danbanbass Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 So after many questions and wanted posts put up I finally made a decision and it was bang on the money. After many years of playing precision basses, I’ve been looking at alternatives as I find the USA precision bass necks a like bigger than I like and can cope with. After deliberating over Sadowsky (Blooming expensive and I don’t get on the the jazz offset body), Warwick (Lovely looking basses but again couldn’t find what I was exactly after) which finally lead me to revisit Musicman. I’ve had the odd MM Stingray and Sterling bass over the years and I always loved the feel/playability of these but struggled with the onboard preamp mainly because I didn’t really understand how they worked many years ago due to being young and inexperienced. I finally decided it was time to revisit owning one and see if for once, and for all if I could make it work for me...... Its a 1996 Ash Body Stingray, the colour was what one me over as it’s very pretty but after using it at practice last night, I think I’ve finally cracked....I still may look into a John East preamp for it in the near future but I’m thoroughly pleased with it. As usual it’s never an official new bass day without pictures: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Nicely done - I always thought sunburst works really well on a Musician because of the shape of the scratchplate. Enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akabane Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 17 minutes ago, ped said: Nicely done - I always thought sunburst works really well on a Musician because of the shape of the scratchplate. Enjoy! Agreed! Actually one of the only finishes I enjoy seeing a MusicMan in. Congrats @danbanbass - beautiful instrument!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I do like a sunburst and maple neck on a Stingray. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 That looks spiffing ! Don't forget the in-the-flesh photos... ...of the bass 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Love my Stingray... Its kicked my P Bass out of the collection, but can never replace a jazz (IMO) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 hour ago, danbanbass said: As usual it’s never an official new bass day without pictures: Its only when I look at an image like that I realise how little the P bass -> Stingray -> G&L L1000 progression changed. Happy NBD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbanbass Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Many thanks guys, it’s my favourite type of sunburst on guitar or bass and I’m a sucker for it 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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