A Weird Stranglehold Dilemma (Ric vs Stingray 5)

[PeterH]

So I'm in another dilemma. Seems I only post threads on TB for poll advice on basses I want. This time the choices are like polar opposites but stick with me.

Really itching for a ric but I don't know if I should hold out for a Stingray 5 30th Anniversary; or just go for a normal Stingray 5 after I get the ric.

The music I play now and then doesn't really demand me to downtune (maybe transpose a bit but nothing below yet). I just don't know if the 30th anniversary is going to be good enough to get first and then hold out for a ric or just get the ric and a normal stingray 5 after (if not the anniversary model)

Oh, and Jetglo or Maple?

 

[Rabidhamster]

I think you can play Ted Nugent on either

 

[Mosstone]

When I was GASsing something unmerciful for a Rickenbacker, a lot of people said I should get a Stingray instead...

I wish I listened to them.

 

[Jloch86]

I think you can play Ted Nugent on either

 

[lostreality]

I think you can play Ted Nugent on either

I tried to play Cat Scratch Fever on a Ric and the ghost of Chris Squire appeared to call me a phillistine

On a serious note, I'd go with the Ric and buy a Ray later. If forced to pick one or the other I'd buy the Stingray, but if you can eventually own both, why not?

 

[Joe Nerve]

I own both.

My advice is to forget the anniversary model, shop wisely, and get both as soon as you possibly can. Many pay $100s more for Rics than necessary. Same for MMs. I don't have time to write out instructions, but you can get 28% off both if you buy from Musiciansfriend, and have a little patience to wait for their 20% coupon. Presidents' Day you can get 15% plus an added 8% with their backstage program.