mcnach Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 The USA MM SUBs are fantastic basses. Really not much other that aesthetics when it comes to comparing those and real modern Stingrays. Some have the pickup wired in series, unlike a Stingray. I personally think that works really well with a 2-band EQ, perhaps because it's a little punchier and more mid-rich. But both are great. If you want a Stingray without spending much... the answer is a MM SUB (the USA model only). It *is* a Stingray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 [quote name='Stan_da_man' timestamp='1376064215' post='2169273'] G&L - the improved Stingray. [/quote] except it sounds nothing like a Stingray! I see it more like a deriveation from a Jazz, rather... even 'though it really it's a different bass altogether. But the placement of the pickups means you sort of get a Jazz sound, and a very FAT Jazz sound from the bridge pickup (parallel and series respectively), and a kind of P-bass type of sound from the neck pickup too. It does not, in any combination, get a sound that's reminiscent of a Stingray. Fantastic bass, the L2000 (which I assume is the model you are talking about). I have a L2000 that I modified. I removed the preamp, which I really did not care for, and installed a 3-band MMSR Stingray preamp from John East. If the L2000 was a beast before, now it's a veritable monster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 One bass I wish I still had was a USA g and l L 2500. So comfy to play, and a mass of sounds, not sure why I sold it, it is the open bass that does every possible sound to an acceptable level Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Apparently my basic 4 sounds like a stingray. I cant compare directly because I have never played one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottswarwick Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 [quote name='Dandelion' timestamp='1376074998' post='2169517'] Apparently my basic 4 sounds like a stingray. I cant compare directly because I have never played one. [/quote] I'd imagine it would looking at it. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisnameistaken Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 [quote name='bagsieblue' timestamp='1375998723' post='2168546']What bass is the simplest route to the classic Stingray sound?[/quote] That whole assertion about there being no stupid questions has just failed QA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Stingrays record beautifully. Great basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagsieblue Posted August 10, 2013 Author Share Posted August 10, 2013 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1376085739' post='2169703'] That whole assertion about there being no stupid questions has just failed QA. [/quote] Agreed - reading that back it does seem more than a little stupid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcnach Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 [quote name='thisnameistaken' timestamp='1376085739' post='2169703'] That whole assertion about there being no stupid questions has just failed QA. [/quote] be nice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I have a SBMM SB-14 which I like a lot. Single pup with various coil switching options, 3 band eq - changing the tone using the mid control seems particularly effective - full on it is very aggressive. Relatively lightweight at around 9lbs but better balanced on the strap than any other bass I have. A Jazz width neck that is slightly deeper than a Jazz but very comfortable. Beautifully finished and really nice to play. As has been said it cuts through the mix amazingly well and was one of my two main gigging basses for the rock covers band I was in. I actually prefer the tone of a Precision, but this has its place for sure. I sometimes think it would be nice to 'upgrade' to a Sterling, but then I wonder what a Sterling would offer that this can't do? Anyone have or tried both that can comment, at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BottomE Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 Had a Stingray that was a 2 EQ version with maple neck. Nice bass. However, it had a weak "G" string which is apparently a known issue. Also struggled to get it to sit in the mix as well as other basses. Definitely had its own tone and was well built and highly playable but not as flexible as some other basses that i have used so ended up swapping it out for a Fretless Jazz Bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I,ve got a 2003 EBMM Musicman SUB the USA one and it is fabulous. I tried it back to back with a Classic Stingray and there was no difference,both slab bodied and 2 band. If you like the looks then get one ,I like the cosmetics although I have changed the scratchplate to a black one,carbon fibre and fitted a d-tuner. Played it for years and worn through the paint on the neck a bit in places-reliced ?.Bullet proof finish for gigging Up to yerself what way you go-S/H is the way to go. The active circuit is savage coming from a passive but it,s handy playing live you can cut as well as boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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