Jimbogubson Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Hi folks, I'm scouting around for a usa Musicman stingray 4 string at the moment and I'm noticing some variations on them that I'm not sure wether they are different models or not. i.e 2eq, 3eq, plain necks and flamey/birds eye necks and slightly different bridges. Prices seem to be quite varied too. Can anyone shed a bit of light on this for me. I've recently moved over from 6 string geetars so my knowledge of basses is fairly basic. I do have in my possession, my Bro in laws stingray from 93 which has 2 eq, a nice birds eye neck and the felt muting pads on the bridge, so this has given me a good idea of how things should look and feel. Any advice is greatly welcomed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) Kettle on, biscuits at the ready and settled down to watch........ This'll get you started - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/279437-stingray-4-2eq-or-3eq/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.u...__fromsearch__1[/url] http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278434-calling-all-mm-players/page__fromsearch__1 And heres a great bass at a great price - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/282007-musicman-stingray-2eq-1992-honey-burst-w-case/"]http://basschat.co.u...y-burst-w-case/[/url] :-) Edited March 29, 2016 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Cheers mudpup, it's all there really isn't it! So going by what I've just skimmed through, my brother in laws stingray is a classic. 2 eq, figured neck etc. Enjoy your bickies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 I'm onto that already! Cheers for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Jimbogubson' timestamp='1459285429' post='3015205'] I'm onto that already! Cheers for the heads up. [/quote] No worries - theres quite a difference in sound between the 2eq and 3eq models. You can sort of get a 3eq sound out of a 2eq but not the other way around. In one of those links above theres a comment linking to a rosewood versus maple neck sound test that Lozz did a while back - if you look closely you'll see that its actually a 2eq versus 3eq test too and shows the difference in sound off quite well. i think the difference is much less to do with the neck and more to do with the eq. If you're local you're welcome to come and have a tinkle with mine :-) Edited March 29, 2016 by Mudpup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='Jimbogubson' timestamp='1459285296' post='3015203'] Cheers mudpup, it's all there really isn't it! So going by what I've just skimmed through, my brother in laws stingray is a classic. 2 eq, figured neck etc. Enjoy your bickies! [/quote] If it's a 93 it won't be a Stingray Classic, they are a much more recent addition to the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Fingers crossed I'll be having a tinkle on that sunburst one if I don't get pipped to the post. It's only a 30 min drive from me too!!!! I'll buy you a packet of biscuits of your choice if it all works out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1459287022' post='3015229'] If it's a 93 it won't be a Stingray Classic, they are a much more recent addition to the range. [/quote] Is it a pre classic classic! Definitely 93 though. He bought it new and keeps the receipt in the case. Was there just one standard spec around this era apart from the eq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) [quote name='Jimbogubson' timestamp='1459288331' post='3015246'] Is it a pre classic classic! Definitely 93 though. He bought it new and keeps the receipt in the case. Was there just one standard spec around this era apart from the eq? [/quote] I'm no expert on Musicman stuff, but I believe the Classic range was introduced a few years back and was meant to be a recreation of the earlier, pre Ernie Ball basses, and also a new 5 string model with the same characteristics as the four string. So your 93 will indeed have some of the features that the Classic range has, but it isn't a classic. I'm sure one of the forums many Stingray fanatics will be along shortly to tell me I'm wrong..... Edited March 29, 2016 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='Jimbogubson' timestamp='1459287038' post='3015230'] Fingers crossed I'll be having a tinkle on that sunburst one if I don't get pipped to the post. It's only a 30 min drive from me too!!!! I'll buy you a packet of biscuits of your choice if it all works out! [/quote] Rather partial to jaffa cakes :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 [quote name='Mudpup' timestamp='1459289007' post='3015256'] Rather partial to jaffa cakes :-) [/quote] Lol......... Total eclipse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1459288977' post='3015254'] I'm no expert on Musicman stuff, but I believe the Classic range was introduced a few years back and was meant to be a recreation of the earlier, pre Ernie Ball basses, and also a new 5 string model with the same characteristics as the four string. So your 93 will indeed have some of the features that the Classic range has, but it isn't a classic. I'm sure one of the forums many Stingray fanatics will be along shortly to tell me I'm wrong..... [/quote] You're nearly right!! The Classic series was introduced in 2010, and is a combination of the features of an early 90s bass (figured maple neck; 6 bolt neck joint; long bridge with mute system; wheel truss rod adjuster), with pre EB features like slab, non contoured body and strings through body. There are other features which are different (hollow saddles; chrome truss rod adjuster; 7.5 in neck radius). Whoever said you can't get a 2 band sound with a 3 band fitted bass is incorrect - i can certainly get a good approximation with a specific EQ setting (noting that the 3 band has more mid range at centre detent - thus you have to cut it slightly - boosting bass and treble a little will also help). The Classic model is available only in 2 band EQ form - the regular model in 2 or 3 band form, and the multi pick up version in 3 band form only. There is a neck through model also which is available with all of the pick up/EQ options. They're all available with rosewood or maple fingerboards and the standard Stingray in fretless form also (lined or unlined). The 3 band is a little more flexible than the 2 band in a live setting IMO. In multi pick up form there's further versatility. Edited March 29, 2016 by drTStingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Early 90's Stingrays tick all the box's for me, 3 band, figured & lacquered necks, mutes, truss rod wheel & contoured body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1459453020' post='3016843'] Early 90's Stingrays tick all the box's for me, 3 band, figured & lacquered necks, mutes, truss rod wheel & contoured body. [/quote] I think that's the era I'm gonna try for. My brother in laws stingray just feels right. Shame he won't sell it to me, even though I have rescued it from his loft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 [quote name='Jimbogubson' timestamp='1459456083' post='3016870'] I think that's the era I'm gonna try for. My brother in laws stingray just feels right. Shame he won't sell it to me, even though I have rescued it from his loft! [/quote] Just get divorced & employ avoidance tactics, apparently possession is 9, 10'ths of the law :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbogubson Posted April 1, 2016 Author Share Posted April 1, 2016 [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1459514536' post='3017305'] Just get divorced & employ avoidance tactics, apparently possession is 9, 10'ths of the law :-) [/quote] Lol, that's the best advice yet. Especially the divorce part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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