Damonjames Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Pretty straight forward really, would like to hear everyone's thoughts on which you would prefer. I currently have a MM SUB 5 which I love, but quite look the look of the corvette $$. Is the extra tonal variety worth it? Would you trade one for the other or is it justifiable to have both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Nothing sounds like a Stingray, even though it may look like the Corvette could be similar. They are very different instruments so it is difficult to recommend anything for you. Have you played a $$? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damonjames Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 No, I've played a corvette though. I've watched several youtube reviews and they do sound great. They sound stingrayish, but seem to have a little more variety, of which I'm not entirely sure how much I would use!! They do look nice though... To be honest if I could afford a streamer stage 2, I'd probably go that way, but the corvettes are mile cheaper, and the $$ seems to be the most popular variant of the vette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CamdenRob Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 (edited) I have a Corvette $$... It's a very Warwick sounding instrument, not really like a Stingray to my ears. They are both punchy and cutting but I'd say the $$ has a more natural growly and aggressive tone with the Stingray being more modern, scooped and smooth, still punchy but quite HiFi sounding... Its subjective of course, but to me the Warwick sounds like it's made of quality wood whilst the Stingray sounds like it has quality electronics.... I like both instruments very much but think they cover different tone basses entirly really. Edited January 24, 2014 by CamdenRob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badboy1984 Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Warwick will always sound like warwick and musicman will always sound like musicman. I like both but i pick musicman personally because i know the tone will fit in the band i'm in. Is like comparing Warwick Corvette and Fender Jazz, because the 2 bass have jazz pickup, it doesn't mean it will sound the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steff Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 +1 Absolutely different beasts. All Warwicks are boosted in the mids, bit warmer than a Stingray. I personally prefer the Ray as it sits lower sound wise but it's still very focused and cuts through. Warwicks (please don't throw stones at me) always sounded to me like a cross between a bass and a baritone guitar, very audible but not supporting the mix in the lows as good as a Ray or a Fender P or a Jazz with both pups on. But still it depends on the type of music you are playing, in some cases the Warwick might be more suitable than a Ray. Not for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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