Gunsfreddy2003 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Been using my '77 a lot recently and it sounds fantastic - such an awesome tone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1358850406' post='1945888'] Wonder why someone would do that, if that's the case though? Gav's impression would be useful. You're right about the thickness, I just thought mine was unusually thin but then, I've not actually seen any other pre-EB MM basses with ebony. If Stance has the patience to look (photograph?) down the neck from the body, on mine the maple/ebony joint is not flat but the maple has a crown and the ebony follows that with even thickness, if you see what I mean. For me, all this history adds to the character of a bass. Maybe there should be a new porn thread - MMs with ebony boards! [/quote] I just have to find the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 [quote name='dafonky' timestamp='1358887849' post='1946709'] selling a black one and a natural one too, both from 1979, both excellent players and a natural fretless from 1979 too ...... [/quote] That is some hoard of pre EB basses! Are they in the FS section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafonky Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Yes, with pics , or with the link to pics.... PM me for more details Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 Where's the silver one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1359072683' post='1949657'] Where's the silver one? [/quote] yes, where is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 [quote name='Stance' timestamp='1359073671' post='1949668'] yes, where is it? [/quote] We need to know...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 25, 2013 Author Share Posted January 25, 2013 I have a slightly worn kidney right here if anyone knows where the Inca silver Ray is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafonky Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 It's here at my place fellas .....and it might be for sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted January 26, 2013 Author Share Posted January 26, 2013 We need to see some good pics of it, pleeeasse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I think he's playing hard to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafonky Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Pm me with an email for pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Anyone ever had a problem with the screws in the pickup coming undone? By the end of a rehearsal one of them has come so loose that the pickup has raised up so much that it nearly touches the strings which is a real pain. Not sure whether to replace the screw or what!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 5, 2013 Author Share Posted February 5, 2013 Put a dribble of super glue on the thread, it will come out if you need it to no problem, that said I haven't had that problem. Are the pickup springs in place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I did think about that but was worried that if I did that I would not be able to adjust it or get it out if I needed to! How do I tell if the pickup springs are in place? [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360101478' post='1964959'] Put a dribble of super glue on the thread, it will come out if you need it to no problem, that said I haven't had that problem. Are the pickup springs in place? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I never had any problem whatsoever. I think the best idea is to remove the pickup and see what is causing that problem (after all to put the glue you need to do that.) BTw, is This the best thread to put a problem I have with both of my Stingrays, or should I pur«t it on a diferent topic? Gunsfreddy, as to the springs you really need to take the pickup out. One other thing, do the pickups screws, screw directly to the wood or are there any metal inserts ( I had a Warwick SS2 that one of the metal threads came loose, so tighten the screw was uselles-I had to glue the thread back to the wood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Will have a look at the screws tomorrow and see what is what. I don't think anyone would mind if you post about your problems with your Stingrays here particularly as on of them is pre EB. [quote name='Stance' timestamp='1360103538' post='1965003'] I never had any problem whatsoever. I think the best idea is to remove the pickup and see what is causing that problem (after all to put the glue you need to do that.) BTw, is This the best thread to put a problem I have with both of my Stingrays, or should I pur«t it on a diferent topic? Gunsfreddy, as to the springs you really need to take the pickup out. One other thing, do the pickups screws, screw directly to the wood or are there any metal inserts ( I had a Warwick SS2 that one of the metal threads came loose, so tighten the screw was uselles-I had to glue the thread back to the wood) [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Ok! Good luck with it! As to my problem, both of my rays aren´t balanced from string to string... The G has no "body" when compared to the E string. On my P-basses or J basses the string balan ce is way more even... I´ve been living with thsi situation since I´ve got the 88 (more than 10 years ago) and I´ve been told that this is normal on these basses... What do you think? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 The weak 'G' is a common criticism of Stingrays with no real explanation. From my experience I found the magnets are very strong and caused a sort of phaser sort of effect on the tone and needed to be a generous distance from the string. I found that winding the pup down quite a bit further than I would expect allowed an even balance across the strings and the 'problem' went away. The pups are so strong enough that you still get a healthy output even with this gap. On the later pups you can actually push the magnets up and down within pup windings, so you can lift the 'G' a little bit if you think its appropriate. Be careful to support the windings etc properly if you elect to do this. This is my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Thanks! actually I do the opposite, which is getting the "treble" side of the pickup close as possible to the G string. I´m going to try with a bigger gap as you say and then I let you know. thanks for the tip! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 [quote name='Stance' timestamp='1360106922' post='1965077'] Thanks! actually I do the opposite, which is getting the "treble" side of the pickup close as possible to the G string. I´m going to try with a bigger gap as you say and then I let you know. thanks for the tip! [/quote] Probably still end up with it closer than the 'E' side but just the whole thing further away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 I had that exact problem on a Sterling I had a few years ago but have to say that it is not apparent on the two that I have now. What is obvious though is that on the pre EB when the screw in the pick up come loose and it angles up at the E string then the bottom end is boosted massively so I would definitely suggest angling the pick up to be closer to the string on the G side and that should help. [quote name='Stance' timestamp='1360105322' post='1965041'] Ok! Good luck with it! As to my problem, both of my rays aren´t balanced from string to string... The G has no "body" when compared to the E string. On my P-basses or J basses the string balan ce is way more even... I´ve been living with thsi situation since I´ve got the 88 (more than 10 years ago) and I´ve been told that this is normal on these basses... What do you think? Thanks [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsfreddy2003 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Had a good look tonight - all pick up springs are in place and the thread is there as the screw goes in perfectly without the pick up and does not pull out which was my worry. Looks like superglue is the only option! [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360101478' post='1964959'] Put a dribble of super glue on the thread, it will come out if you need it to no problem, that said I haven't had that problem. Are the pickup springs in place? [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stance Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' timestamp='1360185201' post='1966461'] I had that exact problem on a Sterling I had a few years ago but have to say that it is not apparent on the two that I have now. What is obvious though is that on the pre EB when the screw in the pick up come loose and it angles up at the E string then the bottom end is boosted massively so I would definitely suggest angling the pick up to be closer to the string on the G side and that should help. [/quote] Actualli I think its the opposite- move the pickup further away from the G string so it doesn´t cancel the signal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 7, 2013 Author Share Posted February 7, 2013 (edited) I wind the e string end in as much as possible as to use it as a thumb rest then put the g end slightly raised towards the strings in comparison and fine tune the balance across all the strings in a band setting,I have taken a bass with a legendary weak g to actually having too much output compared to the lower strings and then back to balanced. Get the e end set in as deep as possible first ime Edited February 7, 2013 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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