Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 9, 2013 Posted February 9, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1360442656' post='1970619'] Do you mean to say it can sound like a StingRay, or that it will fulfil the Ray's functionality? Or? That, and did you really have to say that just two (2) days after I received my expensive Ray 5 fretless? best, bert [/quote] Well... Close enough. Yes, and more. The last time I used it live, I used the headliner's rig (thanks!) He had a 'Ray 5 and had a tone-envy-related sulk. Sorry. And.. It still has frets in it, so you're safe. For now... I'm not overly fond of fretless bass guitar. Next stop? EUB. Quote
Sean Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 The only credible alternative to a Ray is its brother, the Sterling. It's a bit nastier sounding, biggest difference is the neck profile, it's more compact. Quote
chris_b Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 [quote name='Daniel C-J' timestamp='1360327590' post='1968643'] ....I've always been set on the stingray as I loved the tone for slap and funk ect (infact this time round i'm gonna try and find a 2eq one for growlier sound) and just felt SO right under my fingers, but are there any other basses I should consider looking at before I go for a stingray? Was considering a Jazz bass (have played them quite a bit) but my heart keeps taking me back to the stingray!.... [/quote] Sorry for your loss. I moved from Stingray to Lakland. I've never looked back, but if you loved the SR that much get another. Quote
Lfalex v1.1 Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1360491700' post='1971047'] Or a bongo! [/quote] Yes. Or a Bongo. Excellent instruments. Well, all the ones I've played were. BIG, BIG sound and plenty of tonal options in both HH and HS models Quote
drTStingray Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1360601493' post='1973127'] Yes. Or a Bongo. Excellent instruments. Well, all the ones I've played were. BIG, BIG sound and plenty of tonal options in both HH and HS models [/quote] Indeed they are excellent - but sound not like a Stingray at all. If the OP is sold on the Stingray sound/feel/look, then a Stingray's what's needed. Quote
BluRay Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 Having just acquired a yammy 2024 (from playing nowt but a stingray for a few years) I'd say you should definately check one out. Fairly similar neck profile and weight - and something of the stingray snarl/bite/cut-through to it, but a much more useable tone IMO. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 I nearly bought something else once, wont happen again My last 6 bass purchases were single pup Rays barring one which is a Jazz Bass. Quote
BassTractor Posted February 11, 2013 Posted February 11, 2013 [quote name='drTStingray' timestamp='1360606280' post='1973257'] Indeed they are excellent - but sound not like a Stingray at all. [/quote] Some people on the MM forum wrote that the single H Bongo is like a bigger, fatter, rounder single H StingRay, and still in StingRay territory. Would you agree with such a description? BTW, pics of the Women, Dr T, or it didn't happen. best, bert Quote
drTStingray Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1360609600' post='1973355'] Some people on the MM forum wrote that the single H Bongo is like a bigger, fatter, rounder single H StingRay, and still in StingRay territory. Would you agree with such a description? [/quote] Bert I've never seen a single H Bongo let alone heard one. However the HH Bongo sounds nothing like my HH Ray - it has that Musicman DNA in the sound but to my ears has more of a P bass timbre to it - a very fat sounding one. [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1360609600' post='1973355'] BTW, pics of the Women, Dr T, or it didn't happen. best, bert [/quote] Lol I'm frightened to take the bloody Bongo out after that escapade!! Quote
funkgod Posted February 12, 2013 Posted February 12, 2013 (edited) Nothing worse than having you loved bass robbed. Because of what you said i dont think it matters what you get you will always compare it too and want that ray sound feel, and you will just end up getting another anyway. But as Ben jamin says Try the G&L L2000 (i pref the thinner necked one !) it is a fantastic bass. Also try the Sabre, its the stingray and more.. The pluss for me with the sabre which not many people have thought about is you can add another pickup in the neck position say a nordstrand or a rewound wizard for a more personal tone while still keeping that ray sound in the bridge. Best of both worlds Edited February 12, 2013 by funkgod Quote
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