East MMSR 3 v Retrovibe Stinger

[oldslapper]

Big price difference, but I’m wondering if quality of components and manufacturing are where you win? 

Thoughts/experience 

[Jack]

Sorry the first I've heard of the retrovibe was googling it just now. I can't comment on better, worse or comparative value but I can tell you that the MMSR is superb. It's in my number one gigging bass and it's just wonderful. 

[tegs07]

Had both, kept the East. Just more refined.

 

Nothing wrong with the quality of the stinger. It gives a decent approximation of the original 2 band Stingray IMO, but if you can afford to then buy the East.

 

I doubt if you will regret the decision.

Edited June 13, 2023 by tegs07

[bloke_zero]

On 13/06/2023 at 18:41, tegs07 said:

Had both, kept the East. Just more refined.

Not had both, had a diy version of the original. I agree - the East is a more modern refined powerful full range sounding beast.   You are paying for much higher quality components that sound more present and clearer.

 

I can imagine situations where you might want the reduced bandwidth and grittier original though! Depends what you're after!