Stingray body + sterling neck?

[KingRazor]

For most people, probably not. But for me, that'd be awesome.

If you've seen very many of my posts here on talkbass, you'll know I'm not a big fan of musicman basses.

The thing is, I like the tone of the Stingray, but I hate the neck. I can't play on it, don't know what it is about the size, shape, or profile, I just don't like it.

On the other hand, the Sterling has a great neck. Super easy to play.

If they made a Stingray with a Sterling neck I'd strongly consider buying one (even with my whole thing against onboard EQ, but that's another story).

This thought ever crossed anyone's mind here?

[Jay Ralston]

Ummmm, I believe they do make one. It's called a SLO special for San Luis Obispo where they are made.

Here is the difference in necks between a regular Stingray neck and a SLO Special.

Neck Width:
1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret;
Optional "SLO Special" 1-1/2" (38.1mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5mm) at last fret.

Here are the specs from a Sterling neck.

Neck Width:
1-1/2" (38.1 mm) at nut, 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret.

[KingRazor]

Originally Posted by Jay Ralston

Ummmm, I believe they do make one. It's called a SLO special for San Luis Obispo where they are made.

Here is the difference in necks between a regular Stingray neck and a SLO Special.

Neck Width:
1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret;
Optional "SLO Special" 1-1/2" (38.1mm) at nut 2-12" (63.5mm) at last fret.

Here are the specs from a Sterling neck.

Neck Width:
1-1/2" (38.1 mm) at nut, 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret.

Are they all HH models?

[Jay Ralston]

No, I was just visiting Bass Centrals site and they have them in single H configuration too.

[Caca de Kick]

Yeah you can get the SLO StingRay in any config you want.
Only difference is it's still a 21 fret neck with the 1.5" nut width (the Sterling is 22 frets).

[KingRazor]

Cool, I'll look into that.

[georgestrings]

Yup - SLO Special... I can understand where the OP is coming from - I like StingRay tone, but prefer the Sterling's neck... I recently bought a Sterling, and love the neck width and shape - and although I wasn't overwhelmed by it's tone *by itself*, it seemed to work pretty well in a band context... I got mine on friday, and gigged it with my band on saturday - and it sounded pretty good in a band mix...


- georgestrings

[kdalmia]

+1 for Slo Specials. They're wonderful and a godsend from MM for people with smaller hands, like me. They're really fantastic. Not available in nearly as many colors as a Stingray Standard (I've only ever seen white/maple, black/rosewood, and cherry burst with both necks), but I made it work. I'd say it's worth it.

[rumblinbass]

+1. Love the Stingray tone (I have an SR4) but would love the slimmer neck of the Sterling.
I have tossed around the idea of getting a SUB Sterling and SUB Stingray and swapping necks. They have the same neck pocket.

[Caca de Kick]

Originally Posted by kdalmia

Not available in nearly as many colors as a Stingray Standard (I've only ever seen white/maple, black/rosewood, and cherry burst with both necks

Only if you're shopping in Gutar Center...
You can get them in all the standard colors. If it doesn't exist in a store, you special can order it

[Jay Ralston]

Bass Central can order a person a Stingray SLO Special in any configuration that the regular Stingrays have and give them a great deal and customer service too. My next choice after them in The Perfect Bass as I have also heard really good things about those guys too.