berty
New member
Re: Stingray Classic issues.
Wow! I wrote a couple days ago wondering about an issue with my 6-month-old Stingray Classic. I'd like to respond to the response here, since my post has been closed.
I've been playing bass for over thirty years and have had some pretty cool gigs during that time. I've played long enough that I'm rather picky about my tone and instruments -- not obsessively so, but I care deeply about it. Even now, I play nearly every weekend night in addition to the 50-60 hours per week I spend at my other job.
I like Stingrays. I've had several. One in particular I really liked, but it was stolen nearly two years ago now (along with a G&L 2500). I still search eBay and Guitar Center regularly hoping to find it. I hope to replace it someday, but so far I've not found an instrument that has the "zing" that one had. I thought the Classic might be it, but it's not -- yet.
I'm far from a fanatic about it, but I have what I feel is more than a passing familiarity with Stingrays. The one I purchased recently does not behave in ways I have come to expect. I don't keep up with all the latest breaking news, so I thought there might be a known issue or something quirky with the Classic. I'm not implying that there's a defect. I just wondered if there was something unique about this model. I came here for help.
Some of you were helpful and generous, and I sincerely thank you for your attention and suggestions.
But I don't understand the reactions of others. Specifically, no, I did not have any photos of the instrument when I was asked. I do now. I return to the forum to post them and find my post closed, along with what I consider a couple smart-ass comments. Perhaps I move too slowly for some, but I have a life away from this forum. I teach college, and with the end of a school term and four classes to teach and 60+ papers to grade, it took me a couple days to get things together.
Clearly, this is not the place to come for help. I won't be back.
And yes, five7, I'd be more than happy to sell you the bass.
Wow! I wrote a couple days ago wondering about an issue with my 6-month-old Stingray Classic. I'd like to respond to the response here, since my post has been closed.
I've been playing bass for over thirty years and have had some pretty cool gigs during that time. I've played long enough that I'm rather picky about my tone and instruments -- not obsessively so, but I care deeply about it. Even now, I play nearly every weekend night in addition to the 50-60 hours per week I spend at my other job.
I like Stingrays. I've had several. One in particular I really liked, but it was stolen nearly two years ago now (along with a G&L 2500). I still search eBay and Guitar Center regularly hoping to find it. I hope to replace it someday, but so far I've not found an instrument that has the "zing" that one had. I thought the Classic might be it, but it's not -- yet.
I'm far from a fanatic about it, but I have what I feel is more than a passing familiarity with Stingrays. The one I purchased recently does not behave in ways I have come to expect. I don't keep up with all the latest breaking news, so I thought there might be a known issue or something quirky with the Classic. I'm not implying that there's a defect. I just wondered if there was something unique about this model. I came here for help.
Some of you were helpful and generous, and I sincerely thank you for your attention and suggestions.
But I don't understand the reactions of others. Specifically, no, I did not have any photos of the instrument when I was asked. I do now. I return to the forum to post them and find my post closed, along with what I consider a couple smart-ass comments. Perhaps I move too slowly for some, but I have a life away from this forum. I teach college, and with the end of a school term and four classes to teach and 60+ papers to grade, it took me a couple days to get things together.
Clearly, this is not the place to come for help. I won't be back.
And yes, five7, I'd be more than happy to sell you the bass.
