NBD - Stingray Classic

[MIJ Fender Guy]

Appreciate all the kind words. Here’s a little bass porn before bed.

 

[5StringBlues]

Well alright alright alright alright.

 

[Mr_BK]

Nice !

I got one as a 5-string and I have to agree. Very nice basses, perfect build quality and wood. But mine is heavy like a boat anchor

 

[scuzzy]

that combo was my first love, it was at first sight. Palen Music, Springfield MO, 1996. sure is a beauty.

 

[fjbass78]

My Classic 5. Rosewood neck, but the flame on the back of the neck is nice. I don't have a pic of it though.

 

[MIJ Fender Guy]

Nice !

I got one as a 5-string and I have to agree. Very nice basses, perfect build quality and wood. But mine is heavy like a boat anchor

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That's a beauty.

 

[Pet Sounds]

I have a white Retro and a sunburst Classic, and I like the tone of both of them. I really should sit down and A/B them. The only real negative with either is the weight, especially my Retro. On the other hand, the Retro sounds absolutely amazing to me. I've never owned or played a two-band StingRay that didn't ring my chimes.

 

[ics1974]

I used to have both the Classic and the Retro. Amazing tone from both. I just didn’t like the glossy neck because if my hands started to sweat it would stick a little

 

[IronLung1986]

Would be curious to hear a little more about the differences in sound!

 

[Dasgre0g]

Beautiful instrument. Enjoy it!
I love my classic 4. Still looking for a classic 5 in blue frost with rosewood fret board tho. Hint hint

 

[Mr_BK]

I used to have both the Classic and the Retro. Amazing tone from both. I just didn’t like the glossy neck because if my hands started to sweat it would stick a little

Opposite here.
I really like the glossy neck as it protects the nice wood from my sweat.

 

[pgpete]

I had a classic 2010 - great bass but so damn heavy! - I sold it on and decided lightweight basses from then on.