stingray basses

[tom_683]

im sure youve all been asked this before. im looking to buy a stingray 4 but i only play at home. i aint in a band or anything tho i would like to be. i play punk and ska and i was wondering if it is worth paying out for a stingray even tho im not in a band. also are there any other decent basses like that have the same sort of sound as the stingray but without the same pricetag.
thanks

 

[basscat]

Only you can decide if you think a Stingray is worth the money for you. Depending on how advanced your playing skills are, you might consider an OLP Stingray copy. I never played one but I think they offer good value for a lot less money. If you got the money and you're serious about your playing, to the degree that plan on playing in bands or in studios in the future, a Stingray, perhaps a used one, might be a better investment in the long run. You will eventually out-grow an OLP but you'll never out-grow the real thing.

Basscat

 

[Kennyhoe]

i play punk and the occasional ska song, and i use a stingray. it's really good for that kinda music (well, it's good for anykind of music )

 

[silly]

i have a stingray and i play punk/ska as well. its simply AMAZING for punk -. bright "ringing" sound.
i see lots of bassist play a stingray in punk bands and
sometimes i even recognize the unique stingray sound in their songs

buy a stingray if you can afford it.

 

[Kennyhoe]

buy a stingray if you can afford it

if you can't, there's always the sub

 

[tom_683]

thanks, have u or anyone played the SUB yet, is it similar in sound to the stingray?

 

[mike jewels]

If you got the money and you're serious about your playing, to the degree that plan on playing in bands or in studios in the future, a Stingray, perhaps a used one, might be a better investment in the long run. You will eventually out-grow an OLP but you'll never out-grow the real thing.

Basscat

I agree 100%

I'd just like to add: If at all financially possible, buy a Stingray. I wanted one for twenty years, and didn't buy one until a year and a half ago.There's something about owning a top-notch instrument like a Stingray (or Sterling) that makes you want to pick it up and play it. I think there's also a sense of pride knowing you have a high quality instrument, and this translates subconciously as joy of playing. If you buy one, you will NEVER regret it.

Good luck.

Mike

 

[SWR_n_EB]

If you buy one, you will NEVER regret it.



Mike

I couldn't agree more..i was lucky to purchase mine at a young age....