Should You Buy A StingRay Bass?!

[sonojono]

Well... Should you? Considering it’s the most legendary out of the two (Fender Jazz/Precision) to own in your stable. Is it really needed in a bass players recording/gigging arsenal?

In fact, I don’t recall in my years of recording or gigging for other musicians/recording engineers to have ever told me to pickup a stingray bass for a gig or recording track as that would sound better in a mix than a Jazz/Precision.

Also, moderators please feel free to move this thread to somewhere that might be suitable for this kind of topic.

 

[QweziRider]

Is it really needed in a bass players recording/gigging arsenal?

It is if you like what it does.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Nope. I’ve done it too many times and sold them off. I like it when others play them but not myself.

 

[Lesfunk]

I don’t really get the premise
I mean, the instruments history speaks for itself.

I’ve never been asked to specifically play a stingray, or a jazz, or a Precision either

 

[jd56hawk]

Well... Should you? Considering it’s the most legendary out of the two (Fender Jazz/Precision) to own in your stable. Is it really needed in a bass players recording/gigging arsenal?

In fact, I don’t recall in my years of recording or gigging for other musicians/recording engineers to have ever told me to pickup a stingray bass for a gig or recording track as that would sound better in a mix than a Jazz/Precision.

Also, moderators please feel free to move this thread to somewhere that might be suitable for this kind of topic.

Should you buy a Reverend Thundergun?
It's one of the best-kept secrets in the bass world.
Why do what everyone else does?
Dare to be different!

 

[Lesfunk]

Should you buy a Reverend Thundergun?

well, “yes” obviously.

 

[Ruknrole]

I don’t know if one should but I’m going to when the new colors start shipping out.

 

[Wasnex]

Well... Should you? Considering it’s the most legendary out of the two (Fender Jazz/Precision) to own in your stable. Is it really needed in a bass players recording/gigging arsenal?

In fact, I don’t recall in my years of recording or gigging for other musicians/recording engineers to have ever told me to pickup a stingray bass for a gig or recording track as that would sound better in a mix than a Jazz/Precision.

Also, moderators please feel free to move this thread to somewhere that might be suitable for this kind of topic.

You could, but the question is which one. The ones I have really liked were pre Ernie Ball .

I am pretty happy with my Modulus Flea 5, but it's not my #1. I don't think it's as versatile as a pre EB Stingray, but it gets what I remember as the main Stingray sound. Best bass in my collection IMHO for switching back and forth between slap and finger style. No volume or tone issues whatsoever.

 

[Element Zero]

It is if you like what it does.

This.

 

[SgtHulka]

A bass player without a Musicman is like a foot without a big toe.

 

[SgtHulka]

Should you buy a Reverend Thundergun?
It's one of the best-kept secrets in the bass world.
Why do what everyone else does?
Dare to be different!
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Gorgeous JD.

 

[sonojono]

It is if you like what it does.

I appreciate what it does. Not sure if I like it until I play one. Which this question in itself is the answer

 

[asparaguspee]

The question is: is it right to buy a Stingray Bass?

 

[selowitch]

If the StingRay appeals to you, you should definitely consider it. Ernie Ball Music Man is one of the best guitar/bass makers in the United States and their build quality is superb. Many people really love the way they sound, others not so much. It’s a great choice.

 

[58kites]

Three basses to cover every hit record in the last sixty years.
P-Bass (definitely doesn't have to be a Fender to sound right)
Jazz Bass (doesn't have to a Fender to sound right)
StingRay (MusicMan and Sterling are pretty much the way to get it done right)

 

[sonojono]

Three basses to cover every hit record in the last sixty years.
P-Bass
Jazz Bass
StingRay

The holy trinity! As people call it.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

I appreciate what it does. Not sure if I like it until I play one. Which this question in itself is the answer

You’re in Southern California, in the nation’s second largest metro area and just north of the Ernie Ball factory. You should be able to find a used Stingray or a budget import model at a good price to see if you like what it does.

Personally, I love Stingrays. They are second only to Jazz Basses for me. Just remember that you have to like what it does or it is the wrong bass for you.

 

[HubbardsFate]

No.

 

[Killing Floor]

Yes.

Can’t speak for everyone. But many times when someone buys a Ray and doesn’t like it they don’t play it like a Ray. It’s a punchy, aggressive, hot bass. It’s made for bright rounds. It’s not made to sit back in the mix.
They’re not for everyone. But honestly neither is a P. Or a J. Or a Ric. Play what you want.

 

[SgtHulka]

You’re in Southern California, in the nation’s second largest metro area and just north of the Ernie Ball factory.

Maybe you meant south, as EB is located in San Luis Obispo, which is north of the LA Metro area by about 100 miles.