This is probably gonna get me flamed, but...

[Rimshot]

...is there such a thing as a ramp for the Stingrays?

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Nothing factory made.

 

[Aussie Mark]

That's a new one to me. What's a ramp?

 

[oldbluebassman]

Look here

 

[Jazzbassman23]

I understand the concept of the ramp, but I don't understand why you'd want to basically take away the ability to really dig in when warranted.

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

I don't understand why you'd want to basically take away the ability to really dig in when warranted.

+1 because I dig to China sometimes...

 

[Figjam]

Ive played some basses with ramps and I can see why they appeal to certain people. Yes, being able to dig in at times is enjoyable,but if you arent that type of person, a ramp can really facilitate the playing process.

 

[tommyindelaware]

it's for slappers......

 

[todd4ta]

I bought a fancy $4K bass one time (for only $2.2K ) and it had a ramp between the pickups.

That lasted about one day.... (it was stuck on with double-sided tape)

 

[Aussie Mark]

Look here

Without a ramp, any position other than over the pickup feels less secure, kind of like a "no man's land".

WTF? For basses with pickguards, there are a hundred different solid positions other than over the pickup. Willis is smoking his socks.

 

[ras1983]

WTF? For basses with pickguards, there are a hundred different solid positions other than over the pickup. Willis is smoking his socks.

i pluck inbetween the pups on my bongo. i like having the room to maneuvre my fingers.

but, to each their own. if someone likes to use a ramp, good on them.

 

[Rick]

If you use the floating thumb technique you can play anywhere. Works for me

 

[Figjam]

it's for slappers......

? I dont see how a ramp helps for slapping.

 

[Rimshot]

I've spent quite a while learning NOT to "dig in" and found that, for me, I get way more speed when I need it, and way more tone/sustain when I'm not hammering out 1/16th. Just a personal preference.

I am most definitely NOT a slapper! (Not that there's anything wrong with it)

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

You could probably make one fairly easily for a Stingray.

 

[Dr Stankface]

There are plenty of advantages of ramps.

Although, i'm a guy that also likes to dig in so they'd probably limit me. Hope you find out what's best for you.

 

[Samingo]

I've spent quite a while learning NOT to "dig in" and found that, for me, I get way more speed when I need it, and way more tone/sustain when I'm not hammering out 1/16th. Just a personal preference.

I've heard this case made and have to agree. I've heard about techniques involving sort of... 'Bouncing' the string off the ramp to keep the tension on it a bit higher... If that makes any sense. The comparison I got was to try playing right over the last salad frets of your neck, though for obvious reasons it works best on a fretless bass.

 

[bovinehost]

I don't know what salad frets are, and I've been around a long time, but I sure like the way it sounds.

"Salad frets."

Yeah. I like it.

Jack

 

[tkarter]

Now that I am getting old I think I have a fear of ramps.

tk

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

I am getting some out here for door thresholds for Pop's new Scooter...