Are there any non active pickup/preamp Musicman's? I've been thinking about getting a Stingray (or Rickenbacker) after I upgrade my Rig. Are all Stingray's active? Becasue I prefer passive myself and would like to avoid actives. Any help appreaciated.
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Non active MM's
- Thread starter Shearstown
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All Stingrays are active. Ernie Ball makes a budget version called the SUB that is available passive.
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I think I'll pass on that one... But is the bass being active a problem for any lazy people. What is the battery life like? And how well do the basses slap out of curiosity?
Not a problem , the battery lasts upwards of 6 months.
All musicman basses slap amazingly. Best slap tone out there IMO.
All musicman basses slap amazingly. Best slap tone out there IMO.
Well, actually I can´t remember the last time I changed it in my Sterling. And, the battery dont just die... before that the bass starts to distort a little when played hard. But change it once every (other) year and youll be fine!
What kind of battery does it take? And while i'm at it who are some notable Stingray players excluding flea?
It's a 9V battery in an easy access compartment in the back.
The battery lasts forever. Unplug the cable from the bass when you are done playing and it will last forever and a day.
The Ray and the Sterling are set up real well for slapping. Look at that real estate between the pup and the neck for you to play on.
The battery lasts forever. Unplug the cable from the bass when you are done playing and it will last forever and a day.
The Ray and the Sterling are set up real well for slapping. Look at that real estate between the pup and the neck for you to play on.
