Stingray 5 not warm/fat enough

[b-unit]

I will never understand how some people think a single H Ray is not versatile. There is a lot of variation to be had with the eq. I absolutely love how these bases cut through the mix but if you feel that your tone is a bit too aggressive, as many have said, simply roll off the treble.

My SR4 into my Mesa Walkabout provides the most incredible combination of cutting tone and warm fat punch. Don't give up on her yet!

 

[Steamthief]

Interesting, how would you compare the RH450 to the AG500, I'm quite happy with my GS410.

To my ears, the GS Aguilar cabs sound much more hi-fi than warm - have you tried a different cab in your warmth quest?

 

[7broccos]

I will never understand how some people think a single H Ray is not versatile. There is a lot of variation to be had with the eq. I absolutely love how these bases cut through the mix but if you feel that your tone is a bit too aggressive, as many have said, simply roll off the treble.

My SR4 into my Mesa Walkabout provides the most incredible combination of cutting tone and warm fat punch. Don't give up on her yet!

+1

My SR5 into my Mesa Walkabout.........

 

[Calaveras]

I have been converted to the Sterling side of things (the EBMM model, not the import line). But its very similar to a stingray 5 with one less string. I play with fingers when I want warmth, I play with a pick for edge. I also dime the mid knob sometimes and use the bass knob (sparingly) to dial in the amount of tube drive I want on a particular song.
The models with pickup coil switching have many different sounds on tap. I like the switch towards the neck (parallel IIRC?).
Also, reacquaint yourself with your amp. Get the amps knobs set flat and then get familiar with what the eq sounds like.
I had my Mesa amp for years before I found out the mid eq is cut only and the bass and treble are flat at 3 and 3.