In my opinion, for an honest comparison, you should’ve played the same riff on both basses. The Chic riff “Everybody Dance” on the ‘79 bass would’ve been perfect for both basses.

@zprince4120

11 ай бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking 🎉

@MarcG7424

11 ай бұрын

Yup made no sense to compare two basses using two different riffs

@jkunz27

10 ай бұрын

Agreed

@drbassface

6 ай бұрын

Yep!

@WheresTheM3tal

4 ай бұрын

Kill’s me when people do that

Would help if you played the same riff on both

That first Stingray really is made for the "Everybody Dance" Bassline! Great playing as always, Lars:)

@joelj7279

11 ай бұрын

It’s the other way around

79 with old stings for both looks and sound . Bernard always !!❤

I feel like there shouldn't be much between these two basses if you played the same tune on each bass, it would take player, technique, strings and EQ to really make them stand out against eachother. Given its Lars with a pick for both songs id go with the main difference being EQ and the strings that are on each bass changing the sound here.

Fair comparison prerequisite is to use the same sample. Second tune on black '78 is hit on pups more than yellow '79, which sounds way brighter because its hit less, and accurately strummed.

Seems like the 1979 one has more bite and more power!

I like the 79 a little better. Might be just the riff though.

Both sound great!

No matter the riff being played, clearly the black one literally sounds darker, muddier even. My ears and brain filter prefers the brighter, more articulate sound of the first one. And, for me, Lars always immaculate technique makes up for the different riffs. I’d hire him on the spot for tonight’s gig, if I had one. lol 😅

Hah, I'm not falling for this. Sneaky Grigor making us Stingray lovers choose 😂

@basstheworldofficial

11 ай бұрын

To be honest… the caption should have been „do you like old or new strings better?“. That’s the main difference between these 2 here. In person they sound almost identical

@andreasdeutinger7319

11 ай бұрын

new strings-always.

@nanoluciani

11 ай бұрын

@@basstheworldofficial they both sound amazing, tbh

I like the black one. There seems to be more punch. But yep having the same strings & sound settings & same songs would help. If anyone has Music Man’s in their possession, from the 70’s,you better keep ‘em. They might be worth more money. They made electronics better back then.

The black one for me

'79. But my '76 first edition sounds even better!😁

The'79 to my ears but I wish you would have played the same riffs on both basses for a more accurate comparison

I'll go with the 79 sir

New stingrays are way better! I had an early 90s Stingray till I sold it to buy my Stingray Special 4H. A swamp ash 4H special that’s super dense and more woody and mid-centered while retaining the same funky zingy treble from the 70s ones. The roasted maple also sets it apart. Finally my 2019 weighs 7.8lbs which is crazy light for a bass guitar. The stainless steel frets, high quality hardware and craftsmanship…. If you’re looking for a bass and have the money there’s tons of 2018-2020 Stingray Specials that can be found for $1800 best production bass money can buy

I like the darkness of the 78.

The '78 almost takes it on looks alone. Something about a black Ray. with maple just looks mean as hell.

I like the '78 StingRay Bass!

Dude don’t do lotta fancy stuff … holds good grove … he’s gig ready. I don’t use but I like hear people who can

Totally thought this was Dana Carvey from the thumbnail!

I’ll take the second one. It sounds bassier, while the first stingray has more low mids.

I like the first

its odd, nothing to do with looks, but i had a 70s grabber bass for 30 years that sounded like the ‘78. i do like the ‘79 very much tho

Elton John on bass

thanks for the AMPEG amp. used to work there.

Yes

1979

They both sound better than the current ones, that's for sure! Why can't they make the preamps and pickups like this again?

Butterscotch sounds like um... butter. And scotch.

Both. But the 3-Band EQ had more body.

Everybody Dance!)

Gimme the Action!!!!🎉😮

Groovy ❤🎸

The first sounds better but I don't care for what he is playing as a demo.

In Your hands every bass sounds great, Lars🤘

We miss you, Lars and Rene!

Did they make Seinfeld's music with the 1st one? 👀

their both beautiful in there own ways

Gonna have to say either of them absent a pick. Great playing nonetheless. But I would have preferred without the picks in either.

Both sound good.

The 79 for me.

Hey, not an equal comparison! The first part is playing some tune in the higher registered notes but the second parts is all on the lower registered notes. I'd rather hear some same tunes on both basses.

I preferred the first piece of music

The second sounds better.

Go, go Lars

I like the 79

That one

I'd pick the 79

No picks ...juste fingers for me..

This Player always sounds very good!!!

Ampeg bayby!

They sound the same to me

I like the 78 🎶🎸

as long as they stay passive they sound great

@basstheworldofficial

11 ай бұрын

StingRays are always active

@shohamhalfin6181

11 ай бұрын

@@basstheworldofficial not Joe Dart's signature. But yeah unfortunately the classic one's are always active but there is an option to but a passive route and MEC passive mm style pickup. perhaps consider making a video about it

@ahmchotto

10 ай бұрын

StingRay PUs are passive...@@shohamhalfin6181

Ppl talking crap al around... they sound the fkn same.

I like the natural one

How did Bernard Edwards play that line without pick

They're basically the same, i hear no difference. The only difference is the year fabrication🤷🏻‍♂️

No1

As others stated, play the same riff, and probably lose the pick. Regardless I’ll chose a musicman always

Shoulda been same riff but irrespective, '79 still is brighter, punchier..

Natural stingray sounds better an each bass has its own unique sound😊

Let's compare 2 different songs with different settings, and... which bass is better? dude... which drug did you finally get clean from?

Which sounds better? It all depends in the context of the song. They both have their own sound. Both sound great in the context of what's being played.

Top end treble " zing" is not really appropriate for Bernard Edwards riffs. Ok for Flea riffs. I play mine with bass maxxed and minimum treble.

Does anyone know what type of eyeglasses he’s wearing? I’m looking for that style. THANKS 👍

yes

Noyce side boynz

79 IMO

79 sounds brighter. Same settings for both?

@basstheworldofficial

11 ай бұрын

The 78 had fresh strings, the 79 rather old ones

A pick?

the 78

79' beats it ..78 sounds like a cheaper knock off. brighter and cleaner on the 79'

@basstheworldofficial

11 ай бұрын

79 had old strings, 78 brand new ones. The basses themselves sound almost identical

Same sound

It would of been valid and helpful if you at least played the same bass riffs 🤣🤣🤣🧐🧐

hard to tell, you're not really doing a lot on the 78 . you were riding the 79, do the same on the 78. hard to tell

'79

Welcher klingt besser? Mein Stingray 4 Special HH 2013 😊

78!

79 like bernard edwards used

79.

Dovevi suonare lo stesso brano con i due bassi , si sarebbe capito meglio!

У второго баса выхлоп и сигнал тише

'78

First one

Imagine making a bass that’s mostly treble and mids

79

"78

78

please dont use a pick

78 by a mile

You cant really compare them with different riffs. Kinda dumb sorry.

78 for the win 👌😊

1st

First one

79

@markostiry3931

11 ай бұрын

This Player always sounds good!!!

79

79