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barkatozz
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I have no problem getting bottom end out of my Sterling & I have the selector switch in the bottom position to make it like the Stingray. I use a Fender Bassman 800 Head.
Here is an mp3 that has me slapping & playing normal finger style. I don't think there is any lack of bottom end here. I'd recommend broadband only---dial-up may take a bit.
Dance Medley MP3
Here is an mp3 that has me slapping & playing normal finger style. I don't think there is any lack of bottom end here. I'd recommend broadband only---dial-up may take a bit.
Dance Medley MP3
I know exactly what you are trying to say! I felt the same way after i purchased my SR-5.
In fact, got myself all in a huff and made a jerk of myself on this forum!
Yes, the stringray will sound really bright at first and will overwhelm you until you learn how to control it.
Play and keep playing the instrument. Adjust the amp eq and the onboard eq. The more you play a Ray the better the feel!
I now am totally satisfied with my SR-5. One great instrument!!!
In fact, got myself all in a huff and made a jerk of myself on this forum!
Yes, the stringray will sound really bright at first and will overwhelm you until you learn how to control it.
Play and keep playing the instrument. Adjust the amp eq and the onboard eq. The more you play a Ray the better the feel!
I now am totally satisfied with my SR-5. One great instrument!!!
MingusBASS
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uh ok.
EBMM7181
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mynan
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+1 ^
EBMM7181
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Your probably used to passive instruments , dialing in your sound with a passive instrument is a lot different than with an Active instrument. Lock yourself in a room with your bass and your amp, and just start with everything on the amp and bass flat, then go from there, don't come out of the room until you've found the tone and low end your looking for.
Another thing, when a bass has '' too much '' low end, the sound, from the audience is real muddy, so too much low end CAN be a bad thing, I like a low end tone, but a rounded tone, that you can actually hear each note, you can have a nice low end without it being muddy.
Another thing, when a bass has '' too much '' low end, the sound, from the audience is real muddy, so too much low end CAN be a bad thing, I like a low end tone, but a rounded tone, that you can actually hear each note, you can have a nice low end without it being muddy.
bovinehost
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I don't remember you acting like a jerk, so no harm, no foul. And I'm glad to hear that SR5 is working so well for you.
Welcome back!
Jack
n!k
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First off, shame on the guys who assume anyone looking for a sound doesn't know how to play or can't turn knobs. I know this is a company forum and we're here because we dig their instruments, but that is ridiculous guys.
I've never, ever heard a truly heavy-bass sound from a Stingray. The Bongo is one of the only modern basses I've ever heard that could go there. That's nothing against the Stingray, but if someone's not finding a sound on it there are more instruments to play to find it.
Also, there are tons of great things to say about the "mud" bass sound if you want it, but that's another topic!
I've never, ever heard a truly heavy-bass sound from a Stingray. The Bongo is one of the only modern basses I've ever heard that could go there. That's nothing against the Stingray, but if someone's not finding a sound on it there are more instruments to play to find it.
Also, there are tons of great things to say about the "mud" bass sound if you want it, but that's another topic!
Ole Man Blues
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Big Poppa
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nik befor you go off realize that this is a 2005 thread and we have come a long way.
bovinehost
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The Lazarus Thread!
BTW, I do agree that you can get thick, round bottom from a Stingray. I mean, it's a BASS, for god's sake!
BTW, I do agree that you can get thick, round bottom from a Stingray. I mean, it's a BASS, for god's sake!
jamesattard
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hehehehe....
as i always say, technique plays a great contribution. I have a stingray and get all the tones i want. when i used to play with roundwounds i attacked the strings closer to the neck (i.e. i don-t rest my thumb on the pickup, but on the pickguard closer to the neck). having migrated to flatwounds, i can be more lazy and play again near pickup....and what a bass heavy sound!!! - [nomedia="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gm1hTiyJFwc"]YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.[/nomedia]
Sonnyonbass
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No heavy bass sound from a Stingray? errrrrr 
I always have to watch out for dialing in too much low end. And keep using "sane" settings haha. The SR5 can sound REALLY big. Really
(SR5 HH and Eden 1205 with a 410XLT)
It's my best bass tone yet.
Will I change amps sometime? perhaps
Will I sell my SR5 (or any of my other musicmans ) No way!
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I always have to watch out for dialing in too much low end. And keep using "sane" settings haha. The SR5 can sound REALLY big. Really
(SR5 HH and Eden 1205 with a 410XLT)
It's my best bass tone yet.
Will I change amps sometime? perhaps
Will I sell my SR5 (or any of my other musicmans
) No way!S
