SR HS v.s. 30th

**spencer** · 04-01-2007, 06:53 PM

I'm getting a stingray again. I A/Bed my bass against a Stingray HS today at guitar center today and the stingray just flat out wins..

But I'm not sure whether to get a stingray HS or 30th. I'm looking for the normal stingray tone but also want to be able to get that old school thumpy tone. I have never played a 30th but I heard they sound diffrent than normal stingrays.

I like the HS because the S can help get me that old school sound when I want it.
But the 30th looks so good and wouldn't cost me much more, if any at all. I could trow some flats on there to be sure I get it but I would rather stick with rounds so that I could get a what I consider normal stingray sound.

What do you guys think? Any soundclips of the 30th?

**ekb16b** · 04-01-2007, 07:20 PM

buy the 30th

**slucas** · 04-01-2007, 07:25 PM

buy the 30th

What he said.

Probably are very few new ones left out there

**AnthonyD** · 04-01-2007, 08:11 PM

The 30th will be easy to find now...

The HS will be easy to find later...

**spencer** · 04-01-2007, 08:15 PM

Don't care about rareity, I don't plan on owning more than one.

30th looks hotter than any normal stingray but not sure of the sound.

**slucas** · 04-01-2007, 08:25 PM

If I could only keep one of my basses it would be the 30th without a second thought.

**silverburst** · 04-01-2007, 08:31 PM

The 30th has the stingray sound, but alot more presence. I've sold most of my stingrays and sterlings and am stocking up on 30ths. Really.

**Kirby** · 04-01-2007, 08:33 PM

I have never regretted buying my 30th. It tracks amazingly well and has a low end gowl that my others do not have. Get the 30th now and the HS later.

**phatduckk** · 04-01-2007, 09:08 PM

the 30th sounds like a ray but with some extra bit of punch to it.

the HS sounds will give you the "normal" Stingray sound + a few more options... 4 more technically. Personally, and i dont mean to go against the grain, id get the HS - but that's just cuz im in love with the 2 PUP MMs

**AnthonyD** · 04-01-2007, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by spencer

Don't care about rareity, I don't plan on owning more than one.

30th looks hotter than any normal stingray but not sure of the sound.

That's cool - my point is that today you have both choices available to you. If it turns out to be a toss-up or you can't really decide, I'd recommend you go with the 30th now.

If it turns out you made the "wrong choice" you will have the opportunity to go for/switch to the HS later because they will still be available and easier to find.

**Big Poppa** · 04-01-2007, 10:37 PM

spencer these guys really must like you...they show a lot of patience. I wouldnt make a recomendation because the sting ray isnt a classic

**Colin** · 04-01-2007, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

spencer these guys really must like you...they show a lot of patience. I wouldnt make a recomendation because the sting ray isnt a classic

**saxnbass** · 04-02-2007, 03:10 AM

Didn't they make the 30th in HS? So find a 30th HS and be totally happy.

**Aussie Mark** · 04-02-2007, 04:54 AM

Originally Posted by saxnbass

Didn't they make the 30th in HS? So find a 30th HS and be totally happy.

The 30th Anniversary Stingray is a "30th anniversary" model, which means it's sort of based on the Stingray that were made in 1976. I think its a safe bet that HS wasn't an option

**fresnorich** · 04-02-2007, 05:12 AM

Originally Posted by Aussie Mark

The 30th Anniversary Stingray is a "30th anniversary" model, which means it's sort of based on the Stingray that were made in 1976. I think its a safe bet that HS wasn't an option

Maybe not, but how 'bout an 30th HH?:

Don't get too excited though:

Originally Posted by Big Poppa

we only made 2 HH 30th's HTe other is in the vault

http://www.ernieball.com/forums/musi...ou-think.html]