AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Had been debating a Stingray Classic or a Sabre. I ended up settling on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mep Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Mmmm. Nice. First time Stingray owner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I really want one of those..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Beautiful colour ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 [quote name='mep' timestamp='1370262331' post='2098197'] Mmmm. Nice. First time Stingray owner? [/quote] No, this is my 3rd ray, 4th musicman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1370262892' post='2098204'] I really want one of those..... [/quote] They're worth it. Really a thing of beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB1 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 MB1. Mustard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witterth Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 What he said^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thank you chaps. First day in the studio on Wednesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 2 eq rays are the way forward, classic 5 will be my next purchase! Funky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubis Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 My main bass at the moment is a Classic Ray, for live and studio. It sounds immense. The neck profile is perfect. Why they insist on having a different profile on the standard Ray is beyond me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 [quote name='Cairobill' timestamp='1370330463' post='2099082'] My main bass at the moment is a Classic Ray, for live and studio. It sounds immense. The neck profile is perfect. Why they insist on having a different profile on the standard Ray is beyond me.... [/quote] My previous stingrays were the modern incarnations, and I loved the sounds, just struggled with the feel of the neck. This flatter profile is perfect for me. The mutes are great fun too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 I still want a Classic 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The Classics have a flatter neck profile? Hmm... this is intriguing, in a "Now I know what to ask Santa for" fashion I didn't know that. Love the Rays, but sometimes the neck can be a bit much. Stunning bass, very envious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted June 4, 2013 Author Share Posted June 4, 2013 I'm in for a sabre at some point though too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cairobill Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 The Classics have a rounder (smaller) radius on the fretboard in a vintage style (7.5 radius?). Not sure if they're thinner across or front to back but the neck definitely feels smaller in the hand and very playable indeed. I had a 94 'Ray which felt too chunky and flat in the board. The eighties Ray's have thinner necks with smaller radius boards and feel great too. Don't know why they insist on making the modern stingrays chunky in the neck... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1370295305' post='2098892'] 2 eq rays are the way forward, classic 5 will be my next purchase! Funky [/quote] Note to self, Mission completed [URL=http://s997.photobucket.com/user/stingraypete/media/20130623_172731_zps46dbb2fd.jpg.html][IMG]http://i997.photobucket.com/albums/af100/stingraypete/20130623_172731_zps46dbb2fd.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1370340739' post='2099245'] I still want a Classic 5 [/quote] You know you need one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 (edited) ^^ Lush. Classic Sabre incoming.. so excited..... will post pics when it arrives Edited July 1, 2013 by TommyK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I'd love a blast on a Sabre, such a cool bass that we don't see enough of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1370261978' post='2098185'] Had been debating a Stingray Classic or a Sabre. I ended up settling on this. [/quote] Andy, next time I'm in Manc I need to try that if it's around! Been gassing for a MM - love the Classics - but because of my worsening arm issues need to know whether the body will be ok for me and I haven't been able to find one close to home. How have you been finding it compared to the normal 'Ray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted July 4, 2013 Author Share Posted July 4, 2013 Hi mate, it's ace, it feels loads better (to me). The squarer edge might just work for you. Drop me a pm when you're heading in, and I'll have it with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4000 Posted July 5, 2013 Share Posted July 5, 2013 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1372968916' post='2132345'] Hi mate, it's ace, it feels loads better (to me). The squarer edge might just work for you. Drop me a pm when you're heading in, and I'll have it with me. [/quote] Andy, you're a gent and a star . Glad you're enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 I am finding my Classic a bit gutless, its certainly no match for a proper pre eb. Afaik the 2 band preamp has never changed since the last pre eb version with electrolytic caps but I am hoping a john east preamp will sort it out unless the pickup is naff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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