Stingraymund
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"It just works." 
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Chuck B
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it just works - after more than 30 years
MadMatt
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As said before...
Custom is doing his thing on brand X.
Salesperson approaches holding any EBMM and saids "Wow, that sounded really good... How about trying that same line on this"
Game over
Custom is doing his thing on brand X.
Salesperson approaches holding any EBMM and saids "Wow, that sounded really good... How about trying that same line on this"
Game over
Yes.
strummer
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"See, even I sound good with a Bongo"
"When people on talkbass are deciding btwn a MM and something else I always tell them that unlike Fender (and many other big guitar manufacturers) I get a very sincere feeling from Ernie Ball. While I'm sure feeding the families is a priority, I really get a sense here that MM is more concerned with putting out an awesome instrument and making musicians happy, than in selling as many instruments as they possibly can. This forum and NAMM reinforce that feeling bigtime. I really believe all Fender gives a crap about is selling as many instruments as they possibly can, and could care less about the people buying them. Complete opposite feeling here.
spychocyco
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Get it in their hands. It will sell itself. At least it did for me.
I was a devotee of EB strings, but only vaguely aware of their instruments when I went into a local store looking for an artist signature model from another brand. I reluctantly let the salesman put an Axis Sport in my hands, and it completely changed my outlook on instruments. The MM90s and hardtail weren't to my liking, so it took me another six or seven years to finally own one, but I knew I had to have one from the moment I wrapped my hand around the neck.
I was a devotee of EB strings, but only vaguely aware of their instruments when I went into a local store looking for an artist signature model from another brand. I reluctantly let the salesman put an Axis Sport in my hands, and it completely changed my outlook on instruments. The MM90s and hardtail weren't to my liking, so it took me another six or seven years to finally own one, but I knew I had to have one from the moment I wrapped my hand around the neck.
Smallmouth_Bass
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For me, it was the Stingray 5 at the time, and it was one of the first real production 5-string basses out and I wanted a 5. I loved the look. I also knew a local repair man who touted Music Man instruments as really well built instruments. Coming from someone who sees and works on many instruments, this was a good sign. But, ultimately it was the complete package. The quality, looks, sound and feel. Everything was good.
Today, it may be more tricky. Generally, many younger musicians have a pre-conceived notion of what they want and what is cool before they go into a music store. They may have it drilled in their heads that "XYZ" is the best because they've seen other bands play them, ads about them or whatever.
In those cases, I would agree with the above suggestions to just get the instruments in their hands (make sure they're setup well!). That coupled with some comments on the quality, consistency and reliability of the instruments should give them a good idea.
Today, it may be more tricky. Generally, many younger musicians have a pre-conceived notion of what they want and what is cool before they go into a music store. They may have it drilled in their heads that "XYZ" is the best because they've seen other bands play them, ads about them or whatever.
In those cases, I would agree with the above suggestions to just get the instruments in their hands (make sure they're setup well!). That coupled with some comments on the quality, consistency and reliability of the instruments should give them a good idea.
spencer
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For me it was......
For an artist, cliche but flea. I know he hasn't played one of these in a while but when I pick one up I can always get that sweet sound he kinda always has had no matter what bass he plays
But really it was just the sound of the bass.... And the sort of a legend that went along with owning a stingray
For an artist, cliche but flea. I know he hasn't played one of these in a while but when I pick one up I can always get that sweet sound he kinda always has had no matter what bass he plays
But really it was just the sound of the bass.... And the sort of a legend that went along with owning a stingray
*best build quality in the business!
*a tone unlike the next bassist's F****r.
*no more black/white/sunburst only options - EBMMs sport more finish options than most boutique custom works.
*so many different models to cater for different tastes - from 4H Rays and Stingrays for the purists to the cutting edge Bongos for the non conforming bassists and in between the swiss army knife basses which are the HH/HS Stingray and Sterling and the Big Al.
hmmm...now I'm Gassing for another EBMM!
*a tone unlike the next bassist's F****r.
*no more black/white/sunburst only options - EBMMs sport more finish options than most boutique custom works.
*so many different models to cater for different tastes - from 4H Rays and Stingrays for the purists to the cutting edge Bongos for the non conforming bassists and in between the swiss army knife basses which are the HH/HS Stingray and Sterling and the Big Al.
hmmm...now I'm Gassing for another EBMM!
boombox
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Bean
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I'd say don't buy it, leaves more for me...
Smallmouth_Bass
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Congratulations! You were the ultimate professional when I dealt with you on a couple of occasions at The Perfect Bass, so it comes as no surprise.
coastie72
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It's simple for me, I wanted made in America, got it, I wanted top notch customer service, I checked before I bought and found it is there, I don't want to play the same as everyone else, not everyone plays EBMM. So I went to a music store and played a selection, one happened to be a Stingray 5. I loved it so I went home done some more research and discovered the
25th Anniversary. I contacted the Dealer I wanted to work with, gave him a deposit and patiently waited, but only half the time he said it would take. I wouldn't swap for anything. There is a Bongo in my future though!
25th Anniversary. I contacted the Dealer I wanted to work with, gave him a deposit and patiently waited, but only half the time he said it would take. I wouldn't swap for anything. There is a Bongo in my future though!
this is probobly one of the key selling factors that got me to buy mine. things are made in america and the workers are paid living wages as their starting salary. they could make the least hip bass(it would be coloured heinz) in the world and it still would be a cool bass just on that ground...and it would sound better than most things!
if i would buy another bass it would be a musicman, if i could afford doing that i would do it!(may actually happen next year as im getting a CNA certificate and i cant really think of anything to spend my first check on.
iamcatwarrior
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Yes, heaven forbid that a company should have good CS. Imagine that - someone who actually cares about your investment. Couldn't get the same consideration from you-know-who....
I usually tell people that if they want an instrument that's built like a tank, sounds great, is comfortable to wear, and is backed by a good customer service team, they should just buy a Music Man.
I usually tell people that if they want an instrument that's built like a tank, sounds great, is comfortable to wear, and is backed by a good customer service team, they should just buy a Music Man.
