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Music Man Stingray - Rock?
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I didn't mean to be raging that much but it bothered me that my serious question was trolled in every second answer. But thank you for your kind words
THAT face says it all
That's what I wanted to ask next haha
My number one choice of music and what I play is rock from doom metal to soft rock. This is my dream bass. I know its not straight up rock but check out Jeff Caxide from the original ISIS (not the scumbags over yonder) He uses the sting ray and is an absolute savage
I just got a StingRay and I love it. I play Fender Precisions pretty much all the time (I've got a Gibson Thunderbird that comes out sometimes and occasionally a short scale EB3). My band(s) are mostly top 40/classic rock, with some of the material pretty "rocky" - not metal, but definitely some heavier and louder rock music from the 70s and 80s. The P-bass has always been perfect through my Ampeg rigs - always brings the thump and the punch. The StingRay is new to me - I find it's got significantly more punch and cut, and it still has the thump but not quiet the same. Its a different tone for sure - comparable, but where the Precision brings an all around beef, the 'Ray brings more of a growl. I'd definitely recommend it for rock - or anything for that matter.
Not to get too much into a Precision vs StringRay comparison - but I'd say a 'Ray can be used in almost anything, much the same a good Precision can. The p-bass just has that sound that fits wherever you want to put it.. and the StingRay, while voiced differently and slightly more versatile because of it's on board EQ options, will do the same job - except significantly more aggressive and with naturally more attack. You can do more with it because of that. I'm not a big fan of that word "versatility" because I believe a versatile bass is based (pardon the pun) just as much on how the player works it, but there's definitely more variety to a StingRay's tone.
Not to get too much into a Precision vs StringRay comparison - but I'd say a 'Ray can be used in almost anything, much the same a good Precision can. The p-bass just has that sound that fits wherever you want to put it.. and the StingRay, while voiced differently and slightly more versatile because of it's on board EQ options, will do the same job - except significantly more aggressive and with naturally more attack. You can do more with it because of that. I'm not a big fan of that word "versatility" because I believe a versatile bass is based (pardon the pun) just as much on how the player works it, but there's definitely more variety to a StingRay's tone.
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I don't own one, but every stingray I've ever tried had super low, comfy action that lends itself well to digging in, so I imagine you really can't go wrong, the necks are also very comfy, and that tone!!
When I do setups on my basses I always aim for a similar feel....not sure if that setup is the way they came from the factory or if I was lucky in only trying ones with easy setups
When I do setups on my basses I always aim for a similar feel....not sure if that setup is the way they came from the factory or if I was lucky in only trying ones with easy setups
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I've played 3 band and 2 band rays and would definitely opt for the 2 band based on playing loads of gigs with each option. The Stingray is a fantastic rock bass. One of the best in my book.
And to the OP, the 'Ray lends itself to just about any style in just about any genre, IMHO...
Some of my best, purest rock and roll playing was done on a 3 band, sunburst/rosewood 'Ray.
They're awesome for rock. Buy it, you won't regret it.
They're awesome for rock. Buy it, you won't regret it.
I've owned a bunch, and while I love the way they look, and play, the tone has never worked for me. I've owned both 2 and 3 bands. I play in a guitar/bass/drums/vox classic rock band, and it pains me to say... The Ray did not work for me.... and I really wanted to. Try before you buy.
I like sofa Bass selfiesI just got a StingRay and I love it. I play Fender Precisions pretty much all the time (I've got a Gibson Thunderbird that comes out sometimes and occasionally a short scale EB3). My band(s) are mostly top 40/classic rock, with some of the material pretty "rocky" - not metal, but definitely some heavier and louder rock music from the 70s and 80s. The P-bass has always been perfect through my Ampeg rigs - always brings the thump and the punch. The StingRay is new to me - I find it's got significantly more punch and cut, and it still has the thump but not quiet the same. Its a different tone for sure - comparable, but where the Precision brings an all around beef, the 'Ray brings more of a growl. I'd definitely recommend it for rock - or anything for that matter.
Not to get too much into a Precision vs StringRay comparison - but I'd say a 'Ray can be used in almost anything, much the same a good Precision can. The p-bass just has that sound that fits wherever you want to put it.. and the StingRay, while voiced differently and slightly more versatile because of it's on board EQ options, will do the same job - except significantly more aggressive and with naturally more attack. You can do more with it because of that. I'm not a big fan of that word "versatility" because I believe a versatile bass is based (pardon the pun) just as much on how the player works it, but there's definitely more variety to a StingRay's tone.
Stingrays have a great sound for rock, excellent, consistent build quality, and one of the best feeling necks (imo) on a standard production bass. The 2 I've owned (4-string standard 3-band and 4-string Classic Series 2-band) were also on the heavier side (just under and just over 10lbs) for me.
I have a 3 band eq Sterling and love the control it gives me on stage.
My vote is three-band eq
Regards
Mark
Haha, take em both.
BTW most comments were about the sound. The playability of the mm necks are outstanding. You will Feel the difference.
BTW most comments were about the sound. The playability of the mm necks are outstanding. You will Feel the difference.
Nah...one is good enough for the beginning
What is it that makes these necks so good? I read alot about these necks
