MusicMan Cravings

[RyanKW]

To each their own, but I find P's boring and tedious. They just don't bring any excitement sound wise to me. I don't care for the necks either. Plus a Stingray cuts through like a buzzsaw. But, hey you be you and I'll be me That's why it's great we have so much choice.

Is it weird that this exchange makes me want to get another MM, despite my thoughts?

 

[Planespotter]

I go in phases between my P, J, EB-3, and Ray. I actually dug out my Ray this weekend and it has me wondering why I don't play it more. It's a beast!

 

[fourstringgirl]

I have a SBMM SUB 4 that I took the pickguard off of to have it signed by one of my favorite bassists. I just left the screws in it, at first so I wouldn't lose them. Then I just liked the way it looked. Now the bass is getting a paint job and component upgrades.

 

[blueacid4l]

Interesting post from Carey Nordstrand.. i guess Tim dropped off all his basses to get swapped out with the Bigman/single setup with his 2B preamp

 

[Sid the Kid]

Interesting. I remember reading (from moe, I think) in the pickups forum that the Bigman didn't play well with the Nordy 2 band preamp due to it being way hotter than a Musicman pickup.

 

[meatwad]

Here's my StingRay under a black light, for no reason whatsoever.

 

[redstrand]

Won't give up my USA Sub, tone that kills, 1.5 neck that almost plays itself.

 

[fourstringgirl]

Won't give up my USA Sub, tone that kills, 1.5 neck that almost plays itself.

I have a first year (2003) passive USA SUB. My favorite bass hands down!

 

[Acoop]

Well, just knowing that after inventing the P-bass and J-bass, Leo Fender didn't just retire, he designed the Stingray bass. Though, by the terms of agreement, CBS made him sit out of the music design game for a whole 10-years before he could release the MM Stingray. ... I've never met a Stingray I didn't like, I can't always say that about Fender's, but it's to find the one that's the right one for you. ... I've owned a few and right now a 2000 Trans-Orange Stingray, that's exceptional, is in my regular rotation.

 

[Hawk600]

OP if you should try a Sterling Ray34 or 35 they are 90% closer to a SR with a thinner neck and 50% off the price

 

[mobax]

I recently purchased a Classic Stingray 4 because I was missing the 78 Stingray that I sold some years ago. What a great bass that looks I like my old 78 minus the many battle scars and plays like butter. I love the two band eq.

 

[mattattack187]

Bought this gorgeous '93 from a great guy here on TB. My first EBMM Stingray. Some say quality wise the early 90's Stingray's are hard to beat. I've never owned a bass easier to play or setup. I removed the mute pads and have them stored away. I didn't want to leave them on there to get beat up. I also own a SBMM Ray34 that I had my luthier paint from a natural wood to an awesome Blue Burst with a matching headstock.

 

[Stevorebob]

I thumped on one of these at GC earlier today.

It sounded & felt pretty great. I will keep my eyes open for some used ones to turn up.

These are nice, but they are missing a string. When Music Man finds it, I'll buy one.

 

[mouthmw]

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Bought this gorgeous '93 from a great guy here on TB. My first EBMM Stingray. Some say quality wise the early 90's Stingray's are hard to beat. I've never owned a bass easier to play or setup.

You know what else is cool on your bass? That awesome matte bwb pickguard that they later started making in gloss. I custom ordered a matte bwb for my USA SUB. Awesome 90s vibe.