Fender Deluxe P bas vs EBMM Stingray

[HMZ]

I'm looking to get either a Fender Deluxe P Bass or
a EBMM Stingray. I can't decide what I want more.
I play in a cover band doing everything
Classic rock, pop, disco 80's ect.

 

[edencab]

my preference would be the Stingray....nothing against Fenders, but to me they are a bit too common, everyone has a Fender (me too!), but there are so many other high quality awesome sounding basses out there

Hi, my name is Edencab and I have GAS

 

[charlie_rtr]

I also vote the stingray. Although they are expensive, unless you go for the sterling or the S.U.B. They sound badass to.

I have a regular p-bass and a stingray and since getting the ray I barely play the old p-bass anymore.

 

[georgestrings]

According to your profile, you already own both an MIA P and Jazz - if that still holds true, the Stingray is a no-brainer...


- georgestrings

 

[Burwabit]

new deluxe or older (humbucker)?

i'll vote stingray too if you have P and J. a stingray is a more versatile bass than it seems at first blush... eq is really killer (at least the 2 band on my classic).

 

[Dave W]

Stingray

 

[stonewall]

I also play Classic Rock and Disco .I like the P Deluxe the passive/active P and J tones better suited for my needs i just cant make the active transition.Check out my TB for sale ad here,s a sweet Stingray i will swap for a USA Jazz or P Deluxe... http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/fs-ft-2005-musicman-stingray-1043835/

 

[wild4oldcars]

i would go for the p/hum deluxe, then the musicman, then the p-j deluxe. tons of tonal variety with that humbucker with the p

 

[Selta]

For me, EBMM or go home. Don't forget you can get HS and HH models too for even more variety if you feel like the single H model will not do what you want. Personally, I'm much more a fan of Bongos than Stingrays, and I even like my EBMM Sterling (not SBMM) more than Stingrays as well - lots of variety in the EBMM lineup... I would definitely suggest getting your hands on each and directly A/B'ing them to find yours. If your profile is correct, I'd skip the P bass all together - but that's me (and, just to become a bit obnoxious about it, I'd sell your current P and pick up another EBMM ).

 

[HMZ]

According to your profile, you already own both an MIA P and Jazz - if that still holds true, the Stingray is a no-brainer...


- georgestrings

That's true but I was thinking the deluxe is active plus it has a bridge
pickup it might be a bit more flexable. I am leaning more to the Stingray.

 

[HMZ]

i would go for the p/hum deluxe, then the musicman, then the p-j deluxe. tons of tonal variety with that humbucker with the p

I hear that a lot that the humbucker is better
then the new PJ's. I do like the quality of the
newer Fenders after 2008. I have. Mia p and jazz bass both
are 2010 models.

 

[HMZ]

For me, EBMM or go home. Don't forget you can get HS and HH models too for even more variety if you feel like the single H model will not do what you want. Personally, I'm much more a fan of Bongos than Stingrays, and I even like my EBMM Sterling (not SBMM) more than Stingrays as well - lots of variety in the EBMM lineup... I would definitely suggest getting your hands on each and directly A/B'ing them to find yours. If your profile is correct, I'd skip the P bass all together - but that's me (and, just to become a bit obnoxious about it, I'd sell your current P and pick up another EBMM ).

I have a EBMM Sterling that I'm selling to buy the
P or Stingray. I love the way it sounds I just like the
chunkier neck of a stingray or P for that matter.

 

[Bassdude15]

I would go Stingray, but use flats- like Chromes or maybe Galli flats. That seems perfect for what you need

 

[JSpradBass]

If you are looking for flexibility/versatility and classic Stingray tone I highly recommend checking out an HS or HH Stingray.

 

[Bulldawg82]

Two completely different sounds. One is better for motown, surf music, classic rock and country while the other is better for metal. It all depends on what you want to do and how they feel like when you strap it on. Neither one is "better" than the other in regards to the instrument itself. Which one is better FOR THEM is the only question anyone can answer.

 

[I am Soma]

Two completely different sounds. One is better for motown, surf music, classic rock and country while the other is better for metal. It all depends on what you want to do and how they feel like when you strap it on. Neither one is "better" than the other in regards to the instrument itself. Which one is better FOR THEM is the only question anyone can answer.

Which one is better for metal lol? I have a Am Fender Deluxe P and an EBMM Sterling and can't say one is better than the other for metal

 

[Selta]

Two completely different sounds. One is better for motown, surf music, classic rock and country while the other is better for metal.

Can't disagree more with this, really. Either bass will do you fine in any of the above genres.
Didn't realize you had a Sterling - sorry about that. Should be a pretty straight trade for a 'Ray. I'd still advocate trying a HS or HH model before comitting to one. For me, I like the two pickup models better, in general, though I've owned and played plenty of the single H 'Ray and Sterlings in the past. Still gotta try a single H Bongo at some point - just never see them in the wild and not going to buy one just to try.

 

[Freddels]

I skip all Fenders that are "Deluxe". I had a CS Jazz Deluxe and I just hated the preamp. Passive only for Fenders for me.

 

[Bulldawg82]

Which one is better for metal lol? I have a Am Fender Deluxe P and an EBMM Sterling and can't say one is better than the other for metal

The point is that it is purely subjective. Most would say the EBMM is the better for metal, but also point out that P-basses are used as well (country artists use EBMM too). Which one sounds better to that particular person is the only judgment that can be made. Trying to come to a consensus (of bassists) as to which of the two basses are better is just nonsensical.

 

[Selta]

The point is that it is purely subjective. Most would say the EBMM is the better for metal, but also point out that P-basses are used as well (country artists use EBMM too). Which one sounds better to that particular person is the only judgment that can be made. Trying to come to a consensus (of bassists) as to which of the two basses are better is just nonsensical.

But you said "One is better for motown, surf music, classic rock and country while the other is better for metal.". Which is simply not true - both will work in any band playing those genres of music quite easily.