Jigster Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Having got some intresting feedback on the Anniversary/Ric thread, thgt I'd post this also... Such a pleasure to be part of a sensible NICE forum where info is readily available from first hand experience - the joys of the t'internet. Owning two or three passives, I think I'm heading down the active route for the first time, these two models take my fancy so far, any opinions gratefully recieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest johnzgerman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 stingray all the way, 2nd hand ones are quite reasonably priced at the moment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Bassman Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 +1 from me on the Stingrays, like them so much I got two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='urban Bassman' post='626278' date='Oct 14 2009, 06:46 PM']+1 from me on the Stingrays, like them so much I got two![/quote] +1 Same here.... Classic tone. The neck is very comfortable, and ive not got large hands. The best things about the 'Ray are: The style, the brilliant position for resting your thumb on the pickup, and the awesome powerful cutting tone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martthebass Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Another +1 for Stingrays. For me it balances better than the Jag and has a more convincing 'active' sound. If you need more sound versatility try and snag an HS or HH Ray but they are fewer in number 2nd hand and more £. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 The Jaguar is supposed to be excellent but the active circuitry is it's weakness. I spent some time yesterday searching old threads on the Jaguar. I do like the look of them and from what I've heard they sound excellent too - however if it's an active bass you are looking for it would seem this is unlikely to be first choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jigster Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 this is v helpful - ta what exactly is meant by HH in terms of a Stingray's spec? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duarte Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 HH is double Humbuckers. They also come in HS (Humbucker and Single Coil) Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Watched magazine on later last night, barry adamson plays a jag. Great sound, but doesnt sound overly active. [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ndql3/Later_Live..._with_Jools_Holland_Series_35_Episode_5/"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00nd...s_35_Episode_5/[/url] Watch from 5 minutes in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musicman20 Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 If you are intending to slap....dont go for the HH....you have to adjust your technique as you have a lot less room. I tested the new HH's and they have a lot of tonal options, but for me the classic H is just exactly what Im looking for. I couldnt get the exact Stingray tone from a HH, but that could have been a number of things causing that. I'd like a Sterling with H + S though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 [quote name='martthebass' post='626313' date='Oct 14 2009, 07:41 PM']Another +1 for Stingrays. For me it balances better than the Jag and has a more convincing 'active' sound. If you need more sound versatility try and snag an HS or HH Ray but they are fewer in number 2nd hand and more £.[/quote] Quite true on all counts, Mart. And as for the HS/HH models, more £ definitely equals more sounds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 G&L..... oh sorry! (like a stingray only better but a 'Ray is still über cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Had a Jag, the active circut ain`t very good. The bass control was either on or off. and why have a switches that can turn both pickups off? Done that accidently at a gig! The Stingray is a much better bet, the 3 band eq really cuts through the mix. Looks damm cool as well. You should be able to get a secondhand Ray for the price of a new Jag. I have nothing against Fenders but the Stingray just seems like a better bass all round. The only gripe I have is as I have been playing fingerstyle on Fenders for a while, I couldn`t get used to resting my thumb on the pickup when it is mounted so close to the bridge, so, I got a Ebony thumbrest and stuck it on nearer the neck and that solved the problem. G&L`s are great basses as well and the one for sale on here, blue in colour, is a cracker. Jez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buff Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 G.A.K does these [url="http://www.staggmusic.com/products/products_detail.php?langue=uk&oneid=538"]http://www.staggmusic.com/products/product...k&oneid=538[/url] for £139, if the standard jag electrics are'nt great one of these would be great to rip apart and put some good electrics in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyK Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 I had a Jaguar (White and tortie) it was beautiful, great neck, very versatile. Then my stingray came back from a repair job.... The ray just blows it right out of the water for sound/tone IMHO. Jaguars are also not brilliantly balanced either, they do have a mild case of neck dive. In summary, I now own 2 stingrays and 0 Jaguars. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 i'd love a jag but the mod's i'd do to it makes it nearly pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 Correct me if I'm wrong, but the Fender is round about half the price of the MusicMan is it not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash Posted October 15, 2009 Share Posted October 15, 2009 new yes used i'd say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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