Members philthygeezer Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 I get the feeling that I'm less agile on my Stingray than on my P- bass. The Sterling definitely seems greasier though I like the way the Stingray sounds a bit better. Do you find Stinray necks more challenging? Did you take a bit longer to get used to yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bpocall Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 My hands aren't that big, so I always gravitated towards basses with thinner necks, thinking they'd be easier for me. Within the past 6 months I've realized a nice chunky neck like on a Stingray is perfect for me. I don't get it myself, but if it works, it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 The only gripe I have about my Cutlass (graphite neck but same profile that my old Pre EB Stingray) is that it's body has no contour on it. It rubs my wrist raw while playing it. (have to use a wristband) I think it's cuz I am so used to playing my RD Artist which has no body where fenders and alikes do... Anyway, it totally fubars my wrist. Other than that, it plays pretty easily. Much easier than an RD would be if you weren't used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Mine is taking some getting used to. Previously, I played a Mustang bass. Bit of a difference between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by Detox Mine is taking some getting used to. Previously, I played a Mustang bass. Bit of a difference between the two. Only about 2 inches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by bpocall My hands aren't that big, so I always gravitated towards basses with thinner necks, thinking they'd be easier for me. Within the past 6 months I've realized a nice chunky neck like on a Stingray is perfect for me. I don't get it myself, but if it works, it works. Chunky necks usually fit small hands better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by Texas Noise Factory Only about 2 inches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ender_rpm Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 I used to love my Sterling and Jazz bass's skinny necks, then I bought my G&L. Its a slab, but if feels good for long sessions. I was slightly faster on the other 2, but the stablility and solidity out weigh that. I just need to practice more:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rig-talk.com Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Over the past 2 months or so, I've been getting used to the skinny neck on my Fender Geddy Lee Jazz. I just picked up a Stingray 2 days ago and I must say that I love the chunky neck profile!!! I really don't have any problems switching between the two and I have pretty small hands. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sludgebass69 Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by Detox Hope you got a good deal on those. They screwed up and built 'em upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by sludgebass69 Hope you got a good deal on those. They screwed up and built 'em upside down. It's okay. I play upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bpocall Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by Jazz Ad Chunky necks usually fit small hands better. Any ideas why that works? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jazz Ad Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 Originally posted by bpocall Any ideas why that works? Dunno but that's the general rule. People with chubby fingers do better with fat necks, long and thin fingers seem at better ease on thin, flat necks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members CLAY9ER Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 I don't think that shorter fingers are better with thicker necks I think just the opposite. I have just bought a new sterling and that was one of my questions to the guys at bass central beaver felton said that he has shorter fingers and that that is why he prefers the sterling over the stingray. of course it is all about personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mlwarriner Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 my 2 main basses are a stingray 4 and an ibanez srx700. the neck on the ibby is narrow and fairly thin (front to back) compared to the stingray, and i have to say that based on the way they feel in my hands, i prefer the ibanez neck to the stingray. but i love the tone of the stingray enough that it's worth it to me to choose it over the ibby 95% of the time... my $.01, FWIW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sunburstbasser Posted May 14, 2005 Members Share Posted May 14, 2005 I've played a couple Rays, and I didn't find them overly difficult to play. A Sterling had the strangest feel to the neck, though. Most old-school 60s Jazz necks seem to fit me well, like those used on Laklands, Moduli, Zon, and formerly on Reverend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members philthygeezer Posted May 16, 2005 Author Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 Hmm. I have smaller hands and I found an Ibanez was crampy and the Stingray is a little spacey. I don't notice much difference between a J and a P neck though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members timmerz Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 So Detox, how much harder is the Stingray to play than the Mustang? A little bit further of a reach between frets, I'm sure?Notice a lot of difference in the sound between the two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Kindness Posted May 16, 2005 Moderators Share Posted May 16, 2005 Originally posted by Jazz Ad Dunno but that's the general rule. People with chubby fingers do better with fat necks, long and thin fingers seem at better ease on thin, flat necks. My long skinny fingers prefer the fat neck of an upright over any electric bass neck. It's a much more natural position for me. The Stingray has always been a good fit for me, just hasn't ever found its way into my arsenal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members venturawest Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 wow, a stingray is considered a chunkier neck? i find the stingray sooo much easier to play on than most other 5ers. of course, i have long, spidery fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Detox Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 Originally posted by timmerz So Detox, how much harder is the Stingray to play than the Mustang? A little bit further of a reach between frets, I'm sure?Notice a lot of difference in the sound between the two? I have to stretch more to play the Stingray, and the wider string spacing is quite noticeable. The weird part is that if I am playing in a sitting position, which I usually am when practicing alone, the stretch is considerable. In a standing position, however, it's much easier for me to play. It's like two different basses, actually (the Mustang feels the same sitting or standing). The higher I strap it up, the better. After I spend some more time with the 'ray, I think I'll really like it. The Mustang is less of a stretch to play, obviously, but it too has its disadvantages for me. I have big hands (that is, the palm area), and wide, average-length fingers. My fretting hand gets a bit bound up when I play the 'stang, especially higher up on the neck, where there is less space between the frets. That leads to hand cramps, and it's sometimes painful. Tone-wise, the Mustang has a P-bass kind of sound, complete with the Fender "thud". I don't think the pickup is quite as powerful as a P though. The 'ray is a bit growlier, and more treble can be dialed in than with the Mustang. These observations are based on one week's experience with the Stingray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members whatsabass? Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 I found the RAY neck was an adjustment from my Jazz bass and somewhat uncomfortable at first but now I prefer it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Darkstorm Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 Does find them uncomfortable enough to have not gotten one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Apollo11 Posted May 16, 2005 Members Share Posted May 16, 2005 I keep wanting to get a Stingray, but when I play one the neck is sort of unrefined feeling---it feels and looks like a T-40 neck, chunky and unadorned. Now my Sterling, on the other hand, is about the perfect neck for me. It is a fretless, but is completely refined in look and feel. My next Music Man will be another Sterling (fretted) or a Bongo. The Bongos feel great to me---very playable, along the lines of a jazz, P bass, or Sterling. Even though the overall look of the Stingray is so perfect, I can't take the feel of the neck. This is unfortunate, as the sound and looks are killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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