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Music man Classic VS G&L LB-100

Yvon

Yvon

Nov 2, 2000
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I never thought I would post a thread like this. I find these kind of thread useless, usually people will talk about their favorite bass.
But I really can't decide between the 2.

I like to play rock, motown and fingerstyle funk.
I will put flatwounds on the bass.

I know the G&L will sound better for the motown stuff, but I like the more agressive, less generic sound of the stingray.

Help me choose!
 
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I bought a Stingray Classic about 6 months ago and it's awesome. Flats with the 2 band EQ will tame a lot of that Stingray sound, but the growl will still be there. The mutes will come in handy for you as well. Plucking close to the neck gives you a clean, thick, articulate tone. the neck is really glossy.
 
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The G&L looks awfully sweet. For a variety band I would like both! If you can just have one I would lean towards the G&L which is essentially just a passive P bass. If you get the G&L P, consider stainless steel rounds; once they are broken in they are very versatile on a P bass.
 
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I tried a few basses today,
This is what I came home with.
It was a close call.
 

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Yvon,

I think you made a great call. I've got a standard Stingray and despite loving its feel and look, have never quite figured out how to tame its snappiness. As Monster Truck notes, the Classic version should tamp down some of that "zing."

Let us know how it works for you.
 
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MrAtomic said:
Yvon,

I think you made a great call. I've got a standard Stingray and despite loving its feel and look, have never quite figured out how to tame its snappiness. As Monster Truck notes, the Classic version should tamp down some of that "zing."

Let us know how it works for you.
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That's what I don't like about standard Stingray.
I love the pick up in the classic much better.
I haven't install flatwound strings yet, I might not.
I keep the bass at around 7 and the high closed.
It's sound great like this. If I want a tighter sound I put the high at around 5. Great bass so far.
 
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Yvon said:
That's what I don't like about standard Stingray.
I love the pick up in the classic much better.
I haven't install flatwound strings yet, I might not.
I keep the bass at around 7 and the high closed.
It's sound great like this. If I want a tighter sound I put the high at around 5. Great bass so far.
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Glad to hear it!

I'm a big fan of flatwounds, so I vote that you give them a try. Either way, though, I've enjoyed my Stingray a lot more after switching to a set of light or ultra light strings (LaBella flats, in my case). I have big hands, but still find the Stingray neck to be pretty chunky. The lighter, more easily bent strings made a real difference in terms of comfort and fun. Just a thought, and I'm strictly an amateur, so I'm more concerned with playability than ultimate tone.
 
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I did comparison between my MM StingRayBass 5 (classic) and G&L L2000 (yr. 1983). Wich one is the best for you? It's pretty obvious wich sound belongs to wich bass. But anyways, which one is which?

Have fun and thanks for you replies.

BTW: signal is straight into PreSonus AudioBox, all pots on basses wide open.
 

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