So what exactly is a "classic" Stingray?

[uOpt]

I must have missed the official definition somewhere. What exactly makes a "classic Stingray" different from a plain "Stingray"?

 

[MSilvers]

Main things would be the string mutes on the bridge and the 2 band EQ instead of a 3 band EQ. They also have a different headstock design, different finish options, etc.

 

[Gravesend Black]

+ it has thicker neck. 7.5" compared to 11" neck radius of "plain" SR. And it has non-contoured body. It is kinda pre-EBMM stingray specs.

 

[rutgart]

+ painted Neck, Figured Timber, Thru Body Strings.

All in all it is a majorly different Bass from a Stingray

 

[njhammer]

Neck is laquered instead of oil/wax finish.

 

[jlepre]

+ painted Neck, Figured Timber, Thru Body Strings.

All in all it is a majorly different Bass from a Stingray

The neck isn't pained. It's just sealed instead of satin unfinished.

 

[Northray]

I own a standard and classic StingRay - both great basses, but despite their similar appearances, they are quite different feeling basses.

Everything that was said above is true... the only other difference I can think of is the nut.

 

[MK Bass Weed]

The Answer

 

[uOpt]

Thanks, guys.

 

[drTStingray]

I also own both.

Apart from the items mentioned they also have:-

Chrome truss rod wheel adjuster
Chrome battery cover held on with two screws
Mid 80s Headstock logo (they don't have a different headstock design - it's the regular Stingray one)

White pick up cover as standard with some finishes (but you can buy black or whte ones as a part, to replace if you wish)

Mine is a go to bass for me - I recently used it on a demo recording and it sounds unbelievably good. Both with and without the mutes engaged.

Attached pics showing various of the differences.

 

[TheSleepwalker]

I have also both a Classic and a '98 w/ 2 bands and the Classic sounds and feels very different, better IMO and taste. I was blown away when I tried it and I bought it the following day, after a sleepless night LOL. The only thing I would have liked is the tummy contour but I understand the Classic to be a pre EB reissue, therefore, slab body.

 

[Rod Trussbroken]

The Classic is not a Pre-EB re-issue but rather to give a Pre-EB vibe. Great Basses!

The 2EQ pre-amps on all 2EQ Basses are the same since the Pre-EB period.

 

[zortation]

Great basses...their best, in my opinion.

 

[paulmcnamara]

Minty SR

Just got a near perfect condition 2011 Classic Stingray in Mint Green with a beautifully figured maple neck. Lovin'it!

 

[Chris C]

The neck isn't painted. It's just sealed instead of satin unfinished.

Unless it's the LE version of the Classic... then it's painted. And a fine bass, I might add!