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Thunderbird Club

Remind us again, what is the EQ setup? 2 or 3 band?

Rays strike me as instruments requiring a completely different approach to tone sculpting.

For me, when i had the ones i had, was getting rid of the sizzle on the top end.
I'm one of those that also feels there's a difference between the 2 and 3band eq's.
 
For me, when i had the ones i had, was getting rid of the sizzle on the top end.
I'm one of those that also feels there's a difference between the 2 and 3band eq's.

Which is? Not being snarky. Curious
 
3 band...

... and you ain't kiddin'!

For me, when i had the ones i had, was getting rid of the sizzle on the top end.
I'm one of those that also feels there's a difference between the 2 and 3band eq's.

You may find a Ray really likes some nice warm sounding compression, ie optical or valve compression. Options include the MB Compressore, EHX Black Finger, Diamond BCP-1 (with bonus tilt EQ), FEA OptiFet etc.
 
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You may find a Ray really likes some nice warm sounding compression, ie optical or valve compression. Options include the MB Compressore, EHX Black Finger, Diamond BCP-1 (with bonus tilt EQ), FEA OptiFet etc.

Or you may find the strings need to be removed and placed on a bass that doesn't require such nonsense to make an acceptable noise.

EDIT: Yes I own a StingRay, an elderly one with obsolete alnico pickup and 2 band EQ. Am I allowed to comment or do I have to own the exact model...and why would I do that?
 
You may find a Ray really likes some nice warm sounding compression, ie optical or valve compression. Options include the MB Compressore, EHX Black Finger, Diamond BCP-1 (with bonus tilt EQ), FEA OptiFet etc.
The Blackfinger comes highly recommended. I've been waiting for a "deal I can't refuse" to drop in my lap...