NBD finally

[danbanbass]

So after many questions and wanted posts put up I finally made a decision and it was bang on the money.

After many years of playing precision basses, I’ve been looking at alternatives as I find the USA precision bass necks a like bigger than I like and can cope with.

 

After deliberating over Sadowsky (Blooming expensive and I don’t get on the the jazz offset body), Warwick (Lovely looking basses but again couldn’t find what I was exactly after) which finally lead me to revisit Musicman. 

I’ve had the odd MM Stingray and Sterling bass over the years and I always loved the feel/playability of these but struggled with the onboard preamp mainly because I didn’t really understand how they worked many years ago due to being young and inexperienced.

 

I finally decided it was time to revisit owning one and see if for once, and for all if I could make it work for me......

 

Its a 1996 Ash Body Stingray, the colour was what one me over as it’s very pretty but after using  it at practice last night, I think I’ve finally cracked....I still may look into a John East preamp for it in the near future but I’m thoroughly pleased with it.

 

As usual it’s never an official new bass day without pictures:

[ped]

Nicely done - I always thought sunburst works really well on a Musician because of the shape of the scratchplate. Enjoy!

[akabane]

17 minutes ago, ped said:

Nicely done - I always thought sunburst works really well on a Musician because of the shape of the scratchplate. Enjoy!

Agreed! Actually one of the only finishes I enjoy seeing a MusicMan in. Congrats @danbanbass - beautiful instrument!! 

[gjones]

I do like a sunburst and maple neck on a Stingray.

[ahpook]

That looks spiffing !

Don't forget the in-the-flesh photos...

...of the bass

 

[uk_lefty]

Love my Stingray... Its kicked my P Bass out of the collection, but can never replace a jazz (IMO) 

[Woodinblack]

1 hour ago, danbanbass said:

As usual it’s never an official new bass day without pictures:

Its only when I look at an image like that I realise how little the P bass -> Stingray -> G&L L1000 progression changed.

Happy NBD!

[danbanbass]

Many thanks guys, it’s my favourite type of sunburst on guitar or bass and I’m a sucker for it 🤣