martthebass Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Soledad said: OK then Ray-men. There's 50 pages of Ray porn here so tell me - do I want a 2EQ or a 3EQ? Both is not an acceptable response. You'll only answer that by trying both mate.....IMHO while the differences are there the people in the audience wouldn't give a ..... For my part I prefer the 3EQ on fretted (nice to have mids control for on the fly adjustments on stage) and 2EQ on fretless (seems to just 'work'). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted July 3, 2019 Share Posted July 3, 2019 3 hours ago, martthebass said: You'll only answer that by trying both mate.....IMHO while the differences are there the people in the audience wouldn't give a ..... Exactly this. I personally prefer the 3 band with the mid adjustment available should I need it. The EQ on the Stingray Special is more refined than on a standard 3 band version. They’re both great, just a little different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted July 4, 2019 Share Posted July 4, 2019 4 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: You'll know you've fallen down the rabbit hole when you've bought your first Bongo Bongo's a Nissan I think? Can't see that happening. Just the one for starters - maple neck, old-school burst finish, and 2EQ if I have a choice... just because more knobs confuse me. Keep you posted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 (edited) I was looking for a good Music Man for a while, that needed to have a lacquered neck. I don't like the oiled ones as much.. Today I went for a drive to pick up this 30th anniversary model! Its such a beautiful bass... Tommorow I'll be done with the set up and give it a spin. I haven't heard it with proper fresh strings yet, but it sounded great already with dead rounds. So I guess flats would sound great too. First I'll mount a set of fat beams for full Stingray aggression Edited July 6, 2019 by SurroundedByManatees 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 2 hours ago, SurroundedByManatees said: I was looking for a good Music Man for a while, that needed to have a lacquered neck. I don't like the oiled ones as much.. Today I went for a drive to pick up this 30th anniversary model! Its such a beautiful bass... Tommorow I'll be done with the set up and give it a spin. I haven't heard it with proper fresh strings yet, but it sounded great already with dead rounds. So I guess flats would sound great too. First I'll mount a set of fat beams for full Stingray aggression 30th anni.....one of the best rays ever made. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
songofthewind Posted July 6, 2019 Share Posted July 6, 2019 That is one beautiful bass. Ooh baby baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 7 hours ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: They are indeed. Do you regret selling your one to me? 😀 I think it’s one, on hindsight I should’ve kept, but fortunately the Starry Night is pretty close H 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soledad Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Been having a browse the usual places (Bay, FB, Gumtree) and every one at the mo seems 3EQ. Are the 2 band quite rare or is this just sod's law. I'm in no rush but plenty of 3s around, no 2s that I've found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cd_david Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 On 06/07/2019 at 20:50, SurroundedByManatees said: I was looking for a good Music Man for a while, that needed to have a lacquered neck. I don't like the oiled ones as much.. Today I went for a drive to pick up this 30th anniversary model! Its such a beautiful bass... That is Fookin stunning 😍😘❤️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt4ever Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 What an amazing thread! I say amazing, I mean dangerous. I had thought I’d quashed my GAS and then I find this thread!! Anyway here’s my single ray that ever owned, bought new in 94 and still in nearly new condition, gigged heavily but treasured. I’m on the lookout for matching 5 but unsure I can handle the extra weight... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny-79 Posted July 10, 2019 Share Posted July 10, 2019 (edited) On 04/07/2019 at 23:20, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Unfortunately, there is no correct answer to this question. I've got 10 of the flippin' things and they're all different 🤣 If you get the Stingray bug, it won't stop there either. Pretty soon you'll be looking at HH's, HS's, SLO's and Sabre's. You'll know you've fallen down the rabbit hole when you've bought your first Bongo 😎 Lol 😝 yup that’s me. SR4H. Three band. Then came another SR4H. followed by a Bongo 4H and recently a SR4HH..... I thought that should of killed all gas but now my attention is in the direction of a Big Al..... or maybe a Reflex? both 😜 Edited July 10, 2019 by danny-79 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarryDan Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 What an amazing bass to play. Stingray PDN Starry Night. More than the sparkles it was the neck that does it for me. Roasted maple with gunstock oil so smooth and silky. Enjoy 😉 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 My darling! I've simply found 'the one' after years of trying many, many, many basses. Tonally the most versatile Stingray i've ever owned, it's very light and looks proper bling in the lights!....yup best bass ever for me. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 There are some lovely sparkling rays out there 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 Hey Music Man aficionados, I have a question: why doesn't EBMM make a fretless bass anymore? I've been GASsing on a fretless Stingray (because of Tony and Pino of course) for a few days and was checking out which models exist but there are no new models available as fretless anymore. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 1 hour ago, Raslee said: My darling! I've simply found 'the one' after years of trying many, many, many basses. Tonally the most versatile Stingray i've ever owned, it's very light and looks proper bling in the lights!....yup best bass ever for me. Still think it looks better with the black plate though 😜 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) 8 hours ago, Raslee said: My darling! I've simply found 'the one' after years of trying many, many, many basses. Tonally the most versatile Stingray i've ever owned, it's very light and looks proper bling in the lights!....yup best bass ever for me. I’m feeling exactly what you’re saying. I’m now down to one bass (I don’t include my Steinberger Spirit that only gets used in hotels!) I couldn’t justify another bass - something that after 27 years of playing and over 60 basses I never thought I’d say. I have the HH version and in conjunction with my Helix Stomp it’s all covered Your bass is a stunner 👍👊 Edited July 14, 2019 by Chiliwailer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raslee Posted July 14, 2019 Share Posted July 14, 2019 7 hours ago, Deedee said: Still think it looks better with the black plate though 😜 Yeah I know what you mean. I think with the black hardware the torts a bit out there too much on its own. However it cost a bloody fortune in import duties that pickguard so I’ll get my use out of it for now. I need to get round to sorting a d-tuner too at some point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kusee pee Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) Just got into the musicman world after many years of many other basses. Now got two pretty much the same spec SR5s. The red is likely to be the main gigging bass with the burgundy as back up. Or I might swap around if the vibe takes me. Gigged them for the first time last week. Powerful basses, cut through so nicely. Sorry for the rubbish pic. The red has a nice grain to it. Now I need to find another mm hardcase as only one came with one. Edited July 15, 2019 by kusee pee 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayn Posted November 2, 2019 Share Posted November 2, 2019 Reclining in luxury, my Special and 4H 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) Hi guys. After playing every bass in the world (LOL) over the last 15 years and never owning a Ray I finally have one..... And I really like it. I picked up this Ray 5 in a trade a few days ago and I can't put it down. Really looking forward to playing it in church this morning. Is the finish original? I haven't managed to find a red burst like it. It has a sparkling matalic finish to the red paint. Edited November 3, 2019 by spyder 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 24 minutes ago, spyder said: Hi guys. After playing every bass in the world (LOL) over the last 15 years and never owning a Ray I finally have one..... And I really like it. I picked up this Ray 5 in a trade a few days ago and I can't put it down. Really looking forward to playing it in church this morning. Is the finish original? I haven't managed to find a red burst like it. It has a sparkling matalic finish to the red paint. I’ve seen that finish before, looks great. The battery cover suggests your bass is early 90’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyder Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said: I’ve seen that finish before, looks great. The battery cover suggests your bass is early 90’s. The serial number suggests 1993. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 Just now, spyder said: The serial number suggests 1993. Very nice, loads of players prefer that period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Chiliwailer said: I’ve seen that finish before, looks great. The battery cover suggests your bass is early 90’s. I think the finish is called Burnt Apple.....its pretty rare Edited November 3, 2019 by Mudpup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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