Musicman Stingray CLUB

[Sufenta]

Can I get a #? I just got my Stingray today and I must say, its probably the highest quality bass for the price...

I didn't have to do anything, its perfect from the box.

The day this bass is stolen or gets damaged is the first day I will cry over a bass...

Nice. Had this one in my grips for a short period. Sold it. Didn't want anyone to see me cry. Lol

 

[JackANSI]

Wow I like the tort pg on that... looks like I found the first and only thing I need to buy for my MM... haha

 

[bunkaroo]

Funny - back in 2002 when I ordered my Stingray 5 from Musician's Friend (black with black pickguard and maple fretboard), the bass in post 581 is exactly what they sent me instead. That was fun. Thankfully I didn't have to wait for them to get that one back before the shipped me the correct one.

 

[fivestringgecko]

Can I get a #? I just got my Stingray today and I must say, its probably the highest quality bass for the price...

I didn't have to do anything, its perfect from the box.

#98 it is!

I also have no desire to change anything from stock... my Stingray is perfect as well.

Congrats!

5sg.

 

[Sufenta]

#98 it is!

I also have no desire to change anything from stock... my Stingray is perfect as well.

Congrats!

5sg.

Agreed. Don't see many modded Rays.

 

[thekorean]

Can I get a number. Im assuming it would be 99 as the last post was 98. The ray 5 in action black on black with RW. Bone stock. Needs to be cleaned after studio sessions.

 

[TechJunky]

I've got this coming my way next week hopefully:

Traded here on TB w/sevendaybass (his pic). Can I join? Or do I have to wait until it arrives to officially enter? I was hoping for #100, can I reserve it?

 

[fivestringgecko]

No problem, welcome to the club! ROCK ON!!!

99. thekorean
100. TechJunky

5sg.

 

[metron]

Here is my splurge of the week.

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=160091&d=1268510903

I have a few questions for those who are SR5 knowledgable. When did they start using phantom coils? My SR5 is dated late 1993. It came with a G&G style tolex hard case that has padding fitted to the Ray body shape. Could it be original?

 

[mgauge]

I've got this coming my way next week hopefully:

Sweet bass. Im jealous of it and your number

 

[mgauge]

I had to dig out all my old stuff that I haven't used in years to fund this. But I just couldn't let this bass pass.

GREAT BASS. A KEEPER

 

[mgauge]

Count me in!
I bought this used this spring. I haven't taken the neck off because I don't want to risk putting it back on and messing up the setup. I haven't seen another stingray with this paint job with a non-matching headstock. Anyone have ideas what year it may have been made?

I had this exact bass back in 94.. Sold it like a damn fool

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

I have a few questions for those who are SR5 knowledgable. When did they start using phantom coils? My SR5 is dated late 1993.

Not sure exactly. My '93 SR5 doesn't have the phantom coil, but my '98 does. Flick your switch to the middle position (single coil mode) and if it buzzes, it doesn't have the phantom coil.

 

[Bassman62]

Let me try these photos again:

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Thet's a beauty, BTW love the hat; wonder if they're available in the UK.

 

[metron]

Not sure exactly. My '93 SR5 doesn't have the phantom coil, but my '98 does. Flick your switch to the middle position (single coil mode) and if it buzzes, it doesn't have the phantom coil.

Thanks small! I guess I don't have it then. I was asking because all switch positions are a bit noisy. Can this be reduced by shielding?

I have another potential problem. If I knock on the pickups or bass some of the sound comes through the amp. I assume this is not normal and the pickup is a little microphonic. Can anyone confirm whether or not I am crazy?

 

[TechJunky]

And it's here!! Allow me to make my #100 official with these shots:

 

[timbledum]

Hahaha just saw these photos at the eb forum! Nice bass man!

 

[fivestringgecko]

And it's here!!

swweeeeeeeeeettttttt...

5sg.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Thanks small! I guess I don't have it then. I was asking because all switch positions are a bit noisy. Can this be reduced by shielding?

I have another potential problem. If I knock on the pickups or bass some of the sound comes through the amp. I assume this is not normal and the pickup is a little microphonic. Can anyone confirm whether or not I am crazy?

Are they all noisy when you're touching the strings?

 

[metron]

Are they all noisy when you're touching the strings?

Doesn't seem to make any difference. All positions are a bit hissy/hummy.

I found a post in the MM forum where someone with a '94 had a phantom coil epoxy issue that was resulting is some microphonics and noise. I'm going to take the pickup apart this weekend to see if I have the same thing.

Either way the SR5 is a joy to play. It's almost like the feel of the neck is plush. Soft with just the right amount of tension, lowish action, and minimal fret buzz.