Mike Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi all! I love the feel of my Stingray 5, and it sounds pretty good too, but I think I'd prefer a more jazz tone than the classic Stingray. I guess I could try and find an HH or get another pickup added to my SR5, but I was wondering if anyone could suggest other basses that share the slightly tighter string spacing on the SR5s which might be comfortable for me? Thanks in advance! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrixn1 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) Ibanez ATK805E? String spacing is 18mm. Three-way coil switch on the back double humbucker. Edited June 21, 2018 by jrixn1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 4 hours ago, Mike said: Hi all! I love the feel of my Stingray 5, and it sounds pretty good too, but I think I'd prefer a more jazz tone than the classic Stingray. I guess I could try and find an HH or get another pickup added to my SR5, but I was wondering if anyone could suggest other basses that share the slightly tighter string spacing on the SR5s which might be comfortable for me? Mike, would a 5 string jazz with 18mm spacing be a solution? It's 0.5 mm more than the SR but in my experience it's not really that noticeable. Atelier Z produces really great high end basses with 18mm spacing on their 5 string M265 model. I have one and really love it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillento Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 G&L has a similar string spacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinball Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 On 21/06/2018 at 17:10, jrixn1 said: Ibanez ATK805E? String spacing is 18mm. Three-way coil switch on the back double humbucker. +1 for this, I now use one instead of my Ray, love em both ESP Surveyor basses also has a similar feel. The ibby's my favourite though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I was going to say ATK as well. I'm surprised by the 18 mm spacing though. My 1998 ATK305 has 16,5 mm spacing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 11 hours ago, gillento said: G&L has a similar string spacing The GL 2500 Tribute that I used to own had 16.5mm string spacing. US models might be different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks for the suggestions everyone! The ATK has never been my cup of tea really - I think I'm a more traditional fender-style bass person. I had a G&L for a while, I did like it but almost too many tonal options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 21/06/2018 at 19:40, Paulhauser said: Mike, would a 5 string jazz with 18mm spacing be a solution? It's 0.5 mm more than the SR but in my experience it's not really that noticeable. Atelier Z produces really great high end basses with 18mm spacing on their 5 string M265 model. I have one and really love it. Thanks - I'll check them out. I guess in the scheme of things 0.5 isn't too much! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulhauser Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 10 minutes ago, Mike said: Thanks - I'll check them out. I guess in the scheme of things 0.5 isn't too much! Thank you! Here is my short review of mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 Thanks - nice review. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigwan Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Sire V7? It's 18mm spacing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 8 hours ago, Bigwan said: Sire V7? It's 18mm spacing. That's an interesting thought! I'll look into it, thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyt Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Have you tried playing around with the settings and your playing style? Stingrays are certainly lively. If I need to calm the sound on my SR5 - pickup in series position , SR5 EQ all flat (you can then boost bass, mids, high to suit with a tweak), play close to the neck. Strings make a massive difference. Saying that, if you have the money and space for a Jazz, why not? I doubt the string spacing will make a big difference but the neck thickness will be noticeable. I always noticed the jump from a Stingray to a Jazz , the neck feels too thin. They sound lovely though, as do P basses. But not as good as the Ray. It's all personal opinion though, so you've just got to play a load until you find your favourite (and then convince the better half that you need another bass :-) ). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 On 01/07/2018 at 09:56, garyt said: Have you tried playing around with the settings and your playing style? Stingrays are certainly lively. If I need to calm the sound on my SR5 - pickup in series position , SR5 EQ all flat (you can then boost bass, mids, high to suit with a tweak), play close to the neck. Strings make a massive difference. Saying that, if you have the money and space for a Jazz, why not? I doubt the string spacing will make a big difference but the neck thickness will be noticeable. I always noticed the jump from a Stingray to a Jazz , the neck feels too thin. They sound lovely though, as do P basses. But not as good as the Ray. It's all personal opinion though, so you've just got to play a load until you find your favourite (and then convince the better half that you need another bass 🙂 ). Yes, I normally tame the treble on it. To be honest, my favourite sound on it is parallel, all EQ flat (maybe treble slightly attenuated). But it's still not quite the sound I like, which is more of a jazz tone. Stringwise, I'm a dyed in the wool Elixirs player. I have had quite a few 5 string jazzes including Fender USA Deluxe, Sadowsky etc and they've never felt as comfortable as the Stingray! As for convincing the better half - luckily that's a problem I don't have to contend with. She understands it is my job! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyt Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 Keep searching then. You can never have too many basses. Do you think it is possible to find the perfect bass on all fronts? The SR5 is my favourite bass ever and I've yet t find anything that plays as well. Plenty of basses sound nearly as good though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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