With which genre or playing style are Stingrays commonly associated?

[JMacBass65]

OK, I get that you can play any style on any bass, and that will be especially true for the 3rd most iconic bass out there, but I'm just asking what that guy might have been talking about when he called it a "one-trick pony." Is there a stereotype connected with the Stingray?

I think the guy might be a fool. I have never heard that term associated w/ a Ray. Plus, even if it were, it's the opposite of accurate.

 

[JMacBass65]

I think what he was trying to say is that the Stingray is an "all trick pony"

There you have it!

 

[Deleted member 264575]

Oh yeah I forgot, they're good for slap/funk , too! (I'll go away now. Promise);

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[AMp'D.2play]

This very recent thread discusses various MM basses, not just 'Rays, but it'll give you a good idea how diverse they can be.

 

[awilkie84]

All this talk about 'Rays has me jonesing hard for one. Maybe I should sell my Am Dlx Jazz V...

 

[Spirit of Ox]

I've seen them on every tour since Aenima and I've never seen him play anything other than his Wals live.

No, first bassist Paul D'Amour used them on a couple tours around 95.

 

[jazzyitalian]

The meaning of "One Trick Pony" refers to a limitation of something or someone to one single talent, capability or quality. That said, I don't think you could couch many electronic instuments into that lable. The Stingray (like many other brands) can be found in many different musical genres that call for a bass guitar. To me the closest thing to a one trick bass would be one of those single pick-up basses that has only a volume control (no tone).

 

[hsech]

I had one for a short while. It didn't really fit the style of music I was playing, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great bass for everything else. I was playing in a Texas Blues Trio (SRV, Jimmy Vaughn, BB King, Buddy Guy, etc.). That style just seemed fit for a J or P. I know many folks will disagree, but that is my opinion.

 

[radioface]

Why is a Stingray mentioned as having only one pickup when HH HS and, even a piezo pickup are available choices? I would never trade an AM Deluxe 5 for a Stingray 5.

 

[dkelley]

I always think if a Chuck Mangione clip I've seen a bunch of times. Feels so Good era bassist played one, at least in videos I've seen.

Tony Levin played with chuck on at least Main Squeeze, maybe other albums... stingray

 

[Gasman]

Right, 46&2 and H were done with the Stingray.

True. I think Pupoopie was also with a Stingray, and that is my personal favorite.

Stingrays can be used for any genre. To the OP, they are "associated" most with funk, prog, and R&B. Mainly because very famous players used them in those genres. They are used in punk and metal all the time as well. They have a very distinct sound, and if it works for you, then go for it.

 

[pnchad]

skating

 

[Jim Carr]

skating

Yeay, you can use da 'ray for a Ska ting, too!

 

[Panych]

Yesterday was my first rehersal with a Stingray H5 which I bought two day ago. It is amazing instrument, it fits well almost for everything.

 

[Jim Carr]

...Anyway, I recently heard someone call the Stingray a one-trick-pony, and I frankly wasn't sure what they meant. I'm a newb to bass, so I don't know the lore on these things yet...what's the "one trick?"

It's apparent that either your source was in error, was misquoted, or the one trick being referred to was something like "It can ONLY be used in music genres where ELECTRIC BASS might conceivably appear, even if somewhat rare."

 

[Geri O]

I actually felt great before! My bass does everything I want it to so far!

To be fair to said "guy," I was this YouTuber, Bass Whisperer, and he was demonstrating how versatile a Stingray was "for those of you who think it's a one-trick pony."

I'd just never heard that before and was trying to parse it.

Cool. You've been a good sport about all of this and glad to hear you're happy with your bass. It's a Ray, right?

One of the church bassists that I rotate services with called me this afternoon in a panic. He had to play tonight and his Ibanez something's output jack went bad and could he borrow my bass? I was mixing tonight, but I always bring my Ray, so of course. He said he'd "make it work", I smiled, knowing what was coming. Sure enough, afterwards, he said he would start looking for a Music Man tomorrow. Blown away with the power of the Ray.... Not to mention, I enjoyed hearing my bass played by a good player, too.

Take care,
Geri O

 

[ninjaaron]

Cool. You've been a good sport about all of this and glad to hear you're happy with your bass. It's a Ray, right?

Ha! Not actually. I went to Rondo any got the closest thing I could find to a Ray: two MM-style passive HBs, active bass and treble controls, and five strings. The main difference is that it's neck-thru instead of six bolts, though I'd hardly consider that a negative (the sustain on this thing is incredible for any instrument, let alone a $190 Chinese bass). In terms of sound, it's definitely not 100% Ray, but it's a reasonable facsimile. Might think about installing some SD alnico humbuckers, adding a pup selector switch, and switching to a three-band EQ.

I'd love to have the real thing some day, but an MM just ain't in the cards unless I have a career change (God willing!). I used to have an MM guitar, and it was the finest instrument I've ever owned.

 

[ninjaaron]

Oh yeah I forgot, they're good for slap/funk , too! (I'll go away now. Promise);

Louis Johnson - Slap Bass Lesson FULL

This guy! He talks like an idiot, but he plays like a king! Not sure which I like listening to more!

 

[Dave W]

No, first bassist Paul D'Amour used them on a couple tours around 95.

I was specifically referring to Justin. I never saw them live with Paul.

 

[Camaro69]

Carl Radle played a 'Ray lots