Agreed... Another thing, there's plenty of other Music Man's than the "stinger." For example, my lovely Sterling. I haven't changed my strings yet. Haven't really found a need to yet. I generally play my strings for 6 months to a year, before I replace them. My next set will be the same set that was originally on there, considering I got them free from Ernie Ball after registering my bass, and they're what was originally on the bass (when I bought it).
MusicMan 5: Currently sporting Dean Markley SR 2000 medium guage: 48, 67, 84, 106, 128 Also have tried Labella Hard Rockin' Steel with much success ( although darker sounding, not as twangy as the Markley's ) 45,65,85,105,128
I just bought a Stingray last Saturday, and I assume it's got Ernie Ball slinkys on it. I've heard other people say they're not that good, but, so far I like 'em. I just registered my bass too, so they should be sendin' me another set. They have a stiff sort of feel to them. Not bad. Mike J.
I think I may experiement with some stainless steel strings, like maybe some of GHS's brighter strings, or maybe some DR's.