Stingray's True Tone (onboard EQ)

[Da LadY In Red]

I've heard this idea thrown around a lot that a Stingray's true tone isn't flat. I've had a Stingray (actually Sterling parts with SD MM Cermamic replacement electronics) and have always run it flat as far as the onboard EQ is concerned.

So for the people that truly understand this true tone idea, what settings on the preamp do you guys use to get THE coveted SR tone?

 

[syciprider]

How do people determine that the Stingray's tone isn't flat?

Is there like a reference bass tone somewhere that they compare it against?

 

[Baird6869]

I have been running my new SR4 like this:

Note: full cut = 0, flat or in the middle = 5 and on fully = 10 to make things simple

Treble: 2-3
Mids: 2-5
Bass: 10

Most of the time treble is almost off, bass is on full and the mids are in the middle (flat). Sounds great for everything from heavy slap to 60's rock.

 

[i_got_a_mohawk]

I leave everything flat. Played around a bit, but, not a big fan of the EQ positions on the 3 band. (will have to try a 2 band at some point)

 

[Figjam]

I run mine flat. Sometimes slight mid/bass boost.

 

[ricknote]

On my SR5 I boost the bass just a tick.
Rick

 

[Dr Stankface]

On my SR5 I boost the bass just a tick.
Rick

+1

 

[Da LadY In Red]

That's interesting, I think (now that I've ventured around with the EQ) I like highs and mids cut a smidge (mids sometimes flat) and bass boosted all the way. I love the bass EQ on the pre because it seems to be deep and punchy, instead of just a mess.