Stingray Classic Returns

[Christcr]

Can anyone confirm if the chip 4250 is used in the Retro or not? This is from my Classic. They are now out of production and want to confirm if the Retro is using something different?
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I pulled the control plate on mine, and............

Epoxied. Just like the original.


Sorry. I tried!

 

[ics1974]

I pulled the control plate on mine, and............

Epoxied. Just like the original.



Sorry. I tried!

Thanks for looking. Now that the chip is discontinued I wonder what they are using.

 

[Les Fret]

Don't have any video gear, but I do have Studio One. So if I get time maybe I'll record a few clips.

thanks. You can easily record demo videos with almost any phone these days. No need for studio gear. Just use the mic and camera from a phone.

 

[Sparky Mark]

Yeah I did notice the difference as well. The Classic is more tinted the the Retro. Both are nice though.

I think it better to have a finish that will tint naturally with age as you own it rather than a fake yellow tint. My 1980 has taken 43 years to tint this much:-

 

[mikeswals]

Thanks for looking. Now that the chip is discontinued I wonder what they are using.

Pretty sure there's vendors with old stock still. And probably likely EB has a massive stock of them.
I even have a pack in my spares box.

 

[ics1974]

Pretty sure there's vendors with old stock still. And probably likely EB has a massive stock of them.
I even have a pack in my spares box.

Yeah your probably right

 

[moretolife]

I have always liked MM basses but their prices these days are crazy.

 

[Richard I]

Can anyone confirm if the chip 4250 is used in the Retro or not? This is from my Classic. They are now out of production and want to confirm if the Retro is using something different?

My classic's the same. Is the 4250 a good or a bad thing?

 

[ics1974]

My classic's the same. Is the 4250 a good or a bad thing?

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Is a good thing. That’s the original 2 band OP Amp chip. The chip is no longer in production so that is why I brought it up.
There was an old topic about this.
https://www.talkbass.com/threads/ti...what-will-musicman-use-in-the-future.1299270/

 

[Sparky Mark]

My classic's the same. Is the 4250 a good or a bad thing?

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It's interesting (to me) to see the higher component count of the Classic preamp compared to that of the 1980 design.

 

[MDStingray]

Hello new bass : A crappy picture - and I will take a better one later today - but you get the idea

 

[MDStingray]

 

[ics1974]

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amazing!!! I want one so bad

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

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[ics1974]

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so how does it sound?

 

[GwenOnBass]

I think it better to have a finish that will tint naturally with age as you own it rather than a fake yellow tint. My 1980 has taken 43 years to tint this much:-
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The degree the original clear finish shifted to amber after 44 years is evidenced by the slop left on the nut.

Edit. (unrelated) the bass is 9 pounds on the dot.

 

[MDStingray]

so how does it sound?

It sounds amazing!

Some first analyses.
The Retro 70's is 10 pounds. Not a lightweight by any means.
However, the balance playing seated is perfect - 100% spot on. Absolutely zero neck-dive.
I love the glossy neck and 2 EQ. Just like how a Stingray should be in my opinion.
Comes in a G&G case. Nice, but I'd rather have the Mono-bag.
The set up out of the box was just the way I like it.
And yes, it is expensive.

I will record a 1:1 comparison sound-clip with my 3-band EQ 90-ties Ray.

 

[ics1974]

So I caved and ordered one this afternoon. Had to go with black as it’s my favourite. If I’m lucky it will be here tomorrow.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

Need reviews!!!

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

So I caved and ordered one this afternoon. Had to go with black as it’s my favourite. If I’m lucky it will be here tomorrow.

I knew you would !!