obi 2 kenobi Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi, took my Stingray 5 (recently acquired on ebay for £650 !!) to its first rehearsal last night - what a great bass. Superb B 3rd attempt at a 5 string. 1st was a Ken Smith Burner bought on this very forum. Great bass but 16mm string spacing was a no go. Off loaded to the Gallery. 2nd was a Tobias Killer B (also bought here). Much better string spacing (17.5mm) but never got used to small body shape which made playing while sitting awkward. Again offloaded to Gallery. Already own a pre-eb and a 1987 3EQ. [attachment=136685:IMG_03301.JPG] [attachment=136686:IMG00141-20091025-1210.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 You grabbed an absolute bargain there, congratulations! I have been though a few 5 strings and I can honestly say in a real working band situation the Stingray 5 I had was the best, it just cut through the mix and I had so many good comments on my sound, even from the drummer. I struggled with the spacing a little but only sold mine to buy another Roscoe Beck V which is the most comfortable bass I have ever had. I now really want another Stingray 5 to add to the collection, I can live with the spacing because they sound so good. Let me know if you find you dont need the B string.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 I'm saying nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1370943056' post='2107644'] I'm saying nothing [/quote] Could I not interest sir in a little "I told you so"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1370943410' post='2107651'] Could I not interest sir in a little "I told you so"? [/quote] Go on then, told you so! They are just proper basses that cover all genres IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) These are indeed very fine basses . I would go so far as to say that the sound they produce is the equal of many exotic boutique basses costing much more . In many ways , they are the best five string I have ever played . I haven't got one myself because certain things about them don't suit me and would prohibit me from ever buying one , but they are undeniably great - sounding basses , and for £650 you have got yourself a mega - bargain that should make playing it all the sweeter . Enjoy it . Edited June 11, 2013 by Dingus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1370959027' post='2107941'] They are just proper basses that cover all genres IMO. [/quote] Oh , yeah ? Try playing death metal ragga hip hop fusion on one and you will find it sorely lacking in certain areas . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticker Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Stingray 5's you say ... Here's mine which I bought here last year from ChrisHorton . The photos are from his for sale thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 That buttercream is epic, I'd have a tort guard on it myself but that is easy and a personal thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370961554' post='2107980'] Oh , yeah ? Try playing death metal ragga hip hop fusion on one and you will find it sorely lacking in certain areas . [/quote] We only play new age southern bluegrass death metal ragga hip hop rather than fusion so its not an issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingus Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1370976014' post='2108226'] We only play new age southern bluegrass death metal ragga hip hop rather than fusion so its not an issue [/quote] Purist . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Not really because we still chuck sex on fire in at the end like everyone else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='sticker' timestamp='1370974121' post='2108187'] Stingray 5's you say ... Here's mine which I bought here last year from ChrisHorton . The photos are from his for sale thread. [/quote] That is a fantastic bass , It is one I wish that i should have never sold !!!!! If you ever decide to sell it ................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 [quote name='sticker' timestamp='1370974121' post='2108187'] Stingray 5's you say ... Here's mine which I bought here last year from ChrisHorton . The photos are from his for sale thread. [/quote] I dont suppose that you fancy a trade for a Pink Paisley precision do you ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticker Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1370975882' post='2108222'] That buttercream is epic, I'd have a tort guard on it myself but that is easy and a personal thing. [/quote] Got the Tort guard that came with it too , best of both worlds ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticker Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1370976994' post='2108245'] That is a fantastic bass , It is one I wish that i should have never sold !!!!! If you ever decide to sell it ................................... [/quote] [quote name='Chris Horton' timestamp='1370977242' post='2108253'] I dont suppose that you fancy a trade for a Pink Paisley precision do you ?? [/quote] If you had a 57 or 63 P reissue then I might have been interested .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='sticker' timestamp='1371049890' post='2109135'] Got the Tort guard that came with it too , best of both worlds ! [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I owned a SR5 a while back and it was hands down in the top 3 best basses ive ever owned. nice slim neck, the best build quality you could wish for and THE best B string ive ever played. its one of the classic basses of all of time. imo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I like mine. Plug 'n' play, and I don't seem to need to dial. In a weak moment, I doubted the need for a Bongo, and I lurv Bongos more than I lurv my ex. Spoken as a true noob of course, as always. [URL=http://s1170.photobucket.com/user/basstractor1/media/mmstingray5-hfretlessblack-bb-p8-30012-df-1351_zps1f839b1f.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1170.photobucket.com/albums/r525/basstractor1/mmstingray5-hfretlessblack-bb-p8-30012-df-1351_zps1f839b1f.jpg[/IMG][/URL] best, bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 Oooh that unlined baby is hot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='bubinga5' timestamp='1371059813' post='2109347'] I owned a SR5 a while back and it was hands down in the top 3 best basses ive ever owned. nice slim neck, the best build quality you could wish for and THE best B string ive ever played. its one of the classic basses of all of time. imo [/quote] I think they play better than they look you know, I wish the SR5 had started out like the new Classic 5 but they are becoming the classic fiver now I think, still see lots of pro players in mega high profile gigs playing them by choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I have had bad gas for about 2 years for a SR5 with the HS pickups. I thought my gas had subdued untill reading this thread ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassTractor Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1371069307' post='2109539'] Oooh that unlined baby is hot! [/quote] Yeah, I thought so too. 18 years old, and though not cheap, at least it was near mint. No fret wear at all! I liked that buttercream a mucho grando lot - with that weird pg. Did that 2005 Lim.Ed. always come with a pg like that? b, b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 They normally go for around £700 on eBay. My mate got his for £680. They are good functional studio basses but they look way too '80s for gigging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 [quote name='BassTractor' timestamp='1371072719' post='2109597'] Yeah, I thought so too. 18 years old, and though not cheap, at least it was near mint. No fret wear at all! I liked that buttercream a mucho grando lot - with that weird pg. Did that 2005 Lim.Ed. always come with a pg like that? b, b [/quote] I bought the pickguard from an American company , I think it looks cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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