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Stingray 5 single H question

#4
The SR5 H has more than ample low end. If you want more, just boost with the onboard preamp. I had one for 20+ years and never once thought there was anything less than enough, and that was with running the preamp flat or with just a touch of bass boost.

Now that said, apparently the SR5's 3 band preamp does have a high pass filtering aspect to it, and I think the roll off starts around 40Hz. In comparison, the classic MM 2 band preamp doesn't high pass at all, so I guess if you wanted to have a really massive dubby low end then look to a bass with that preamp or something else.

But again, from my experience (and for years I played dance friendly pop where I competed with a keyboard and used notes lower than E a lot), the SR5 is absolutely fine. For your genres, you should be great, especially since you are already good with the EBMM sound.
 
#8
dedpool1052 said:
when i had mine, that bass lived in series mode. such a full, fat and punchy tone. it killed when playing with a pick.
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Series mode is why Sterlings and SR5s have a huge advantage over the Stingray 4. You have the option to go parallel (or single coil) if you like, but like the others here, with my Sterling now and my SR5 when I had it, the basses spend virtually all their time in series mode.
 
#11
The Ray H pickup is not located in the same position as the bridge pickup on a regular 2 pickup bass like a Jazz. It is located closer to the neck in the "sweet spot". Plenty of low end, but also plenty of clarity and a flexible preamp to give you more of either (low end or clarity). The SR5 H was the standard for professional level 5-string basses for years before many manufacturers even made a 5-string model. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
#12
coastie72 said:
I am considering a Stingray 5 single H and play mostly country, southern rock. I currently gig with a EBMM 25th Anniversary HH. I am concerned about having enough low end. Anyone using a single H. All opinion are welcomed.
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The low end is not an issue. The issue will be getting consistent volume across all strings. I love my Stingray, but the pickup design isn't very flexible. Having 2 pickups will help balance the individual string volume.
 
#14
If you are concerned about low end from a Stingray5 H, then why not purchase a Stingray5 HH or HS? I have heard the HH variation and there is a difference in the low end. I have a Stingray5 H and a Bongo4 HH. I don't know if the comparison is fair but, the HH seems to sound lower and also, my Fender P5 sounds lower so, why lock into one pickup configuration when, there so many choices on the market?
 

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