Help! Musicman Bass Question

[Dirk Bear]

Hell, you guys don't seem too insane either. Guess I could stick around awhile.
Gotta say, I spent two years living in the USA, had some of the best times in my life there. Loved the people.
Yep, going for a Stingray, will post some pix to prove it. Thanks again.

 

[Aussie Mark]

I get several "pained voices" from overseas everytime I sell a bass. Some people will do nearly anything to get their hands on a MADEINUSA. Guess it helps you realize how good we have it, instrument-wise (no politics here) in the Good old USofA.

Well, we can all get that Made in the USA stuff here too, but at a price premium because of the small size of our domestic market, which is why it's attractive to buy used from Americans on forums and eBay.

 

[Dirk Bear]

Thanks - here's the proof!

Hi All,

Well I did a bit of searching on EBay and bought this Stingray. It has no marks or scratches on it.

It also came with a stand, stainless steel mirrored pickguard, and a Hipshot. Also, there are 2 anti-slip bass strap fasteners and a pretty awesome guitar strap. It came in the original MUSIC MAN black road case.

It's pretty impeccable. I can't believe the sound that comes out of it. The axe I have been attempting to coaxe sounds from for the past few months has been put back in its box (albeit with blessings and thanks). Thank god I spent a bit extra - although at $1250 AUD it feels like a bargain. I will spend the rest of my life trying to be worthy of this piece of art.

I was unsure of the teal colour at first, and the photo I have posted is the one in the sale advertisement. It looks much better in the flesh though - not gaudy at all.

Again, thanks for everyone's advice. If anyone wants to recommend good learning resources I'm up for it. Particularly looking for funk licks that I can just get into a groove on.

 

[J Romano]

Great looking bass. The trans teal is really good looking, plus the wood grain looks awesome. Congrats!

 

[husky123]

Very nice looking Ray. Gotta love 'em.

 

[cellkirk74]

Again, thanks for everyone's advice. If anyone wants to recommend good learning resources I'm up for it. Particularly looking for funk licks that I can just get into a groove on.

Maybe you'd like to check the funk bass bible for a start.

FUNK BASS BIBLE

 

[supadave]

Dude, GREAT CHOICE! I knew you would go with the 'ray. That transparent finish is pretty tasty.

 

[strummer]

Great looking bass!
For instructions, look to Ed: Ed Friedland
He has done great videos, written books and he knows some people here too

 

[jlepre]

Great looking Ray. I am partial to those trans finishes myself.
Congrats!

 

[oli@bass]

Congratulations on your new to you 'Ray! Teal'n'maple looks awesome and very classic!

You'll find that the StingRay will offer you a wide array of sounds, from vintage to modern, rock to funk, sublime to aggressive, with just a bit of adjustment on the EQ, picking hand position and picking style.

 

[Dirk Bear]

Hey thanks again everyone for advice and congratulations. Feels like I had a baby.
Also, thanks for those links to learning resources. There's lots there to keep me going.
Take it easy.

 

[larrainzar]

I would recomend you go for the Sterling if you like more tone options.

 

[Gearhead]

Nope.. defiantly not gaudy in the pic either! very nice.

 

[fly]

gotta love the trans finishes .........good on you man.......damn fine lookin' bass