Stingray and Kramer sound

[Shane]

I was troubleshooting an electrical problem the other day and testing my two basses to eliminate a problem with the bass electronics. I connected the basses to a Demeter pre-amp then to the mix console and listened thru the studio monitor. The different sounds of the US Kramer bass and the Stingray are obviously different. I was blown away with the sound of the old 1980 Kramer with aluminum/wood neck. I have not played this bass for a while and it needs a fret work. The sustain is forever and sounds great for plucking and other styles. I believe it is a vintage Fender P bass sound. The bass is passive and I run the preamp on full power when playing it live.

I was wonding if any of you MM bass players could clue me in on how to get more of a Fender P or Kramer sound from a Stingray. Any suggestions? I know some of you are thinking just play the other bass - but I don't want to tate two basses with me.

 

[midopa]

Doodle around on the EQ and play near the neck? My Bongo 4 does a great P bass impersonation, among many other things, like wash the dishes. I'm thinkin' a StingRay's always gonna have that StingRay sound. If you want versatility in one nice package, consider a Bongo!

 

[bovinehost]

Hah!

That mofo weighed FOURTEEN POUNDS.

But then I was young and full of....chemicals, I think.

 

[Aragorn35016]

Nice hair.

 

[bovinehost]

Oh, it had been MUCH bigger.

That was probably 1980 or so at a club in Houston.

 

[Aragorn35016]

I dont know why but you remind of that guitar player in twisted sister. I just dont know why . AAAHH the 80's The only thing I worried about in 1980 was when my mom was gonna change my diapers

 

[bovinehost]

Here you go - do your worst! I'm not scared!

 

[Moondog]

yes the eighties . . .we were goin for the mullet/flock of seagull look
I'm playing some good pocket pool on the left.

 

[Moondog]

Here you go - do your worst! I'm not scared!

ROTFLMAO
The "Mod Squad" look?
That is absolutely GREAT Bov - you are a VERY brave man

 

[Mobay45]

I think you look just fine. But then again I lived through that era.

 

[stingraydude]

Here you go - do your worst! I'm not scared!

you kind of look like napoleon dynamite in that picture

no offense

 

[phatduckk]

you kind of look like napoleon dynamite in that picture

no offense

good call

 

[Aragorn35016]

That is so awesome!! An afro!!! .

 

[Shane]

Afros are comming back. I have seen a few.

 

[Franky]

why dont you try and grow an afro again bov

 

[bovinehost]

I have a few rules by which I live my life.

1. No roller coasters.

2. Anything that was fashionable when I was young and then comes back? I ain't wearing it.

There are a few more, but I can't think of them right now. Helga! More coffee!

BTW, that Kramer bass did sound good. DiMarzios and a BA bridge and all that - it was the flagship model, the DMZ-6000B.

Beast, though - think about it. FOURTEEN POUNDS.

 

[Mobay45]

Speaking of your rules...

My cousin gave me a bottle of Grey Goose for Christmas. I immediately thought of you. Not that I know whether or not you drink Grey Goose, just that I know it will turn into martinis sooner or later.

 

[Franky]

Speaking of your rules...

My cousin gave me a bottle of Grey Goose for Christmas. I immediately thought of you. Not that I know whether or not you drink Grey Goose, just that I know it will turn into martinis sooner or later.