Stingray...eh.. - Page 2

Tupac · #21 11-15-2012, 11:14 AM

I could be mistaken, but the Ray34 I played at GC had a thinner neck profile than any other Ray I've played.

musicman666 · #22 11-15-2012, 11:24 AM

Fortunately Rays hold there value quite well. You should have no problem selling it if that's what you choose. I have a Ray and a P, best of both worlds IMO. Have you thought about a jazz bass? Good luck!

basswave · #23 11-15-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bassybill

I had really bad GAS for a Ray years back and bought one (paid through the nose, too). It was an absolute beauty, construction was flawless and it played just great. But after one gig I realised it was never going to sound the way I wanted it to, for me, personally, imo etc. I kept it at home for a few years, but in the end I sold it to someone who'd use it more. Weird thing is, I still miss it even though I wasn't playing it.

Sorry. Ignore me, I'm losing the plot slowly but surely.

I used to feel that way as well...Until I found a different gig where my Rays appeared to sit in with better.

Its a 50/50 split with me between Js and Rays.

However I now have something new in the works that combines the 2.

maxrathburn · #24 11-15-2012, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by musicman666

Fortunately Rays hold there value quite well. You should have no problem selling it if that's what you choose. I have a Ray and a P, best of both worlds IMO. Have you thought about a jazz bass? Good luck!

Thanks, and I own one

Musicman20 · #25 11-15-2012, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by KrisHayes

I feel the same way. Just a very samey scooped kinda tone, doesn't excite me in the least. Necks aren't my thing either.

That's a jazz!

georgestrings · #26 11-15-2012, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by spector_boogie

I prefer the Sterling as well. Had I of been able to find a nice used Sterling 5 I'd more than likely stuck with it.

Yup - I had a beautiful BFR SR5 HH roasted/ebony that I really wanted to love - unfortunately, it wasn't mid present enough for me... On the bright side, I traded it for a mint Sterling 5 HS and cash - and that's worked out very well for me... Sure, the Sterling isn't quite as pretty, but it has a better sound for me, and more useful positions from the 5 way switch - besides being atleast a pound lighter, and a seemingly thinner neck... I've come to realize that the Sterling's ceramic pups work better for me than the alnico pups of the SR5...

- georgestrings

georgestrings · #27 11-15-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by maxrathburn

Anyways, I got my stingray and wasn't exactly impressed. The neck wasn't very comfortable to me, it sort I'd felt like a block I couldn't maneuver on on the A and D.

I'm not sure if I want to keep it or not, and would like a good reason to hold on to it before I decide to sell it and think about getting a P bass.

IMO/IME, the necks on a Stingray and Fender P have a very similar feel - it sounds to me like you might prefer a Sterling or a Jazz, since they both have smaller necks...

- georgestrings

georgestrings · #28 11-15-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Musicman20

That's a jazz!

Not in series - a Jazz is a whole 'nother animal in series...

- georgestrings

Lackey · #29 11-15-2012, 11:22 PM

Sterling is the only way to go IMO. Better neck, more tonal options, and a nicer look with the smaller body and lack of chrome.

73jbass · #30 11-15-2012, 11:53 PM

I put some flatwound strings on a Sterling years ago for an oldies gig,and it worked really well.Made a great substitute for a P-bass. If you want a Fender tone,then get a Fender. The Sterling 5 will always be my go to bass. I think maybe the OP needs to get the bass properly set up with fresh strings,and play it in a band setting before giving up on it. The MM really shines in a live setting.