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It's official. Fender out, MM in.

#22
This is a funny thread for me to read because I've gone through a very similar process. My Jazz '62 reissue was my #1 BG for quite a while, but I started to find it a little lacking. After I re-strung my '51 P reissue with Chrome Flats, the band loved the sound of it and the Jazz took on a secondary role. To bring back to life the songs I was playing on the Jazz, I replaced it recently with a Stingray HH 5. It is a heavy BG but offers a stronger tone than the Jazz (my main objection to the Jazz). The 5-way switch on the HH lets you choose a lot of tones easily. So far so good on making the switch. I'll probably put the Jazz up for sale.
 
#25
stflbn said:
So you're declaring your Jazz replaced with a SR5, yet you don't have the stingray, and have never played one, or ever seen one first hand?

Sounds like a poisonous recipe for eventual buyers remorse after the honeymoon is over.
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Well, I meant that I'm trading someone for the SR5.

With the lack of bass gear around and near my area, I'm used to these "risky" swaps.

If I miss my Jazz, I can just pick up a SX.:p
 
#26
i loved the SR5 feel. neck was perfect . HATED the tone. i have an active jazz now and i love it. i never was a jazz fan as a passive bass the tone wasnt my deal.

if i could get more of a p bass or pj tone out of a SR5 id be really tempted to get one back. i did have one little nagging issue with sr5s, it always seemed like the G rode right on the edge of the damn fretboard and have played several with the same prob. i like a lil more bend room. i play hard and heavy and add flavor to notes and this always urked me, hope you dont end up with the same issue
 
#27
JoshuaTSP said:
So you like the SR5's but don't like the weight?

What are the differences between the 1505 and a stingray? Price and brand? :D
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Yup,for me that sums it up pretty well. For an old guy like me that still plays a lot of clubs(sometime Saturday double headers) a light weight bass makes a big difference. My $500 1505 also feels a lot better on my back(where I keep my wallet) than a lot of the $800 and $900 SR5s I've played.:D
 
#28
JoshuaTSP said:
How do you like the neck compared to the P and J?

I almost hope I don't like the SR5. :D
That way I won't have to seek out a HH model.
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The neck is quite different, a little thicker and a lot wider (of course, it's a 5 and my other was a 4.)

I only considered the HHs because I didn't think I could replace the neck pickup tone of the J without it. I understand the classic 'Ray tone but I wanted something more versatile. The 5-way switch is key.

Whoever commented on the passive J aspect is addressing my issue. For whatever reason, the passive P with Chrome Flats kicks butt, but I couldn't get that out of the passive J. The 'Ray HH 5, though, has power to spare.
 
#32
If you want a thinner neck like a Jazz, then consider the Sterling 5. The Bongo hs a neck a bit bigger still, while the SR has a thickest neck of the 3.

I used to play a J bass, now play a MM Sterling. I chose this over the other MM Basses mainly for the smaller neck.
 
#33
Given how much you like your Tribute L-2500, it seems that your logical next move would have been to a USA G&L L-2500 or L-1505. I'm sure the USA versions would have made sure your pickups didn't squeal. Did you ever try putting some foam in the pickup cavities? Maybe that's all you needed.
 
#35
Powman said:
If you want a thinner neck like a Jazz, then consider the Sterling 5. The Bongo hs a neck a bit bigger still, while the SR has a thickest neck of the 3.

I used to play a J bass, now play a MM Sterling. I chose this over the other MM Basses mainly for the smaller neck.
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I'm not too particular about my necks nor string spacing. Seems like I can adapt quickly to any specs.

Although, I prefer a thicker neck and 5 string neck width.
I've gone from T-40 thin to P bass thick with no problem.

JohnnyB53 said:
Given how much you like your Tribute L-2500, it seems that your logical next move would have been to a USA G&L L-2500 or L-1505. I'm sure the USA versions would have made sure your pickups didn't squeal. Did you ever try putting some foam in the pickup cavities? Maybe that's all you needed.
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If all goes well, I may be looking into USA G&L sometime soon. :bassist:

Foam in the cavities?
Never heard of that, but I'm going to give it a shot!!
I searched for microphonic pickup solutions here, but couldn't find anything. The pickups are suppose to be potted from the factory? :confused:
 
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#37
a ray is a beast of a bass. although the tone may not be ideal for everyone, it is an "ideal" tone, meaning that it is a tone that people often seek or try to imitate. a jazz and a precision are the same way, IMHO.

i had 2 sr5s.

pros:
amazing construction
neck felt great
string spacing was very manageable (some say too tight, i did not mind it at all).
looked great

cons:
the g string was very close to the edge
weight (i had one that weighed in at about 14 pounds)
the sound doesn't sit well in every mix.
 
#38
I keep hearing that they're bright? True?

Can you elaborate on "doesn't sit well in certain mixes?"
Any mods on the G String issue?

I'm wondering how different mine will sound with the aftermarket Duncan pickup and preamp?
 
#40
I compared the stingrey 5 and the am st jazz, they both sound awsome,

I prefer the Jazz because you can really change its sound depending on what kind of DI you put it trough and it sounds more 3D while the Stingrey had a flatter sound but more bite (that can be a positive thing).

The recording chain was exactly the same
 

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