Leo Fender Music Man club - gosh darn it - why not!

[jphovercraft]

Originally Posted by 5StringBlues

Sorry about the cruddy pix.All decent pix I had of this bass were on my computer which was stolen along with this bass and a couple of other basses back in January.

1982 'Ray.Will apply for a number if I ever find her............

Oh man! ... that's the worst ... don't know what I'd do if I lost mine. Maybe post serial numbers here in case anyone here spots it ... ? My condolences ...

[narud]

have any of you guys with pre 79 basses been able to get a fret level done on your bass with these tiny frets. my guy said he didnt see much height left on the frets to do a level. i thought maybe this neck had had some levels done in the past or something, but after looking at some pictures of other rays it looks like these frets just didnt really have the same type of height to begin with that say a pre cbs fender does.

[Freddels]

OK, I'm in. Here's my '77 Stingray. B00xxxx

It's got mojo and a killer tone.






So, what is everyone's favorite string to use on their vintage Rays?

[king_biscuit]

I like "played in steel rounds," Lo Rider 45-105s.

[jphovercraft]

RotoSound Swing Bass nickel 45-105s.

[Caca de Kick]

Looks like we're up to # 49 going to Freddels.
Very awesome looking burst!

[malthumb]

Originally Posted by Freddels

OK, I'm in. Here's my '77 Stingray. B00xxxx

It's got mojo and a killer tone.

...


So, what is everyone's favorite string to use on their vintage Rays?

Nice 'burst ray!

I have a natural finish '80 Sabre strung with DR Marcus Miller Fat Beams and a 'burst '79 Sabre strung with DR Black Beauties. I think I like the tone of the Fat Beams more, but the Black Beauties feel better and last longer.

The 'burst Sabre used to have LaBella Flats, but I didn't really like them on that bass, so I put them on my son's Squire VM Fretless.

[Freddels]

I have Black Beauties on a couple if other basses. I love the tone but looking for something with a little less tension. I have EB Cobalts on my classic Ray and I like the tension on those.

[jphovercraft]

Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

Looks like we're up to # 49 going to Freddels.
Very awesome looking burst!

Does that make me #50? (See post #240, please ...)

[Caca de Kick]

Originally Posted by jphovercraft

Does that make me #50?

For some reason I thought you were already in the list.
Sorry, for the oversight.

Yes then to #50

[jphovercraft]

Originally Posted by Caca de Kick

For some reason I thought you were already in the list.
Sorry, for the oversight.

Yes then to #50

Thanks! Some stellar company here ... lots of BEAUTIFUL basses.

[oli@bass]

Originally Posted by Freddels

OK, I'm in. Here's my '77 Stingray. B00xxxx

It's got mojo and a killer tone.






So, what is everyone's favorite string to use on their vintage Rays?

Gorgeus!

I wonder: How deep is the neck pocket? Of the few pre-EBs I was able to play, the neck pocket was deeper than on EBMMs thus leaving considerably less room for slap/pop technique.

[Freddels]

Originally Posted by oli@bass

Gorgeus!

I wonder: How deep is the neck pocket? Of the few pre-EBs I was able to play, the neck pocket was deeper than on EBMMs thus leaving considerably less room for slap/pop technique.

I'm not much of a slapper but I just measured my SR's. I measured by putting a straight edge on the bass and measuring to the corner of the neck pocket. I didn't remove the necks. I reserve the right to claim bad eyesight due to old age.

My 30th Anniv. Sr is 1/2"
My Classic SR4 is 17/32
My '77 SR is 18/32

They're all pretty close and my measuring is less than scientific.

[Jerry J]

Originally Posted by Freddels

OK, I'm in. Here's my '77 Stingray. B00xxxx

It's got mojo and a killer tone.






So, what is everyone's favorite string to use on their vintage Rays?

I really like DR Lo Riders on my '77.

Sweet looking 'Ray my friend.

[Freddels]

Do the Lo Riders have the same low mid growl that the Black Beauties do except maybe lower tension? That would be great for me.

[Jerry J]

Originally Posted by Freddels

Do the Lo Riders have the same low mid growl that the Black Beauties do except maybe lower tension? That would be great for me.

I haven't tried the Black Beauties on any bass so I can't answer. The Lo Riders don't seem to have too much tension. But what do I know, anyway? I've got DR SS Hi Beams on my '83 Stingray. Those are typically my favorite string on several other basses in my stable. Both of these strings seem to work well with my very low setup. So I typically prefer a string with the right amount of tension to work well with my preferred setup.

[jtapp2556]

Need some help guys I know nothing about musicman basses my pastor has a Leo fender musicman he seems to think the pre amp has gone bad what kind of pre amp do they have in them and is there anything current that would be comparable to put back in it ? Any help would be appreciated

[Jerry J]

Originally Posted by jtapp2556

Need some help guys I know nothing about musicman basses my pastor has a Leo fender musicman he seems to think the pre amp has gone bad what kind of pre amp do they have in them and is there anything current that would be comparable to put back in it ? Any help would be appreciated

Bummer deal!

Just a stupid question...but did he change the battery with a known good battery?

I think that East makes a preamp for the Stingray. There is also a thread here on TB about building your own which might not be something that you don't want to mess with.

Here is a link to the John East preamp: http://www.bestbassgear.com/john-east-preamp.htm

Also, Carey Nordstrand is a heck of a nice guy and does really great things with pickups and preamps: http://www.nordstrandpickups.com/preamp/

[jtapp2556]

Thanks yeah he changed the battery out already thanks for the info

[Down_Low]

SGD Lutherie make one that's meant to be identical to the originals. He's a member on here http://www.talkbass.com/forum/member.php?u=124866