Stingray and Aguilar OBP-3

Gasman · #1 10-27-2009, 08:27 PM

I love my Stingray, but in my current band (progressive rock/experimental punk, for lack of a better definition) it's not working. My guitarist loves the Ray, but his tone is VERY trebly, and I find the combination of the his tone and the Stingray "zing" too much. As such, I would like to tame the treble of the Ray a bit without losing it's bite. I have tried the EQ on my amp, a Boss Eq pedal, and flatwound strings (which I love but loses too much of my pick attach) to no avail. I'm looking for a little less treble and a little more upper-mid grind.

The stock Ray preamp is voiced with treble at 12K Hz, and the Aguilar is apparently set at 6.5K Hz. Will this help? Does anyone have any experience with the Aggie in a Stingray in a rock setting that can give any advice before I pull the trigger? Also, should I switch the pickup itself? Before I get flamed, I have searched this (and checked out the basstaster site) but can't get a good answer.

walterw · #2 10-27-2009, 11:28 PM

hmm, it might be worth it to try wiring the pickup in series, which will tame that high treble and give out much fatter mids and lows.

i'll be honest, though, when my bass player gave up the hyped treble and bass of the 'ray for the natural midrange grind of a passive jazz bass, it was a world of improvment for our modern rock band.

Gasman · #3 10-28-2009, 06:08 AM

Thanks for your thoughts. Honestly, I'm leaning the same way (or at least using my Spector Euro), but really wanted to see if I could "save the Ray".

Rano Bass · #4 10-28-2009, 10:56 PM

I used an OBP-3 in my SR5 for a long time and it definitely helped to tame the beast.
It's more transparent than the stock Musicman preamp which can be a good thing if that's what you like.

lovenotfear · #5 10-29-2009, 12:20 AM

why not just get the Aguliar tone hammer pedal, it is a pre amp pedal that has an obp-3 in it, and has a DI out also, that way you can keep your stingray stock, and still get that Aguliar sound, i have one and it works great, and gives allot of warmth and body to my tone.

here is the link:
and they also have sound clips:

http://www.aguilaramp.com/products_p...tonehammer.htm

Rano Bass · #6 10-29-2009, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by lovenotfear

why not just get the Aguliar tone hammer pedal, it is a pre amp pedal that has an obp-3 in it, and has a DI out also, that way you can keep your stingray stock, and still get that Aguliar sound,

Because that way the Musicman preamp is still on the line and sounding, even flat that preamp has its own distinctive voice.
IMO of course

Gasman · #7 10-29-2009, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rano Bass

Because that way the Musicman preamp is still on the line and sounding, even flat that preamp has its own distinctive voice.
IMO of course

This is my thought exactly. I have considered the Aguilar pedal, but as Rano Bass says, my concern is the residual treble inherent in the Stingray. Anyone else?

lovenotfear · #8 10-29-2009, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rano Bass

Because that way the Musicman preamp is still on the line and sounding, even flat that preamp has its own distinctive voice.
IMO of course

Oh I understand, and you may be right on that,anyway I just got done seeing my Friend Brent Milligan play bass for a live concert, he is a grammy nominated bass player and producer, he has produced many big acts etc..., he said for live playing his favorite bass is a stingray plugged into a sans amp bass driver, and I heard it and it gives it lots of guts, he said allot of guys in the industry favor this set up.