Lozz196 Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 So after reading the thread about Cliff Williams of AC/DC getting a signature Stingray it reignited the want for one. I love Stingrays but have ever managed to “tame” the sound, but then I’ve only ever had the 3eq versions. I have however read that the 2eq is beefier sounding so thought, I’ll give one a try if a black/black/maple one comes along. And it did at the weekend on EBay. Sealed the deal, delivered today. Like an excited child I got home and to work on a clean/set-up and in honour of Cliff, a set of D’Addario Chromes. It’s a 1987 model with the truss rod adjuster in the headstock, and the silver battery cover. It has some nice authentic road wear on it, nothing hideous, just the signs of a 30+ year old gigged instrument. But all that doesn’t mean a thing if you don’t enjoy playing it. Well I settled down in front of YouTube to some of my fave covers and an hour and a half passed in an instant, yes, the ‘Ray passed the test, I love playing it, and yes, the 2eq is beefier sounding. Oh, the beauty in question, well it’s as below. 34 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Very nice colour combination. That's exactly what I'd go for if I went for a MM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGBrown Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Very nice Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodney72a Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Lovely! The best period for EBMM. Classic colour combo, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4 Strings Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Absolutely perfect, the best bass, you will not look back! Have used one for many years, the treble control is adjustable(!) - I play with it mostly rolled off. Also, played-in strings help. Great choice, esp the black/maple combo! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Looks the dog's danglies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Cor that’s a good score! Love that period 👍 Chromes have transformed my Ray, even though I stopped using them on P’s & J’s. Nice one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigguy2017 Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 That is the perfect Stingray, 2 band EQ is the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurroundedByManatees Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Lacquered neck and 2eq, that's pretty much what I am after (once I've sold a few). Very nice bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Does anybody know what happened to the real Lozz?? Remember him? He only played P basses...this fella's obviously a fraud...😉😉 Hope you enjoy the new bass.. Edited October 7, 2020 by TheGreek 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Congratulations! That ticks all the Stingray boxes for me! 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 59 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Does anybody know what happened to the real Lozz?? Remember him? He only played P basses...this fella's obviously a fraud...😉😉 Hope you enjoy the new bass.. I’m just an imitation of my former self, Mick 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Was that the one on eBay Lozz? The BIN price was very reasonable for one of the best period of EBMM basses Ive had pre eb rays - a 78, 79 and an 82 - and IMHO these EBMM late 80’s basses are and sound pretty much the same An excellent buy well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 It was Gareth, I couldn’t believe the BIN price was so reasonable. Ok it’s not pristine condition but have seen similar ones fairly higher priced. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 I owned a couple of USA SUBs about 10 years ago. They had the 2 band EQ and I really loved the sound. I compared it to a bass guitar with a kick drum underneath each note. Each note had a real punch. I now own the 'Real Thing', a 2014 3 EQ Stingray, but it doesn't have the same punch as those old SUBs I used to own, although I have to admit the neck is much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Looks great and is the best look on a Ray imo. Must admit to liking the 2EQ myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deedee Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) Very nice, congratulations @Lozz196 After having many 3-eq ‘rays I too recently picked up a lovely 2 band (a ‘92) from eBay, again at what I thought a bargain price. Must get around to doing a NBD. Edited October 7, 2020 by Deedee Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 (edited) - Edited March 8, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Nice one Lozz, it looks a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebenezer Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 The two band is better by far.....which is why i have a john east pre waiting to be fitted to my three band ray!...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Just got a zero fret mod thumbrest for my sterling (same colour combo) Anyone know if they do black hardware spare parts for rays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Lovely stuff Lozz. It couldn’t be any other colour combo, could it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drTStingray Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Wow very nice 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted October 18, 2020 Share Posted October 18, 2020 Any reason in particular the 2eq is beefier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 18, 2020 Author Share Posted October 18, 2020 From what I’ve read the 3eq has a low pass filter in it, making it more focused. You can get near the 2 with the 3 but in my limited experience with ‘Rays it’s not the same. There’s just more grunt to the 2 in flat mode than the 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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