what are the exact stock strings on a musicman stingray

[kevins]

what are they? are they stainless steel, rounds, or flats?

 

[whamonkey]

No, Yes, No

EB Nickel Slinkys (Rounds)...Super Slinkys on the 4's I think, Slinky 5's on the SR5

 

[kevins]

hmmmmmmmmmmm

ive been eqing the hell out of my new ray today and i still cant get that a string to sound right, anyone got any ideas on whats going on? the a retains a ton of twang while everything else is nice and bassy

 

[midopa]

From the EBMM bass FAQs:
"The 4-string basses are all equipped with Ernie Ball Super Slinky Bass strings, item number 2834, when they leave the factory. The gauges are 45-65-80-100. The StingRay 5 and Bongo 5 use the same with an added 130. This set is our Regular Slinky Bass 5's, item #2836."

More info here.

 

[whamonkey]

ive been eqing the hell out of my new ray today and i still cant get that a string to sound right, anyone got any ideas on whats going on? the a retains a ton of twang while everything else is nice and bassy

Give it a bit...the strings will settle in....she's new. New strings twang a bit too much for me, some guys love that. I like them after a day or two.....

 

[Psycho Ward]

Thanks, I just ordered 3 sets from Gard today, glad to know I got the right thing.

Chuck

 

[whamonkey]

Thanks, I just ordered 3 sets from Gard today, glad to know I got the right thing.

Chuck

Uh oh....Gard's finding his way here too? You know he's going to work for Keith at Roscoe right? That lucky dog........

 

[Psycho Ward]

Yeah I know, I live in Greensboro, so I'm the Welcome Wagon for Gard, I'm picking him up at the airport Sunday. He's a great guy, I've bought a lot of stuff from him. I look forward to having another great bass player in town.

Chuck

 

[whamonkey]

Yeah I know, I live in Greensboro, so I'm the Welcome Wagon for Gard, I'm picking him up at the airport Sunday. He's a great guy, I've bought a lot of stuff from him. I look forward to having another great bass player in town.

Chuck

Aha! Cleaning out BC before the big jump to SC! 3 sets of strings hmmmmmm???? Hehehehe.......

 

[Psycho Ward]

I'lll still deal with BC, they support us lefty's very well. I got my SR5 from them, as well as my Lakland Joe Osborn, Ashdown ABM 500 C10H and 410H, plus strings. I love those guys!

Chuck

 

[TSanders]

How could you not. The guys at Bass Central are amazing, and will do whatever they can to hekp you out.

 

[Psycho Ward]

I agree, they are the best!

Chuck

 

[whamonkey]

I bought my SR5 from Gard, as well as an Eden Metro (for my church) and my personal Eden D210XLT. I also bought my Lakland after talking to Beaver....

+2 for BC!!!

 

[bassplayer7770]

ive been eqing the hell out of my new ray today and i still cant get that a string to sound right, anyone got any ideas on whats going on? the a retains a ton of twang while everything else is nice and bassy

It could be the new strings, but could it also need some tweaks so its setup properly?

 

[bovinehost]

And it could be a bum string. It does happen.