Jimelliottbassist Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Hi looking to see what you folks think about the stingray HH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Im tempted to change my order to a HH, just because the upcharge isnt that much and you get 100% the classic Ray tone plus more! I prefer rosewood myself, but thats me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 Yup you wont go far wrong with a HH Stingray, Twice the fun as a single H (kind of) An I'm another one who favors a rosewood board over a maple, but have heard good things about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I prefer maple boards. The sound is more open and as that bit of top end that does it for me. And it's better looking ...i'll hide now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Jim, I don't think there's that much difference in sound between maple and rw boards (ducks for cover), had both and in a dark room I'm buggered if I'd hear it. However I can understand personal preference, with me I prefer rw on a Ray because the oiled board on a modern EBMM can get caked up and takes some care. Now the finished ebmms of the 80s and early 90s I think are better as are pre ebs Edited February 15, 2011 by martthebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggy Posted February 15, 2011 Share Posted February 15, 2011 I got one, black and maple. I must admit I prefer my P bass. But it's a comfy bass to play. An incredible array of sounds. Powerful EQ. If your ever heading Swindon way your more than welcome to try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='Raggy' post='1129083' date='Feb 15 2011, 11:26 PM']I got one, black and maple. I must admit I prefer my P bass. But it's a comfy bass to play. An incredible array of sounds. Powerful EQ. If your ever heading Swindon way your more than welcome to try it out.[/quote] cheers lads Ill post some pics when I get it back from being set up. Just looking forward to using it live! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I'd miss the space you get with the single pickup I think. And what's the point in more tones when the one you want is the basic one that every ray does? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='cocco' post='1129218' date='Feb 16 2011, 08:29 AM']I'd miss the space you get with the single pickup I think. And what's the point in more tones when the one you want is the basic one that every ray does?[/quote] Ive not played the HH, but I have a HS, and believe me the extra tones are very nice. The classic Ray tone is there, and 4 other great ones! Weirdly enough my favourite is one I never expected, and the different single coil tones are like a Jazz or a P bass (single coil Jazz bridge or single coil P) with more sonic punch. You dont lose a lot of room with the HS, and IMO its a good 'inbetween' setup. Cool H sounds like a normal Ray, and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluRay Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1129275' date='Feb 16 2011, 09:42 AM']You dont lose a lot of room with the HS, and IMO its a good 'inbetween' setup. Cool H sounds like a normal Ray, and more.[/quote] Yep, I have HH and the extra pup doesn't get in the way for me either. It only took a few minutes playing to adjust to where everything is. As for the tone, the mid coils or outer coils (positions 2 and 4 on the selector) have the edge I think. Its always those ones I go back to anways :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Just heard a demo of a HH and I'm definitely amending my order to a HH! Lots of cool tones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimelliottbassist Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 [quote name='Musicman20' post='1133562' date='Feb 19 2011, 04:36 PM']Just heard a demo of a HH and I'm definitely amending my order to a HH! Lots of cool tones.[/quote] Hi mate where did you hear it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 Youtubed it...there is a guy platting setting two on one of them. He plays a variety of settings. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAzZIdiBdkw&feature=youtube_gdata_player"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAzZIdiBdkw...be_gdata_player[/url] Try a few of his videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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