mcnach Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1495522485' post='3304344'] I've never really understood the problem, there must be a hit record from every genre recorded on a Stingray, if you want to play with one technique and try and make the bass do the work maybe it's a problem? Play near the neck, play near the bridge, use a pick, use your thumb, give it a slap, cut the treble, if you are still getting one sound out of it before you've even started using the active eq then I'm not sure what's going on User error [/quote] I think user error is as harsh as one-trick-pony... I cannot imagine a situation where I could not make my Stingray fit in, but it clearly has a type of sound (which is why I like it so much) that others may not prefer... just like any other bass, really. Is a Precision a one trick pony too? I wouldn't say so, but whatever. Give me a Stingray or even a Precision ahead of any twin pickup bass, but that's just what I prefer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495527019' post='3304394'] I think user error is as harsh as one-trick-pony... I cannot imagine a situation where I could not make my Stingray fit in, but it clearly has a type of sound (which is why I like it so much) that others may not prefer... just like any other bass, really. Is a Precision a one trick pony too? I wouldn't say so, but whatever. Give me a Stingray or even a Precision ahead of any twin pickup bass, but that's just what I prefer. [/quote] What about a P Bass with a MM pickup in the right place ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='mcnach' timestamp='1495527019' post='3304394'] Is a Precision a one trick pony too? [/quote] I'd say it was, for most of us. . . . then think of JJ Burnell and James Jamerson. Well, there are two tricks right there that are so far apart I don't know how "one trick pony" can accurately sum up a P bass. When I had my MM SR5 I felt it didn't fit into certain bands and sounds. I've never felt that with a P bass, but for "multiple tricks" my Lakland 55-94 has been the most flexible bass I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1495529247' post='3304418'] What about a P Bass with a MM pickup in the right place ? [/quote] You mean with just the MM pickup? I'd take it! In fact... that's what (eventually) my 5-string bass will be. edit: if you meant having both the P and the MM... both overlap, but moving the P slightly upwards would not hurt too much, it would still sound pretty P-like. But I would not go for that. Two MM right by each other, ok... otherwise, just one MM would do, thanks Edited May 23, 2017 by mcnach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1495529247' post='3304418'] What about a P Bass with a MM pickup in the right place ? [/quote] Well this is probably what I'd do with a 55-76, add a Precision pickup in the 'sweet spot'. Might look a bit messy, but that would be more 'me' tonally Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1495544391' post='3304605'] I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... [/quote] and have you seen the coral red ones??? !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 23, 2017 Author Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1495544391' post='3304605'] I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... [/quote] Who are we voting for now? Lol Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1495544391' post='3304605'] I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... [/quote] Already done it [URL=http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_173849_zpsnblgtvmm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_173849_zpsnblgtvmm.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1495544391' post='3304605'] I'll add my vote to say get a Stingray Classic fiver - they sound amazing and look fab. Beautifully built too... [/quote] I had one, and although it did sound great, and was beautifully made, I moved it on for two reasons - the neck was even slightly narrower than the SR5, and the slab body and my middle aged spread just didn't get on! A lovely bass in every other respect. Really reminded me of my old pre-EB 4 string. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I got mine purely as a replacement five string version of my pre EB Ray, it's the closest thing with five strings, I haven't noticed any difference in neck profiles between the three SR5s I've got? My middle aged spread is taking shape nicely too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 (edited) stingrayPete1977 said: I got mine purely as a replacement five string version of my pre EB Ray, it's the closest thing with five strings, I haven't noticed any difference in neck profiles between the three SR5s I've got? My middle aged spread is taking shape nicely too I think the difference is mainly in the fingerboard radius - 7.5" on the Classics vs 11" on the regular SR5. Both great choices! Having owned a few regular SR5s, I recently got my first Classics, a light-ish one and a not so light one. Edited November 12, 2017 by rodney72a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 It must be me, but I have totally lost the plot on this thread. What are we talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 [quote name='HazBeen' timestamp='1495612616' post='3305200'] It must be me, but I have totally lost the plot on this thread. What are we talking about? [/quote] what's the best bass for metal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1495565994' post='3304934'] Already done it [URL=http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_173849_zpsnblgtvmm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-07/20140730_173849_zpsnblgtvmm.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [/quote] This looks way better than a standard Stingray 5 with elongated pickguard .I just wish they make the classic 5 with HS configuration.And congratulation!!This is one of the best looking vintage basses Edited May 30, 2017 by Hoffbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 (edited) Any thoughts on this one? http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/large/130/160314296047007f.jpg Lakland 55 JJ ( passive only) US made placid lake blue.I cant find reviews on this,but guess it is something that makes me obsessed with its sound and quality😃 Edited May 28, 2017 by Hoffbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowregisterhead Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496015232' post='3308149'] Any thoughts on this one? [url="http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/large/130/160314296047007f.jpg"]http://www.guitargui...4296047007f.jpg[/url] Lakland 55 JJ ( passive only) US made placid lake blue.I cant find reviews on this,but guess it is something that makes me obsessed with its sound and quality [/quote] Very nice! I've never seen that model before. It's also relatively cheap, as by comparison a new 55-94 would probably cost a grand more. Ask them to send it to their nearest store to you, get down there and try it! And report back to the rest of us, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillento Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='Machines' timestamp='1495529247' post='3304418'] What about a P Bass with a MM pickup in the right place ? [/quote] That is what Carey Nordstrand did with his Nordy Dan Lutz Signature bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496015232' post='3308149'] Any thoughts on this one? http://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/large/130/160314296047007f.jpg Lakland 55 JJ ( passive only) US made placid lake blue.I cant find reviews on this,but guess it is something that makes me obsessed with its sound and quality😃 [/quote] Yeah these are US made, but cheaper than a custom due to them being made in small batches. Think this came off the back of Ben Kenney (Incubus) using a passive JJ in a 44-94 body shape. I love this body shape, 22 frets and full access to all of them, my 55-01 is a dream to play. This JJ is pretty similar to the US custom I have on the way....couple more changes though Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 (edited) soon as I get the chance I'll try then report it back to you guys.Guess it's like a JO or Darryl J with alder body ( which I love). The only thing I miss is a tortoise shell pickguard...... or maybe I'm wrong🤔 Edited May 30, 2017 by Hoffbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted May 29, 2017 Author Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496058292' post='3308416'] soon as I get the chance I'll try then report it back to you guys.Guess it's like a JO or Darryl J with alder body ( which I love). The only thing I miss about it is a tortoise shell pickguard...... or maybe I'm wrong🤔 [/quote] I love the minimalism of no scratchplate Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='Hoffbass' timestamp='1496014914' post='3308147'] This looks way better than a standard Stingray 5 with elongated pickguard .I just wish they make the classic 5 with HS configuration.And congratulation!!This is one the best looking vintage basses [/quote] Fairly easy to fit an extra pickup I suppose and thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='gillento' timestamp='1496048136' post='3308293'] Roscoe offers different pickup location as well.They put the humbucker closer to the neck ( like musicman). Found a video with how roscoe does the stingray sound. https://youtu.be/IHfIn4oU10U That is what Carey Nordstrand did with his Nordy Dan Lutz Signature bass [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoffbass Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 [quote name='gillento' timestamp='1496048136' post='3308293'] Roscoe offers different pickup location as well.They put the humbucker closer to the neck ( like musicman). Found a video with how roscoe does the stingray sound. https://youtu.be/IHfIn4oU10U That is what Carey Nordstrand did with his Nordy Dan Lutz Signature bass [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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