IvanHardy
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hey guys im trying to buy a music man stingray but i might be able to get a sub. can anyone tell me the quality of a sub and if its good or not in comparison to an actual stingray.
mynan
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Since they were made in the same factory as the regular Stingrays, the quality is the same. The only shortcuts taken with the SUBs were in finish...slab bodies, textured body finish, painted necks, etc.
Duarte
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
The SUB was made in the same factory as the StingRays and all the other stuff, so the build quailty is the same, top notch. The electronics are the same (unless you count the 3 band EQ, SUBS come with 2 band EQ or passive electronics)
The body wood is poplar, wheras StinGrays usually have Ash or Alder. The finish is a textured paint finish instead of the usual high gloss of the Rays. It has a painted neck, and has not contours in the body.
It is merely these features which make it different to an actual StingRay, the quality and sound are the same. The playability is the same. It's a StingRay, pretty much.
Although, if you can find a StingRay for a good price, go for it!
EDIT: Darn, beaten to it!
The SUB was made in the same factory as the StingRays and all the other stuff, so the build quailty is the same, top notch. The electronics are the same (unless you count the 3 band EQ, SUBS come with 2 band EQ or passive electronics)
The body wood is poplar, wheras StinGrays usually have Ash or Alder. The finish is a textured paint finish instead of the usual high gloss of the Rays. It has a painted neck, and has not contours in the body.
It is merely these features which make it different to an actual StingRay, the quality and sound are the same. The playability is the same. It's a StingRay, pretty much.
Although, if you can find a StingRay for a good price, go for it!
EDIT: Darn, beaten to it!
Mogee
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Save up for a Bongo.
IvanHardy
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thanks for the explanations guys. i guess i can settle for a sub in the meantime. Is there any reason i should get a bongo over a stingray?
mynan
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It's just a matter of preference. For me, the Bongo equals low-end clarity like I've never heard before and that's what puts it over the top.
IvanHardy
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well its not easy for me to get money and im trying to sell my mike dirnt squire to get a fraction of the money. but do you mind getting into more details. what do you mean by low-end clarity?
TheAntMan
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The Sterling by Musicman are excellent instruments. Tried a Ray34 and it rocked!!! I believe that the parts are made in Indonesia but final assembly or maybe it is setup / inspection is done in SLO USA.
As far as the SUB is concerned. Even with the Stingray, Bongo and 25th that I have, if I had the chance and cash to get a SUB I would get it. I tried one and found that it had a nice 'Old School' Fat sound to die for. I should have gotten it; when I went back for it, it was sold!!!
Good luck
--Ant
IvanHardy
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ok thanks guys so for now ill try to settle for the sub. if i have the chance ill jump for the stingray though or a sterling ray 34. so what's like 3 eQ and 4 eQ and stuff like that?
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Powman
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I played one...they are quite nice...but heavier weight.
Duarte
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The SUB has '2EQ' which means active controls for bass and treble frequencies. Rays come with that or '3EQ' which has bass, mid and treble frequency boost and cut. The Bongo (on dual pickup models), Big Al and 25th come with 4EQ which consists of controls for Bass, Low Mid, High Mid, and Treble.
The 2 band EQ on the SUB is highly regarded as a very good sounding preamp, with many people preferring it over the 3 band EQ.
