Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray Bass Guitar

[@mlandroidphone4269]

how come i cant quit watching something i saw you do hundreds of times

[@buddybusker3483]

because guitars are living breathing! each has it,s own traights and idiosyncrasies! that,s what keeps it interesting! what,s the gooch??

[@glennhynes5263]

Google "asmr"

[@headknocker8999]

Damn Leo for inventing such great gear = MM

[@bane_37]

My brother's main bass is his musicman stingray anniversary edition. Thing sounds beautiful no matter what type of music he/we are playing. It's his baby, he loves her.

[@strangersound]

After watching this video, I got afraid that my guitars might dry out due to exposure to air, so I vacuum sealed them all and stored them with my canned vegetables. Jokes aside, she's a beauty. :)

[@shauncollins5029]

One of my life regrets is selling my first year production Stingray ,such a great sounding bass.

[@walkerm777]

Great job. I learn a lot from these. Funny thing is, I'm a drummer. but this is becoming quite a hobby for me. Thanks again. Great video.

[@programmedwrong3795]

I've owned a few of these guitars. They've always been great guitars to write and record with.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I know this is random but want to see if anyone has anything to say about it: I am a player of 30+ years. I've owned dozens of guitars. Currently I have 15. Anyway, of the fifteen, 3 are Gibson SG's and 2 are Gibson LP's. Yet my favorite, nicest sounding, best feeling "Gibson" guitar is an Epiphone LP Standard. I've owned some Epiphone duds, but they built this one right. Neat when you get a cheep one that ends up being a sweetheart. Anyway, good stuff Dave. Love the channel.

[@bassiclogic]

I wish I never sold that same Bass, I purchased new in 1992. Paid around $800.00 for it and today those basses sell for up to $3000.00. It was a great playing and sounding bass. Nothing growls more than a Musicman!

[@buddybusker3483]

jimi Hendrix used lighter fluid to clean his strats

[@datlcm]

buddy busker Saw Hendrix at the Gaumont Theatre in Ipswich, UK in the days of yore. He didn't clean his Strat so much as immolate it. Fun time.

[@Kurecify]

we know why

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

lol

[@thomasburnett4712]

buddy busker Yup, but Jimi lit it up!

[@valentino3191]

He used barbiturates and alcohol to get more peaceful sleep too...That did't work out too well though. =[

[@TheTruthRocks]

Another great video, Dave. If you're having trouble seeing the 1/64" calibrations on your Stooge Mac measurator, you can use a 5/64" drill bit as a feeler gauge. Roll the plain end of the bit over the 17th fret, and if the string moves, it's too low...etc. It's the same as those guitar string feeler gauges I sent a while back. Cheers man!

[@blkjckgtr3075]

Nice bass Dave and great playing extra bonus!!Good to see your still alive and well i hope !!rockon bro!!

[@SuzyQ1215]

blkjckgtrnut tn

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

i have an 84 stingray just like this one . by far my favorite color Natural !!! thanks Dave and BLKJCKGTRNUT LOL

[@AnthonyBurrito1313]

I'm a fan of those basses

[@leehodge2415]

Dave, love your methodology, I now own 4 guitars and 2 basses. 4 of them custom built, all roller everything. Before watching your videos I only had a Jackson king v. I hope these videos support you, you have helped countless people, after my raise I'm gonna chip in a few bucks to keep the channel going. Thx, and also, I love the words you use. Check out AvE, another very funny Canadian.

[@stevecooper3487]

Dave you rock dude thank you for the videos you've taught me and everybody else a hell of a lot ! keep them up

[@J8D2]

Great video Dave, always loved the natural finishes on MM guitars. Nice stuff.

[@Jkautsky]

"I'll stick a camera on the bench and we'll go at it." That's what she said!

[@HuttRadio]

Interesting - thanks Dave! The saddle asdjustment just like my old 70s Jazz Bass! Guess with Leo, some great things never change. Greetings from New Zealand.

[@philosophyoftrucking]

Gorgeous instrument with great sound and build quality. I'd love to own one.

[@RandySchartiger]

rubbin one out LOL! Cheers Dave!

[@PSF1]

Life is funny at times. When I had brought the Eastwood over for you to look at, and you plugged it into the Peterson, I was not sure what I was looking at. I wanted to ask about how it worked, but didn't want to take up you too much of your time. I suppose all good things come to those who wait. Good to see new videos from you, Dave.

[@alanburridge6947]

Seems Ernie Ballsacks make great strings, AND great guitars!

[@trappenweisseguy27]

The only flat wounds that are not crazy in tension are the Thomastik's.They are expensive, but most leave them on for 10-20 years. I've had them on my p-bass for a few years.Ken Smith compression wound are a nice compromise as well.

[@dalepal]

Nice setup on a nice bass. I like the natural finish.

[@dougmallory2600]

and i think it looks even better with the pick guard removed like cliff from acdc mine did

[@adrisbotgarage]

I think I have that same model, but with a navy blue colored body. Went for around $300-$400, and I love it so much!

[@groshbass]

The Ernie "Ballsack" hahahahahaha.... weapon of choice for Charles "The Meat Man" Meeks , I wonder if there's any correlation ? lol

[@thedonabides2218]

that's probably the first non-fender, non-ric bass that I've really liked. was that maple body, too? That neck looked pretty curved in radius, know what it was? I've tried to find on on Reverb and it looks like they were all pre-1980 and therefore people assumed they were made of gold and cost as much. Any guesses to what it weighed?

[@chrisstorrier2709]

Thedonabides ....strangely Musicman use a 11" radius for a lot of their basses...but i would check each models stats to be sure...Not Maple but Ash body and yes they were heavy/large basses...

[@tomkirk6942]

Another great video Dave. Thank you for the wisdom and humor. Cheers!

[@godspeedglen]

Love that bass

[@LinuxGalore]

Hi Dave love the video. Hate to tell you this but all crystal driven timing circuits drift over time. Yes some are better than others but they all drift. There are lots of labs who's only job is to calibrate testing equipment and if they could be replaced by a magical timing crystal they would have been already.

[@xplanet2112]

Love that Music Man sound, might need to get one!

[@ThisDoesNotCompute]

Dave, whatever happened to Skycam? Everybody likes Skycam.

[@garst59]

+This Does Not Compute repeated use of skycam can lead to brain damage.

[@jammanW]

Love the videos as always Dave. Thanks for all you do !

[@pipercub45]

Thanks for the Peterson explanation! Time to make Dave's World of Fun Stuff spaghetti!

[@MichaelMaxwell747]

I really like that Bass! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@troubleshooter5811]

Why oh why is Dave planning on putting flatwound strings on a stingray? I hope that is because the owner asked for that. In which case he should have his head examined. And I like the previous commenter giving some memorable love to Charles Meeks from the Chuck Mangione group who played a stingray. Extremely good bassist with a great sound, and could slap and pop putting many other to shame.

[@DarrenLikesDanger]

Another important set up step is checking and adjusting the pickup height. It makes a big difference in the sound. I'm sure Dave did this and just decided to not use the footage. He's a master after all. I've learned all I know from him.

[@216trixie]

+DarrenLikesDanger I don't remember seeing him ever address pickup height. Hmm.

[@DarrenLikesDanger]

+216trixie He rarely does in his videos. I've only seen him do it a couple times.

[@JohnSmith-dg9sy]

it takes you 10 minutes of tiny adjustments to get the pickup an 8th of an inch away from the strings?

[@216trixie]

John Smith Yes. Are you still interested in learning about repairing guitars?

John Smith What video were YOU watching?

[@michaelroche4559]

Another great video. Dave, yer tha best, man.

[@TaralgaBushAdventure]

please! - more good demo's after the repair! thnx

[@SynthesizersForPeace]

Thanks for the helpful and entertaining videos Dave!

[@SynthesizersForPeace]

No sweat man, thanks for your help. I really want to learn to work on basses so you are teaching me a lot.

[@jokpyles]

Hello Dave, really you have fun when you work over one instrument! Great! I have a question for you: If i would to pull off the frets of this kind of neck, should I keep the radius to obtain a good fretless MM?

[@digitalbrand5510]

I have the five string version of this bass, only 5-string I have. It’s great! I put flats on mine because that what I mostly use. Was thinking about selling my old Gibson Ripper bass, think I’ll keep it, black.

[@TheRooster1122]

Nice Axe! Thanks for the Vid. Dave "Cheers"

[@enriquelaguira]

Thank you, very helpful video. I was able to setup my Stingray 5 string no more buzzing and sounds official! Thanks Dave!

[@azguitar]

Great video Dave! I learned quite a bit.

[@mushroomsamba82]

nice bass, thanks for sharing

[@relzric]

When you were talking about the peterson it got me thinking something I've been wondering about. A lot of old music, I'm guessing all that I've heard that does this, was recorded on tape and sounds about 16 cents sharp. Cream, ZZ Top, and even some newer stuff like Savatage and Death Angel. Any idea why that would be?

[@giljusino]

Hey Dave, you seem to have strong opinions about brands. What do you rate the Ernie Ball Big Al bass? Please keep the KZbin,s coming, I love them. Gil, in Asheville NC

[@ChronicDownpicker]

You had me at Lighter Fluid. Never tried it, like your rebuttal.

[@SlapNSniff]

I love my Warwick but damnit i'm gonna buy me a Musicman one day

[@bassimprovjams3772]

I hope u ended up buying that MM bass!!!

[@SlapNSniff]

@@bassimprovjams3772 I did! It's awesome!!!

[@bassimprovjams3772]

@@SlapNSniff dude awesome!!!!

[@shaalis]

Sweet bass, man!

[@bassman1519]

Nice Bass. Iv'e got a EB MusicMan HH sometimes 2 pickups is a bit much. But love the roasted Maple neck

[@timlyons8994]

Do you do a video on every guitar you work on just wondering and thank you very much for all the ones you do

[@SArthur221]

No, Dave, round wound strings ought to have more surface area than flat wound. because of the height of the windings off the core.

[@Nabbehh]

Wouldn't that just be gauge?

[@SArthur221]

the surface of flat wounds would be like this: -------- while the surface of round wounds would be like this: _/__-\-_-/-\_ ascii doesnt help me ilustate this, but the winds create ridges that have a surface area

[@Nabbehh]

+Atihcin pretty sure he means surface area parallel to the force being applied on the strings

[@SArthur221]

1) "surface area" means the size of the surface of an object, 2) parallel to which force? there are multiple forces at play here, that are not in the same direction. the maybe you mean tension? this makes me wonder: is this "surface area" explanation the correct one?

[@SArthur221]

***** Dear Dave, more material equates to more Volume, not necessarily more surface

[@Karmakatt6]

Hey Dave! Another fine Vid.. Is that MM designed with the same control layout as a Jazz? Any chance you'll be playing locally at all this summer? Be well Sir! Cheers! Lee

[@PhoenixFlight94]

Typically MMs are volume, bass, and treble (because there is 1 pickup and an active preamp)

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey, from FlorDuh USA. Good to see you Dave. Good Video. Glad all is good up your way. Have you worked on any Suhr Guitars. Are they really that much better than the decent fenders you see? They are certainly more expensive.

[@acadianbassman1373]

Great new vid Dave. Just bought a Stingray 5 this month, love it to death. I'll be sure to keep an eye on your vids for even more tips. Thanks for the great job.

[@kongandbasses8732]

I have two SR 5 and a SR 5 Classic. And a SR 4. I had two Bongo 5 HH, one with all rosewood neck, body in Sterling Silver, the other VTB AMN, out of the premier dealers serie. And a BigAl 5 SSS. After 2 years I sold these three basses, because they couldn't give me the ammount of "more" I expected when compared to my StingRays. So StingRay all the way! ...and a Carvin SB 5000, two Fender Precision basses..... and some more. I have to stop before I get started with my amps.

[@donnamyers8282]

love your videos Dave

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

Donna Meyers; Did you watch this one?

[@donnamyers8282]

+A Keeper Of Odd Knowledge yes

[@theodoreralte9674]

Hello Dave... MusicMan website says 11" neck radius for stingray necks. Which radius gauge do you recommend for setup? 10" or 12" since I've never come across an 11'' radius gauge Thanks in advance

[@matthewmp111]

Theodore Ralte He’s still contemplating an answer

[@martinj.bombsquad6695]

Hi Dave! What Stringhigh do you adjust on the Stingray on the 12fret? I like your videos!👍🤘✌greetzs from vienna!!

[@burningkarma]

Ernie Ball? Don't you mean Ernie Ballsac?

[@SaxophoneHitman008]

Zero on the laugh scale for 'lack of sense of humor'

[@kevinkraft5480]

Try buying a signature model. Ha!

[@pandorasflame7742]

burningkarma if you think red a joke, look at EVH guitars. $600-1500 EB Guitar plus you pay a minimum of $2k for EVH’s name. They’re even trashier than Dean.

[@jameshoskins8902]

Dave, yer a riot.

[@topcturvee1]

I read that James Jamerson had really high action on his bass do to him never adjusting the truss rod, never having any work done to the bass, changing his strings, etc. I Heard that was part of what gave him that motown sound we all love ?!?! Just wondering....I like a little higher action also, too low chokes out the strings.What do you think Dave ?? Cheers,

[@topcturvee1]

+Dave's World of Fun Stuff Thanks for your thoughts !!

[@nickfanzo]

topcturvee1 the biggest key to his sound is old la bella flat wounds worn to shit and foam under the strings.

[@sd3falco]

hahaa...I knew you couldn't get through without saying ball sack! Enjoyed both videos today. Thanks!

[@bassist124]

I've never got why people don't like the lighter fluid. It's a great solvent for dissolving all the gunk out of your fretboard and yeah it's gonna dry the board out but only till you dump your linseed oil on it.

[@RussellRoud11]

just curious Dave, why didn't u use Ernie Ball strings on the musicman stingray bass?

[@wingracer1614]

It's not his. He puts on it what the customer wants.

[@SynthesizersForPeace]

Couple Questions if you get a moment: Do you check the feeler gauge on the fret wire or the actual fret? Also, where did you get that nice neck support block? Thanks, Dan

[@buddybusker3483]

hey Dave?? just wondering?? does temper tuning come into play?? on piano a tuner starts at a440 or middle c and tunes progressively sharp going up and progressively flat going down! I know a piano strobed tuned from top to bottom will sound horrid. just a bit of mental chicken choking. I,m not trying to gotcha just curious.

[@chiasson65]

Sounds good with flats on it eh? Nice job Dave! Cheers, Kev

[@robdelabassist]

Dave, what were the measurements for rest of strings? I got a musicman lately and wanting afew tips on how to set it up

[@jessecoronado6907]

Dave love your videos, hey what’s the recommended pickup height on a single pickup stingray? Specifically a sterling sub series ray4. Thanks ahead of time man

[@eddysolis337]

how do you clean fretboard dirt and gunk since you don't use steel wool? i used to use steel wool but covered the pickups so they wouldn't get covered in that crap, but i haven't seen a video of you cleaning a fretboard with dirt on it

[@davidmcque627]

Thats a niiiiice Bass!

[@speakonianjny5004]

Do you have a Thunderbird bass? Gibson or Epiphone?

[@216trixie]

Lighter fluid is the best.

[@Shaithis15]

Pumpkin spice strings?

[@Baci302]

I know this is going to sound a little "weird," but you can really see how beautiful she is without her strings on. @2:20

[@pandorasflame7742]

Is the number the octaves or pitch?

[@lepetitnabot]

Hey DAVE any idea where I can find a 11" radius gauge for my Ernie Ball Sacks basses?

[@Macro-photographer]

Quick question please, does it make any difference whether the tuning/intonation is performed laying down like you have or in a playing upright position?

[@1thess523]

Nice, i got the affordable SUB Stingray and it sounds pretty decent stock but will a good pickup upgrade I am sure it will just improve! It's got a fast smooth neck and a nice feel to it 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@renebustos87]

1thess523 real difference is the materials used to build it and quality control. I have a stingray4 HH and everytime i go to guitar center i pickup a sub ray4. Everytime i am impressed with how good it sounds

[@budandbean1]

Hey Dave, I forgot something and was hoping you could help. What is the height you want (or like) to see from the top of the first fret to the bottom of the string of an electric guitar? I looked back through videos and can't find it. Thanks!

[@budandbean1]

Thanks Dave!

[@midibudu]

love musicman basses, even if you put flats on it, its bright, i need one, but they are so expensive, and i cant find the cheap brand in my country, lefty problems

[@nickfanzo]

midibudu get an early g&l. Theyre better and made by leo fender

[@moleman1961]

Ha! How come everyone plucks the string as you unwind them just to hear the descending note?!

[@HarveyTulk90]

weird question what do you do with the bass strings when you takes them of and a while ago you mention stickers my address is A2H 6S4 58 Windsor street corner brook Newfoundland and do you give the strings away.lol

[@gideonsikk8733]

U r hilarious dude .good work

[@z02maverick]

Hi Dave love your video Is help me a lot! If I want to turning my stingray 4 strings to drop A# Which gauge can I use? 135 105 85 65? Or 135 85 65 50? Thx!

[@darksoulmetal1255]

The first one. That some subsonic tuning.

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

What's your opinion on stainless fretless strings?

[@chrisstorrier2709]

Frans van den Berge .....wtf !?!?....do you mean stainless steel strings on a fretless bass ?...as long as they are flatwound they should be alright...Obviously,do not use roundwounds as they will chew up/mark your fretless board...

[@jbaranowski1990]

5/64ths on every string or only on E?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

all

[@hunterfagan6272]

what is jb weld

[@OblivionRatula]

Kept reading your shirt as "3earFoot," like WTF? I may be an idiot. That's a beaut bass.

[@jacob.7054]

And the pickup height?

[@DavesWorldofFunStuff]

look it up

[@bassimprovjams3772]

Why the lighter fluid tho?

[@Jayvlog34]

Would you want to sell you musicman stingray?

[@triplesevensix291]

I use lighter fluid to get shitty stickers off CD cases. Works boss.

[@Funnyyelowdog]

I've always wanted a music man bass

[@MrDangard]

+Devin Meehan Nothing sounds quite like a Musicman, but they do have some weight to them.

[@nickfanzo]

JewCena get an early g&l bass. They're amazing

[@renebustos87]

I agree with MrDandarg. I own a stingray4 HH. That thing is an anvil. Best thing to do is get the thickest, most padded strap yo u can find. And enjoy your monster bass

[@lockedowng]

renebustos87 I thought the same until I got a fender deluxe V. Now I'm crippled.

[@hectorreyes6884]

Dude you ever get one?

[@williamolsen20]

Flat wounds on a maple fretboard? I tried that once on a jazz bass, and it sounded dead as heck.

[@mileswilliams4807]

Got Thomastic Infeld jazz flats on my stingray with a maple bourd. Best flats I've ever used. They don't sound dead at all. They're very expensive though... About $80. Well worth it in my experience though.

[@youtert]

Only a Stingray could make flatwounds sound excessively bright.

[@nickfanzo]

youtert new flats are bright

[@MrLucky1967]

The all maple look suits the Stingray.

[@cjcar63]

"...we all learn lessons the hard way." Oh boy Dave, you said it. I decided not long ago to add a strap button to my Martin MMV, (older ebony fretboard version). In my stupidity I placed it on the wrong side of the neck joint, (top). So... I removed it and installed it on the underside. I ended up with an ugly little hole so I tapped in a small dowel with a drop of glue and SANDED = GOOCH! This small blemish is quickly taking on Blob like proportions. Wish you weren't in Canada. Man, could I use your help. BTW, really enjoy your videos!