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Selling the Stingray, Keeping the Jazz - thoughts?

#21
And I have the exact opposite situation as you. I have a 2011 fender American special jazz bass and a stingray special, and I feel that the stingray is a far superior instrument. I’m not wrong and your not wrong either. It’s all up to the individual but I can say the neck on that fender American special is an awesome neck. Right now I have no plans of selling it but am considering changing its stock pickups one day
 
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TN WOODMAN said:
I hope that Ray finds a good home. It’s someone’s huckleberry.
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I hope the same! I will probably buy a Classic Stingray or Sabre in about a year, when a lightweight one comes along.
Pilgrim said:
BEAUTIFUL puppy! Congratulations.

But the $3500 price tag also makes the case for rescue dogs. That's all I've ever owned.
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my last dog, they just passed after 17 years, was a rescue. I wanted to switch it up this time. I tried to find a rescue, but when I saw this guy that was it.
 
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Mrtoodamnsabre said:
get the setup done by a pro on the stingray id say, just cause they shouldnt be that finnicky, the truss wheel definitely makes it tempting to lean heavily on truss rod adjustments for a setup but the bass could need a shim to give it a little more travel in the sweet spot.
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I consider myself to be amazing at setups. I’ve tried with and without several shims. The “pro” will just raise the action and say ok now it doesn’t buzz…for $100. Been down that road way too many times. I have never met a pro that considers ultra low bass setups appropriate. When you like super super low action, you must learn to set up yourself. My P and J Have flawless setups. The Stingray just can’t go as low with TIs. For some reason they are more floppy on the Stingray. They feel a lot more stiff on the jazz bass.
 
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#32
I had an 89 Stingray that I loved. Maple board. I sold it and then regretted it. A while later I was able to buy it back again. Played it for several more years and thought it would be the last bass I owned.

Then I fell in love with the Jazz. Passive pick ups. I traded the Stingray for a Jazz and cash.

I think whatever direction you go they’ll be some regret. The bass I really regret selling was a 62 RI Jazz. That haunts me.

Love the dog.
 
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You gotta do whats best for you (wait, did i just write a great line to a country western song???) and, i have entertained selling my Stingray too. Dont think I will but I thought about it. For me its mostly because even though its comfortable to play and i love the tone, it is heavy. My rationale is that there are alot of cheaper Sterling Sterlings Sterling out there nowadays, and worst case you could upgrade the pup and preamp for a much cheaper alternative.
 
#35
My mini Aussie… 11 months :)

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You should have consulted TB before buying the dog. ;). $3500 could buy you some killer gear, plus the pup will be an ongoing expense. Of course the real point there is never pay for a fancy pooch, it's a cruel business, and there are endless sweet and adorable canines just longing to be adopted. Ah well, it's a done deal ... keep the Jazz, sell the Ray. But you knew that. :)
 
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