AndyTravis Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Oh god. I've been without a stingray for a few years now, then today our shop took delivery of some; it's the first time I've had them in stock for about 4 years... And I'm going mad wondering what I'm going to order!!!! The Stingray 5 we have is a really special instrument; but I'm not sure I'd use a 5 much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 im just so frustrated trying to get one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I had a piezo stingray, and a bongo. Both sold in desperate times. I'm getting the bug again; love how they're made, what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 same here .... got a sub series musicman stingray and need a real one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I know not to everyone's taste but this is my baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Looks ace Wayne! Edited April 19, 2013 by stingrayPete1977 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That is a seriously cool set-up, Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Wayne! I'm going Candy Tangerine Pearl on this order I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 mint! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 That was in seriously bad taste, Wayne. Happily though, I have terrible taste, so I love this. My Bongo 6 is soooo going to be Tangerine Pearl. best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 id like a natural, black, white, sunburst, brown, whatever colour basically tempted to buy that brown pre eb body off ebay and use it as a start for my project, hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) Mine was a custom re-fin based on this. Edited April 19, 2013 by waynepunkdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 if someone wants to look after my precision and my sub series ray for a bit ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Marcus, get on with it! In less than this time I've found a 'Ray, sold mine to pay for it, bought it and ruined it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1366156640' post='2049160'] All except me, what happened? Trans teal, maple neck, one of the nicest finishes to any bass. [/quote] Have to agree with you there sir. [URL=http://s85.photobucket.com/user/Linus27uk/media/Stingray.jpg.html][IMG]http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k46/Linus27uk/Stingray.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1366408460' post='2052382'] Marcus, get on with it! In less than this time I've found a 'Ray, sold mine to pay for it, bought it and ruined it! [/quote] Trying dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 I can say tang pearl and sky blue are stunning in the flesh!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just awaiting a classic ray and sabre to arrive before I decide... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 So jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynottfan Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Have you seen the new flip flop finish Sledge Ray and Sabre, whoa.... But they need them pickguards off to much beauty to be hidden by plastic! Sorry Marcus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 I tried a couple of 'real' Stingrays a few years ago and didn't really like them - too heavy, neck too big - they seemed a lot of money, too, although at the time I would have gladly paid out for one had it suited. I never managed to get my mitts on a Sterling but it seemed a lot of money to pay out with the risk I wouldn't like it, given my experience with the Rays. After reading all the glowing reports I bought a nearly new SBMM SB-14 on here nearly a year ago and it is lovely. I don't know how much of a jump in quality you get by getting 'real' ones, but the SB-14 is good enough for my purposes. Lightweight, beautifully balanced, wonderful neck, great range of (mainly) aggressive tones, massive output (hottest bass I have had - if I don't temper the gain control it goes nuclear). Suits the heavy classic rock band I am in down to a t. At a recent gig a bassist in the crowd came up aftwerwards and asked me if I would leave it to him in my will, cheeky git - I'm not that old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 I think it's just to see what a real one is like... But in deifnately going to modify my sub series myself with a status neck, east mmsr 2 band pre and some sort of alnico pickup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Only the real ones appear to get that honey coloured neck over time, all the cheaper version I have seen have had either a pasty white neck or a painted neck, the weight can sometimes make a bass feel more proper,that is true of many things in life like watches etc. The control knobs/pots felt cheap on all the cheaper versions I have tried and the main difference is the body edges, on most budget instruments they are sharp edged from the cnc which is good compared to tat of yester year but all hand finished basses (try a true custom like a GB or Overwater etc) have that rolled edge that machines cant do easily if at all. IMO Like it or not we do get an extra bit of enjoyment from owning the real thing so if it's enjoyment you want I'd say go for the real deal On the other hand the pre EBs are better anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 This thread has so given me gas to get a white SUB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 My white one really is quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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