All user reviews for the Music Man StingRay 5

Well I glue myself:
Made in USA,
22 frets,
a dual microphone with slecteur 3 positions,
musicman the bridge is fixed
Conventionally can adjust the volume, and the 3 band active qualisation.
the handle is vissbr /> Regarding the species is the ash body, the neck is maple and have a rosewood fingerboard (the maple fingerboard exists)

USE

The handle is a real rgal, soft and soyeu. It offers exceptional comfort (for my hand): flat but not too close, not too tight, it can well press the strings without fatiguing hand. the access to the treble is really very good including the desti- nations most recently boxes
Ergonomics is the Gnrale top: the bass is really very well balanced and both held low as tall, standing or sitting. The strings naturally fall on the right hand.
However wood is of great quality that is a 5 string and ca feels on the scale. Without falling into excesses, a set of two hours seems long standing who is not accustomed.
Sound good? yeah we live branch and its typical velvety leaves of musiman

SONORITS

I practice quite a rock is up to Mtal and everything passes. finger mdiator or slap, everything remains perfectly defines.
It perfectly rlve the nuances of the attack. This high precision of the instrument moitive the improvement of the game under pain of a little deaf sounds.
Branch on my Laney a bit cheap I t very pleasantly surprised by the result, it sounds good and if goes without flinching the Celestion 15 "
By playing with the knobs, and micro config amp via the Digitech, versatility is, you come out of the clacking sounds that I expected (pleasant surprise, as a fan of the stingray, j like him send slamming other time).

NOTICE GLOBAL

1 month utilisatation intesive,
The game slap is pure happiness, both in the comfort mmerge the sound.
I tried a classic jazz bass, precision, Ibanez Soundgear and I play on a Corenne warwick.
Knowing that I have invested close to 2000 euros in (new home musik produktiv), I would say qule report is not exceptional. But here, only mm knoweth to do gem and I have found no alternative for this sound. This is totues these qualities lowers Note 9.

US California 34 "
MM easel, top
5 string 1 microphone
Channel bird Eyes huilbr /> Active 3-band + Volume + sector coils (single / parallle / series)

I exchange against a Warwick FNA 5 (1 micro) plus intake.

I play on Hartke 1000 and now merging GK MB500 + Mesa 115 and 210 Powerhouse.

USE

Channel and maple key.
The handle must be oiled wax + 2 cots once a year and no matter how to avoid serious dboires.
It is very pleasant. Size peculiarity is that the G string is very prt of the handle panel. it takes some getting used to because it tends "derail" the handle at the beginning.

Another peculiarity is that the more gnante oiled regularly handle moves (hygromtrie) and as indicated in the doc musicman must have his little rod still in the pocket to tender or to tender (flat / incurv), do not take offense. And happens when we expect it of course not. The truss is a wheel nut with holes, easy. it happened to me 2 times to find myself with no rgl handle just before the gigs and find a moment the nail is not easy and stress.

I enlve 2 points for these two peculiarities pluttgnantes.

SONORITS

Weapon of war. It is very presents whatever the sound level of the "colleagues". No holes in the registry. An undeniable potato.
Very versatile despite the single microphone.

However the true 34 "behind many strings (that is pleasant for the game to fingers and mdiator) and you need to handle small onions to make it fully passable slap. I Yamaha BB is much easier for that style of play. Jenlve 1 point for a.

I only use the windings In parallel.

NOTICE GLOBAL

2.5 years tasss well as many plays.
I tried many other models in my life I am old, Warwick FNA, Vigier Arpge, Fender JB and P, Ibanez ATK, Aria Pro II Musicman Sabre, etc. But I do not buys low based on tests made a priori. I achte next drive and I see. My desti- nations most recently have low t: FNA5 then ATK305 japan and now Stingray 5 (I always play the ATK and also Yam BB615 correct fawn upgrade, I love because it is lg re for rpts and an impressive violin making quality I know is made in Taiwan bouuu the ugly !!!). I do not play more than 4 strings except for work or for slap sessions.

Made in the USA in 1991, 22 frets,
Musicman humbucker, bridge musicman without damper (the only thing missing!)
Volume Adjustment 3-band (treble, mid, bass), 3-position selector (series, bridge, parallel)
Maple handle speckled, rosewood fingerboard (rosewood).

UTILIZATION

Reasonably wide for a 5 string handle, fast, nail very sweet, pretty good access to acute.
weight is quite big but has never bothered me.

The sound is there, no problem, even with all the knobs in the center. Simple and effective eq!

SOUNDS

The selector knobs and not give a lot of possibilities. You can play rock, funk, reggae, jazz, and everything what!
5 string version is more versatile than the 4 (same config as the excellent sterling).
Obviously nothing to do with modern jazz bass or bass. With ropes a little old was a great vintage sound like an old precision. With new ropes the sound becomes more modern and bright.
I tried the most recent, some not terrible (it's rare but it can happen), other really well. This one has a little something extra, certainly due to age and wood used. Productions of 89-92 years are also quite famous.

OVERALL OPINION

Excellent instrument, pricey nine but the quality is there. In secondhand is happiness!

I have this one for several years and never think to sell it.
Other basses allow me to complete the sonic palette when I really need a different type of sound because here we are clearly on the musicman.

California U.S. 34. "It is blue trasparent.
MM bridge, the top.
5 strings one microphone.
Channel Bird Eyes oiled.
3-band active + Volume + windings sector (single / parallel / serial).

I exchanged against a Warwick FNA 5 (1 micro) more input.

I play on Hartke 1000 and now GK MB500 + fusion Mesa Powerhouse 115 and 210.

UTILIZATION

Channel and maple fingerboard.
The handle should be oiled waxed + 2 sides of once a year and no matter how otherwise serious setbacks.
It is very nice. A feature size is that the G string is very prèt the sleeve edge. it takes some practice because it tends to "derail" the handle at first.

Another most annoying feature is that the handle moves oiled regularly (humidity) and as stated in the doc musicman must have his little rod still in the pouch for soft or relax (flat / curved), do not take offense. And it happens when you least expect it more of course. The truss is a wheel nut with holes, easy. I happened to find myself two times with no set just before the gig and find a nail ace time round there is not easy and it stress.

I take 2 points for these two features rather annoying.

SOUNDS

Weapon of war. It is present regardless of the noise level of "colleagues." No holes in the registry. Undeniable potato.
Very versatile despite the single microphone.

However, the real 34 "behind many strings (it's nice to play with a pick and fingers) and it should handle the small onions to make it fully feasible slap. Jai Yamaha BB is much easier for the style of play Jenlève 1 point for that.

I only use the coils in parallel.

OVERALL OPINION

2.5 years concoctions as many played.
I tried many other models in my life I am old, Warwick FNA, Vigier Arpege, Fender JB and P, Ibanez ATK, Aria Pro II, Musicman Sabre, etc.. But I do not buy the bass function tests performed a priori. I bought this drive and I see. My last bass were: FNA5 ATK305 japan then and now Stingray 5 (I always play the ATK and also Yam BB615 upgraded correctly, I like it because it is light for rpeter and an impressive violin quality I know it's made in Taiwan bouuu the ugly!). I do not play more than 4 strings except for work or sessions slap.

Second hand purchase, Parks Music, Western Australia, $2000 (approx $1400 US).
I went in looking for prices on a 2x10 or 4x10 box and walked out with this. Wasn't looking or even thinking of buying a 5 string Stingray - yes wanted a Musicman, yes wanted a 5 string. Tried it and had to own it.

what can you say? It's a Musicman

The neck: As a 5 string this neck plays better than many 4 string basses that I've owned/tried and after a few minutes it felt like I'd played this bass for years.
I'm not much in to slap/pop playing but a fellow bass player (who owns pre EB Stingray and Sabre basses) picked it up and was straight in to his funky "Louis Johnston" riffs and delivered high praise for the neck (and an offer to buy the bass - cheeky bugger)

The sound: truely awe inspiring! Even on my practice amp (a 60 watt Berhinger) it boggies. Through Labsystem, Hartke and Marshall amps it delivers solid lowdown punch, the relativly long scale neck give the low B "extra" string usable tone and clarity

It packes a lot of bottom end and the actives give it useable bright (and some times excessive) top end.

Though a chorus unit you get an A1 deluxe tone for just about any style of music that grooves.



excesive boost on treble produces too much sharp "stabbing" top end, roll it back, use with care or pull it in with compression and/or deep chorus

Lack of usable middle range tone meens it doesn't "sing" like say a rickenbacker does. So if you're after a more front and center rock & pop oriented bass sound (Beatles/Who) it maybe not your number one choice.

Body weight's a little light and it (the body) vibrates excessivly. Doesn't feel as solid/stiff as one would expect for a top of the line unit like this (see below).

Almost but not quite A1, a high B+ or a straight A maybe. I guess this bass is mid/late 90's and doesn't feel as solid/stiff as the earlier Musicmans. feel & quality is not up there with my Rickenbacker or even Washburn basses.

This all comes down to the body - it just doesn't feel as solid and stiff as it should, when played hard and loud (think "The Clash" punk thrashing) it vibrates enough to cause slight but noticeable intonation changes.

If <insert deity/mythological hero of choice> played bass this would be his stick.
If it weren't for the slight intonation issue when playing extra hard I'd rate it a perfect 5/5







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Purchased this used by way of EBay for $900 delivered to my door with case. I tried one of these in a music store and just had to add one to my arsenel.

Even though it was "used" it smelled and looked new. I love the smell of a new guitar...even better than that of a new car! I really liked the feel of the neck and balance of this guitar. It had a more mellow voice than that of the Warwicks I own. It has an even level, volume wise, from string to string. Lovely color and gloss finish. Also love the ability to adjust the truss rod without having to remove any cover!

Not a damn thang! Even has a drop in battery compartment. She's a keeper!

Although "USED" it looked and felt new. Not a scratch or mark on it. flawless construction and finish. The knobs have a "solid" detent that allows for a great feel when adjusting the 3 band EQ. I'm almost afraid to take her out and subject her to the venues I play in.

I will keep her as a family heir loom. One great guitar and shows that Made in the USA still can be a good thing.

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Made in USA I believe.

Body Wood: Select hardwood
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
Pickguard: White
Scale Length: 34 inches (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11 inches (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size: Only 9 inches (22.9 cm) long
Frets: 22 - High profile, wide
Neck Width: 1-3/4 inches (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4 inches (69.9 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Select maple
Fingerboard: maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Colors: Natural
Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 6 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined pickguard
Controls: Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass
Switching: Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector
Pickups: Standard - Music Man humbucking with alnico pole pieces and hum canceling phantom coil

A lot of people stay away from these because at face value it looks like a very simple no frills bass. This is simply not true. This makes for a great recording bass because of the very responsive 3 band EQ, so that's why my studio got one to use as a primary recording bass.

UTILIZATION

Pretty much everything on here seems to be top notch. I was afraid the bridge might be cheap but it's one of the best ones I've seen on a bass in this price range. The finish on the neck is pristine...I think gun oil and it makes it super super easy to play. I wish all my necks had this type of finish. The body shape and neck shape are great for sitting down or standing up playing. One thing I looked for when I was looking at basses was the comfort level and this was definitely one of the more natural players. It just feels more playable to me than the Fender stuff. Action and setup were a breeze. Plays great. I really have no complaints. The tuners seem fine. I really really like the look too. Nice and low profile. It's a players instrument.

SOUNDS

I will admit I was skeptical about just how versatile this would be with just one humbucking style pickup. Sure, with all the eq flat it sounds nice, but it's very much its own thing. Fortunately if you tweak the EQ you can get about any sound you want from it. For those wondering, yes it can get that Chili pepper growl. But it can do a lot of stuff. If you want the sub bass thing it can do that very very well. It also gets a great mid heavy cut that a lot of basses just can't eq themselves into. It is probably the most usable active EQ I've ever had. If the strings get old this bass loses a lot of tone for some reason. So change your strings every 3 months at least.

OVERALL OPINION

I really like using this to record but I also wouldn't hesitate to take it on tour. Everyone who comes into the studio and plays it is really impressed with how smooth and comfortable the bass is, and usually they want one afterwards. The value is really impressive. This feels like it should be in the 2k range. Finish is very nice. Just an overall bulletproof bass. No issues.

My StingRay 5 is, as all these MODELS, manufacturing amricaine. Handle stocky, 22 frets rosewood key, 1 humbucker with 3 position switch (single, SERIES, parallle).
The active electronic features bass and treble mdiums, plus a well Sr. CONTRL volume.
The MODEL I possde, purchased new in December 2002, is colored honey burst.
I paid 2400 EUR against a new price of just over 2700.

UTILIZATION

The handle is a vritable rgal and Access in acute is no problem. The bass is very well balance, so that its weight, which is not really in the CATEGORY "LGERS weight" is finally done everything bearable.
The sonic possibilities are immense, and the bass has a natural tendency to ring emblem.

SOUNDS

I play a lot of DIFFERENT styles: rock, blues, funk, Varita, jazz, etc.., And StingRay 5 adapts without flinching. I use one of scne Ampeg B-100R Rocket Bass, and in the studio a Line 6 Bass Pod. The definition of sound is exceptional, and even IF the grave is a clear thunder.
Trs trs of modern vintage, the StingRay 5 adapts to the sound you want, and it is undoubtedly one of the most versatile bass that m'aient t to give see.

OVERALL OPINION

After 5 months of use, I am totally in love. I have had many basses before this one, including Fender, Rickenbacker, Status, Jacobacci, etc..
While this is not the low door of every budget, but the quality is really l.
If c'tait again, I would do the same choice without a shadow of a hsitation.

My bass is sunburst or cherry color burst I know too: beautiful plate that prevents damage to see the quality of wood that can be apprcier on the back of the instrument. A ct the sunburst of my little Peavey really cheap and the wood looks like an ordinary formica.
the handle is natural (maple I think), it's messy care must be taken to trace the long run. The wood is still perfectly chosen and do not default inhesttique Submitted. The key and head fawns that are certainly in the same block as the handle is adjusted to dixime millimtre, it seems that the assembly is a one pice. However the diffrence varnish is visible junction of the head which is a little grayer, the more I fear has aged a little but is not proof of an instrument alive?
I will not m'tendre rglages and microphones on the classic that everyone knows. I do not have the piezo bridge pickup and I have not had the same choice or essay option.
thank you to the guy who sold me a 1200 euros almost new (even new, c'tait a maniac ...) for an instrument pay 15 000 francs a year for this award ... tt j 't hsit pick her up in the province (not far when even trs)

UTILIZATION

Handle very soft, but quickly slips prcise trs, in fact carries a slip ca!
some weight but totally forgotten during the game with a perfect balance. Handle all of the same wide, 5 string forces, but all the same large compared to others.
Easy Access in acute,
I put a little time finding a position because of his right hand mic, I have more of me to pin micro magnets that does not forgive a rope supported by mgarde, After a few weeks but in practice I got used to it without realizing it (I'm relatively low beginners of all fawn). According SETTING THE height of your strings, so when it will even control his attacks, but the lot of bass in gnral.
The combinations are not many so we immediately a good sound, trs CHARACTERISTICS any fawn, the principle musicman ...
ct slap, so I beginners I m'tendrai not.
I got the 5 string trs quickly unlike some, in fact I find easier to play 5-string thanks to the support supplmentaire 5ime rope for arpges to low (two octaves compltes was the width of the handle)
the weight is felt during transport, I opt for a cover because the flight case is quite encombrane in the RER and in some small cars! in addition to not enough storage in the body. As against the head is fairly standard because of the SERIES 4 pegs and bass did not fit into the cover of my other bass, so I opt for something sturdy and well-padded.
CHAC battery is IMMEDIATE. SETTING THE round the well, which is good because even when the bass are moving a lot, I learned rgler guitars when I got the bass!

SOUNDS

The amp used derrire can forget but can also be expressed. The pramp trs is effective, the knobs are super quality trs prcis a central stop. We can therefore leave the eq. amp its neutral position and all rgler on bass. An active low trs trs effective and versatile although CHARACTERISTICS. (I was told of a MODEL 25 years of origin was not a breath or spitting)
I do not use effects.
my amp is a Hughes & Kettner basskick 515 trs powerful and I play on a shit that torque in RPET gche a little while but the diffrence with my bass peavey low cost is obvious on this amp.
On my H & K, the peavey sounds good and even when I use it again (especially not lose the usual 4-string) while j'tais prt throw it when I played on the torque.
The fifth string sounds a bit hollow but I have not changed strings since I have it, they died, but I am a slacker ... I was told that on the contrary this was a good low 5ime rope.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 months and I am 100% satisfied with my purchase especially OCCAZ for this award. This is the very first time I invest in a scratching amricaine and I'm not. same for the original price, was worth it (if you have the gold coins) since it is an exceptional instrument and at least is less classical than the fender for an instrument of the same class.
I put all 9 becaufe we ​​are always jealous of some sounds you hear right left, but is also good for your fingers ... the beauty of the instrument, everyone is jealous of my bass
ct solidity is probably a rock but I'm not a bcheron I watch out, I even bought a folding stand and all that lightweight j'amne in RPET.

My Stingray is light honey burst, making San Luis Obispo, California. Saddle handle one pice to see, rosewood fingerboard 22 keys, the team clbre pav musicman humbucker slecteur with 3 positions (SERIES, simple, and parallel on) and 4 knobs (volume, treble, mdium, bass). The bridge is chrome and very imposing, no harm done, even if they could think to do a bridge with strings through body for the price we paid (I saw the fury peavey strings through-V) ...
The handle is not so wide that if one is accustomed to playing on precision, the spacing between the strings is almost the same as 4 strings and yet you get used to quickly trs 5th string.
Nothing else to say except that the MODEL I, we see that the head is not painted but it's just a dtail. To touch the body of the varnish is all sweet = p

UTILIZATION

Despite the fact adjust the 5-string, the handle is royal. Access in treble is super facile.Le handle is super soft to the touch is really a pure joy. It is not so heavy that it can be prtendre (believing that many bass players are girls without shoulders), the PSE 4.5kg, as much as precision, and much less heavy a Cort Artisan A4.
The slecteur is 60% of the job all by itself, the position toward the handle (in SERIES) provides a sound rather bold (type precision), while the position towards the bridge (in parallle) will give a more Jazzbass more acute. The central position only connects one winding, which suggests a trslger grsillement that it is no longer in humbucker mode I think. The correctors are trs Tone effective fat or refine the sound, knowing that once any position 0 (the stop) the stingray sounds trsmdium. Clearly very easy to ring the bte!!

SOUNDS

This bass is a real musical happening everywhere! slecteur and thanks to the 3-band EQ you can get all kinds of sounds that you want!
Switch position series, add serious and you get a good fat rock sound
parallle switch position, a lightweight hollow in mdiums and go for a slap dfoulade
These four markers can really cover all the styles, even tapping (dja I read posts saying that the stingray did not sound in tapping, which is absolutely false, it suffices to know the machine and know the rgler mdiums, and I do not see a bass be a slap in REFERENCE and not ringing in tapping the knowledge that both techniques have percussive)
As I said, the position allows a simple micro grsillement lightweight so I avoid to use it (the sound is still very slamming on this position)

OVERALL OPINION

I have my stingray for 2 weeks, I know it is not able to give an opinion, but I'm bass player for 5 years and so I can give my first impressions dja.
The price can be daunting normment it's true, but I got mine for € 1875 in dstockage (even cheaper than MusicStore and store +!) But unfortunately without the flight which is pretty bad, but the store has me a expr command for me.
It remains an ultimate weapon for all situations so here goes. It is normal that it is still a REFERENCE to suprieure fender US in terms of its quality and knowing that the purpose of c'tait Lo Fender cr when the Stingray.

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UTILIZATION

Channel vrmt comfortable surprised me because it was not the strong point in gnral 5 string bass.
Easy Access in acute prcis nothing to say. The bass is not lgre but I find that a one percentage point ngatif but at least you are warned: D
Bah its level is what music man: D well snoring, although fit in, though ^ ^ slamming everything I love and are looking at music man

SOUNDS

Bah I think can agree on a rock styles, funk and nothing else. It's not a versatile low trs.
I play with a head and a Hartke Vx810 always with Hartke, 3500. I put the switch board microphones done everything to handle for a snoring sound as I find the coupling of too little microphones slamming (oddly) and cot easel not big enough.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm just testing it in stores. I am looking for a 5 string and APRS moult tests I finally found music man sting ray 5 ^ ^ I love its comfort to the neck, his warm sound, but the only ngatif and not good but has limited versatility who cares: D. It is worth its price (here in Belgium in 1800).

Here is my opinion on my StingRay 5 (I put for sale).
It is 2000, honey color burst (great!) Button stocky, white plate.
The body is frne and handle all Rabl.
The electronic type is actibe 3 voice (low, medium and high), plus of course a volume control, and finally a slecteur three positions for the micro configuration (single coil, or parallle SERIES) .
Trs good bass, rugged construction and impeccable finish.

UTILIZATION

The handle is trs enjoyable as it is both slightly thick and the key is not large (at least for a 5 string).
In vrit is low I have chosen to move from the four 5-string, and I'm used instantanment thanks the handle on which one feels something IMMEDIATE "natural". But I had a "heavy" in the course of Contents low when I bought it, including as low diffrent that may be of the Ibanez, the Rickenbacker, the Precision Bass, the Jazz Bass , the Telecaster Bass, and even a StingRay 4-string.
Access in acute is excellent, and one fawn over gnrale the ergonomics of this bass is excellent. Without being a lightweight is not inherently heavy, and it is remarkable balance.
Trs still good here.

SOUNDS

Despite the presence on the march of hundreds of MODELS REALLY low quality of work, the StingRay 5 was normment uses. And by musicians from trs Varis, which tends dmontrer its versatility trs.
Jazz Bass sound almost to his standard "big sender", to the slap of which it is my opinion the queen, this bass fits all styles, whether you play the fingers or mdiator.
In any honntet I never learn russi a bad sound.

OVERALL OPINION

This is my second StingRay 5, a total distance (for models) of three years using fairly intense.
The new price is excessive in France, even if the quality is really at the meeting.
If I am not qute n'tais new musical horizons, so no hsitation the StingRay 5 was my main option.
I sell just because I now seeking a sound and feeling really coming out of the ordinary, and I currently have a low current building custom shop.

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UTILIZATION

So nothing wrong stick at the map from the strings is just a little slap limits ... and I have not paws standards ... plutt average.
But hey, at the fingers inconvnient advantage becomes my taste.

SOUNDS

I use it for everything ... and I think it may sound for any condition to adapt his game and his SETTING THE pramp.
It's not a Jazz bass level either ... but hey versatility by listening to albums by Tony Levin, even when we see that there are ways to play with a lot of styles.
Which is pretty cool on this bass is that it still sounds even if we glue the bad stuff .... derrire is not the goal ... but I know provides a ide of the quality of the beast.

OVERALL OPINION

I do not let go I think ... except perhaps to be a Spector NS 5-XL but good.
I put a little comparison with other low I possd (Steinberger XL-5, FBass BN5, Warwick Thumb) on the forum "amplification of the stingray 5" for those that have INTERESTED. .. I have kept the stingray ...