OldSchool Noob
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In previous thread, I rhapsodized about getting my new SR5 2008LE. Over the weekend, I "gigged'' it for the first time and WHOA!!!
As background, my gig is in Church. A predominately Black, Baptist Church. That matters because in that environment, the music sounds/looks/acts a certain way and it has certain restrictions/requirements. (If you saw "The Blues Brothers," think about the church scene. That's in the ballpark.)
Instrumentally, we're talking about a Hammond B3/Leslie, Yamaha baby grand, Guitar player (on a Strat), Full Drum Kit, second percussionist, AND a trumpet player. All of this backing up a 50-voice Choir in a church Sanctuary that seats 500 people. Yeah -- we have a big, dense sonic mix.
Yesterday was "First Sunday" so it was an extended service and we played a lot of familiar songs -- no new music. We play one particular song called "King of Glory" that is pretty much a bass-driven funk groove with a soloist being accompanied by the choir. This song completely rides the bass and it falls apart of the bass isn't driving, present and cutting.
I started with my Ray set flat but boosted the bass and the mid control about 20% above center. The tune kicks off and the groove kicks in and it was so massive that I could actually see people in the pews look at me like "Oh my Goodness. Dwayne -- what are you doing up there?!" It wasn't overly loud but the bass cut through like a knife.
As an aside, the drummer was the backup and couldn't remember the tune and frantically whispered that fact to me. I told him -- "Don't worry -- follow me and you'll remember it." 4 bars in, he was like "awww, yeah -- I'm right with you!"
The songs sounded so good it that was almost too funky for church -- I could literally see heads bobbing and shoulders moving. It was hilarious!!!
Bottom line: The Stingray 5H is (and has always been!) a BEAST and mine is a perfect example of the breed. Chalk up another win for this marvelous bass!
P.S. FWIW, everyone noticed that I had a new bass and I got lots of compliments. Some folks even noticed the new CASE! I would dearly love to supply "gig pics" buts it's kinda considered bad form to take pictures in Church so here's a picture of the bass again ...
As background, my gig is in Church. A predominately Black, Baptist Church. That matters because in that environment, the music sounds/looks/acts a certain way and it has certain restrictions/requirements. (If you saw "The Blues Brothers," think about the church scene. That's in the ballpark.)
Instrumentally, we're talking about a Hammond B3/Leslie, Yamaha baby grand, Guitar player (on a Strat), Full Drum Kit, second percussionist, AND a trumpet player. All of this backing up a 50-voice Choir in a church Sanctuary that seats 500 people. Yeah -- we have a big, dense sonic mix.
Yesterday was "First Sunday" so it was an extended service and we played a lot of familiar songs -- no new music. We play one particular song called "King of Glory" that is pretty much a bass-driven funk groove with a soloist being accompanied by the choir. This song completely rides the bass and it falls apart of the bass isn't driving, present and cutting.
I started with my Ray set flat but boosted the bass and the mid control about 20% above center. The tune kicks off and the groove kicks in and it was so massive that I could actually see people in the pews look at me like "Oh my Goodness. Dwayne -- what are you doing up there?!" It wasn't overly loud but the bass cut through like a knife.
As an aside, the drummer was the backup and couldn't remember the tune and frantically whispered that fact to me. I told him -- "Don't worry -- follow me and you'll remember it." 4 bars in, he was like "awww, yeah -- I'm right with you!"
The songs sounded so good it that was almost too funky for church -- I could literally see heads bobbing and shoulders moving. It was hilarious!!!
Bottom line: The Stingray 5H is (and has always been!) a BEAST and mine is a perfect example of the breed. Chalk up another win for this marvelous bass!
P.S. FWIW, everyone noticed that I had a new bass and I got lots of compliments. Some folks even noticed the new CASE! I would dearly love to supply "gig pics" buts it's kinda considered bad form to take pictures in Church so here's a picture of the bass again ...
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