Hi PInball,
I read this thread with interest
For years I didn't particularly care for Stingrays
Lately though, I played one and started to see what the fuss was all about
I traded one in for a Warwick I owned - which I wasn't getting on quite so well with....
I loved the Warwick sound, but found all the controls overly fussy,
and struggled to get my sound consistently good
Perhaps this was due to other band members adjusting their sounds,
and me trying to compensate, to get something that sat better in the mix
Re the neck. I always preferred slimmer, narrower necks
but have leaned more to a neck wider at the heel lately
That's personal preference again, but it's also dictated by what you are playing...
I'm doing more finger-style now, and re-experimenting with slap, and I'm playing less pick
Of course, the size of your fingers will also contribute to playing style here.....
I have to say that the playability of my new MM is great,
the neck is absolutely fabulous
and I'm happy I can get a sound that sits right in the mix,
without having to fiddle too much with lots of controls
I'm so glad I got my MM
but I'm amazed at how your own tastes and preferences can change
I'd say you're right in not rushing into anything
but as others have said, try a couple out
I'm so glad I got to try one properly
and even more pleased I actually got one
Good luck with trying some out
and let us know what you decide
Marc