In 22 years of playing bass he only played a Stingray once and never had the desire to do it again. Then the next time he has one his first reaction is to give it away. I have to think Scott doesn't like these.

@RitchieRosson

4 жыл бұрын

Hahahahah! You nailed it.

@RitchieRosson

4 жыл бұрын

John Amato 😎

@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney

4 жыл бұрын

There's no way he could have a problem with Music Man quality and playability, so I can assume the tones just aren't for him. I hope he tries a Sterling one day (not the import budget line, the US bass model), Stingrays are relatively limited tonally, though you can get a surprising amount of variation from them. The Sterlings have a little more powerful preamp, ceramic (vs the Stingray's AlNiCo) pickup, the all important silent single/series/parallel switch, a smaller, lighter, more comfortable for most players body, and a slimmer, faster, more Jazz Bass style neck. I like Stingrays just fine, but their neck is too big for me, they're usually very heavy, and with just that Stingray sound, you can't necessarily do just anything with them. My Sterlings, however, are super-versatile, incredibly playable and comfortable, just an evolution of the old Stingray. I own other basses, but I really wouldn't have to. They'll do it all relatively well. I don't personally believe you can buy a better mass-produced electric bass guitar.

@diaphanoux

4 жыл бұрын

@John Amato He's not. He's more into the vintage Pbass sound with flatwounds, so, go figure that one out!

@SlinkiestTortoise23

4 жыл бұрын

The sinner Jim Whitney Totally agree with you although the Squire Jazz’s from Indonesia play very well for the money. The Sterling’s build quality is superb mind and they are super versatile with a wide range of tone options but if your playing leans towards a funkier disposition then there really is no reason not to own one and dig in!

1 Pino Palladio: the sound 2 Flea: the power 3 John Deacon: the riff

@DannyBoi2112

3 жыл бұрын

Gerardo Italiano 4. Cliff Williams: the holding down the groove with 8th notes

@pstrokeslibsarctic

3 жыл бұрын

Joe Dart: the Joe Dart

@blackberryblossom

3 жыл бұрын

@@KevinHwoarang Cliff Burton played a Stingray?

@jacksonsthumb

3 жыл бұрын

Didn't Flea play a Sterling?

@almostliterally593

3 жыл бұрын

@@blackberryblossom no, be didnt. He played a Rickenbacker, then an Alembic briefly, then he played an Aria Pro II.

I play StingRays and here are a few features that I really like. The neck adjusting wheel makes this bass the easiest to adjust the truss rod. The pickup has a 3rd "Phantom" coil that eliminates hum. The neck has no finish and is very fast-it does not feel gummed up like finished necks do. Ernie Ball did a nice job geeking these great basses with refinements.

I’ve had a stingray for nearly 15 years and for me personally it’s by far the best bass I’ve ever played

@dariodepersio3391

3 жыл бұрын

I'm agree with you. I have played fender only for 20 years, but I bought a Stingray Classic one year ago and it's the best bass I ever played.

@calebward5924

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve played $1,500 jazz basses and p basses but personally I will choose my $300 stingray over anything else

@copsy87

3 жыл бұрын

I love the sounds they give but I've never got comfortable with the neck profile as I've generally gone for a jazz bass profile however, have played a handful (got to play a late 70s one and wow) and they have a sound like no other. I guess its the same for all the other iconic basses as each have their own following

@carpediemarts705

3 жыл бұрын

@@copsy87 I drooled after them a good while. Got a chance to play one and my hand disliked that baseball bat neck quickly. If I really wanted that sound, I know how to run a belt sander though.

@flusenbart

3 жыл бұрын

@@buckrussel3808 Think he ist talking about Sterling by Music Man

#musicmanstingray 1) Timmy C - love his tones, style and he is down to earth. 2) Flea - same reasons as above, but he was one of the first guys to experiment a bit more out of the realm 3) Scott Devine - he helps thousands of bassists daily, great player and hell, he has the same haircut as me.

Great, solid basses. Lighter than ever, now. The HH models are seriously a game changer. If they had come like that originally… no question. Thank you, Scott!

1. Tony Levin - his work on "So" really got me into bass in the first place 2. Flea - He just loves to give it away 3. Tim Commerford - Killer rock lines

i hate that im seeing this a year later 😭 i really want a stingray

@ilpatongi

4 жыл бұрын

Get a Sterling Ray34! I bought one on an impulse and it was a good decision. I don't tend to use it, actually, my go to will always be my Squier Jazz but when you need *_that_* sound oh boy, no other bass will come even close. Trust me, it's a good investment.

@lilliehawes8299

4 жыл бұрын

@@ilpatongi haha i forgot i commented this! I bought the Sterling ray4! and its really nice for the price! thank you though

@danielestrada8932

4 жыл бұрын

They are nice

@Iofflight78

4 жыл бұрын

The New Stingray Specials really are special they are light and the EQ is amazing honestly. I prefer passive basses mostly but have nothing but great things to say about my SR special. I contemplated the Sub and Ray34 but just had to get the special after trying one.

#MusicmanStingray 1. Pino Palladino: His recordings with his Musicman fretless on Paul Young "Everytime You Go Away", Pete Townshend "Give Blood", David Gilmour " Murder" and Elton John " Shoot Down The Moon" show his amazing melodic aproach to the bass without stopping supporting the rhythm section, and that's something that caught my attention to deeply study his way of playing. 2. Flea: His agressive tone, speed and actittude makes the Musicman Stingray the perfect bass for Flea. When I was a teenager I love to heard his work with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers , that punchy bass that cut through the mix. Using finger or slap his sound became a classic in songs like their arrangement of "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder or songs like " Give it Away" , "Coffee Shop" and " Suck My Kiss" 3. Louis Johnson: His bass lines and his slap tone are one of the most legendary bassist study material to the date. His work legendary work with Michael Jackson "Off The Wall" album keeps making me wondered how did he came up with such amazing basslines!!!

1: Pino Palladino New York Minute-Don Henley 2: Louis Johnson Brothers Johnson, Michael Jackson (off the wall, thriller) 3: Flea Red Hot Chili Peppers

1 - Gail Ann Dorsey, Incredible bass player, played with so many amazing musicians and always nailing the lush bass lines 2- Pino Palladino, I’m a huge John Mayer fan so this guy has to be in my top 3, probably a main inspiration for me and improving my playing. 3 - Bernard Edwards, Massively inspirirational to any bass player looking into playing more funk or soul! Love him in Chic! #MusicmanStingray

@richardrichard5409

Жыл бұрын

Bernard used a P bass to record Chic etc.

I had a stingray for about 6 years and enjoyed every moment of it. I just wish that it had the additional headroom of the new one at that time. I found my particular example just needed a bit more signal to run through FOH systems and not sound weak/muddy. My next base was a Bongo HS 6 string, and I went to it for the fact that I wanted a 6 string and loved the pickups/electronics and how clean they are. I love to see EB paying some love to the bass and keeping the legend alive for the future.

Louis Johnson - His work on Michael Jackson’s Thriller is awesome. Though, my favourite Louis Johnson bass line has to be ‘Ain’t We Funkin’ now’, first track on The Brothers Johnson album, Blam! Tim Commerford - Though he has switched between the Stingway and Fender Jazz throughout his career, he is currently a playing the Stingway. His tight playing, heavy, gritty sound and serving the song really stick out to me. His back catalogue includes, Profits if Rage, Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine, which personally stands out to me. My favourite bass line has to be Guerrilla Radio. Gail Dorsey - Top session player who’s played with David Bowie, Lenny Kravitz, Brian Ferry, to name a few. Favourite bass line has to be The Next Day, by David Bowie.

I'm super late on the contest, but I just played the new short scale and I was blown away. Favorite 3 Stingray players are: 1. Mike Hererra from MxPx- the guy who introduced me to the existence of the Stingray and MxPx is still rolling strong 2. Tim Foreman. not exclusively a Stingray player, but I love me some Switchfoot 3. Joe Dart because Joe Dart

I’m surprised you don’t have one. I ungraded to a EBMMSRS 5HH from a midrange Ibanez. The tone, fun, and comfort factors of the stingray inspired me to practice my way from newb to shredder in under a year. This is truly a phenomenal machine.

#musicmanstingray 1) Louis Johnson - Get On The Floor is one of my favorite songs to play. I know it's a Michael Jackson song, but Louis Johnson did do the bassline. 2) Brian Marshall - One of my favorite bassists in rock today. I love Alter Bridge. I love the basslines in their Album Fortress, especially the song "Cry of Achilles". I still practice this song today to give my self practice for endurance and fluid motion. 3) Flea - His basslines were a combination of my favorite genres of rock and funk. To say that he hasn't inspired my own playing would be a lie. I actually really enjoy the work he did on their latest album "The Getaway". I'm currently learning how to play "Sick Love" Ideally I want to learn what I can from all three of these great players, and apply their techniques to my own playing to create my own sound.

Try playing closer to the bridge, the perfect place to play a Stingray is above the pickup, and using the pickup as a thumb anchor. You get a much tighter sound!

#musicmanstingray 1) Tony Levin - my absolute #1 pick. Even though I love his work on the stick, 'thela hun ginjeet' stands out as one of my favorite King Crimson basslines, probably because it's so simple and rocks so hard. Plus the dude's just got awesome style, and he's super friendly and humble. Saw stick men live and he was super down-to-earth. Never would have known he was one the most accomplished studio musicians of all time. 2) Chi Cheng - RIP - even though he was later endorsed by fender, he used a Stingray on 'Adrenaline.' Although that album is criticised for being kind of childish angst, I still love the guitar licks and kick ass bottom end. Furthermore, for someone who wasn't known for having the best chops, Chi Cheng and his basslines will always have a special place in jamming repatoire. 3) Tim Commerford - I never saw RATM live but I did catch Prophets of Rage a couple years ago and even though I listened to so much damn Rage back in the day, I never really realized how good Tim was. He's a beast of a man and he had like 10 stingrays that night, and every one of them that he played looked like a child's toy in his hands. He just played the absolute crap out of these basses. Furthermore, I didn't know until that night he had a trio called wakrat or something. Not the best music, but still he's the lead singer and was still just beating the crap out the bass. Tim's playing just shows how much damage a Stingray can take and still stay in tune.

I'm super late to this party, but the Stingray player that made me want one was Vern Zaberowsky who played in CKY for a while. I loved the natural finish, rosewood fingerboard, and red pearloid pickguard. Such a killer look! Plus the Stingray has so much punch to the sound!

I've had my (2 band) stingray for 26 years. I got lucky with the tree it came from too, other stingray players have borrowed it to record - it manages to have a really thumpy bottom end and as much attack as you'd ever need all at once, whilst having a round tone at the center of the sound. I currently have extra thick flatwounds on it, and it still manages to growl when you need it to. Best bass I've ever played.

I've never even touched a stingray but its my dream to own one. Every time i've heard a bass sound that I was in love with it was a stingray. its just so beefy sounding.

@javierherrera8782

Жыл бұрын

beefy AND crispy!!!! i use a stingray with a big ol ampeg cab AND an ampeg amp AND FUCKKKKK!!!!!! Not much More further than THAT. It sounds perfect

#musicmanstingray 1. Louis Johnson-The Brothers Johnson album “Blam” blew me away as a young thumper. The whole album. 2. Cordell Crocket from Ugly Kid Joe was the first friend to own a Sting Ray. He used it in our school production of Grease and it was FIRE! 3. Oscar Alston- Oscar from the Stone City Band was the genius behind all Rick Jame’s Funky hits! He was never given credit.

I adore my MM SR, the wallop, the tone, the sheer volume and growl when needed. I've tiny hands and that was initially a problem but I've adapted and it's tone I want over playability at the moment. I've a shortscale Jaguar if I need a rest.

#musicmanstingray 1. John Deacon: such an Iconic playing style and tone, the stingray the bass cut through the mix so well. Definitely an underrated bass player sometimes. 2. Cliff Williams: AC/DC is one of my favorite bands of all time, and a huge part of their sound was Cliff's bass playing, always driving the song forward and adding a steady foundation. 3. Davie504: Does he count? The most recent bass he plays on his channel is a Sterling Stingray, and we all know what he's known for. Over the past couple years, this Italian youtuber has been a big inspiration for younger generations of bass players.

#Musicmanstingray 1) Joe Lally of Fugazi. One of my favourite bass players. He is one of those prime examples of punk bassists that never were interested in standing in front of the stage jumping around like a lunatic. He always served the song before stage presence, and rocked because of it. I feel he is kind of underrated as well, but maybe thats just me. He has some really cool bass heavy and understated solo records that I think all bass players should check out. 2) Jeff Caxide of the band ISIS. Lately ive been listening alot to so called "post-metal", which i think is a really silly genre description. I refer to it as "wine taster-metal" instead. Anyway, ISIS built some really nice soundscapes and within them the bass playing of Caxide is really warm and cosy compared to the blaring guitars. Part heavy, part light as a feather is a nice description for the band. And the bass does alot of heavy lifting in that kind of music. Love it! 3) Tim Commerford, on the first Rage Against the Machine album. He isnt necessarily one of my favourite players, but his tone on RATM's self-titled is the lone reason i bought a Music Man Sub bass a couple of years ago. Nuff said honestly. Its as Music Many a bass player could get honestly.

@kevxxxedge

5 жыл бұрын

would be my picks as well. EXACTLY the same.

#musicman stingray. 1. Bernard Edwards… iconic bass tone and style …. Top of a very impressive pile . 2. Pino Palladino …. Such a wide range of artists worked with , speaks volumes for his sound … “wherever I lay my hat “is instantly recognisable from first note. 3. Tim Comerford - gotta love those heavy but controlled riffs through Rage and Audioslave …

As a guitarist moving into bass playing, the sound and feel of the stingray for me was the most comfortable and satisfying. It's got a nice small neck on it and just felt right in my hands. My 2nd bass will definitely be a JB though. I like those alot as well

In the discussion segment with Ball I absolutely love the setting behind Scott - there's a kitchen counter with a microwave oven and an electric kettle on it, a sink and of course, a bass amp. Classic!

#musicmanstingray 1- John Deacon (Queen) 2- Tim Commerford (RATM) 3- Flea (RHCP) I like them basically for the same reason, they all have remarkable bass lines that basically shines in their respective songs, like, 'Another one bites the dust', 'Killing in the name' and I think every RHCP song. And because they explore the active sound of the bass to bring power, you basically hear the active circuit in their playing, you can feel they're playing a stingray.

@buckemptier

Жыл бұрын

You know it reaally doesnt matter who played what. These guys play whomever sponsors them . For all we know maybe Flea got tired of playing a heavy ass stingray in the early 90s , but thats who kept sending him free basses, offered to make a signature model, etc.

@toshishimura

6 ай бұрын

Flea played his signature Modulus bass for most of his Chili Pepper career, Modulus was one of the companies that built the Stingray between 79 and 84

@kevinhodges7471

3 ай бұрын

Tom Hamilton (Aerosmith) he was actually the first guy I saw using a stingray back in the 70’s.

Bernard Edwards, creator of the greatest bass line of all time!

I'm looking at buying this exact same model. It's a gorgeous looking bass!

I love Stingray basses, they always looks good and have an nice sound.

#musicmanstingray 1. Flea - his sound is just iconic. Such a legend 2.Tim Commerford - perfect ingredient of aggressive sound of RATM and Audioslave 3. Bernard Edwards - another set of iconic bass lines

@bassimprovjams3772

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Tim is one of the main reasons I love stingrays!! Even though he only used one on the first rage album, thats what i was used to seeing him play in the 90s and hearing that tone, and watching him now his stingray collection is amazing!!!

#musicmanstingray Tim Commerford: He has great riffs Flea:His slap technique and punch is amazing Johnny Christ: Without A7x i would have never played bass in the first place

@jonmuir13

4 жыл бұрын

William Orr I bought a stingray bass purely because Johnny Christ played one. Now I play it for almost everything.

Bought a Stingray Specal -- like the one Scott has but in "snowy night" finish -- and it's by far the best bass I have ever played. Looks amazing, plays amazing.

It's very interesting to see you holding a Music Man Stingray. It's also better once or twice than never in this case.

#musicmanstingray 1) Tim Commerford - because I still crap my pants every single time I hear his filthy licks. The RATM debut self-titled album was *seminal*, for how it sounded as well as the sheer awesomeness of the song writing. Tim used the Stingray on that album, as well as many others. 2) Bernard Edwards - who the *hell* on earth hasn't heard and loved his licks (Good Times, Le Freak...), all underpinned by the nasty-sexy sounds of his Stingray. "C'est Chic" hit the disco era like a freight train in '78, then followed by "Risqué" in '79... legendary. 3) Pino Palladino - this dude, man. If you want the very personification of "pocket" or "groove", this is your man. SOoooooooOOO many albums.... Sooooo many lovely tasty chops. "Hard Groove" by RH Factor in 2003.... "Try" by the John Mayer Trio.... I have used and *loved* my trusty OLP Stingray for 10 years as I can't afford a Musicman one. Aaaahh. That was nice to write.

#musicmanstingray 1. Tom Hamilton, Aerosmith’s “Sweet Emotion” sounds so sweet. 2. Dougie Thomson, Supertramp’s “Take the Long Way Home” simply beautiful. 3. Louis Johnson, George Benson’s “Give Me the Night” makes my heart dance.

@rrdream2400

3 жыл бұрын

Sweet Emotion was recorded with a '60 stack knob Jazz bass. Draw the Line was a Stingray

@ErrorsAndComputers

3 жыл бұрын

Tom Hamilton used a Jazz Bass on Sweet Emotion, as well as the album it was on (Toys in the Attic) and the next album (Rocks). Arguably Aerosmith's two best records. Besides, Sweet Emotion was recorded a year before the StingRay was released.

I own that bass, my favourite pants are gym shorts. Can't beat the comfortability lol

One thing I like about my stingray compared to any other bass I own or have played is it’s a fast bass. Like it’s designed for you to try to play as fast as you can on it.

#musicmanstingray 1. Pino Palladino. Creative and versatile. Amazing in everythings he play. 2. Flea. Unique style and basslines. 3. John Deacon. Simple but solid. Underrated.

That sounds soooooo amazing!

1. Pino Palladino : “Wherever I lay my hat” - Paul Young 2. Louis Johnson: “Off the Wall” - Michael Jackson 3. Flea: every RHCP récord with him playing a stingray

#MusicmanStingray 1. Metal music The on going joke for years have been, a cool metal bass has to be black and with a pointy shape. Coming from a musical landscape, where you as a bassist have to cut through walls of guitars and drumkits the size of a space stations, you need a strong sounding bass to start off with. The Musicman Stingray carries a lot of these features, and though there is nothing pointy about it's appearance, it does bring a massive amount of presence and bass tone to metal music. I couldn't bring out any specific album performances, but it is that trusty V8 pick-up truck kinda sound a lot of metal bassist rely on. And yes. It is heavy as hell.

#MusicmanStingray 1. Bernard Edwards’ “Good Times” was the first bass line I learned to play on a £25 knock off Jazz copy as a 15 year old back in 1980 when it was totally not the done thing for kids my colour to be playing the bass guitar. I didn't care. Now I'm ancient I've finally learned how to play it properly. 2. Pino Palladino played slap and double stops all over Gary Numan's "I, Assassin" album back when it was totally uncool to like Gary Numan. Pino's playing was impossible to copy, but it didn't stop me trying. Decades later I'm still trying. 3. John Deacon's playing on "Another One Bites the Dust" made me believe that I didn't have to be a virtuoso to groove.l when I was a kid. It sat bold and proud, up front in the mix. These players made me realise that bass playing could be melodic *and* rhythmic. I wouldn't have lived the life I have without them.

Well, Im like your experience with Music Man. Played Fender P bass for over 20 years but never a Music Man. In 1982 saw a G&L L-1000! (when the headstock looked like a Fender) Just playing in the store (located in Fullerton of all places) I could tell it was far better in sound than any of my 1960's P basses! So I traded my 1968 (I believe) Fretless P bass and never looked back! I found that this new bass could cut through the band with ease! No more bass in the background!! And considering it was passive the amount of sounds I could get were fantastic including the (famous) OMG sound! and more. This feature takes you from bass player to Thunder Storm on stage!!! I recently sold that bass, I regret it, but I don't play any more, and due to arthritic conditions, It was time to pass this workhorse to someone else!! So I think, before all is said and done, that you should give a G&L a test drive of your liking! Judge for yourself! ( you have the resources) think you will be very surprised! Oh yeah! My pick for Stingray Bass player is Louis Johnson! KICK BUTT!

I have an Alembic....and a Stingray. I love them equally. I an HH , and with the coil splitter, you can really get more diversity in tone, though slapping is a little trickier w/less room between the neck pup, and the neck heel.... just takes getting used to.

#musicmanstingray 1. Gail Ann Dorsey. Completely blown away by this amazing musician when I saw her perform with Bowie on the Heathen tour. 2. John Deacon. Easy one to pick. Queen's unassuming bass player was right at the heart of so many Queen songs 3. Tony Levin. I first noticed this guy on Peter Gabriel's "Security" album. A brave and innovative player.

#musicmanstingray Brigitte Sosa- Bassist for Alejandro Sanz Marta Altesa- bassist virtuoso Gail Ann Dorsey- Session artist for many including Lenny Kravitz and David Bowie My favorite album where Brigitte colaborares is a live album for Alejandro Sanz called La Música No se Toca (En Vivo) and hands down my favorite song is Camino De Rosas. She lays down the groove in a simple but solid and constant manner throughout the entire song - so smooth. Marta Altesa is amazing. She is so fun to watch anytime her bass cover videos come up online. I can’t say I have a favorite song or video. I love them all. Perhaps if I had to choose I’d pick her Chunky by Bruno Mars Cover. Gail Ann Dorsey- wow! I actually heard of this great artist through Scott’s videos. I love this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/pqRmuKSJf7yfdLg.html

#MusicManStingray 1. Flea! Definitely my biggest inspiration for becoming a stingray player myself. Between the tone of the bass and the tone of that funky crazy man there’s no other sound out there quite like it. The single pickup and plenty of space between the strings lends itself to an easy slap technique. 2. Tim C The old rage stuff has SUCH a heavy bass tone. I know there’s some overdrive on for a lot of the songs and I truly believe the cut in the mix is coming much more from the bass than it is the effects. I’ve played a stingray with a pick straight into a vintage SVT with a bit of grit on it and it’s BY FAR the best bass tone I’ve ever heard. 3. Joe Dart He can be seen using a stingray in the Conscious club demo video and that’s easily one of the funkiest bass lines to come out recently. Maybe second only to Daddy he’s got a Tesla.

#musicmanstingray 1. Paul Denham (Sade) - his basslines in Smooth Operator and Your Love is King really showed how well the Musicman basses cut through the mix in both the live and recording situation. 2. Phil Lynott - the Musicman bass really was part of the sound of Thin Lizzy, being punch, bright and loud, the big sound of the bass drove the distorted guitars and drums. Definitely one of the iconic Musicman players over the years. 3. Pino Paladino - Wherever I Lay My Hat will always be the most remembered fretless bassline, and the smooth tonal ability of the Musicman really sealed the deal. Every time I pick up a Musicman fretless bass, it’s the first song that comes into my head.

I own this bass (HH version) but I’ve get to get the pants!

"I've never played a Stingray! .....Except I played one before. "

I know this is from 3 years ago but my favorite Musicman bassist are Joe Dart, Davie504, and Pino. Gotta give John Deacon some love too. He might of not been the flashiest, technical player but he does have some of the memorable/iconic bass lines ever. I mean he did write "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Under Pressure." 🤔

Though I am not that much into Rage Against... You cannot deny Tim Commerford is an amazing player using a Music Man Stingray. The distorted and undistorted sound he gets out of it and his rig is awesome!

1. Pino Palladino 2. Gail Ann Dorsey 3. Jake Gerba

#musicmanstingray 1.) Bernard Edwards - why- bass player for Chic and perhaps some of the funkiest bass licks from the 70s came from this brilliant musician 2. Louis Johnson- why- The Brothers Johnson, listen to Strawberry Letter 23 and you’ll know why he’s on this list! 3. Pino Palladino- Yes! You heard correctly! As a session player Pino used the heck out of the Stingray. He did some incredible work with Phil Collins use the Stingray bass exclusively!

@ppa6964

5 жыл бұрын

Great selection, i would add Paul S. Denman

@rickb1266

5 жыл бұрын

Louis Johnson played an Alembic bass on Strawberry Letter 23.

The way he grabs it tell you how much he 'likes' it

They just sound sooo good

#musicmanstingray 1. John Deacon from Queen. John is a huge inspiration for me, his basslines are simple but he really knew how to hold down the grove! 2. Timmy C! RATM is one of my favorite bands of all time, and Tim just defines the stingray sound in my opinion. 3. My Dad. This is cheesy, but my dad was in a band in the 80s for a long time and his go to bass was a music man stingray. He played a lot of covers, but he felt that when he played a p bass, the bass just got drowned out in the mix for a lot of songs. I know I’ll probably get lost in the comments, but just wanted to share my story. I’ve come from a long line of bassist and musicians in general. I’m only 16 but I’ve been playing bass for 7 years now, but I’m still playing on a cheap Squier. It’s a great bass, don’t get me wrong, but I just have been wanting to upgrade for a while now. I’m working on getting a job but being a Junior in high school takes away all of my free time. I have been watching your videos for a couple of years now, and I must say that you have helped me tremendously! My band has noticed how much I have improved, and I’m very proud of how well I can improvise over anything. I just want to say thank you, and I appreciate you taking your time to read my comment :)

@gusiontrashtalks2819

5 жыл бұрын

Wow I am also 16, but have only been playing for a year. Great stuff

#MusicmanStingray 1) Flea: When I first started playing bass all I knew about it was roots and fifths. Then my friend showed me RHCP and that's when it clicked for me that bass is more than just a background support instrument, its beautifully crafted piece of art for musical expression. 2) John Deacon: TBH I didn't know he played a stingray until this video, I thought he only played the P-Bass. But Queen has always been a favorite and Johns basslines have inspired me in so many ways. 3) Lars Lehmann: After watching the playthrough on bass the world with his Stingray 4 Roasted Maple Neck I was completely sold on him as a player and the stingray as my favorite instrument.

that finish was gorgeous

1.) Louis Johnson 2.) Pino Palladino 3.) Tim Commerford

#musicmanstingray 1) Louis Johnson: Bass player extraordinaire and the face of the original Stingrays. 2) Flea: My biggest influence when i learned to play. For me, Fleas style is THE Stingray sound. 3) Cliff Williams: Lays down the foundation to the greatest rock band on the planet and he chooses to do it on a Stingray.

#musicmanstingray 1. Kim Deal - best known as a p-bass player, she used a Stingray on the Pixies' album Bossanova and toured with it for a while, which was an interesting and admirable change. 2. Pino Palladino - has the absolute best fretless sound in my opinion, specifically on Paul Young's "I'm gonna tear your playhouse down", where also employed an octave pedal. Absolutely killer tone and groove. 3. Tony Levin - needs no explanation, honestly. Listen to his sound on Peter Gabriel's "Don't give up" with Kate Bush. Beautiful. I watch his Stingray demos just for fun sometimes. Cheers!

@McDoinky

5 жыл бұрын

Accidentally wrote Paul walker 😅

#musicmanstingray 1. John Deacon - you can see him play a stingray on many of Queen's live videos. He gets that beautiful crunchy funk out of it! And like most people I just love Queen. 2. Pino Paladino - him playing the fretless stingray is just so smooth! He's just a killer, what can I say? 3. Flea - RHCP were the thing when I grew up and he was probably one of the first bassists I admired. And looking back those early albums they made are crazy and I still love them! I'm a professional classical Cellist and playing bass in a rock band is my second life and source of freedom. (two lives, kinda like Batman I know...) Have never tried a stingray myself but since Scott hasn't either I feel okay about it ;)

1. John Deacon - for the reasons that everyone else has noted. 2. Tony Levin - ditto 3. Dave LaRue - he's the reason I bought a Music Man Sterling. I love his chunky bass sound

#musicmanstingray 1) Louis Johnson: Marvellous player, his playing has inspired me since i was 6 years old boy, His work with Quincy and Brothers Johnson is pure talent. 2)Bernard Edwards: His Tone, Style are pure Funk, always in the pocket, perfect grooves, Chic is the greatest example of that 3)Nick Fyffe: 2nd Jamiroquai's bass player, his work with them was mostly with a Musicman Stingray (Synkronized album and tour, also A Funk Odyssey) just hear the track "Falling" from Jamiroquai, the bass tone Is amazing.

@BlakeNix

5 жыл бұрын

Great list, these guys always inspire me.

#musicmanstingray 1: John Myung- I know he plays a 6 string Bongo by MusicMan, but he one of my favorite bassists of all time, as well as one of the most technical 2: Flea- He was the first bassist I ever knew the name of haha. Love his style and music. 3: Cliff Williams- AC/DC is a great band with an underrated bassist in Cliff

Wicked style, wicked channel you bring the bass to my place! Thx

1. Justin Chancellor - I was a Tool head long before the fame they have these days, and the bass always resonated for me. 2. Tim Commerford - You just can't forget Rage 3. Paul Denman - The sensual bass of Sade

#musicmanstingray 1: timmy c, an inspiration to me. His line in rage are just so simple, yet powerful. 2. Justin chancellor, as a.massive Tool fan I love jc, and I know has been a wal player pretty much exclusively since aenima but H and 46&2 were recorded with stingray. 3. Flea, just love his energy that he puts into his bass lines.

#musicmanstingray 1. TIM COMMERFORD (RATM.) The great thing about Timmy C is that he not only has the chops necessary to keep up with the beast Tom Morello's spicy guitar riffs but man his bass tone is the best I've ever heard. The first time I heard Rage's debut album was when I fell in love with the stingray and I have dreamt of having one ever since. If you just listen to the intro to 'bombtrack' it's absolutely insane how his tone is so treble-y sounding yet still retains the tasty low end necessary to support Morello. 2. FLEA (RHCP.) Now despite flea being famous for using a variety of basses from multiple companies, it is still his days using a stingray which will always remain the most iconic in my eyes. I believe flea should be credited for the stingray's great reputation when it comes to slap, thanks to basslines such as 'higher ground' and 'areoplane' , the bass can give such a deep tone yet retains such clarity, which is my favourite aspect of the stingray's tone 3. BERNARD EDWARDS (Chic.) This absolute bass playing legend has been responsible for so many of the greatest basslines ever recorded, 'good times' and 'everybody dance' just to name a few. As well as his basslines being spicy, I believe the incredibly punchy tone of the stingray complemented his playing very well. I've never owned any kind of stingray bass before, however played one sterling version in a shop once and absolutely adored and so I can only imagine how much I'd love playing the new 2018 issue. (Also if I end up winning this bass I will 100% buy some sparkly black pants just to match the aesthetic of the bass!) Thanks, Johan

This bass is on top of my wishlist. I love Fkeaa sound with the stingray.

I just bought a Sterling Ray 34, and gotta say it's a beautiful player, very well balanced, light and sounds great, but it's definitely not a main bass for me!

#Musicmanstingray 1: Joe Lally - that tone - 🙏 2: Louis Johnson - he’s the man 3: Tim Commerford - also the man

@olerudd

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus, FINALLY I found someone who appreciates Joe Lally as much as I do. Can't believe that's the only comment with his name that I've found under this video.

Louis Johnson-The Brothers Johnson: Stomp Pino: Tear Your Playhouse Down- Fretless Stingray nuffsaid

Firstly, I have to say that I've always played Fender. However, recently, when having my precision get up in my local guitar store, the guitar tech said I could take a pick of basses in the bass room and have a play while I waited. Of course, I've always been aware of the #musicmanstingray but I had never had the chance to play one. so, I gingerly plugged in a 2012 stingray that was hanging on the wall. I bounced the E string and immediately knew that I was in trouble - the precision had just been out done. Every since then, I've been pining for a stingray. #truestory As for my top 3 stingray players, I would have to say: Tim Commerford (first bass line I ever learnt after watching 'The Matrix' for the first time, and continued inspiration since), Flea (locking in while slapping) and Pino (for teaching me that there is no place for ego in a bass line - he just lays down what the song deserves).

#musicmanstingray 1. Flea - he adds so much to one of my favorite bands with his sound and funky grooves. 2. Cliff Williams - underrated in his band but a very respectable talent (and awesome live) 3. Pino Palladino- amazing talent. Truly an inspiration

#musicmanstingray 1) Tony Levin: iconic bass lines, great sense of melody, knows how to perfectly serve the song! 2) Bernard Edwards: a man who musically had it all, but especially was a great bass player (in the top 20 of all time IMO). 3) Pino Palladino: just listen to him.

@sharulmizahamzah3560

5 жыл бұрын

Urbex Johnny Louis Johnson

#Musicmanstingray 1) Tim Commerford: Gotta love the amazing tones he gets on the early days of RATM before he switched to Jazz Basses. Heavy, distorted and ultra powerful low end. Just stunning. 2) Luis Mariutti: He's one of the best Brazilian heavy metal bassists, been playing Stingrays since 99 I believe. He's got super fast riffs, cool Brazilian rhythms while tapping and some badass distortion when needed. 3) Bernard Edwards: Best funk grooves and no-nonsense attitude towards gear. Great lines, great style. Nuff said.

I've been watching Scott do these videos long before his channel & his ongoing online bass lessons became a huge hit but I find it hard to believe that Scott wouldn't or couldn't figure out what the control knobs were for a MusicMan Stingray & as he said its an iconic much loved bass guitar among bassists yet he's saying & asking what does what & if anything this looked like it was set up as a promo video... Yes he was correct on mentioning the first out of the gate bass guitar's that either every bassist owns or knows about & that is Leo Fenders Precision Bass Guitar/Leo's Jazz Bass Guitar & the MusicMan Stingray but let's not forget the MusicMan Sabre and it's reissues back in 2013 as the MusicMan Sabre bass guitar is just as iconic & a lot more versatile with the various sounds you can get that you won't get from a MusicMan Stingray... I've owned 5 MusicMan Stingray's but sold 3 on & now I'm down to 2 and I still love them as much as the first time I heard these bass guitar's, then I got a hold of one of the last released 1991 MusicMan Sabre Model of Bass Guitar's which was the most up to date model & the template used for the exact look of the 2013 MusicMan Sabre Classic Bass Guitar's... Even I was struck as to how good & and advanced with the late 1991 models only for the Sabre to be discontinued was out of the blue & as much as I love my Stingray Bass Guitar's the Sabre gives you so much more & even today the last up to date Sabres released in 1991 still look & play as well as the Sabre Classics that were reissued in only a certain amount... I've already stated my love for my Stingray Bass Guitar's but why or how didn't the Sabre sell as good as the other models! As let's face it Fender haven't really brought out anything completely new in man year's except for the MusicMan Bongo & apart for the latter they still sell the same Precision the Jazz & the Stingray but with certain updates/upgrades on the 3 exact bass guitar's but they won't really bother trying something new except , as I mentioned , the MusicMan Bongo Bass Guitar... I know of the old adage of " If it ain't don't try to fix it " but Fender Guitar's has lost so many customer's over the year's as they rarely experiment enough & just give out the same 3 basses I've mentioned but with some updated on board electronics & a few other changes like giving those bass guitar's the high mass bridge but apart from updating those things they haven't done much in decades & just keep churning out what their new Precision/Jazz & MusicMan Stingray Bass will have and look like either every year or few years and Fender need to get on board with how other brand name's have been delivering completely new bass guitar's models along with still delivering bass guitar's that look & sound retro enough for other player's to buy if they want to... .....

That's almost felt like a sketch comedy. "If you won this bass what pants would you wear? Are you working? Are you working?" That's how you get peoples attention.

#MusicmanStingray 1) Pepe Bao - My favorite Spanish bass player, from the band O'Funk'Killo. I've seen him a couple of times live and it's astonishing to see him play both his MusicMan and his Bongo. 2) John Myung - Not only does he play the MusicMan stingray, but is also one of the pioneers of the MusicMan Bongo bass. Just like Pepe Bao, an extremely talented and innovative Bassist. 3) Flea - The one and only bassists of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers. They were the only band I listen when I was a teenager. Because of him I started to play bass.

Scott: are you working? me: no, i am procrastinating as always

I like the idea of the new stainless steel frets and the neodymium magnets, but on 1979 I had a brand new stingray and it had nice small profile frets which I would like to see in a new stingray

#musicmanstingray Flea: Love his simple but powerful slap lines John Myung: Technically one of the best bassist Johnny Christ: Fills really well on A7X

#musicmanstingray 1) Bernard Edwards: great player, great composer, great producer... just an absolute musician. 2) John Deacon: because of him, many people love the sound of a StingRay without even knowing what a StingRay is. 3) Pino Palladino: his intro on Paul Young's cover of Marvin Gaye's "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)" made with a fretless StingRay, is already enough :)

If you get a chance play the Music Man Sterling, basically an updated Stringray but the Stingray had become too iconic to replace... Think Tele/Strat sort of. Its more ergonomic, has the same sound if you want it but 3 voicings available with a selector

YAY! I got one for Christmas this year (but with 2 pickups). I was inspired by Benjamin Orr of The Cars playing one. Sounds great for Powerpop-YAY!!! ❤️❤️❤️

#musicmanstingray 1) Roger Lima - Less Than Jake, the reason why i play bass. He has inspire me in so many ways. 2) Mike Herrera - Mxpx, His happy, cheerful and cool bass lines. The first riff from Chick Magnet, that tone always give me the chills. 3) Nikola Šarčević - Millencolin, That solid and punchy tone. Penguins & Polarbears first song i ever learned.

@StingrayMM20

5 жыл бұрын

Although Roger has a habit of positioning his picking hand in a way that cause me a tremendous amount of pain in my own wrist. :D Great bunch you picked! How could I not think of Nikola?!

@rastanot

5 жыл бұрын

Roger!!!

Louis Johnson took thumping and popping to a whole another level on his Leo Fender Sting Ray basses....Pino Paladino with his amazing finger style playing which he featured on Paul Young LP (Tear this play house down) with his fretless Sting Ray!!

1. Tim Commerford - I remember hear Guerrilla Radio on Tony Haw Pro Skater and it just make me so pumped up I was about 10 and would get so psyched up. 2. Louis Johnson - so many iconic bass lines I knew and could sing before I even got into bass. I knew a stringray from photos before I knew what it was. It was one of my music teachers who taught me about session musicians explaining who the guys and girls playing on thriller were that was when I realised you could do this for living not just for fun. 3. Flea - A fiend had his bass video when I first started getting into music and I just remember thinking that he has the best job in the world. Now I'm a music teacher I'm getting to show students these same musicians. #musicmanstingray

1. Louis Johnson of course. Major innovator that transitioned the use of the bass guitar as more of a prominent instrument, as opposed to the strictly rythmic role prior 2. Flea, because he brought funk into the mainstream by "sneaking" almost into rhpc's music. Really good feel and passion in his playing. 3. Pink Palladio for his masterful use of chords and lead riffs that transformed whoever he was playing with at the time. #musicmanstingray

@BecomingAMan

5 жыл бұрын

Danny Costandy I think you mean pino paladino, it's funny cause as I wrote that my auto-correct did the same thing lmao.

#musicmanstingray 1) Flea ablolutely. He gave his personal touch to this fantastic instrument, and make it sound so heavy, full of power and FUNK! That's what make people love bass and still instantly recognize his fantastic bass lines :) 2) Tim Commerford. He is not famous for his shred..but for mixing 2 kind of music with that heavy sound makin it enter in mainstream. 3) John Deacon. He is absolutely one of my favorite ever..i love the way how he turns a simple bass lines in a iconic hymn. Take for example "another one bites the dust", if you play that line in any place, whatever you want..everyone..i said EVERYONE!!! Can still recognize that groove. Sorry for my bad english (i'm italian😌)

@jacob.calloway6833

5 жыл бұрын

Mattia Nogarè better English that 90% of this country. (United States) You are correct on all of these. Flea is definitely one of my favorite bassist.

When you talk about the Music Man Stingray, you have to specify the type of stingray you are telling about. Nowadays stingrays share very few things with the original stingrays of 1979. I own a 1990 Stingray which I bought new. It is one of the earlier models with the 6 bolts neck, rosewood fingerboard, original Musicman tailpiece featuring the individual string "muters", mighty Schaller BMs, and 2 ways eq. And it feels quite different and sounds quite different from todays stingrays, which are not so radical and more versatile instruments. I would say early stingrays are excellent for low and high end frequencies and growl, but they are not at ease with mediums, you would prefer a PB, a JB or even a Warwick for these kind of sounds. It is not appropriate to discuss about wood because all stingrays are different, it is a bit like the ricks, they all have their own soul because of the important part of manual work required for their construction. You'd better try several stingrays before buying yours. But the look remains the same and it is eternal, feets maybe all kind of music. A true monument if music. Another great achievement of Leo Fender :) My Stingray is now 30 but looks and sounds as new. This instrument is incredibly reliable. No buzz... In comparison, my Warwicks (Vampyres) are poor. Starting with the tuners which do not last more than 10 years.

#musicmanstingray 1 - FLEA (RHCP) - One of the first bass players that made me fell in love with this instrument when I was a teenager. The tone and power of this guy is something you just can´t ignore. Definitely one of my first inspirations. 2 - TIM COMMERFORD (RATM) - Another bass player with an overwhelming power. Love his work on Rage Against The Machine in the early days. That stingray with distortion effect was something amazing. Badass 101%. 3 - PEDRO AZNAR - One of the best musician in Argentina and southamerica. Extremely talented and versatile. It`s such a pleasure watching him play not only his stingray bass but also the piano, guitar and his vocals are out of this world. Thank you! Now i'll be seating in the corner for the next few days...in silence...finger crossed...:)

I'm gonna throw you a curve ball and give you an underrated player. Benjamin Orr of The Cars. The man could play any instrument. And he had an awesome voice. Most of their biggest hits had him on lead vocals.

@toddhardy4330

5 жыл бұрын

Brian Gregory Great observation! Mr Orr was also a fantastic vocalist

#MusicmanStingray 1. Tim Commerford: The first RATM album still sounds fresh, well over 2 decades later. His internal metronome and groove are outstanding; a clear and punchy tone, but still fat and really fully bodied. 2. Cliff Williams: Often overlooked in AC/DC, but kept a steady locked-in groove, knowing exactly how to compliment the song and keep the crowd moving. 3. Steven Severin: A distinctive upward pick attack, some really interesting ideas and bass lines, that most wouldn’t think of; particularly from his time in Siouxsie and the Banshees.

I just bought my second Stingray Bass. Not the Special but the regular Stingray. One Natural Finish, and on Burst Finish. I have not played my other basses since getting my Stingrays. Gonna save up now to buy a five string Stingray Special.