Musicman Stingray Club, Part II!

[FMartin]

Me and my just-acquired Stingray...

I couldn't be happier! This thing plays by herself, and delivers a strong, punchy and complex tone...

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[Figjam]

The 30ths are hot.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Ah well, I guess I should join too... send us a number over here, please

Of course you should!

Me and my Stingray...

Welcome to both of you!!!

153. mcnach (DJJazzV's 2nd spot)
173. FMartin

5sg.

 

[mcnach]

i dont like how it looks without the pickguard

I removed it to see what the pickup routing was like (very clean!) and I used the pickguard to see what my OLP would look like with a black plate... and I just haven't got around to put it back. I like it without... but like you I prefer it with the black plate on.

 

[metron]

I have become enamoured with my SR5. This is quite unexpected since I never really liked the 4 stringers much and picked this up on an impulse. It just delivers on so many levels. It sets up beautifully and has that soft bouncy feel of a good EBMM bass.

One problem I am having is that the neck relief shifts regularly and sometimes quite a lot in a short period of time. Is this typical for the unfinished necks? I have it pretty well oiled. Is there anything I can do to minimize the neck shifting?

 

[Jerry J]

I have become enamoured with my SR5. This is quite unexpected since I never really liked the 4 stringers much and picked this up on an impulse. It just delivers on so many levels. It sets up beautifully and has that soft bouncy feel of a good EBMM bass.

One problem I am having is that the neck relief shifts regularly and sometimes quite a lot in a short period of time. Is this typical for the unfinished necks? I have it pretty well oiled. Is there anything I can do to minimize the neck shifting?

That seems odd for Colorado since the weather there is typically dry this time of year. Isn't it...other than the thunderstorms.

I do have to make very minor adjustments to mine but I have my strings almost flat on the neck. Crazy low setup with no buzzing anywhere.

 

[metron]

That seems odd for Colorado since the weather there is typically dry this time of year. Isn't it...other than the thunderstorms.

I do have to make very minor adjustments to mine but I have my strings almost flat on the neck. Crazy low setup with no buzzing anywhere.

Very true. Our practice room is a cool somewhat humid basement vs the hot dry third floor apartment where I live and normally store the bass. I can't keep it in one place where it is nicely adjusted then leave it is the other for an extended period.

 

[Jerry J]

Very true. Our practice room is a cool somewhat humid basement vs the hot dry third floor apartment where I live and normally store the bass. I can't keep it in one place where it is nicely adjusted then leave it is the other for an extended period.

What with the really accessable truss rod adjuster it typically is merely a slight turn either way. I'm sure in my case it's because I have the strings rediculously low with virtually no relief. I also kinda figured, in my case, that with the crazy birdseye maple on the neck might have something to do with it.

Another thing might be the strings. Depending on the tension of the strings might be causing more movement.

 

[Corevalay]

Could you guys check out my thread and help me out with some Stingray questions? Thanks!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=688261

 

[JoshuaTSP]

New to 2 band stingrays.....what are some typical settings? Start at 50% and go from there?

I'll probably just fiddle with it until it sounds good, but input from others can't hurt.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Could you guys check out my thread and help me out with some Stingray questions? Thanks!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=688261

I posted a couple thoughts over there! BTW, those certainly aren't silly questions.

For anyone else who might have questions about Stingrays, you're certainly welcome to post them here directly! Like me, I'm sure a lot of people in this thread are subscribed and would be happy to answer questions like Essentre's!

5sg.

 

[Jerry J]

Could you guys check out my thread and help me out with some Stingray questions? Thanks!

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=688261

I just responded to your thread. Good luck on your quest. There are some really great Stingrays out there and they are still one of the best values around.

 

[Jerry J]

New to 2 band stingrays.....what are some typical settings? Start at 50% and go from there?

I'll probably just fiddle with it until it sounds good, but input from others can't hurt.

SWEET! On my 2-band I tend to run the bass all the way up and the treble at about 30%. And I am using DR Highbeams.

 

[PluckyThump]

New to 2 band stingrays..... Start at 50% and go from there?

That's what I do, and I don't move the knobs much either way from there. I find the 2-band is easier to get "the tone" out of than the 3-band.

 

[Musicman20]

I sold 2 SR4 H 3EQs.....BOOO!

BUT, I have 3 new Rays coming with the funds:

SR4 H 2 Band, SR4 H 3 Band, SR5 HS.

Pics soon!

 

[JoshuaTSP]

SWEET! On my 2-band I tend to run the bass all the way up and the treble at about 30%. And I am using DR Highbeams.

That's what I do, and I don't move the knobs much either way from there. I find the 2-band is easier to get "the tone" out of than the 3-band.

Sorry guys.....I sorta lied to avoid a really long story.

I actually have a 3 band.

It's a John East 3 band preamp. Suppose to be like a 2 band with the mid set flat.
Never had the stock preamp or pickup.....so I cannot really provide any comparison.

Just not used to no detents on the bass and treble controls.

 

[Infidelity]

SWEET! On my 2-band I tend to run the bass all the way up and the treble at about 30%. And I am using DR Highbeams.

Hahaha! I do that too with my 2 band Stingray.. Smooth sounding with a little bit of bite..

 

[Jerry J]

I sold 2 SR4 H 3EQs.....BOOO!

BUT, I have 3 new Rays coming with the funds:

SR4 H 2 Band, SR4 H 3 Band, SR5 HS.

Pics soon!

That's quite a trade there. We will insist on seeing photos of the new basses.

 

[tonybassboss]

Continuation of this thread:

Musicman Stingray Club, Part I

and here's the most updated Club List!

1. Otso
2. mynan
3. Broadbent
4. Jonyak
5. origami
6. BassMaster4s
7. Baird6869
8. ReBass
9. SpectorBass308
10. Sufenta
11. detracti
12. rockstar744
13. laneline
14. atoni
15. bluesbass0945
16. iriegnome
17. Jerry J
18. StefanMarinov
19. In Absentia
20. captainachab
21. mrwink
22. U2Scott
23. QORC
24. Rick Blanc
25. Holy War
26. bstringrandy
27. Nino Valenti
28. GeddyFlea1974
29. DJJazzV
30. b_jamin41311
31. mozarwasagenius
32. madbassplaya
33. Stingray93
34. RexNFX79
35. Ebelow
36. Loki182
37. Fleaman08
38. f1canada
39. qball26
40. DenisLM
41. Froaderick
42. derekale
43. penny0072001
44. foomanfat
45. Bassconbeatz
46. dave64o
47. magic papa
48. Rodent
49. Ed
50. bass4worship
51. daahoud
52. G RICH 5
53. Jazzray57
54. mjpittman
55. crustychef
56. 78stingray
57. phatbass30
58. jonnythelarge
59. p0werslav3
60. deepend
61. cellkirk74
62. Dasgre0g
63. INTERNETKING
64. bassalo
65. T-funk
66. eastcoasteddie
67. Scatterblak
68. IvanHardy
69. TheMusicManGuy
70. Boondog Reisbol
71. tbone0813
72. d of the wes
73. robkphoto
74. mmbassplayer
75. mgauge
76. davidjbass
77. Bobbo 77"
78. fivestringgecko
79. stflbn
80. HMZ
81. danny-79
82. gahpg
83. ssbass
84. bunkaroo
85. retardedpossum
86. PluckyThump
87. pjmuck
88. timbledum
89. SVT2PRO-PE#93
90. Calaverasgrande
91. Colonel129
92. buffordbass
93. mannysilvers
94. Bassman62
95. bothroysnvts
96. dyuaru
97. AREA
98. JackANSI
99. thekorean
100. HalfManHalfBass
101. prophet178
102. 1wattmilemarker
103. Luke666uk
104. JOE EDO
105. Thornton Davis
106. BassScum
107. syciprider
108. Royce Hayes
109. Stingray5
110. Funkster
111. over_the_moon
112. endy_y_p
– 112b. endy jr.
113. KarateKid25
114. BokiGroove
115. T. Alan Smith
116. lindseyp
117. Melodicgroove
118. Caca de Kick
119. Lichtaffen
120. BassInUrFace
121. Billy3000
122. Crabby
123. oli@bass
124. kharmakazee1
125. xjeremiahx
126. proghead
127. bobunit
128. pjplayer85
129. mk23169
130. madmic
131. MycooLeeyun
132. projectapollo
133. RockStarsMusic
134. RonnyBaby
135. CAW
136. badboy1984
137. FL Knifemaker
138. codsack
139. EBbassTT
140. Mound of Sound
141. ErlendDL
142. FromTheBassMent
143. 72LML
144. James Lugo
145. jumbodbassman
146. nightspirit
147. Dellers
148. Modulator
149. JMBassist
150. Seidell
151. Jeff K
152. badaxe24
153. mcnach
154. sirmike75
155. nivagues
156. tommyr01
157. Maitreek
158. Distant Cousin
159. Synplicity
160. T-Mac
161. jackduran
162. metron
163. lostrings
164. IotaNet
165. cavix
166. Shappo
167. buglen
168. sacman
169. goinginside
170. Blazeman
171. ba$$
172. Rick N Backer
173. FMartin
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806. Jay Ralston

I do not see myself on the list .... This is USA MM players list or what?

 

[tonybassboss]

The 30ths are hot.

And heavy...