First gig with StingRay HH

[oli@bass]

Just came home from the first gig where I played my white StingRay HH. For amplification I used the MarkBass F-1 and SansAmp RBI into a MarkBass 104 HR raised on a crate. What a treat!

It was pure joy all night long: Every pickup configuration is usable and sounds great in its own right. I especially liked positions 5 (bridge H / classic 'Ray) for the heavier songs, position 3 (both HH) for latin influenced songs that required a strong but "poilte" sounding bass, position 2 (inner S coils) for songs with a jazzy vibe, and position 1 (neck H) for deep low reggae sounds. Even with the neck humbucker alone, it never lost definition and the notes were clear and distinguishable. This bass kills every other I've had or played.

A couple of times, I was so amazed by the sound of the bass that I nearly fubar'd the song...

All I can say is: If you like the StingRay, do yourself a favor and try one of the HH models. They're sick. In an incredibly good way.


PS: The MarkBass amp isn't bad either... try them... if you can in a live situation, that's where both the bass and the amp, really start to show off their qualities.

 

[Psycho Ward]

No pictures, no gig.



Glad to hear it went great Oli.

An EBMM bass and a MarkBass amp are a hell of a combo!

I used to play over in your neck of the woods and I bet you had a great audience. Rock on brother!

 

[Zippydog]

An EBMM bass and a MarkBass amp are a hell of a combo!

Oh yeah!!!!

 

[dave64o]

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I sold a 55-02 to get my first SR5HH and at first I was a little disappointed because the Stingray didn't seem as versatile. However, as I got to understand the controls better I realized exactly what you said - that each of the 5 settings are usable and sound great. I also found they the EQ is pretty powerful and that if you also treat the settings as starting points you get A LOT of versatility.

Personally I find the inner coil and the outer coil settings my favorites, with the bridge pickup close behind. But like you said, all five settings really do sound great.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

Personally I find the inner coil and the outer coil settings my favorites, with the bridge pickup close behind. But like you said, all five settings really do sound great.

+1

SR4 HH It's the only bass I use live. It's a whole new bass from my perspective, (owning a SR 5 since 88). No other for me..

But then Yoda says: No, There is another.

 

[jlepre]

You're preaching to the choir...look at my signature.

 

[Vintersprit]

I sold a 55-02 to get my first SR5HH and at first I was a little disappointed because the Stingray didn't seem as versatile. However, as I got to understand the controls better I realized exactly what you said - that each of the 5 settings are usable and sound great. I also found they the EQ is pretty powerful and that if you also treat the settings as starting points you get A LOT of versatility.

Personally I find the inner coil and the outer coil settings my favorites, with the bridge pickup close behind. But like you said, all five settings really do sound great.

Yes, they are very versatile basses due to the EQ and the pickup switching. That was the first thing that impressed me when I got my SR5.