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NBD: Stingray content!

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by NeonVomit, Dec 28, 2014.

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  1. Dec 28, 2014 #1
    NeonVomit

    NeonVomit

    Jan 29, 2013
    Cyprus
    So, I was wandering around Denmark Street yesterday, and went into Wunjo's Bass Gallery. Let's just say I've gotten a few things from there over the years...

    Anyhow, I've had my eye on a Stingray or used Warwick Corvette $$. I was going to look at one there, when a Stingray 4 2EQ caught my eye. The price was interesting. I plugged it into a flat Minimark III, and the sound was awesome. Tight, punchy, with just the right amount of snarl. I tried out a nice Ibanez Premium afterwards, and to be honest.. it felt like a toy in my hands. And I LIKE Ibanez basses.

    After a brief conversation with the staff, they knocked a couple of hundred off the price, so I took home a brand new Stingray for an absolute steal. Behold.

    I never thought of even getting a red bass, but this one spoke to me. I like the stripped-down approach, and I always wanted a real classic bass to go on with the other crazy things I have. 20141228_111200.jpg 20141228_111144.jpg 20141228_111125.jpg 20141228_110715.jpg
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2014 #2
    Panych

    Panych

    Jun 30, 2014
    Great bass, congratulations.
     
  3. Dec 28, 2014 #3
    Rickenbottom

    Rickenbottom

    Oct 4, 2014
    Guelph, Ontario. Canada
    Very nice. Gotta love stingrays
     
  4. Dec 28, 2014 #4
    OutToPlayJazz

    OutToPlayJazz

    Dec 30, 2007
    Gloucestershire, UK
    Congrats - That looks identical to the nearly new 2-band Stingray I traded to Alex at the Bass Gallery in August towards my Classic Sabre. The 2-band models really do have a voice of their own and have more of the classic scooped traditional Stingray bite. Hope you enjoy it. I wonder if it is the one I traded? :)
     
  5. Dec 28, 2014 #5
    NeonVomit

    NeonVomit

    Jan 29, 2013
    Cyprus
    This was brand new, still had the tags and plastic on it, so I don't think so! I've been jamming it through a small almost-dead Peavey that I have and it's glorious. It will see a lot of action that's for sure!
     
  6. Dec 28, 2014 #6
    Geri O

    Geri O Endorsing Artist, Mike Lull Guitars and Basses Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 6, 2013
    Florence, MS
    It should see a lot of action and you done real good....:D That's gorgeous.

    And I hope folks don't don't lose their minds over "Music Man" being stamped on the bridge...;)
     
  7. Dec 28, 2014 #7
    DiabolusInMusic

    DiabolusInMusic Functionless Art is Merely Tolerated Vandalism

    Dec 22, 2010
    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
    Mind if I ask what a killer deal on a Ray is across the pond?
     
  8. Dec 28, 2014 #8
    NeonVomit

    NeonVomit

    Jan 29, 2013
    Cyprus
    I got it for £900, so thats about $1400 or so. January sales! And I'm not clued up enough about what having Music Man stamped on the bridge means to have any issue with it... is there some secret to it?
     
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  9. Dec 28, 2014 #9
    JakobT

    JakobT

    Jan 9, 2014
    Oslo, Norway
    Very nice! congrats!
     
  10. Dec 28, 2014 #10
    SirMjac28

    SirMjac28 Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion

    Aug 25, 2010
    The Great Midwest
    Beautiful congrats and Leo has to be the biggest influence for modern instruments period.
     
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  11. Dec 28, 2014 #11
    chickenJames

    chickenJames

    May 2, 2013
    Wiltshire UK
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  12. Dec 28, 2014 #12
    Dan_reeves

    Dan_reeves

    Jun 14, 2013
    The Great Plains
    Looks awesome!
     
  13. Dec 28, 2014 #13
    Gasman

    Gasman Supporting Member

    Apr 9, 2007
    South Carolina
    Sweet. I have the same Stingray except with a sterling silver finish. They look so cool, and the 2-band eq sounds so good. Congrats!
     
  14. Dec 28, 2014 #14
    Geri O

    Geri O Endorsing Artist, Mike Lull Guitars and Basses Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 6, 2013
    Florence, MS
    :D:D

    No, not a secret, kind of an inside thing. I think the posts I'm talking about are somewhere in the hardware part of the forum.

    Don't you give it another thought, all Music Man basses, as far as I know, have the name stamped on the bridge. And that's perfectly fine with me!

    Just play that awesome bass all you can!...:bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
  15. Dec 28, 2014 #15
    Rocky

    Rocky Inactive

    Jul 21, 2000
    Los Angeles
    Congrats on your new bass! What year was it made? If you want any info just call Ernie Ball with the serial number, and they will tell you exactly when it was made. I called from the store before I purchased mine, and found out it was made on my birthday! Kinda sealed the deal for me.
     
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  16. Dec 28, 2014 #16
    meatwad

    meatwad

    Apr 9, 2008
    Smallville, USA
    Beautiful color combo!!
     
  17. Dec 28, 2014 #17
    NeonVomit

    NeonVomit

    Jan 29, 2013
    Cyprus
    Woah, a lot of love for the mighty Stingray here! I'll get in touch with them and find out the details.... not sure but I have a feeling it's a 2014 model.

    I can't put the damn thing down! Good thing I've got time off work these days...
     
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  18. Dec 28, 2014 #18
    Rocky

    Rocky Inactive

    Jul 21, 2000
    Los Angeles
    You never know.. I bought mine at a music store about a month ago, but it was made in 2007
     
  19. Dec 28, 2014 #19
    ShadowVampyre

    ShadowVampyre

    Apr 2, 2011
    Chattanooga ,tn
    Love my Stingray, love that color on yours.... Simply gorgeous!! Congrats
     
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  20. Dec 28, 2014 #20
    Geri O

    Geri O Endorsing Artist, Mike Lull Guitars and Basses Gold Supporting Member

    Sep 6, 2013
    Florence, MS
    This site (www.music-man.org) has great info on Music Man basses. You can find out the age of your bass as well.

    Good luck!
     
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