck]

Thrice is a god tier band. Would love to see content with you and Dustin.

[@dbecker33]

FINALLY a thorough demo. I wish Dustin would put out one of his patches I’d love to see how he uses it for his songs.

[@xsonicassassinx]

"the dustin kens- " like video. i don't care what happens after that.

[@marcusdez]

3:53 CLEAN TONE!

[@RJRonquillo]

This guitar and the wiring is extremely interesting - I could get freaky with it.

[@dannyllerenatv8635]

I actually think the pickups being medium hot is a good call! What I like about vintage and medium hot output pickups is that they're open sounding and not highly compressed. High output pickups can get a little "boxy" sounding at times

[@alex_the.mallett]

My first thought with the stereo split cable was to have the humbucker going to a driven amp and the single coil going to a clean amp and doing a two amp rig like that

[@maykolllopez1585]

Basically what he does on his live rig I believe

[@papercoolcat]

I was lucky enough to get one of the first 25 that were made back in early 2019. Absolutely love this guitar, wouldn't trade it for the world!

[@jorgevanpeeters9008]

The possibilities of this guitar are really fantastic! I own the Tobacco Sunburst version and I can tell you, this axe makes you creative like a beast! And it bewares you from the vintage/relic demon ;) The limit is your ability! When it fits your hands, get one! Well done EBMM and especially Dustin Kensrue! Thx for the great review Fluff!

[@LordLucidious]

Not even a EBMM Guy and this guitar is so beautiful

[@Escapism7133]

Wow that pickup switching within the Helix is ingenious.

[@Halocene]

Figure out out to use this wirelessly?

[@charlesdavid5137]

Thanks Fluff, really interesting concept for the electronics on the Music Man RS. Seems quite versatile, especially combined with the Line 6 Helix. The overdrive tone you were playing first was really really amazing.

[@andrewsutton2266]

I've never wanted a signature guitar until now. Ive seen thrice half a dozen times and hope to make it a full dozen before the end

[@ransombaggins9301]

LOVE that Kensrue model! Simple but somehow versatile. Looks awesome. I *think* I still prefer the Satin Tobacco Burst, but either of the models suits Dustin and this guitar perfectly. Good stuff!

[@williambratton2010]

Man that is a classy fiddle there my friend.

[@tomgeczy415]

That is too cool man, changing pickups with a foot switch is something I’ve wondered about for years and that’s so cool that it’s a thing now

[@ZackSeifMusic]

The cleanest tone I've heard from Fluff

[@austinunderwood3279]

Yo! I have the tobacco burst version of this! So happy to see it here getting coverage, it’s an amazing axe and for a long time I didn’t think anyone cared about it

[@jmelara324]

tobacco burst lmao

[@TannerSingsSongs]

So, we gonna do a Thrice cover? 😁

[@Casey_J96]

Pretty nifty setup! Seems perfect for his application playing and singing and having everything set so you’re not tap dancing and switching pups

[@Static_Age]

Yes Fluff. It does make sense. Thank you for checking ;)

[@alwaysevolving281]

This thing is sick. Kinda reminds me a little of his Nashguitars Jaguar, but this is just looks so sleek and minimal.

[@AmbientEndeavors]

nice walk-through, really intrigued by this one.

[@buffalothebison4850]

One day it will be mine. Probably in 10 years when I find a beat up used one that I could afford.

[@wr1039]

Best review of this guitar on KZbin.

[@gregbrooks7850]

Nice recovery, NOT!!!Just kidding around,You’re the man Sir Fluff of Music Man Son of Ball. We all love ya,

[@DoobTube71]

Thanks for the vid & review, Fluff! Sick guitar. The only design element I would have recommended is a black headstock to match the pick guard color and a "TV Blonde/Gold" painted MM logo. It would fit the genre and vibe better,...imho (not that anyone cares). Others' mileage may vary.

[@seenproveseven]

@Fluff ... curious to know what mods/variations you have on the one that you're using. Thanks for another great review!

[@guitaradam2000]

Nice guitar, love the RS, but would never use that stereo pickup blending button. It would kill me having a button I couldn't and wouldn't use.

[@TZanc66]

You should recreate some Alchemy Index or Beggars era tones on the Pod HD500(X maybe) since that's what he used around that time🤷‍♂️

[@brandonhwang5242]

Love it! How's it compare to the tobacco burst version? Which do you prefer?

[@flapjack413]

Who else enjoyed seeing those Luminlays glowing in the background at 1:03? I think I need to start using those on my neck builds from now on!

[@jmelara324]

luminlays are a little more discrete lmao

[@JameseyFrey]

What happens if you have a regular cable in the guitar but accidentally hit the button while playing?

[@ns2joel]

I really could have used that switching / pickup system when I was in a ska/punk band.

[@LL-ub8zo]

any plans of reviewing the jared dines signature music man?

[@spine27]

Do you have any idea if the switching works with a headrush as well?

[@sentry1204]

Great looking and set up guitar and good review explaining it

[@joemayerski]

This really makes me want this guitar even more now. Just wish it wasn't over $3,000 -.-

[@BarcaPatrick9]

Stupid video suggestion Is it possible to splice guitar pickup wires? (e.g. Lead wire too short) If so would it affect anything tone wise A review on pickups from Wish?

[@jamesquirk8656]

I prefer a maple fretboard, but I'm not a fan of the "vintage tint" on the other color.

[@austinunderwood3279]

It looks a lot better in person, photos don’t do it justice

[@kevinneil6196]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video

[@chefbanjo8139]

I’d love to see you review Jared or Rob’s signatures.

[@andykamulya8634]

I'm a big fan of the HS pickup configuration. This guitar sounds really good but please tell me something. Why does the the neck pickup look a bit further away from the fretboard? I feel like a regular strat with single coil neck doesn't usually have that much gap, but I might be wrong

[@jmelara324]

I own one of these and the neck pick up sits well where it’s at

[@MisterRorschach90]

I love when people do interesting stuff with their gear like that. It would be perfect for switching between styles of music. Imagine having the humbucker going to a Mesa, soldano, or marshal high gain amp, and being able to instantly switch to the neck pickup and play through a fender or or some other boutique bluesy amp. You could also have two amps plugged into a mixer and looper and play two different guitar parts in a song at the same time. So cool and the guitar is beautiful and is starting to make me like stingray more than tele.

[@andrewwhitworth1360]

Ive noticed that on this model and on your own stingray RS (which is absolutely stunning) they have a trem bridge. Do you block them down rather than have them floating?

[@RiffsAndBeards]

They are resting on the body stock so they aren’t floating anyways. I do tighten the springs tho.

[@andrewwhitworth1360]

Riffs, Beards & Gear is it your preference to have a trem style bridge and set it flat to the body rather than a hard tail bridge? I would be interested to see how you set up your EBMM guitars in a future video maybe?

[@allanhetfield1922]

That's clean

[@Tonskiislegit]

I wonder if you could say use the cable and plug into two different amp heads? One set to clean other sent to dirt? Going into the same orange 2x12 cab. Is that possible or will that hurt my amps and or cab? Lol

[@RiffsAndBeards]

I think it would be fine, Dustin hasnt tried it either.

[@Tonskiislegit]

Riffs, Beards & Gear thanks also could you use his signature and just bypass the volume and tone without that cable? Like think of gibsons “bypass” bridge switch they did

[@thefrankcoda]

That was a great review!

[@BandrewScott]

Damn it, it’s so beautiful.

[@danielbell4007]

Yes...

[@matthewashley2924]

Isn’t it not a RS model because it doesn’t have a roasted neck?

[@jmelara324]

Yeah, MM has never called it an RS, so I don’t know why he is lmao

[@philsmith3019]

Hopefully one day Teppei gets a sig too.

[@deadnightwarrior2]

I love Thrice!

[@hikinghistorywithstephen6824]

I imagine everyone with Thrice boners going to guitar center demanding “Everything Thrice🤣!” then the personal having to massage and comfort them 💆🏻‍♂️💆🏻💆🏻‍♂️🤤 lined up in the Signature Dustin Kensrue Cool Down Room to make sure they don’t burst before buying this guitar! ..favorite contemporary Rock & Roll band since 2003

[@tradbowseven]

I want a TV Blonde with a maple fretboard.

[@randysosa7616]

1:34 - that's what she said.

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

Cool axe

[@cullenjames7542]

Cleans!?!

[@RiffsAndBeards]

I was FORCED. It was very traumatic.

[@teemoleague907]

Are the sterling guitars any good or they trash like the fender squires?

[@Heraldrecords]

i have a St. Vincent Sterling, very good for the money. A step up vs. most Squires.

[@brnaneo1847]

Nice

[@tyshred9251]

Sick guitar. Give it to me friend.

[@PainterDans]

Not a Helix fan.... One Beard

[@kennygaurencabatay8709]

whats up.. u will give away this axe thats great. this beast will be our great friend.

[@TC-fy3vo]

__ LET ME -\\ GET * THA* T

[@DahonDroca]

PRS Vela

[@devdnsyd8875]

Only limitation I have from playing this guitar is not having nearly $3,000 dollars for it :(

[@0101-n1d]

3:30... Anonymous?....

[@Dalt0id2]

I want to eat that.

[@LordHereck]

Yeet

[@bisaillion]

Asbestos I can.

[@chrispysaid]

It'd *better* be incredible for $2,600.

[@jmelara324]

It is. Trust me.

[@chrispysaid]

... right, I'm saying a guitar worth $2,600 is going to be of high quality. The price tag is a clear indicator.

[@jmelara324]

chrispysaid You’d be surprised man🤷🏽‍♂️

[@TedintheShed]

Musicman is trying hard.

[@jmelara324]

wdym

[@wheresallthezombies]

thrice is the shit. i hate that color but whatever. lol.

[@jmelara324]

There’s a tobacco burst finish

[@chrishannon9063]

After he trashes on his board...

[@shirpradhan2583]

That function sounds like crap though love your playing.

[@suffersystemstudios]

First comment? Edit: ha I was. It's probably not even cool any more but ha lol

[@perpetualgrimace]

It never was cool, but congrats anyway 😁

[@suffersystemstudios]

@@perpetualgrimace Hey man, I'll take what wins I can these days haha