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Metal/Hard rock guys that use Stingrays?
- Thread starter Holy War
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Do I count? 
I do use mine for rock and metal. I don't really have much in the way of quality recordings, though... but I'm working on that.
As far as major bands are concerned... IIRC, Justin Chancellor used them more often in previous projects, but only on two tracks in Tool. Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ uses both Stingrays and Sterlings, but I believe he is primarily using the Stingray on their self-titled album and on recent tours (He used his Stingrays for the most part when I saw A7X on tour recently).
If I think of more, I'll tack on a few more posts.
I do use mine for rock and metal. I don't really have much in the way of quality recordings, though... but I'm working on that.
As far as major bands are concerned... IIRC, Justin Chancellor used them more often in previous projects, but only on two tracks in Tool. Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ uses both Stingrays and Sterlings, but I believe he is primarily using the Stingray on their self-titled album and on recent tours (He used his Stingrays for the most part when I saw A7X on tour recently).
If I think of more, I'll tack on a few more posts.
Do I count?
I do use mine for rock and metal. I don't really have much in the way of quality recordings, though... but I'm working on that.
As far as major bands are concerned... IIRC, Justin Chancellor used them more often in previous projects, but only on two tracks in Tool. Avenged Sevenfold's Johnny Christ uses both Stingrays and Sterlings, but I believe he is primarily using the Stingray on their self-titled album and on recent tours (He used his Stingrays for the most part when I saw A7X on tour recently).
If I think of more, I'll tack on a few more posts.
i count myself as well
well I know the bassist for the red jumpsuit apparatus does
and one their latest cd the bassist for story of they year uses a sterling...i think
but theres tons of rock bands that use em
and one their latest cd the bassist for story of they year uses a sterling...i think
but theres tons of rock bands that use em
Flea of course, back in the day. Not sure if you consider Chili Peppers to be "metal/hard rock" but he was definitely one of the guys to bring the Ray to the forefront. IIRC he is spankin' the cr*p out of one in the video for "Give It Away" and probably oodles of live clips as well.
Actually I've always wondered why more bassists in loud guitar bands didn't use StingRays. The way their sound cuts through and all. Much better than a P or J for heavy guitar driven rock, IMHO.
Actually I've always wondered why more bassists in loud guitar bands didn't use StingRays. The way their sound cuts through and all. Much better than a P or J for heavy guitar driven rock, IMHO.
Having said that now, though, I seem to recall an interview with Flea where he said Blood Sugar Sex Magik was actually recorded mostly with a Wal bass. I may be off on that however, as it was a long time ago.
me (MainiaM); Jeff Caxide of isis; Tony Levin (King Crimson get pretty heavy); Bryan Herweg (Pelican); Greg Burns (Red Sparowes)...
Good call on Red Sparowes - I forgot about that!
Tim Commerford used a Stingray on Rage Against the Machine, but has used a Jazz Bass since.
Tim Commerford used a Stingray on Rage Against the Machine, but has used a Jazz Bass since.
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Johnny Christ FTW!
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I think Atreyu is more of a metalcore band, and it dosen't matter cause their bassist sucks
, but Marc McKnight uses them.
John Moyer USED to use one. I think Shavo Odadjian used one during the early days.
I think King ov Hell uses them, at least before his 6-string Peavey days. He might use them to this day.
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I think Atreyu is more of a metalcore band, and it dosen't matter cause their bassist sucks
, but Marc McKnight uses them.John Moyer USED to use one. I think Shavo Odadjian used one during the early days.
I think King ov Hell uses them, at least before his 6-string Peavey days. He might use them to this day.
Philip "landfill" Hall uses a stingray for municipal waste uses a stingray
Sven "Svenchi" Janssens Of Aborted uses a stingray 5
Sven "Svenchi" Janssens Of Aborted uses a stingray 5
Pretty amazing to see these guys playing the same axe as guys like Paul Denman (Sade), John Deacon and Tony Levin. And as far as I can tell, with no modifications beyond the paint job.
Guess that kinda puts to rest the whole "StingRay can only do one sound" argument, don't it?
Guess that kinda puts to rest the whole "StingRay can only do one sound" argument, don't it?
