you should check the new sire short scale. the green one look sweet! (would love you two look at dsm & humbolt simplifier get your feeling about it tbh.)
Sire Marcus Miller U5! I would love to see a bunch of short scales going toe-to-toe, from the Bronco, to the Epi EB-0, Squier CV Jaguar, Sire U5, up to the Sterling By Musicman SS!
I just took delivery of my "Starry Night" EB MM Stingray Short Scale bass yesterday. All I can say is WOWEEEE!! Gorgeous instrument with the high build quality, flawless paint job, and premium components of the full scale EB MM Stingray Special. The pictures of the Starry Night paint job as seen in this video and on Guitar Center website do NOT do it justice. You have to see it in person to appreciate how glorious it really is. This is THE most comfortable bass I have ever played. It weighs 7.2 lbs, and it is perfectly balanced with absolutely NO neck dive. The neck is super fast and comfy with easy access all the way up the fretboard. The setup was perfect. Yes, it is expensive, but then when one considers that it is built in the U.S.A. like EB Music Man's other pro level instruments with the same quality craftsmanship, materials and components, the fact is that this is truly a top quality instrument any pro would be happy to gig with. You can dial in any tone you might want. The harmonics are fantastic, and the intonation is perfect all the way up the neck. It is passive, but I personally actually prefer that over active. Just crank up the gain on the amp if you want "more." The bass comes with the same quality hardshell molded custom fit case the USA Stingrays come in. No cheapie case or gig bag here. Two things Patrick didn't mention in this review: 1.) This bass is also available in classic tobacco sunburst finish with roasted maple neck and fingerboard, and 2.) Only 300 of these USA-made short scale Stingrays were made for worldwide distribution, and they are available only through select dealers. So if you think you might want one of these basses, I suggest you get on it before they are sold out as they are very limited edition instruments. The first edition of these USA short scale Stingray basses became available for order at NAMM 2019. That run was limited to 150 pieces total in two different colors - blue and red - and they instantly sold out. BTW...that first edition did not come with a roasted maple neck. I got this info from an Ernie Ball rep I spoke with this past June when I was trying to find out what dealers had the USA short scale Stingray (not the import Sterling version) in stock. In conclusion, one cannot fully appreciate what a great bass this is until they sit down with it and take it for a test drive. As for my personal experience -- no more long scale basses for me! I've found my perfect instrument! ❤️
As always, Patrick, Great review. One point I want to make: The volume knob is NOT a Push-Pull. It is a Push-Push, and it DOES affect the tone a bit. The paper that comes with the bass which describes the three-way pickup phase selector also describes the volume knob as a "volume, bass boost" knob. My ear tells me it does boost the bass as well as volume. Check it out for yourself. The bass boost is subtle, but it is there... . I haven't really cranked it up yet, so perhaps I'll find more bass tone boost when I do.
@@TheCpj1976 You obviously haven't looked at "serious" short scale basses recently -- such as the one reviewed here. This is a pro-level bass with great intonation all the way up the board. I know because I just got mine yesterday, and the first thing I did was check the scale/intonation. Secondly, the strings on a short scale are typically lower in tension, thus they are easy to bend. Now if you are talking about cheapie entry level short scale instruments, perhaps they do have the issues you speak of, but the bass reviewed here is in a league of its own.
Not long ago ou also presented the Short Scale from Sterling. Now can you please compare these 2 basses and tell us if the Music Man is worth the extra money?
I have one of those and I love it so much. Never played a stingray but it's a great bass. He kinda did a video on the bass channel where they tried loads of different stingrays, starting with harley benton copies and going up the price spectrum
@@diluteduk hey thanks for reaching out dude! Glad you said it was great cause I'm really gravitating towards! I saw that video and I really wanted one of them to expand upon it with a vid.
@@OGM_OriginalGameMusic I would only pick two things apart with it. The tone basically seems to be on or off despite being a knob that turns. Can't say that bothers me, but it might annoy some people. Also using the two volume knobs for each coil, I don't really hear much of a difference so just tend to play with them both on. That said I'm playing through headphones and not an amp so you might notice more with that. But it sounds great! Everything else I love about it. Its really comfortable, I like a thick neck so it's good for me, the stock strings were really good, there is no hum or interference even in single coil mode, it keeps tune well, and came set up really well out of the box.
@@OGM_OriginalGameMusic hey ive got a chicago bass, overall its pretty good and has some good tones but it's a light bass so depends what you like and some things like the tone pots aren't great
That bass is really nice and the tone options are well thought out. I’d rather drive the bass/mid/treble through my outboard pre-amps. Great video and enjoy the channel!
Cool bass. I just bought a JMJ short scale mustang bass. I love EBMM ('04 envy green stingray, '12 BFR Roasted sugar sterling)but $2100 is a bit much for a short scale.
When the build quality and components are equal to the full scale EBMM Stingray, why would this being a short scale cost less? Especially when you consider this is a pro-level bass in a limited edition?
The question is, is it 8x the bass of the gretsch g2220? Because the gretsch is an excellent short scale bass and I can buy 8 of them for every 1 shortcake stingray
Helpful demo, great playing! Thank you! One minor gripe: this is not going to be anyone's "beginner" bass just because it has a short scale. Sterling's version, maybe. But this is a pro level guitar. Anybody dropping $2500 is going to be well beyond a beginner. With very few exceptions. It's not just for noobs and people with small hands. Far from it. Otherwise, great video! I'll be back for more.
I see it's passive. I prefer passive basses. And I love the tone of that bass. I'm waiting for them to make this in a normal 34 inch scale. Been wanting a stingray for over 20 years.
What did they put on the headstock that it's colored differently from the back of the neck? I mean, if you're going to leave the back of the neck bare, why discolor the headstock and not even match the body? Seems like an odd decision...
Hello, is there a big difference between the "sterling by musicman short scale" and the "Musicman short scale" ? The price is not the same of course . You said few month ago that the sterling was a good bass and i think i'll get one early. :)
Sterling is made in Indonesia, the electronics and hardware are of the same design but a different make. Also, sometimes they lack some features. They're still checked and adjusted by american technicians, and in general quality, fit and finish is pretty good. They're great value.
Patrick, thank you for another cool video on an engaging topic! We love you out here in TH-camLand. That Starry Night finish on the StingRay SS is to die for. I might have preferred a 32" medium-scale model, personally. Two grand list price is rather steep. Can these be obtained for $1,500 new?
$1,500 new? No way. These are limited edition pieces -- only 300 worldwide. The price is in line with the build/component quality as USA-built instruments coming out of the same factory as the USA full scale Stingrays. If you get a chance to see the Starry Night finish in person, you will be totally amazed. The pictures online and this video don't do it justice. It truly IS to die for!
@@samlelowitch Was the finish on the Special you saw actually called "Starry Night?" I ask because I saw a Special with a flake black-to-silver burst. I don't know what it was called. That flake was much larger than my Starry Night flake. Mine looks fluid -- like it is in motion. Sooo cool!
@@1funkybasslady The finish on the StingRay Special was Charcoal Sparkle, not Starry Night, so it sounds like the two finishes are in fact distinct from each other in some way.
@@samlelowitch Yes. That is the finish on the Stingray Special I played in the store before waiting for this EBMM Shorty to become available. That Charcoal Sparkle is gorgeous too, but it is much larger flake than the Starry Night. The Starry Night is also more of a dark bluish-purply-to silver fade. I'm thinking they opted for the smaller flake for the smaller body. Whatever they decided, it is stunning. It almost looks 3 dimensional as I stare at the back of the bass. And as I said before, it looks like it is moving in space. This is true when looking at it in bright light. Love it! The only other thing I think would be prettier is if they had given it a dark black ebony fretboard and Starry Night matching headstock. Not asking for much, am I? I suspect that if they had done that it might have been too much bling for guys' liking. 😁
@@godfreydaniel6278 You're welcome! Interestingly enough, there was nothing in the case with the bass that specified exactly what model name the strings are.
Great review and demo, bravo Patrick but the product itself... Doesn't even sound much like the signature musicman stingray sound. Lacks that 'zing' and 'punch' but quite a flat and muffled alternative. I know it's due to the scale but meh, I guess it would make a better Sterling instrument.
True, but the long scale Stingray Specials also lack that signature ray tone, it's due to the new electronics and the neodymium pickups. They just don't have that punch, bite and zing like they used to. Oh well, there's always the older ones. Seems like a lot of people who didn't like Stingrays before like the new Specials. Probably fits their boring top 40s cover band I guess?
@@mouthmw personally, I've not tried anything new from MM for about 3 years but they seem to sound 'ok' but prices have shot up considerably that I'd rather buy a second hand 90's MM or even a Sterling SUB 🤷🏼♂️
@@mrgskye second hand is the best way to go for sure. Especially 90s stuff which blows the new stuff out of the water. Just gotta be careful not to grab a super heavy one. I'll give em that, that's the only upgrade I dig about the new ones - the lighter weight. But with some smart shopping and digging around, you can find older rays under 9 lbs, which is perfectly fine IMO.
@@mouthmw I loved Stingrays before, had a 87' 2 band in black with maple neck, really nice! But have to say my new Special H kicks that ones ass! And no dead G string!
@@glennb3231 glad you're enjoying yours. I still wanna give one a try, but every video I've seen of them, they don't sound as good as the older 3 banders.
I know it's politically incorrect but this bass makes me want to start a village people tribute band with midgets and I guess you'd call it the little village people but since I know the existence of mini kiss I can almost GUARANTEE that pun has been burned a few times over.
Actually there IS a big difference in tone with 3 position choices. Add to that the tone control, and you have a very large pallet of tonal variation, The strings aren't sloppy at all. I know because I this bass.
The StingRay is probably my favorite stock bass sound. However, although I like the headstock, neck, pick-guard, bridge, and electronics, I've never cared for the body shape. Looks too much like a P-Bass. I'd rather have the Harley Benton B-450, which has dual quarter-pound humbucker pickups.
But you don't get the TONE of the Stingray with a Warwick. It just depends on what tone you are looking for. Also, Warwick basses weigh a ton!! This one weighs 7.2 lbs. and is very balanced. Could play an 8 hour gig with it.
@@JVMC_ZR1 I'm just a wuss!! But I don't think I'm sacrificing tone at all in favor of light weight and comfort. I guess it's another case of "To each his (her) own!" I think there is no "right answer" to what is best for each individual. It sounds like Warwick is your thing! I had a thumb bass several years ago, and I didn't care for the weight, balance and the neck dive. I felt like I was always fighting it. Warwicks are fantastic basses -- but not for me. BTW, I don't have long arms and large hands like most guys either, so that makes a big difference in what instruments I choose. I played a Fender Jazz Bass for a long time, but I'm gettin' old and lazy now. I still want great tone, however, to go along with comfort. I found it in this pro quality shorty from EBMM. Love it!
Are there any specific basses y'all wanna see on the channel? Let's see what we can do!🤔
Dunable R2 !
Any Dunable or So-Ame!
you should check the new sire short scale. the green one look sweet! (would love you two look at dsm & humbolt simplifier get your feeling about it tbh.)
Fender deluxe p bass maple neck sunburst
Sire Marcus Miller U5! I would love to see a bunch of short scales going toe-to-toe, from the Bronco, to the Epi EB-0, Squier CV Jaguar, Sire U5, up to the Sterling By Musicman SS!
As a guitarist that loves a good bass, short scale is where its at.
I had to pick one up recently~ switched over to short scales about a year ago. This one is pretty much the most comfortable bass I’ve ever played.
I just took delivery of my "Starry Night" EB MM Stingray Short Scale bass yesterday. All I can say is WOWEEEE!! Gorgeous instrument with the high build quality, flawless paint job, and premium components of the full scale EB MM Stingray Special. The pictures of the Starry Night paint job as seen in this video and on Guitar Center website do NOT do it justice. You have to see it in person to appreciate how glorious it really is.
This is THE most comfortable bass I have ever played. It weighs 7.2 lbs, and it is perfectly balanced with absolutely NO neck dive. The neck is super fast and comfy with easy access all the way up the fretboard. The setup was perfect. Yes, it is expensive, but then when one considers that it is built in the U.S.A. like EB Music Man's other pro level instruments with the same quality craftsmanship, materials and components, the fact is that this is truly a top quality instrument any pro would be happy to gig with. You can dial in any tone you might want. The harmonics are fantastic, and the intonation is perfect all the way up the neck. It is passive, but I personally actually prefer that over active. Just crank up the gain on the amp if you want "more." The bass comes with the same quality hardshell molded custom fit case the USA Stingrays come in. No cheapie case or gig bag here.
Two things Patrick didn't mention in this review: 1.) This bass is also available in classic tobacco sunburst finish with roasted maple neck and fingerboard, and 2.) Only 300 of these USA-made short scale Stingrays were made for worldwide distribution, and they are available only through select dealers. So if you think you might want one of these basses, I suggest you get on it before they are sold out as they are very limited edition instruments.
The first edition of these USA short scale Stingray basses became available for order at NAMM 2019. That run was limited to 150 pieces total in two different colors - blue and red - and they instantly sold out. BTW...that first edition did not come with a roasted maple neck. I got this info from an Ernie Ball rep I spoke with this past June when I was trying to find out what dealers had the USA short scale Stingray (not the import Sterling version) in stock.
In conclusion, one cannot fully appreciate what a great bass this is until they sit down with it and take it for a test drive. As for my personal experience -- no more long scale basses for me! I've found my perfect instrument! ❤️
are the edges of the fretboard rounded, any frets snagging your fingers?
@@wesleybragisson its a us made ebmm thats over 1000 bucks what do you think lol
I am SUPER JELLY that you got one of the EBMM shorties! That thing is AWESOME!!!!
love your video's man! Didn't know you also watch Patrick Hunter!
Dude, you should absolutely try an epiphone thunderbird pro.
This amazing bass have a nice vintage look but a killer modern sound
YES! God I love thunderbirds
@@charlepratt7823 me too, but I'm looking for a gibson grabber now
I have a Gibson Thunderbird, it looks basic but built with perfection. Epiphone Thunderbirds are sexier but build poorly (sometimes).
Yeah, not the Pro series but the ones with the vintage three-point bridge! Awesome! ;-)
Think he's mentioned he doesn't like Thunderbirds
As always, Patrick, Great review. One point I want to make: The volume knob is NOT a Push-Pull. It is a Push-Push, and it DOES affect the tone a bit. The paper that comes with the bass which describes the three-way pickup phase selector also describes the volume knob as a "volume, bass boost" knob. My ear tells me it does boost the bass as well as volume. Check it out for yourself. The bass boost is subtle, but it is there... . I haven't really cranked it up yet, so perhaps I'll find more bass tone boost when I do.
Short scales are so rare since this pandemic hit
Man that bass rocks. US$2k is a really steep price, but quality isn’t cheap.
I wish there were more shortscale basses...
@@TheCpj1976 When did the length of an instrument became the basis for seriousness?
@@TheCpj1976 You obviously haven't looked at "serious" short scale basses recently -- such as the one reviewed here. This is a pro-level bass with great intonation all the way up the board. I know because I just got mine yesterday, and the first thing I did was check the scale/intonation. Secondly, the strings on a short scale are typically lower in tension, thus they are easy to bend. Now if you are talking about cheapie entry level short scale instruments, perhaps they do have the issues you speak of, but the bass reviewed here is in a league of its own.
Speaking of Trump, @TheCpj1976’s ego is too big to see the virtues of short scale basses.
Real good clean sound, nice humbuckers with a Stingray bass
Not long ago ou also presented the Short Scale from Sterling. Now can you please compare these 2 basses and tell us if the Music Man is worth the extra money?
I never had short scale bass, looks like fun
If I were you I'd get one tbh, they're really fun to play and the tonal difference is also another plus
If I were you I'd get one tbh, they're really fun to play and the tonal difference is also another plus
Sweet!! Always good to include the weight in reviews, if you have a fish scale.
Your playing is brilliant BTW!
Also: any chance of a review on harley bentons version of the musician? Think its the mb 4 sb?
I have one of those and I love it so much. Never played a stingray but it's a great bass. He kinda did a video on the bass channel where they tried loads of different stingrays, starting with harley benton copies and going up the price spectrum
@@diluteduk hey thanks for reaching out dude! Glad you said it was great cause I'm really gravitating towards! I saw that video and I really wanted one of them to expand upon it with a vid.
@@OGM_OriginalGameMusic I would only pick two things apart with it. The tone basically seems to be on or off despite being a knob that turns. Can't say that bothers me, but it might annoy some people. Also using the two volume knobs for each coil, I don't really hear much of a difference so just tend to play with them both on. That said I'm playing through headphones and not an amp so you might notice more with that. But it sounds great!
Everything else I love about it. Its really comfortable, I like a thick neck so it's good for me, the stock strings were really good, there is no hum or interference even in single coil mode, it keeps tune well, and came set up really well out of the box.
@@diluteduk aah OK. Thanks ill keep that in mind. Its either that or a gear4music chicago bass
@@OGM_OriginalGameMusic hey ive got a chicago bass, overall its pretty good and has some good tones but it's a light bass so depends what you like and some things like the tone pots aren't great
Love me a shortscale bass.
Also nice shirt :D
Nice beautiful sounding bass
Great tone and demo
That bass is really nice and the tone options are well thought out. I’d rather drive the bass/mid/treble through my outboard pre-amps. Great video and enjoy the channel!
Cool bass. I just bought a JMJ short scale mustang bass. I love EBMM ('04 envy green stingray, '12 BFR Roasted sugar sterling)but $2100 is a bit much for a short scale.
When the build quality and components are equal to the full scale EBMM Stingray, why would this being a short scale cost less? Especially when you consider this is a pro-level bass in a limited edition?
Once I noticed it was a Musicman and not a Sterling.... Yeah, not for my pocket D:
There's a Sterling short scale that's also very nice:
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@@EversonBernardes trust me... I know, I know...
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@@edbrito-swdev Julia way too damn groovy.
@@EversonBernardes so very, very true!
I'd love to know if EBMM could make a short scale Stingray five with a b as tight as the b on a 34" Stingray.
Patrick, can you do a Marcus Miller U5 vs Music Man Short Scale video?
A video on the PRS Kestrel Bass might be interesting to see.
..wow,..pretty good playing them-and with fingers. That is a nice instrument..my opinion of you channel on the come up.👍🤘
The question is, is it 8x the bass of the gretsch g2220? Because the gretsch is an excellent short scale bass and I can buy 8 of them for every 1 shortcake stingray
Did anybody else notice how he talked about the headstock twice
Wow. Sounds dope!
Please do a comparison between the EBMM Stingray short scale and the EBMM Stingray Special full scale
Could you do a comparison of this bass and the white Sterling version of it your already have ? Curious to see how close they are side by side.
me too ;-)
Same here
Yes! I want to see this too!
@Pareick Hunter I was going to ask you about a comparison also between this Ernie Ball and the Music Man version.
He sent the sterling back, unfortunately 😓
Hagström viking demo would be wicked too.
Helpful demo, great playing! Thank you! One minor gripe: this is not going to be anyone's "beginner" bass just because it has a short scale. Sterling's version, maybe. But this is a pro level guitar. Anybody dropping $2500 is going to be well beyond a beginner. With very few exceptions. It's not just for noobs and people with small hands. Far from it. Otherwise, great video! I'll be back for more.
Dude, Harley Benton has music man style basses, so u gonna try one?
That finish is tight, yo!
I see it's passive. I prefer passive basses. And I love the tone of that bass. I'm waiting for them to make this in a normal 34 inch scale. Been wanting a stingray for over 20 years.
Tim commerford signature if you can find one
Could u do fender feluxe p bass maple neck sunburst not gonna force u but it would be great
awesome mola mola shirt!
God ever since i got my first short scale i dont think i will go back 😅
That is sweeeeeet!😎👍
Never seen anybody rock "Macho Man" by the Village People in a demo before. Wow.
What happened at 5:40?
5:29 oh god the acid is kicking in
Is that an Agufish shirt?
5:43 Which fx chain was used for that sound?
What did they put on the headstock that it's colored differently from the back of the neck? I mean, if you're going to leave the back of the neck bare, why discolor the headstock and not even match the body? Seems like an odd decision...
Patrick, what do you think about : Musicman stingray SS4 vs Sterling stingray By Musicman SS4 ? Who wins in Value/price? Thank you.
Value/price is in the pocketbook of the customer! Sort of like "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder!"
Love it!
Love the bass how much does it cost
That is smoooooooooth!
I have small hands, this looks great.
Nice shirt!
I can’t find them in stock. The price tag is high, but they are so hard to find too! Thanks for the great video!
These are limited edition instruments. Only 300 made for worldwide distribution at select dealers. See my review/reply above...
Only available on reverb now
Only available on reverb now
@@bsaw00 Not true. I just got an ad from Guitar Center showing them available @ $2099. BTW...I LOVE mine!
Rocking that agufish merch lul
Love the big sparkles!
You should see it in person! Killer!
Wish i could get one
Awesome!
Great review...thank you! What is the equipment you are running it through?
Uuighjhjj….. that shit is straight butter.
Awesome review man!
Is the neck profile closer to the real StingRay (C-shaped, P-bass style) or Sterling (D-shaped, J-bass style)? Thanks!
Feels more like a J-bass style to me. Very fast and sooo easy to play!
Hi Patrick, how is this Music Man compared to the cheaper Sterling version, in your opinion?
How heavy was this model?
Hello, is there a big difference between the "sterling by musicman short scale" and the "Musicman short scale" ?
The price is not the same of course . You said few month ago that the sterling was a good bass and i think i'll get one early. :)
Sterling is made in Indonesia, the electronics and hardware are of the same design but a different make. Also, sometimes they lack some features.
They're still checked and adjusted by american technicians, and in general quality, fit and finish is pretty good. They're great value.
@@EversonBernardes thank's . Have a good day
Do they make left handed ???
Patrick, thank you for another cool video on an engaging topic! We love you out here in TH-camLand.
That Starry Night finish on the StingRay SS is to die for.
I might have preferred a 32" medium-scale model, personally.
Two grand list price is rather steep. Can these be obtained for $1,500 new?
$1,500 new? No way. These are limited edition pieces -- only 300 worldwide. The price is in line with the build/component quality as USA-built instruments coming out of the same factory as the USA full scale Stingrays. If you get a chance to see the Starry Night finish in person, you will be totally amazed. The pictures online and this video don't do it justice. It truly IS to die for!
@@1funkybasslady I have seen it on the StingRay Special and it is definitely awesome.
@@samlelowitch Was the finish on the Special you saw actually called "Starry Night?" I ask because I saw a Special with a flake black-to-silver burst. I don't know what it was called. That flake was much larger than my Starry Night flake. Mine looks fluid -- like it is in motion. Sooo cool!
@@1funkybasslady The finish on the StingRay Special was Charcoal Sparkle, not Starry Night, so it sounds like the two finishes are in fact distinct from each other in some way.
@@samlelowitch Yes. That is the finish on the Stingray Special I played in the store before waiting for this EBMM Shorty to become available. That Charcoal Sparkle is gorgeous too, but it is much larger flake than the Starry Night. The Starry Night is also more of a dark bluish-purply-to silver fade. I'm thinking they opted for the smaller flake for the smaller body. Whatever they decided, it is stunning. It almost looks 3 dimensional as I stare at the back of the bass. And as I said before, it looks like it is moving in space. This is true when looking at it in bright light. Love it! The only other thing I think would be prettier is if they had given it a dark black ebony fretboard and Starry Night matching headstock. Not asking for much, am I? I suspect that if they had done that it might have been too much bling for guys' liking. 😁
Hey give link for that im interested
What does the 3rd knob do? EQ? Tone? Mid-boost? You forgot to discuss it in the video :)
3:47 😉
@@patrickhunter Whoops I didn't get that, thanks :)
No mention of the strings on this unit?
Comes stock with EB round wound short scale strings
@@1funkybasslady Thanks for that!
@@godfreydaniel6278 You're welcome! Interestingly enough, there was nothing in the case with the bass that specified exactly what model name the strings are.
i really don't like the neodimium pickups, made the stingray too bongoesque. For me, alnico all the way
What strings are strung up on this bass?
EB SS round wounds
Damn. Looks like a child but sounds like an adult! Too bad the CS doesn't come with a ebony fretboard like his big brother does.
I wish it was 32” instead of 30”
MACHO MAN @2:28
Great review and demo, bravo Patrick but the product itself... Doesn't even sound much like the signature musicman stingray sound. Lacks that 'zing' and 'punch' but quite a flat and muffled alternative. I know it's due to the scale but meh, I guess it would make a better Sterling instrument.
True, but the long scale Stingray Specials also lack that signature ray tone, it's due to the new electronics and the neodymium pickups. They just don't have that punch, bite and zing like they used to. Oh well, there's always the older ones. Seems like a lot of people who didn't like Stingrays before like the new Specials. Probably fits their boring top 40s cover band I guess?
@@mouthmw personally, I've not tried anything new from MM for about 3 years but they seem to sound 'ok' but prices have shot up considerably that I'd rather buy a second hand 90's MM or even a Sterling SUB 🤷🏼♂️
@@mrgskye second hand is the best way to go for sure. Especially 90s stuff which blows the new stuff out of the water. Just gotta be careful not to grab a super heavy one. I'll give em that, that's the only upgrade I dig about the new ones - the lighter weight. But with some smart shopping and digging around, you can find older rays under 9 lbs, which is perfectly fine IMO.
@@mouthmw I loved Stingrays before, had a 87' 2 band in black with maple neck, really nice! But have to say my new Special H kicks that ones ass! And no dead G string!
@@glennb3231 glad you're enjoying yours. I still wanna give one a try, but every video I've seen of them, they don't sound as good as the older 3 banders.
Great bass if you wanna look like you’re a 7 foot tall ‘Manhemoth’.
Are they cheap? ...
Only 2000$ and it can be yours
Agufish merch👀
Oh, it's passive? Why?!
Why not?
This looks cool but i don't know why it costs so much...
See my reply/review posted above...
I know it's politically incorrect but this bass makes me want to start a village people tribute band with midgets and I guess you'd call it the little village people but since I know the existence of mini kiss I can almost GUARANTEE that pun has been burned a few times over.
i saw his agufish shirt lol
That shirt has some serious intergrity to it.
I need one... :o
$2100? Yikes!!!
Why am I a left-handed bass player 😵
An agufish shirt, nice video tho
also absolute good to receive the bass for free maybe..??
who said I got to keep the bass?🤔
@@patrickhunter i said receive, not keep. I would be so enthusiastic to test out a new bass if they send me even if I have to send back again..
I always am enthusiastic but that doesn't affect how I feel about it 🤷
Not much change in tone with 3 position knob, very floppy strings ! Does sound decent.
Actually there IS a big difference in tone with 3 position choices. Add to that the tone control, and you have a very large pallet of tonal variation, The strings aren't sloppy at all. I know because I this bass.
Short scale basses are like fish sticks.
The StingRay is probably my favorite stock bass sound. However, although I like the headstock, neck, pick-guard, bridge, and electronics, I've never cared for the body shape. Looks too much like a P-Bass. I'd rather have the Harley Benton B-450, which has dual quarter-pound humbucker pickups.
Sounds great but not $1500 better than the Sterling short scale
The only thing wrong with this bass is it's $2000 price tag. With that kind of money I might as well spend a few hundred more for a Warwick Thumb Bass
But you don't get the TONE of the Stingray with a Warwick. It just depends on what tone you are looking for. Also, Warwick basses weigh a ton!! This one weighs 7.2 lbs. and is very balanced. Could play an 8 hour gig with it.
@@1funkybasslady you can get the tone of a stingray with a Warwick Corvette Double Buck, and get more tones too. Warwicks only weigh 9 pounds
@@JVMC_ZR1 ONLY 9 pounds?? This shorty is a shade over 2 pounds lighter. Those extra 2 pounds add up during 4 hour gig!! No thanks!
@@1funkybasslady I guess I'll go for tone over weight... Most of my basses are 35 inch scale anyway lol
@@JVMC_ZR1 I'm just a wuss!! But I don't think I'm sacrificing tone at all in favor of light weight and comfort. I guess it's another case of "To each his (her) own!" I think there is no "right answer" to what is best for each individual. It sounds like Warwick is your thing! I had a thumb bass several years ago, and I didn't care for the weight, balance and the neck dive. I felt like I was always fighting it. Warwicks are fantastic basses -- but not for me. BTW, I don't have long arms and large hands like most guys either, so that makes a big difference in what instruments I choose. I played a Fender Jazz Bass for a long time, but I'm gettin' old and lazy now. I still want great tone, however, to go along with comfort. I found it in this pro quality shorty from EBMM. Love it!
Looks like a child toy , I don't like short scale
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@@Jacob-Laeby 👍Many folks instantly dis what they know nothing about -- especially when their eyes tell them everything they want to know.
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