I have a 2 EQ StingRay classic, I play it though a GenzBenz amp and on into Barefaced cabs.
I has a huge fat warm sound and every string is right there in the mix (no drop offs in volume). It actually cuts through better than my Sadowsky jazz or Fender Ultra P bass which are very good in themselves.
I don't doubt the experiences stated here in this thread but I'm tending to agree with the post that says that the amp can make the difference.
Couldn't agree more to your "StingRay" statement.
I had one of these and I was gob smacked as to how close it came to a stingray. Hands down one of the best value basses on the market. GLWS
I sold one of these last year. The pre was swapped out for a John East Deluxe pre (made as a drop in replacement for this bass model). It had the best jazz bass sound I've ever heard and it had a killer slap tone. I might be able to put you in contact with the buyer if you're interested.
If I'm not mistaken, that bass has a quarter sawn maple neck.
Quarter sawn gives that speckled grain and it means that the grain is running from back to front through the neck. This is highly stable and highly desirable.
Very nice, the pre seems very versatile over the standard V, V, T in say a Fender.
The pick guard seems an exact match for the fret board colouring. Very nice indeed.