About balancing a stingray bass

[Ari]

Hello! I own two Stingray 5 basses (made in 1998 and 2000) that both seem a little too neck-heavy for my taste. Does someone have any experience about how could I possibly correct that problem, considering that buying a new strap is out of the question, because that would only stretch my shirt.

The wood used on the body seems to affect on the balance. Although I'm not sure, I think those two body parts aren't made of the same kind of wood.

great instruments though.

..and yes, if my english seems incorrect, look at below..

Thanks,

Ari, Finland

 

[adouglas]

Just kidding....

Perhaps changing the way you hold the bass so the neck points up higher? Since a new strap is out of the question, that seems to be the only choice.

Unless you want to move your strap buttons....

 

[roballanson]

Hello! I own two Stingray 5 basses (made in 1998 and 2000) that both seem a little too neck-heavy for my taste. Does someone have any experience about how could I possibly correct that problem, considering that buying a new strap is out of the question, because that would only stretch my shirt.

The wood used on the body seems to affect on the balance. Although I'm not sure, I think those two body parts aren't made of the same kind of wood.

great instruments though.

..and yes, if my english seems incorrect, look at below..

Thanks,

Ari, Finland

To be honest I have never had a problem with either bass being unbalanced. I tend to play with the neck pointing at about 2 o'clock (if you are looking at me face to face)....

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Sling her lower...

 

[Aussie Mark]

What Steve said.

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Cyn