Stingray5 wins!

[stoneboy26]

So, I've been having some major GAS for another 5er and had the potential for a trade to be done involving my 94 SR 5H for a well renowned "custom" bass that is up for sale for what is a pretty good price down this part of the world.

So I go and play this bass, and then the owner plays his bass, and then the owner plays my SR5. After wanting so hard for one of these basses, I am going to have to pass and keep the Stingray!

This beast has the nicest neck I've ever played - period. Sounds amazing - even with its non stock pre that the previous owner put in (WHY OH WHY?!?!) and looks very special! Natural, black pg and maple neck with some very nice figuring.

It doesn't get a lot of playing time as my Bongo 5HH gets most of that, but I don't think I can let this beauty go.

Stingray - 1
Other - 0

 

[syciprider]

It's a good idea to stay away from another person's custom bass. His/her idea of a great instrument might be 180 from yours.

I toyed with the idea of getting a custom job done but what I wanted was pretty much a Ray with fancy woodwork. The very real possibility that I might get something that sounds nothing like a Ray (who really knows what a custom sounds like until it is built?) soured me on the idea.

 

[Smallmouth_Bass]

Custom doesn't necessarily mean better.

 

[stoneboy26]

Well, when I say custom - it is not full on custom. Custom as far as you pick the woods, etc. but the design, electronics, etc. are the same on all.

I have played another one of these basses with different woods and it was amazing, which is why I wanted to try this one, but while it was great - it just didn't feel anywhere near as nice as my 'ray!

Can't beat a well played in, great sounding bass, and I think EBMM is about where I am at with my sound at the moment. Will just keep saving for that BigAl5

 

[cyoungnashville]

Custom!!!!

OTHERS.........CUSTOM!!!

stingray...... stock.

(just sayin'.)

 

[strummer]

So craig, you're into stock cars? Hadn't pegged you as a motorsports enthusiast, but...

 

[Chuck B]

Custom doesn't necessarily mean better.

I 2nd this...

 

[Bean]

And to prove his point...

OMG, I would SO drive that!!!










No, really, I would.

 

[ivbenaplayin]

And to prove his point...

OMG, I would SO drive that!!!










No, really, I would.

The Wayne's World crew called... they want their vehicle back...

 

[adouglas]

Imagine what would have happened if you'd taken the Bongo with you that day....

 

[oli@bass]

Yummie!!! Yours?