My First Stingray (5)

[cgworkman]

Hello all:

I have been shopping for a new bass for several months - I have a '79 Fender Jazz bass that I love (I've modified the hell out of it) - but I was looking for a great 5 string to finish off (is that possible??) my arsenal. After reading 100's of reviews, etc. the Stingray 5 kept coming up as the 5 stringer to buy. So that's what I did. Before I rec'd it I was kind of leary about having a "single pickup" design. But after receiving it and logging as many hours as possible on it (I've had it a week) - I must say that this is the best instrument I've ever played!!! I've played everything from Alembic to Zon (no joke) - Some have been very nice but my SR5 is the bomb!!! (in a good way) - Anyone out there looking to buy a SR - if you're reading this - don't hesitate!! You won't go wrong here - I promise!

I searched and searched the internet for reviews, etc. on Music Man instruments and have yet to find anything bad said about them. That's a great reputation to have.

When I rec'd the item I was so shocked (by the way I bought this sight unseen from musicians friend) by the quality of this instrument when I opened the case. Very impressive! The instrument (and I checked) was flawless top to bottom.

The tone is awesome. When I practice at home, the kids are hiding under the bed - it's a monster!!

Anyway - this is a superb instrument that I'm extremely satisfied with. I look forward to a long and lasting relationship with my SR5.

*sniff sniff* I feel like a new man....

 

[Psychicpet]

Amen! Congrats on your SR5. I've had mine for a while now and it just gets better. It's a bit of a "blue collar" bass and in some jazz-session player circles the SR5 is very poo-pooed for being just an unsofisticated bass with no real means of being a session caliber instrument BUT YA KNOW WHAT?!?! IT IS!!!!!!! I've consistently had nothing but "what great tone" with the work I've done, albeit no Grammy nominated material but paying gigs/sessions all the same and my SR5 has absolutely been killer.
Enjoy your new found friend and many great grooves!

 

[cgworkman]

Yes I know what you're saying... I've seen some people frown on it because of it's "plain jane" attitude. But hey - if it works, who cares. I play a wide range of music and I really think that 90% will be played on my SR5 - as far as the other 10%, I still have my '70 Fender Jazz.

I know it's a great instrument - and I've seen bass players of all genre's playing them over the years. But you always have a few that will frown on you beacuse you're playing a $8,000 bass. But people like that can't be made happy no matter what you do....

I say my SR5 is great.

 

[cgworkman]

I'm sorry - I meant "my '79 Fender Jazz Bass"

 

[Mobay45]

Congrats on the SR5! If you like it half as much as I like my SR4, you will be very happy. I've only had mine about a week too. I've played it quite a bit this week, but I will get to try it with my big rig tonight. I can't wait. Doesn't sound like you need any mods to yours. Pics?

 

[Moondog]

cgworkman! Are you the jerky that's been driving up the price of my SR5 white perloid p/g on ebay?
'kindahl' ring a bell?
I'm gonna let you have this one & I'll get the next one.
Congrats & good luck w/it - if u win.
'kindahl out'

 

[cgworkman]

yeah that's me.... if it goes up anymore i'm gonna pass - since you can get a new one from wdmusicproducts.com for $60.

my apologies... ;-)

 

[cgworkman]

Doesn't sound like you need any mods to yours. Pics?

Yeah - I'm going to post some pics as soon as I get my diggy camera back. I let a friend borrow it for a couple weeks while he's on a cruise. Should be soon...

 

[cgworkman]

cgworkman! Are you the jerky that's been driving up the price of my SR5 white perloid p/g on ebay?
'kindahl' ring a bell?
I'm gonna let you have this one & I'll get the next one.
Congrats & good luck w/it - if u win.
'kindahl out'

hey I seen the SR5 five you got off of eBay. Is that the one you want the pickguard for? did you receive your SR5 off of eBay yet? Is it nice?

 

[Moondog]

If I knew it was you bidding sooner, I would not have bid-up the price - I'm in no hurry. I'd like to see your pics too, I purchased a burnt apple/rosewood SR5.

Buy the p/g from Bryan(ebay) - I got a white pearl from WD for my SR4 and the cut wasn't that great. The WD tort for my Sterling is better. Bryan's p/gs have rec'd great reviews.

 

[Moondog]

hey I seen the SR5 five you got off of eBay. Is that the one you want the pickguard for? did you receive your SR5 off of eBay yet? Is it nice?

Yes, I've had it for a few weeks now & I'm very pleased with it. It had one small ding in it (as described) but other than that it is like new. One dab of black nail polish & the ding is gone. I got it for $840 w/case

It's nice w/the black p/g but white pearl will really dress it up; it did wonders for my honeyburst SR4.

 

[Aussie Mark]

to finish off (is that possible??) my arsenal.

Not possible.

 

[bovinehost]

Don't even understand the term.

 

[cgworkman]

If I knew it was you bidding sooner, I would not have bid-up the price - I'm in no hurry. I'd like to see your pics too, I purchased a burnt apple/rosewood SR5.

Buy the p/g from Bryan(ebay) - I got a white pearl from WD for my SR4 and the cut wasn't that great. The WD tort for my Sterling is better. Bryan's p/gs have rec'd great reviews.

thanks for this tip! - i don't mind spending the money if i know i'm getting something that's made well - however, i hate spending money for something that's sh*t!!

Thanks again

 

[SGMan88]

Congrats on the SR5 I hope that you enjoy it.