Classic StingRay EQ

[Boogie.Man]

My Sterling and my SLO StingRay have detents to allow you to easily know the flat position. My Classic StingRay does not. It doesn't bother me at all, but I was just curious why the difference? Is it a throwback to the original StingRays or is it a common feature of all 2 band EQs?

If it's a throwback, then why this and not the neck bolts and truss rod adjustment too? Don't jump on me. I'm not complaining. I love the bass. I think it may be my favorite!

Inquiring minds want to know.

 

[bovinehost]

a common feature of all 2 band EQs

This.

 

[njhammer]

My SUB5 (2 band EQ) is the same.

 

[Moondog]

ALL 2EQs are like this.

I usually pull all the knobs on my 2EQs, determine where 50% or 100% are and re-install them using the small setscrews to tell me where I'm at. 12 o'clock represents the halfway/50% point.

 

[five7]

ALL 2EQs are like this.

I usually pull all the knobs on my 2EQs, determine where 50% or 100% are and re-install them using the small setscrews to tell me where I'm at. 12 o'clock represents the halfway/50% point.

Great idea! I just did it to my sub 5, sweet!

 

[Aussie Mark]

If it's a throwback, then why this and not the neck bolts and truss rod adjustment too?

For the same reason the reissue VW Beetle doesn't have an air cooled engine and a windscreen made of flat glass. The Classics have all the good bits of the original.

 

[keko]

I kinda like this approach of EQ knobs without center click position!
I think that brings back fine tuning "by the ear", so musician don't need to bother is it in boost, or cut mode, just roll it where ever you like the tone/sound!

I really must buy one Classic Stingray once/sometime, but I'm afraid of one thing, to fall in love with it and don't play my Sterling often any more (and future reflex probably)!

 

[Boogie.Man]

I like it too.

I kind of like it too. It does force me to pay attention to my EQ.