StingRay? Fender Jazz? Am I insane?

[mgauge]

Hi all,

Just looking for some opinions as I cant seem to make a decision and I thought maybe some input would help.

I have a MusicMan Sterling and I love it to pieces.. Years ago I had a StingRay and (like an ass) I sold it for rent or something stupid..Years later I bought an American Fender Jazz bass, so now I have the Sterling and the Jazz..

The Jazz has served me WeLL and I love it.. But Im obsessed with getting a StingRay again and I LoVe the MusicMan tone? Wifey only 'allows' two basses in the house so...........


I play mostly harder rock, aggressive stuff, but Im known to soften up/slow down to contemporary music here and there..

Would u keep the Fender Jazz and be happy or would u get a Sting Ray and be happy? Im even thinking I should go StingRay 5 since I miss having a 5 string...

Thoughts? Comments? Thanks.

 

[Orangeclawhammr]

Your first priority is to find a place outside of the house to store additional basses.

 

[ahbassman]

Wifey only 'allows' two basses in the house so...........

.....I would have a serious problem with this haha

Keep the jazz IMO. Just incredibly versatile and worth keeping.

 

[rappa29]

Since you asked,

I'd get rid of the Sterling and get a Stingray.

Keep the Jazz. You never know when a session will require a passive bass.

IMHO, YMMV, etc, etc....

Disclaimer: I own a Stingray and MIA Jazz.

 

[Rumblefisher]

If it was me, I would sell the Sterling and Jazz, pool some money together, and get:
1. A nice 5 string Jazz bass (Am. Deluxe)
2. A 2 band Stingray 4 string

This way, you have what you want, and they will both provide many years of enjoyment!

 

[JulienJeff]

sell the jazz and buy a sandberg JM4. A jazz pickup and a Musicman pickup. Passive/active switch

 

[Jim Roseberry]

In your scenario, I'd keep the Jazz and have one MusicMan.
The Sterling and Stingray are by no means identical... but they're closer (tone wise) to each other than the Jazz.
I'd go play some Stingray basses side by side with your Sterling. Go with the one you like better.

If you like the Jazz neck... you might want to stick with your Sterling... or look for one of the new Stingray SLO models (have the Sterling neck).

 

[Eric Swaim]

When does the wife make the decision for how many basses a musician owns, unless she is working and your at home mooching?

Seriously, I would keep the Jazz Bass and the Sterling and save your pennies for a Stingray. A Sterling should be close to the same sound as a Stingray, just a different body and neck feel, so what would be the point of changing out for the same sounds and tone? The Fender Jazz bass will give you more options when a less aggressive sound is needed. I went through the same problem trying to decide on selling some of my basses to get another Ken Smith after already having one in the collection.

GOOD LUCK

 

[funk generator]

When does the wife make the decision for how many basses a musician owns, unless she is working and your at home mooching?
GOOD LUCK

+1

 

[Gearhead43]

Your first priority is to find a place outside of the house to store additional basses.

........or a place to store the wife.

 

[Double Agent]

sell the wife, keep the Jazz, and get a Stingray

 

[jellymax]

do not sell the jazz. what you have is already ideal.

 

[stflbn]

I'd dump the Sterling and get a Stingray, or even a Ray34 or Ray35 (which I'm very impressed with).

 

[Kwesi]

If it was me, I would sell the Sterling and Jazz, pool some money together, and get:
1. A nice 5 string Jazz bass (Am. Deluxe)
2. A 2 band Stingray 4 string

This way, you have what you want, and they will both provide many years of enjoyment!

+∞!

The AmDlx jazzes are the best Fender has to offer, IMO. And the Stingray should settle your gas for one.

 

[FromTheBassMent]

In your scenario, I'd keep the Jazz and have one MusicMan.
The Sterling and Stingray are by no means identical... but they're closer (tone wise) to each other than the Jazz.
I'd go play some Stingray basses side by side with your Sterling. Go with the one you like better.

+1 I think a Stingray 5 is just an amazing thing to play, but you will find situations where you need a more old-school tone. I currently achieve that with a passive Warwick Ash Corvette, but am thinking of selling that and getting a PJ configured bass (maybe Sadowsky or Lakland Joe Osborne) as a better complement to my fretless SR5.

 

[J. Crawford]

Sell the Sterling for a Stingray. Having both a Sterling and Stingray is pointless, IMO, being the same pickup and placement.

 

[bassman10096]

Wifey only 'allows' two basses in the house so...........

Mine said the same thing a few years ago. I try not to have them all out of their cases at once, but sometimes a family outing is in order...

 

[mgauge]

Thanks for the replies... Ive tried selling the wife, but to no avail.LOL!

If/when I start making money at bass, she'd had NO case... So thats my goal.

 

[mgauge]

I'd dump the Sterling and get a Stingray, or even a Ray34 or Ray35 (which I'm very impressed with).

Ive toyed with this idea as well. A Sterling by MusicMan Ray 35 doesnt sound like a bad idea... Would u feel like u sold yourself short?

 

[FatCity]

Your first priority is to find a place outside of the house to store additional basses.

Excellent advice.

I would keep the Jazz. More versitile and the right bass for any gig IMO.

FC