Hello!

[JoeBassman30]

Hey everyone! I'm Dan, a 17 year old bass player from down under, been playing for 3 years at this point - funk's probably my most favourite to jam with even though I'm perfectly comfortable playing almost every genre

Been a longtime reader of this forum - I had a question but didn't know where I should put it - what is everyone's opinion on using a Stingray for jazz, 2 band or 3 band EQ? I currently play bass in a jazz band and am considering buying an EBMM Stingray.

Looking forward to contributing more on this forum!

Thanks,

Dan

 

[theduke1]

Welcome Dan
From the Wisconsin Bassplayers Club stop by anytime
As far as what bass to use for this or that
I have been playing bass since 1965 mostly cover tunes, but have played some jazz, done several musicals most notably RENT and have found that if you play the bass that feels good in your hands you can cover anything with practice.
If the feel is there and the sound is to your liking
It's all good
IMVHO
I know you will get lots of options because we all have them
But my advice is
Just be you
Play what you like what bass or amp or pedal board should be your choice not what someone else tells you
My bass of choice are G&L 2500
Been a G&L guy since 86
Duke

 

[Joe Nerve]

Welcome, Joe.

If you like the sound of a Stingray, you won't be happy with anything unless you buy a Stingray . That's what happened with me about 20 years ago anyway. I didn't realize it was the Stingray sound I was after and I wasn't happy until I finally got one. Nowadays I'll play any bass.

If you're on the fence (which it seems you are) I highly recommend getting an HS. The two pickups give you the standard Stingray tone, but the neck pickup opens the bass up to a ton more. If you use the EQ wisely you can make that bass sound like any bass under the sun. I also found after owning several HHs and HSs that the HS gives a bit more versatility. It seems to me a little easier to tame than the HH. Also gives you a little extra room between the pickup and the neck which some prefer for slapping, if you do that sort of thing.

FWIW, as you probably already know, opinions, likes and dislikes vary greatly here. You will get responses from people saying 2 band is best, others saying 3 band, others saying single pu, 2X.... and we all know that we're right!

Good luck, and yes a Stingray if fine for Jazz or anything else you want to play. There's a lot of truth to the cliche, "It's all in the fingers." OK, there's some truth to that . I'd say more accurately it's 70% in your fingers, 30% in bass. A good bass player will make any bass work, for any genre.

 

[JoeBassman30]

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll make sure to keep it in mind on my bass playing journey!

 

[Stumbo]

Hey everyone! I'm Dan, a 17 year old bass player from down under, been playing for 3 years at this point - funk's probably my most favourite to jam with even though I'm perfectly comfortable playing almost every genre

Been a longtime reader of this forum - I had a question but didn't know where I should put it - what is everyone's opinion on using a Stingray for jazz, 2 band or 3 band EQ? I currently play bass in a jazz band and am considering buying an EBMM Stingray.

Looking forward to contributing more on this forum!

Thanks,

Dan

Welcome!

I have an active, 3-band eq on my '83 Ibanez Musician. For me it works very well for tone shaping. Lots of cut/boost.

If you're playing passive basses, adding an eq pedal may be the way to go, depending on your amp controls.

Good luck on your journey.

BTW, don't skimp on ear and vocal training in your musical journey.