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agedhorse · Jun 25, 2026

Power amp’s 10k input impedance is plenty fine with a preamp’s 1k output impedance. No problem there.

bigdaddybass12 · Jun 25, 2026

superheavyfunk said:
Just a friendly reminder to everyone: There is a trimpot on the preamp. This controls the overall gain.

IME, basically all of the preamp noise can be dialed out simply by lowering the gain on this so that the level of the pickups when passive is the same as the level when the preamp is active.

Bumping an old post. Thanks for this info looking at a 1st version at a good price.

saltydog · Jun 25, 2026

Arguz said:
I own a stagg since 2 years ago and mostly played with bow, I use d'addario helicore strings and so far I had no volume issues, although as you mention pizz is far more appropriate for this instrument.

For Arco I crank the second knob in the stagg almost at maximum, I use a Fender rumble 50 and play with the effects it has for a better sound, but just to get a better tone, not volume.

One issue I did find is that strings tend to have a lot of resonance so I put some micro fiber below the strings to damp the sound in the upper side and some sponge below the bridge, I know it sound strange but it has given me fairly good results.
Still strings seem to be not as responsive as if it were an acoustic, it require a little more effort from the bow, not so much as pressure but more "pulling" if you know what I mean.

HI Arguz, I know this is a very old thread, but I’m hoping you’re still active. I have a Stagg EUB and has all the same problems everyone is talking about. But one part of your posting is especially interesting to me….the settings on you Rumble 50. I have a rumble 100 and have been wondering what settings others used when trying to Arco. Can you Tell me how you set yours? By the way… try putting one of those small, thin, felt sticky pads under the D string on top of the bridge. I have two of them and it raises the string just enough to approximate an acoustic bridge. Much easier to bow.
Boy I hope you are still active.
salty Dog

Arguz said:
I own a stagg since 2 years ago and mostly played with bow, I use d'addario helicore strings and so far I had no volume issues, although as you mention pizz is far more appropriate for this instrument.

For Arco I crank the second knob in the stagg almost at maximum, I use a Fender rumble 50 and play with the effects it has for a better sound, but just to get a better tone, not volume.

One issue I did find is that strings tend to have a lot of resonance so I put some micro fiber below the strings to damp the sound in the upper side and some sponge below the bridge, I know it sound strange but it has given me fairly good results.
Still strings seem to be not as responsive as if it were an acoustic, it require a little more effort from the bow, not so much as pressure but more "pulling" if you know what I mean.

Chris Fitzgerald · Jun 25, 2026

This thread already exists: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/i-neeeddddd-this-bass-tone-someone-help-please.1686692/

Chris Fitzgerald · Jun 25, 2026

This thread already exists: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/i-neeeddddd-this-bass-tone-someone-help-please.1686692/

Hurricane Jimmie · Jun 25, 2026

So Anyway, nice that the CEO would take that much time to talk with someone.
When I heard about these a couple of years ago, I looked at their website. These appear to be designed for permanent installations.
I'm looking for portable....light and loud.

Still thinking the Mike Matthews Freedom Amp has possibilities for me.

JamesGrant · Jun 25, 2026

tough market at a very tough price point. HX Stomp / FX and Cortex.

Can’t see how AI powered would help unless you talk to it and say ‘here’s my clean tone, I want to sound like Tony Levin with Funk Fingers, do it.’

But, I doubt it’s that and they will struggle.

Dark Horse · Jun 25, 2026

I’m weird. I assume the best, and then let people prove/disprove it with their actions, not the other way around.

Just for me PERSONALLY, my mental state wouldn’t be great if I always assumed the worst in people.

But again, that’s just my own viewpoint. I’d rather be hopeful but wrong, than hopeless and right.

Queue · Jun 25, 2026

mikerooo said:
Love that and I alos prefer a satin or unfinished neck. Do you remember the grit of the pads?

IIRC, it was a green pad:

3M's standard green pads (like the Scotch-Brite General Purpose or Heavy Duty pad) are classified as roughly 600-grit. However, because they use non-woven synthetic fibers rather than traditional sandpaper, their abrasive performance behaves similarly to 240-grit to 320-grit for removing material, and 600-grit for polishing and scuffing.

adk teleman · Jun 25, 2026

BluBasPlr said:
La Bella Original 54 Flats. I’m a flat guy.

I put La Bella Black Nylon Tapewounds on mine...man do they sound great on this bass!

antfarm · Jun 25, 2026

The bridge on the Ibanez RD707 is called Accu-cast BII Bass Bridge.

RD707

The RD707 is a Roadbass series solid-body electric bass model introduced by Ibanez for 1988. It was made in Japan by FujiGen. Roadbass series bodies evolved since the previous year. The hard-edged square profile and pointed head are roughly in shape to the RG series introduced a year earlier...

ibanez.fandom.com

If the hole pattern (4+2) looks similar to yours, the Accu Cast B120 could be a modern replacement:

Ibanez B120 Accu-Cast Bass Bridge CK 2BB4ACA009 - Drums Etc.

Ibanez B120 Accu-Cast Bass Bridge CK 2BB4ACA009 Accu-Cast B120 Bridge for Ibanez Bass Guitars Cosmo Black Finish *Please Note* Some Parts Are Special Orders. You Will Receive A Projected Shipping Date For Special Orders Before Your Order Is Processed

www.drumsetc.com

ibanez-bass-bridge-4-string-accu-cast-b120-cosmo-black-2bb4aca009-2bb4aca009_0.jpg

Bass4ThePublic · Jun 25, 2026

lesclaypoolsob said:
Sweet bass! My neck date stamp is Jul 65 so definitely in that timeframe.

You too man. That CAR amazing. Beautifully played and broken in. You should grab a set of the original reverse klusons and throw them on.

Bass Boy · Jun 25, 2026

TrentWunstel said:
Thanks Kirk. I took the unit in a specialty shop and they found the size. If anyone else needs the machine screw size, it is 4-40 x 5/16. This was a common issue. I went ahead and cleaned in the inside, and it sounds like new again! It's a killer amp.

Awesome- I have the same problem!

Bob_Ross · Jun 25, 2026

There are some pretty charitible interpretations of the word "equally" in this thread...

LadyLoveStingRay5 · Jun 25, 2026

Cappuccina said:
I have been very impressed by the various discussions I've seen.

Holding this instrument in the photo, I noticed that I really like the fact that it can switch between passive and active, and its tone suits my taste perfectly.

View attachment 7522983

This is one of the best StingRay models ever produced.

DaveParker39 · Jun 25, 2026

J Wilson said:
His tone and technique, and a long history with Spector (and almost Ibanez . . . ), I'm not surprised he preferred the one piece maple wings.

Thanks, DP.

JW

I think the big tradeoff is weight. I have one of the maple/alder ones and it is light as a feather which is great for performance (in fact it is my “main” bass even with a Woodstock NS in my arsenal), but the all-maple is going to be more similar to his own instruments and the classic NS-2.

jjfinmb3 · Jun 25, 2026

agplate said:
Wow that’s a rare bird! I own CS-74 #3 and I’m very sure that’s 100% authentic. You won’t find those particular pickups anywhere else, and all the details appear correct. Tell us more about where you saw this!

I am in possession of it. My wife inherited it from a family members estate.

fasterpussycat · Jun 25, 2026

Has anyone used both the TC Spectradrive (my current pre) and the Source Audio Zio bass pre? I find I hardly use the 4-band eq on the Spectradrive, more just the toneprint for a bit of amp like dirt. Looks like the Zio will do the same in a more compact package, with a built in HPF.

Malak the Mad · Jun 25, 2026

I've never owned an Aguilar pickup, but I really like the sound of my Delano MC4 FE dual-coil. Even when running it as a passive pickup, it is quite bold, so I'm curious how it'll sound when I connect it to a vintage Stingray replica preamp.

dadinga5 · Jun 25, 2026

ive had them for about 4 years now since they were marketing in their early phase. Got the triple drivers hybrid mold for $350 at the time. I've played for church and now I more consistently do video editing. The conch seal mold is nice as it allows you to wear them for long periods of time without discomfort, as well as makes a nice seal. The ear tips do need replacing after a while, I only replaced them once, and the replacements were foam buds I found on amazon which work great. They are great and have no issues to this day. I can hear a separation of instruments, voices, etc when I play your average Spotify song or any professionally mixed track. Im sure there's better out there, but these are fantastic.

pfschim · Jun 25, 2026

welcome old utility player

Ben Clarke · Jun 24, 2026

I love this. Humans helping humans.

Wyvern · Jun 24, 2026

Cory rich40 said:
With tax you’re talking right at $4000. With Jason’s price at fret nation, along with him not charging sales tax, you’re paying almost half off with today’s pricing. In 2024, the 4 string version was $2650.

$2500 is a good price for these MSRP.
Honestly about as good as it gets for a mass produced instrument, but, again, they saved money with China, they should pass that along to you.

Ray's are priced $500 too high, same with Frnders.

$3700 is just redonkulous.

And yeah, no sales tax is what finally made me jump.

But now I'm broke, GAS is cured, nothing else I'm jonesing for, well, kinda, but that can wait till next year.

Frank Ostrander · Jun 24, 2026

Beefbass said:
I believe it was John Paul Jones-I saw it listed somewhere in his list of studio credits.
Being that he was an extremely busy session guy between 1962 and 1968, it is quite possible.

John Paul Jones talks about doing the arrangement and playing bass on it in the documentary movie Becoming Led Zeppelin.

5StringBlues · Jun 24, 2026

No offense to the OP but.....

"Sorry,not sorry" is obnoxious. IMHO

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