Recent content by nny303

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    NBD - Darkray in Sparkly Orange Metal Flake

    Dude! Thank you so much this was an astounding reply, and I feel alot better taking to someone so knowledgeable on the preamp-EQ, Im glad you explained what you found that is a real help for me. I did notice when playing it clean in the store, it was a smooth, almost classic bass tone on the...
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    NBD - Darkray in Sparkly Orange Metal Flake

    Wow, thank you so much for the in-depth and thoughtful reply. I have been wracking my head for months about it and I actually did try a DR4 in the store and I can vouch that the preamp cleans were very interesting, didn't have enough time but as you mentioned I thought "oh well the old Stingrays...
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    NBD - Darkray in Sparkly Orange Metal Flake

    Goregous bass!! I have been kicking the can about this or a special. Since you have a history with the instrument and companies could you elaborate on how you feel about the DarkGlass Preamp? My concern was I want to be able to play "deep, smooth, rounded" tones as well with drives. Would you...
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    Thanjk you for pointing our a spartan P-Bass setup, because regardless of what I go with, I did indeed grow up playing P's in Punk an Hardcore bands, there is a lot to be said about just a nice precision. Thus I look at the American Pro II's sometimes as enough, I really am OCD'ing out a bit...
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    This is really helpful because I keep coming to a similar conclusion and agree 100% on the way you described how their tones cannot really emulate one another this was very insightful, thank you! Yes!! This is indeed my gut instinct at this point, kind between H or H-H for the SR. Thanks for...
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    Well thought out response I really appreciate it, as mentioned I will do some research on G&L I really appreciate your input and advice, especially for all the detail very well said.
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    This thought did roll through my mind, I'm not going to lie. So many bands I love used both.
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    I need to do some HW on G&L its the last bit of Leo I'm unfamiliar with, thats a good shout, thanks for your comment!
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    This seems great, I looked at one the other day and not bad at all especially for fundamental tones, I love Yamaha basses extremely well built!
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    Yeah the P-J tone is very flexible my first bass was a Yamaha TR series, bought it blind off eBay and it rocked!!
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    As I go over things, the Jazz Ultra II and Stingray stand out as most unique, I very much agree and I live in a pretty major hub and yeah the stores are all stocked with basic pieces a few Am Pro series, which I really like. Thanks for mentioning the 4-band on II, I nearly forgot!! Yes its...
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    Absolutely I love the classic look of single H, plus the potential for more slap space and the general plug and play, thats what got my vote too. The necks are so nice too on MM gear. Cheers!
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    This is something I had considered I had a lot of MIM Ps and Js and they've been spot on just good enough to scratch the Fender itch. Very good to hear you are digging on the Player Plus Active-Modified basses, they seem really solid! Honestly never had a bad experience with a MIM Fender. This...
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    Crazy how much love the H-H is getting, I feel seriously inclined to give it a go after getting the go ahead from so many of you!!!Thanks for the +1 for versatility, thats definitely important to me for this purchase.
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    Fender Ultra vs. EBMM StingRay - Help Me Choose for Rock, Metal, Funk!

    Thank you for your feedback, this is something I was kicking around as well. I'm seeing a lot of love for the Special H-H which is great to know, and I love MM necks they're just so comfy-natural! I like how you explained your take on the Ultra Precision, I agree I actually feel if I owned this...