Stingray-Related NBD!

Jack · #1 12-02-2011, 08:35 AM

Hey guys!

I've been on the lookout for a SR4 for a few months now. Had to be in a select few colours, maple-necked, 2 eq. Needless to say I wasn't making it easy for myself and I almost compromised and bought a 3eq on a few occasions. Well, check this puppy out. She was absolutely brand new, I took the plastic shields off the pickguard and controls when she arrived and the serial number sticker is still on the back. But, despite never being played, she is second-hand. An unwanted present. I scored a pretty unbelievable deal.

It's a very very pale maple on the neck, looks ghostly and contrasts very well with the black. I'm getting a black pearl guard from Santa just to make her a little less plain I think. Just thought I'd share.

snyderz · #2 12-02-2011, 09:02 AM

Beautiful instrument. Even if you left the black guard.

alecduncan · #3 12-02-2011, 09:31 AM

You call that plain? Bah!

Congrats on the great deal, and HNBD!

packhowitzer · #4 12-02-2011, 09:35 AM

great find. I have a black on black 3-eq HH that has served me very well. the black/black/maple is timeless!

Caca de Kick · #5 12-02-2011, 10:33 AM

Maple board, and 2eq Ray. That's what I call perfect!
Congrats.

Jay Ralston · #6 12-02-2011, 09:14 PM

Very nice! Beautiful bass. I just got the 3 band eq twin of your bass last Sunday.

Basso22 · #7 12-03-2011, 02:39 AM

That's a beautiful stinger, great find. I’ve always wanted a ray like this but with a roasted neck. Quick question (don't want to highjack your thread): does anyone know if Musicman can roast the neck on this model? Not keen on the classic ray..

Orpheus55 · #8 12-03-2011, 06:24 AM

Beautiful as it is. I have a 3 band in cherryburst. A white pearloid guard would be very striking. I alternate my white pearl with the black; nice to change up the look every once in awhile.

Jack · #9 12-03-2011, 10:46 AM

Thanks for the comments guys, it's been about a week and (aside from a small grounding issue) we're getting along ok. About the pickgaurd, I haven't really decided and I'm certainly keeping the black but a little variety is always good.

Basso22, I don't think Musicman are very good at all with any special requests. Just try calling them and asking to buy a preamp or a neck or something.

I'm sure you could find a luthier to do it for you though.

tbonesullivan · #10 12-03-2011, 11:38 AM

nice! Do the 2EQ versions sound much different than the 3 EQ versions? I have a 3 EQ maple neck Stingray, so I'm just curious.

BassPlayer900 · #11 12-03-2011, 11:51 AM

Nice bass!!!

Joe Nerve · #12 12-03-2011, 12:00 PM

You just talked me into taking the white pearloid off, and putting the black pickgard back on my stingray. Thanks. Oh yeah... beautiful bass. Congrats.

**RaginRog** · #13 12-03-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Thanks for the comments guys, it's been about a week and (aside from a small grounding issue) we're getting along ok. About the pickgaurd, I haven't really decided and I'm certainly keeping the black but a little variety is always good.

Basso22, I don't think Musicman are very good at all with any special requests. Just try calling them and asking to buy a preamp or a neck or something.

I'm sure you could find a luthier to do it for you though.

I just picked up a 3 band Autumn redburst that has a bit of a hum. only with the hi-band eq. It's not bad though. I checked the wiring, and bridge grounds and it all looked fine. I'm not really worried about it though because it's in mint condition for a 10 year old bass.

pudgychef · #14 12-03-2011, 04:58 PM

Gorgeous!! Congrats!

Jack · #15 12-04-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tbonesullivan

nice! Do the 2EQ versions sound much different than the 3 EQ versions? I have a 3 EQ maple neck Stingray, so I'm just curious.

As I understand it, the 2 band preamp is pretty much the same as the original design whereas the 3 band uses more modern components. Whatever the reason there is a definite difference, more so than 'the same but no mid control'. To my ears the 2 band is subtler and darker, less in-your-face than the 3 band. A lot of people think the 2-band is superior because it's the original sound. Me? I just wanted something different as my Ray 5 has the 3 band eq.

Hey Joe, love the new band. Last time I saw you, you were slapping away on a custom-looking 5 string and doing vocals yourself. White pearl has its merits mind.

Crabby · #16 12-04-2011, 05:56 PM

love your taste in Stingrays! And nice table too!

StuartV · #17 12-04-2011, 07:54 PM

Go for the black pearl p/g. I think that is a really nice combo.