Absolutely get the Stingray. Like landry.bass said in the previous post, you'd have a KILLER trio of basses.
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NEED ADVICE, P BASS OR STINGRAY?
- Thread starter Loves2Jam
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I think the Stingray would be better. You can get the same sounds as a P bass and then some. Plus if you got the Stingray you'd have quite the trio.
The Sterling Single H has 3 pick up choices where as the Stingray Single H doesn't. One of the options is the same setting that the Ray has although the pickups (ceramic vs alnico) are a little different. For me I say very close, but that is a personal opinion. I think the Sterling as a little more aggressive than the SR. I mainly selected the Sterling for the neck profile and smaller body + less weight.
Good Luck
I saw a stingray for trad locally today, the guy wanna trade for an american vintage 62 p-bass which is exactly what I have.
I play my bass through a vintage svt and I really like the vintage and dirty sound I can get with that setup, at lower volume it can also sound really clean with lots of sustain.
What I sometime miss though is a more beefy tone like nirvana nevermind and the first ratm album.
Do you think a stingray would suit me better?
I feel like my actual setup gives me 80% of the tones I like, would the stingray be close to 100%?
Thanks
I play my bass through a vintage svt and I really like the vintage and dirty sound I can get with that setup, at lower volume it can also sound really clean with lots of sustain.
What I sometime miss though is a more beefy tone like nirvana nevermind and the first ratm album.
Do you think a stingray would suit me better?
I feel like my actual setup gives me 80% of the tones I like, would the stingray be close to 100%?
Thanks
I've had all of em....
Stingray, Sterling, P-Basses and J-Basses.
Stingray stays, Sterling went cause the Stingray was there first, P-Bass was good but went too. Jazz will probably be staying too...but as somebody posted earlier, don't discount the G&L L-2000......Tribute is an amazing beast for the price.
Stingray, Sterling, P-Basses and J-Basses.
Stingray stays, Sterling went cause the Stingray was there first, P-Bass was good but went too. Jazz will probably be staying too...but as somebody posted earlier, don't discount the G&L L-2000......Tribute is an amazing beast for the price.
I love P-Basses, and I'm very happy with mine. But you say you have a Precision and a Jazz. In my opinion, get a Stingray. That way you'll have all of Leo's best ideas (IMO :hiding ) and be ready for ANY gig.
I'd start a new thread, I don't think a lot of guys read all the way through and you have a very specific question. I know people complain a lot about repeat threads, but what the heck, we're having a conversation here and it may benefit someone.
To your question, a Ray would nail the tones you want, but you won't be able to go back to a basic P sound if you ever wanted to. A Ray is much brighter of course. If it's a rosewood instead of maple, you will get some woodiness but you can't just back off highs and mids, boost bass and expect a P. If you can live with that, go for it.
I'd get the Ray. Everyone should own each of the big boys (P, J, Ray) at one point or another -- just to get to know them and figure out what all the fuss is about.
I would also give G&L a serious look. I enjoyed my US P and my Ray a great deal, though I'm not a big J fan. They were great basses but they're gone and I'm on my 4th G&L. Just sayin'.
I would also give G&L a serious look. I enjoyed my US P and my Ray a great deal, though I'm not a big J fan. They were great basses but they're gone and I'm on my 4th G&L. Just sayin'.
Yeah start your own thread, otherwise people will just keep responding to the OP and your question will get lost.
Ha! Yeah, I missed that.
The P and the Ray can cover similar sonic territory dependign on strings, EQ, technique etc. Also, they each do their own thing particularly well.
You mentioned the 1st RATM album as a sound you were after. That was recorded with a Stingray IIRC, but you probably already knew that.
Unless you're particularly attached to your P, I see no reason not to check out the Ray if you're interested. Really, you're just talking about different flavors of excellent.
Go with a 'Ray if you prefer a tone that draws more attention. Go with a P if you prefer a tone that simply sits in the mix perfectly.
I have the definitive answer to your question, but I don't wanna waste it on a 2 year old thread.
Seems to me like you should get a Ray. You've already got the P. You'd have a killer trio if you got the Ray
Ive owned a jazz, and a P bass. I now own a sterling and a ray.. Love them and glad I made the move.... Im never going back..
