Members dogboy Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 I'm looking into buying a used stingray. The price is pretty good but it's got a pretty deep chip (the bare wood is showing) in the body. It looks like someone dropped it or banged it hard against something. The chip is about the size of a nickel. I'm wondering if this is going to effect the long-term sound of the bass and how much it would cost to get this professionally fixed. Thanks.
Members Rowka Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 The answers to the questions you didn't ask, but should have, can be found here. http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1028684
Members Texas Noise Factory Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by dogboy I'm looking into buying a used stingray. The price is pretty good but it's got a pretty deep chip (the bare wood is showing) in the body. It looks like someone dropped it or banged it hard against something. The chip is about the size of a nickel. I'm wondering if this is going to effect the long-term sound of the bass and how much it would cost to get this professionally fixed. Thanks. If it's just a chip in the paint, then I don't think there would be an effect on the sound of the bass. If it's a crack in the wood, or a piece splintered off, it may tear up your hands, but it still wouldn't effect the sound, unless it was structural in nature. I've got a few chips in the paint on my MM Cutlass and it doesn't cause any issues...
Members LanEvo Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by dogboy I'm wondering if this is going to effect the long-term sound of the bassIt shouldn't make any difference at all in terms of sound. Originally posted by dogboy and how much it would cost to get this professionally fixed.Probably quite a bit. Refinishing a bass is a very tedious, messy, and long process. I'm sure you will be charged quite a lot for it. FWIW, a Stingray is not exactly a "once in a lifetime" opportunity. There are plenty on the market. Unless the price is VERY low (or you don't care about the chip) I would try to find another. Emre
Members dogboy Posted September 20, 2005 Author Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by Texas Noise Factory FWIW, a Stingray is not exactly a "once in a lifetime" opportunity. There are plenty on the market. Unless the price is VERY low (or you don't care about the chip) I would try to find another. Yeah ... actually the price is pretty darn low (about $600) ... or at least I'm assuming it's low. I've recently picked up the bass (after 20 years of guitar) and so I don't know a ton about bass gear (although I know enough that if I had enough money I'd get a new stingray and a portaflex ... but, of course, I don't have enough money). By the way, any suggestions on cheaper alternatives to the MM Stingray? I really like that punchy mid sound. I've heard G&L Climaxes are pretty decent.
Members hammer744 Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by dogboy I'm looking into buying a used stingray. The price is pretty good but it's got a pretty deep chip (the bare wood is showing) in the body. It looks like someone dropped it or banged it hard against something. The chip is about the size of a nickel. I'm wondering if this is going to effect the long-term sound of the bass and how much it would cost to get this professionally fixed. Thanks. You wouldn't happen to be located in the Toronto area, are you? Sounds exactly like the Stingray 5 I saw at my local music shop (Cosmo). Pretty big chip on the back of the body near the top where your arm would rest. The price was really good.
Members ARES Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom Get a Sterling.
Members dogboy Posted September 20, 2005 Author Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom Get a Sterling. What are some of the significant differences between a stingray and a sterling? I looked around and it seems the sterling just has a different neck. Is that about it?
Members SA Rios Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 thinner neck and smaller body. sounds very close to stingray.
Members B-Bottom Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by SA Rios thinner neck and smaller body. sounds very close to stingray. It also has more tone options than a stingray. Plus it's a well documented fact that it's the bass chosen by REAL MEN. Pick one up and you'll find yourself beating on your chest in no time.
Members ARES Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by B-Bottom It also has more tone options than a stingray. Plus it's a well documented fact that it's the bass chosen by REAL MEN. Pick one up and you'll find yourself beating on your chest in no time. :cool: contoured neck joint and an extra fret makes higher register work easier than on a 'ray. my main love is the tone though, has the classic 'ray boinginess but can be run as single coil as well.
Members bassplayer7770 Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 I likes my Sterling...
Members sunburstbasser Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 I preferred the neck on the Ray, personally.
Members SA Rios Posted September 20, 2005 Members Posted September 20, 2005 Originally posted by ARES :cool: contoured neck joint and an extra fret makes higher register work easier than on a 'ray. my main love is the tone though, has the classic 'ray boinginess but can be run as single coil as well. I have never used the single coil setting. I either have the switch to the right or left. Sounds too thin.
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