mrpackerguy
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Charles Meeks
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Hiram Glyphics
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I was turned onto the Stingray sound by Dave Blood (R.I.P.) of the Dead Milkmen back in 1987 or 88. The pick seems to help bring out that bright gurgly sound I have come to love. I almost never use a pick with a bass, but a minor adjustment with the treble and preamp and viola'....pretty darn close eye dun reckon.
MK Bass Weed
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YES!
I saw Chuck and CHUCK Mangione about 11 times in concert...had all the albums (8 Tracks Too)
That was it for me!
Plus the 5 String Ray...The Lord of 5 Strings
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I was a big F@#$^r player since the mid 70's and thought there was nothing else for me.
Fast foward....I was buying and selling guitars and basses i knew i could make some extra money from, several years ago i found a 76' MM Sabre i picked up and needed a little TLC so got her back in shape and it felt and played wonderful, but still sold it
for a profit.
I remember seeing some live bands where the bassist were playing EBMM's and thought
"man im really digging that tone"
ACDC,Supertramp,and some other local bands later on.
So i took the plunge and sold one of my J-basses to get a Sterling HH, then a Stingray H
and my most recent a Sterling H you've seen me post here.
Needless to say i am hooked and love them, and can see myself getting a Bongo in the near future.
Fast foward....I was buying and selling guitars and basses i knew i could make some extra money from, several years ago i found a 76' MM Sabre i picked up and needed a little TLC so got her back in shape and it felt and played wonderful, but still sold it
for a profit.
I remember seeing some live bands where the bassist were playing EBMM's and thought
"man im really digging that tone"
ACDC,Supertramp,and some other local bands later on.
So i took the plunge and sold one of my J-basses to get a Sterling HH, then a Stingray H
and my most recent a Sterling H you've seen me post here.
Needless to say i am hooked and love them, and can see myself getting a Bongo in the near future.
FunkyPunky
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...just like you!
But I was even more inspired by Flea on his Starlicks video that I got back in 1993 + x (...can't remember exactly, sorry) than by Timmy. So I got my first StingRay in 1997 after having ruined two basses already. Fortunately, the '97 SR is still in superb condition - don't worry
Up to now, I bought 4 more SR, but atm I am trying to get rid of two of 'em as I really think it's time to start sth. new: Modulus Funk Unlimited. Greetings,
FunkyPunky
cellkirk74
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There is something i don´t liek about m...., ah yes, it was the tone...
I fell in love with Flea's tone on the "Blood Sugar Sex Majik" album, and thought it was a StingRay since it was all I ever saw him play. Turns out it was a Spector...
I was amazed at the tone Paul D'Amour got on Tool's "Undertow", saw a pic of him on the internet with a 'Ray, and had to have one. Nope, Rickenbacker.
I bought my StingRay, plugged it in and immediately noticed how the tone was very Dave LaRue-ish... Bingo! Got one right.
THere are other basses out there that sound great, including Fender and Tobias ( I love my Tobias fretless ), but the StingRay is the most perfect bass in the world as the total package.
I was amazed at the tone Paul D'Amour got on Tool's "Undertow", saw a pic of him on the internet with a 'Ray, and had to have one. Nope, Rickenbacker.
I bought my StingRay, plugged it in and immediately noticed how the tone was very Dave LaRue-ish... Bingo! Got one right.
THere are other basses out there that sound great, including Fender and Tobias ( I love my Tobias fretless ), but the StingRay is the most perfect bass in the world as the total package.
RaginRog
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I agree....as much as folks rave about the sound of a Stingray sound with GK amps, I never cared for that pairing. It wasn't until I got my Markbass rig, that I was dissatisfied with the F----r/Markbass sound....picked up a Stingray and have the tone I love.
RaginRog
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...just like you!
But I was even more inspired by Flea on his Starlicks video that I got back in 1993 + x (...can't remember exactly, sorry) than by Timmy. So I got my first StingRay in 1997 after having ruined two basses already. Fortunately, the '97 SR is still in superb condition - don't worry
Greetings,
FunkyPunky
Blah...don't do it....Modulus Flea bass sounds so trebly and sterile...
cellkirk74
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To me it was the same with te Markbass F1 and the Genz Benz shuttle 6.0 and especially good neodymium cabs. EBMM Basses require a good and powerful rig that can handle the massive lows.
musicforblue
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I must say that Leo fender got me into the StingRay sound, because I loved Fenders, and that was the next logical step at the time (mid 80s).
I went to go see The Cure in 1984, and their bass player at the time, Phil Thornally, was playing a StingRay. It was just about the coolest thing for my 16 year old eyes to see.
The sound of Tony Levin on the King Crimson track Sleepless. I first heard it in the summer of 84. The first time I can recall hearing the distinct sound of a StingRay.
Those are the things that hooked me.
I went to go see The Cure in 1984, and their bass player at the time, Phil Thornally, was playing a StingRay. It was just about the coolest thing for my 16 year old eyes to see.
The sound of Tony Levin on the King Crimson track Sleepless. I first heard it in the summer of 84. The first time I can recall hearing the distinct sound of a StingRay.
Those are the things that hooked me.
Hellboy
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John Glascock was the first one and then Louis Johnson and alittle later Kevin McCormick.
//J
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I bought a stingray in 93,and was in a rock band that opened up for( warrant) the band.the soundman recorded the show from the board and i got to hear the punchiest,most powerfull bottom end ,slicing mids,and highs ever.it was my bass....
DaddyFlip
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Growing up, I knew that Gene Simmons and Michael Anthony were bass players. I knew that Gene spit blood and heard a rumor that Michael once cut his fingers on his strings. Until this year, I could not have told you who played what brand of bass.
I first appreciated the bass in 1987 when I saw Steve Harris and his Fender with Iron Maiden. So 21 years later, when I decided to take up the bass after beating Rock Band II on expert with my Fender Precision Bass Replica, I naturally wanted a Fender.
Thankfully, Brandt put enough MM's in my hands one day to change my mind. I don't have enough experience to comment on "the MM sound" yet, but I went into the store looking for "P-bass sound" and what I found in my Bongo was that and a whole lot more.
So, here's the deal for me... I bought into a dealer that earned credibility, trust and my business, then I bought the guitar he recommended, then I found the company that made that guitar does business and treats customers right. All of this makes me feel very good about the guitar I purchased and that makes me want to learn to play it even more. I may never be good enough for anyone to recognize "the MM sound" coming from me, but I know I won't have to apologize for my guitar.
Sorry if this got a little too off topic. I got emotional there for a second.
I first appreciated the bass in 1987 when I saw Steve Harris and his Fender with Iron Maiden. So 21 years later, when I decided to take up the bass after beating Rock Band II on expert with my Fender Precision Bass Replica, I naturally wanted a Fender.
Thankfully, Brandt put enough MM's in my hands one day to change my mind. I don't have enough experience to comment on "the MM sound" yet, but I went into the store looking for "P-bass sound" and what I found in my Bongo was that and a whole lot more.
So, here's the deal for me... I bought into a dealer that earned credibility, trust and my business, then I bought the guitar he recommended, then I found the company that made that guitar does business and treats customers right. All of this makes me feel very good about the guitar I purchased and that makes me want to learn to play it even more. I may never be good enough for anyone to recognize "the MM sound" coming from me, but I know I won't have to apologize for my guitar.
Sorry if this got a little too off topic. I got emotional there for a second.
Spanky(Andy)
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Growing up in Australia in the 70's and 80's I wasn't exposed to much American music, so my bass influences were primarily Australian and English as that was mainly what was shown on music/rock shows down under during this period. The musos that made me aware of MusicMan basses were:
Bernard Edwards - Chic
Dave Allen - Shriekback
Tim Butler - The Psychedelic Furs (think he played a Sabre bass)
Eddy Chin - The Tourists (Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart's band before the Eurythmics)
Clyde Bramley - Hoodoo Gurus
Todd Hunter - Dragon (AussieMark owned this very bass I believe)
Peter O'Doherty - Mental As Anything
Cheers
Andy
Bernard Edwards - Chic
Dave Allen - Shriekback
Tim Butler - The Psychedelic Furs (think he played a Sabre bass)
Eddy Chin - The Tourists (Annie Lennox & Dave Stewart's band before the Eurythmics)
Clyde Bramley - Hoodoo Gurus
Todd Hunter - Dragon (AussieMark owned this very bass I believe)
Peter O'Doherty - Mental As Anything
Cheers
Andy
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Aussie Mark
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True, although Todd's owned a lot of Stingrays over the years, so the one I had was just one of many.
A little bit of Clyde Bramley trivia, last year I auditioned for a really cool retro coverband in Sydney in which Murray Cook plays when he's not on tour with the Wiggles. I made it to the final round of the top 2 auditionees, but unfortunately I ended up getting the silver medal. When I found out it was Clyde who scored the gig I wasn't nearly as disappointed - I was actually pretty stoked it I made it to the last two
Spanky(Andy)
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Cool story Mark!
Murray Wiggle is a cool dude - tall too. I met him (as did many others) at the Split Enz reunion concert in Sydney in June 2006.
My first job out of school was with Australia Post. I was a graduate of the Australia Post training college (LMAO) ... no really.... My high school careers counsellor advised that I should get a job with Aus Post when I said I wanted to be a muso. Her justifcation was that all the musos and actors she knew worked there.
Anyhoo, 1st posting out of the college was Surry Hills Post Office (Inner city Sydney). James Baker, the Hoodoos original drummer, worked as a sandwich hand at the deli near the post office...
The best part of my job would be handing out dole (welfare/unemployment benefit) cheques (checks) to the guys from the Sunnyboys, Electric Pandas, Triffids etc over the counter. I found it quite surreal seeing these local music heroes video clips or "live" performances on Countdown (a high profile national tv show) on a Sunday night, then a few days later be handing welfare cheques/checks to the same people.
For the benefit of non-Aussies, Countdown, was a major and very influential Oz music show in the 70's & 80's. It was almost an Aussie tradition to stop everything to watch Countdown on a Sunday evening.
Murray Wiggle is a cool dude - tall too. I met him (as did many others) at the Split Enz reunion concert in Sydney in June 2006.
My first job out of school was with Australia Post. I was a graduate of the Australia Post training college (LMAO) ... no really.... My high school careers counsellor advised that I should get a job with Aus Post when I said I wanted to be a muso. Her justifcation was that all the musos and actors she knew worked there.
Anyhoo, 1st posting out of the college was Surry Hills Post Office (Inner city Sydney). James Baker, the Hoodoos original drummer, worked as a sandwich hand at the deli near the post office...
The best part of my job would be handing out dole (welfare/unemployment benefit) cheques (checks) to the guys from the Sunnyboys, Electric Pandas, Triffids etc over the counter. I found it quite surreal seeing these local music heroes video clips or "live" performances on Countdown (a high profile national tv show) on a Sunday night, then a few days later be handing welfare cheques/checks to the same people.
For the benefit of non-Aussies, Countdown, was a major and very influential Oz music show in the 70's & 80's. It was almost an Aussie tradition to stop everything to watch Countdown on a Sunday evening.
Drmckool
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What got me into the sound was i tried out a 20th anniversary 5, thought it was the best sounding bass i've ever played and i bought it on the spot
mmbassplayer
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It would be Flea for me also... Huge fan of the Chili Peppers earlier stuff. Saw them live in 199x and knew i had to have one. For many years after that i wanted one but just did not have the money for it. I some how convinced myself some years later that i liked the WarXxXk look and sound a lot more. When my budget got to the point where i was able to get a nice bass, i played the earlier mentioned bass for many hours and just didn't like it. Played horrible and sounded the same. Then i played a Sterling that happened to be hanging on the wall and i was hooked. Played awesome, sounded the same right off the wall. Thats is what started the obsession. Since i have owned 1 Sterling, 4 Stingrays, 2 Bongos a Big Al and a 25th. They come and go these days but will always have a place in my heart for a Stingray. Quite possibly the greatest bass ever made. JOSH
