Help me choose between these 2 90s stingrays!

#22
urkel3000 said:
I would pay zero dollars for a bass with any neck issues worth mentioning in an ad
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Actually I rescind my statement. My number one bass has had an aluminum neck for the past couple of months because it had gradually developed a bad kink. The new Hoxey neck might have ruined traditional necks for me, so I could definitely see myself buying a bass with a bunk neck for rock-bottom prices.

I guess a more accurate statement would be that if I ever bought a bass with any known neck issues at all, it was because I lowballed them and wanted to put an aluminum neck on it
 
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#23
TOOL460002 said:
As an only Stingray guy who constantly looks for new Stingrays, I'll say maybe look outside of the 90's basses if those are your two options. I wouldn't buy a modded Ray or one with some neck bend for 1800. There are plenty of these out in the wild in good shape.
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Thoughts on early 2000s stingrays? are they much different with the 90s models?
 
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Fluffbox said:
Thoughts on early 2000s stingrays? are they much different with the 90s models?
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I have a 2eq and 3eq 4H from between 2005-2010ish and couldn't be happier. I use the 3eq for lower tunings. Had an 83 once upon a time, which is why I went with a 2eq first, but I honestly gotta echo the sentiment that Stingrays seem pretty consistent. I wouldn't want an 18V though, so like before 2018 I think? Seems like what I'm seeing. If I could clone my basses I'd be perfectly happy. Don't need or want anything else. It's an aggressive tone and a solid and consistent build quality. Two thumbs up from me.
 
#28
dustinymichaels said:
I've never had a problem with a weak G string on my Stingrays but this is something people mention all the time. What's the reality of this complaint? Or is it more of a grievance that people like to subscribe to?
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I don't know how widespread the problem is, but 3 of 4 EBMM basses I previously owned had the issue. FWIW, I did once try out a newer StingRay Classic in a store and it did not have a weak G string.
 
#30
Fluffbox said:
What are the differences between 2000s and 90s for you?
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Not that much. The bridge was downsized in 1996 and didn't change much going into the 2000s. You're more likely to find a flamed maple neck on a 90s model. The compensating nut was introduced in 2008. Apart from those small changes the spec remained the same and the build quality remained high, so you can't really go wrong.
 
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I'm speaking here as a more of a tinkerer, rather than a player.

I've been strongly considering taking the plunge into the Stingray world and getting Warmoth to cut and finish a simple body for me, then pair it with one of the necks I have handy. So far, they've made me quality parts that I can trust. I would never buy a part or an instrument that has I know has a problem I cannot correct or have someone else reliably fix.

A bad neck is not reliable, therefore a total non-starter. You cannot trust it, especially if others depend on you and your gear working properly. <drops mic>
 
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