The Musicman Stingray confessional (this is embarrassing)

So... two cool things for you in this video.
1. I've got a kinda embarrassing Musicman Stingray confession (that is directly related with number 2)...
2. The guys over at Musicman just shipped me one of the brand new Musicman Stingrays... and I'm giving it away!
Intrigued?
Want me to ship you a brand new Stingray?!
Yep... I thought so ;)
It's super easy to enter... I'll tell you exactly how to enter and grab your chance of winning in the video.
As always, see you in the shed...
Scott :)
PS. Skim reading?... I caught ya! ;) ... so here's the full scoop...
I've got one of the new Musicman Stingrasy, and you can grab the chance on winning it. Sound cool? Good.
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[@solidwire6359]

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]

Hahahahah! You nailed it.

[@RitchieRosson]

John Amato 😎

[@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney]

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]

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

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

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!

[@lilliehawes8299]

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

[@ilpatongi]

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]

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

[@danielestrada8932]

They are nice

[@Iofflight78]

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.

[@Bass-ne6dl]

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]

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]

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

[@copsy87]

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]

@@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]

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

[@daviddesmond2143]

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.

[@gerardoitaliano8046]

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

[@DannyBoi2112]

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

[@pstrokeslibsarctic]

Joe Dart: the Joe Dart

[@blackberryblossom]

@@KevinHwoarang Cliff Burton played a Stingray?

[@jacksonsthumb]

Didn't Flea play a Sterling?

[@almostliterally593]

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

[@Crushin123]

#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.

[@Dc_94]

#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!!!

[@richsnyder]

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

[@tedbrookins]

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!

[@danielmoerk]

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

[@barneyleggett]

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]

Bernard used a P bass to record Chic etc.

[@whatsamcgee]

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

[@IzzyDutra]

#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]

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]

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]

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

[@jordaneasbybass]

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.

[@RobMods]

I'd love to know who designed the original 3-band stingray preamp from the late 80's (early 90's?). It is a very quirky circuit.

[@Brewdog2001]

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.

[@ianjulieukeplaylist3652]

#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 …

[@skatepark02]

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]

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

[@djjonnytravieso4681]

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.

[@edwinramirez6380]

#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.

[@LukeEsther]

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!

[@mrosilvR7]

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

[@MarkPJordan]

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.

[@deannafernandez1093]

#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.

[@adamwalcott_official]

#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.

[@WoriusPL]

#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]

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!!!

[@wildabeast_szwarc]

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!

[@pauldavis6356]

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!

[@Danskits]

#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]

would be my picks as well. EXACTLY the same.

[@dannywells9709]

#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]

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

[@ErrorsAndComputers]

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.

[@hodaridaniels8786]

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

[@lannygilbertson3585]

I have seen you have done the squire fender shoot outs and quality comparison, would you do a sterling ray4 vs Music Man?

[@ollywright]

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.

[@spamspamentertainmentcentr3710]

#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.

[@Its_LumberJack]

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

[@jackdough8164]

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.

[@joetuson6117]

#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.

[@RitchieRosson]

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

[@CaryHawkins]

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

[@arielyosoy]

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

[@williamorr2025]

#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]

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

[@MrSW-qx8nn]

#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]

Great selection, i would add Paul S. Denman

[@rickb1266]

Louis Johnson played an Alembic bass on Strawberry Letter 23.

[@ventureoutdoors648]

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

[@evianx1]

It's all about the way the midrange feels It is a very dark tone but vocal

[@shahidkamal]

#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.

[@mitchwild8238]

I owned a new Classic Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray in natural ash with a birdseye six-bolt maple neck not so long ago. I sold it when I was a bit "financially embarrassed" so to speak. I had other basses. The memory of that rash decision still hurts. A truly awesome bass.

[@joelanderson_t]

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

[@big_dad9465]

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

[@marcellodante9468]

#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.

[@musicmanxii]

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

[@RobertTalbert]

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.

[@samuelsandoval]

#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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqGVh3WGhL5serc

[@steveclarke5796]

#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.

[@brandonwilliams3189]

Having trouble with my audio. How do you get a clear clean bass sound with a phone / Laptop for KZbin videos? Thanks in advance?

[@shawnpeters22]

#musicman stingray. Louis Johnson - strawberry letter 23, Billy Jean, Get the Funk outta my face Tony Levin - everything Gail Ann Dorsey - every hit

[@mariusbraun450]

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

[@jakoblykkebo6063]

#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.

[@tigo30]

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

[@hsim125]

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

[@oscar_md]

#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]

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]

Roger!!!

[@reTool462]

#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.

[@MsMusicman1234]

#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.

[@brucesahroian1482]

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!

[@XCLent0]

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

[@collinlloyd1200]

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

[@olerudd]

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.

[@BenD_Bass]

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." 🤔

[@bjamminsincebirth3494]

That sounds soooooo amazing!

[@McDoinky]

#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]

Accidentally wrote Paul walker 😅

[@arizona_trains3552]

#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]

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

[@bisantoup]

1) Nathaniel Phillips from the band Pleasure - I just say one word: G L I D E !!! - epic funk-riff. All Pleasure albums are over-looked and not appriciated the way the should have been. 2) Louis Johnson - Stomp! and the things he did together with Quincy Jones on 'The Dude' Awesome! 3) Pino Palladino - he just blew me away when watching him live with Paul Young, how the heck can You be so funky on a fretless Stingray?

[@6lillium]

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.

[@colehalford1893]

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.

[@naza220]

#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]

Great list, these guys always inspire me.

[@stephenbrook89]

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).

[@greatwhite61967]

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... .....

[@hellsSG]

#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.

[@quelmattia7961]

#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]

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.

[@jasonbannan4024]

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!

[@LisaMycholsmusic]

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!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@thechickennuggetoffate9139]

#musicmanstingray *Tony Levin* - Extremely innovative. Not only a great musicman player and vocalist, but kick ass at Chapman stick as well. He's played in various supergroups such as Stickmen, The Liquid Tension Experiments and Levin Minemmann Rudess (ft. Marco Minemmann and Jordan Rudess, would you belive!) as well as the FANTASTIC and innovative King Crimson, who I'm going to see live this Wednesday!! Also if you want a cool bass technique, do what Levin does and attach drumsticks to your index and middle finger on your plucking hand and try playing. I tried it... Only problem was I couldn't get through a song without my Drummer asking for his sticks back! *John Myung* - Not only does he play the MusicMan stingray, but is also one of the pioneers of the MusicMan Bongo bass. Just like Levin, an extremely talented and innovative Bassist, famous for taking influence from Jaco and being on of the pioneers of using harmonics to form chords in Metal, for example: Track 9 off of their 3rd album Awake called Lifting Shadows off a Dream where the bass intros by forming the chords Bm(add 11) and F#m7(♭5) to support the keyboard line playing a beautiful pattern offbeat. The ironic thing is - when first writing that song, they thought it was terrible! Oh, the irony of Dream Theater! *Bernard Edwards* - The One, The Only, The Bass WIZARD! The deliverer of epic bass lines such as Good Times and Le Freak. Not only one of the funkiest bassists to ever walk the earth but also one of the most overlooked when compared with other bassists of the time. One of the things in my mind that stands out about him is that he quite literally never changed strings on his bass. Take that, Glenn Fricker! Those are my top three. They may not be the three easiest to listen to, but they're my favourites!

[@kenh5317]

The Chicken Nugget of Fate Tony Levin👍

[@thechickennuggetoffate9139]

@@kenh5317 are you a fan of him?

[@ianwaddill6562]

#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.

[@jn1894]

I have this bass in a 5 string. Love it.

[@martin8313]

#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.

[@jag990]

#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

[@humanbass]

Wait, the stingray now has assymmetrical 5 bolt neck joint?

[@ericbraswell4713]

Lovely instrument, but I wonder why they mapped the EQ "backwards" (bass at the bridge)?

[@urbexjohnny8633]

#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]

Urbex Johnny Louis Johnson

[@thielkedu]

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

[@samsalerno3384]

Same here! I'm going to get one, finally.

[@wilsonsaka-san4316]

This guy is amazing! He reminds me James McAvoy . James McAvoy of bass world! Lol! He inspired me to start advance my bass technique. It happened after i have watched his video "Top 4 bass technique myths (and why they're trash)". Thanks a lot James... Oh... I mean Scott. Thank you!

[@JbfMusicGuitar]

#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.

[@flubberdoo08]

#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

[@xeverettx2564]

Personally I think this bass was super special because it had just one humbucker in the bridge but that 2 or 3 band EQ compared to just tone knob made it so versatile while maintaining that vintage looks that we all loved from Leo Fender. PersonLly I always try to have a deep warm low end as a starting point, role you the treble with mids at half you get that Jbass sound. Roll back treble and give it some more mids and boom it’s a P-bass. Crank everything you have a music man hahaha, or a RIC 4001. I love playing traditional country so I’ll dime the bass take treble all the way down, and mids on about 2 and I get that deep thudding sound just pumping on the 1 and 5 notes and a 1, 3, 4, 5 runs, perfect sound and in old honky tonk you have a lot of 12 bar format so using the same settings you just do the walking “blues” lines and it makes it role hard. Songs like “there stands the glass” by Webb Pierce the verses pump on the 1st and 5th and on the chorus you just go into the walking line on1, 4, 5! My other favorite music is Stoner/Doom/Sludge rock! Basically I keep the same settings but lows at ten and mids at 5 or 6, treble on zero. I mostly play through my acoustic370 stacks which have a 5 band EQ on the amp, plus bright switch and regular Bass, middle, treble capacitors. Plus I run a Korg pitch black, Russian Big Muff, Boss DS-1, and of course a vintage VOX wah-wah pedal. DS1 is used only for a boost. Anyway I digress and just really wanted to say a big hiddy-ho and how R ya! Thanks for making such and amazing bass that was great from day one and still as good this very day!!! #LEGEND #LongLiveLeoFender #LongLiveMusicMan #Stringray #HumbuckersSlay!!!!

[@ronlaframboise1459]

Stingray was my first real bass in the late 70's, and it is, in my view, likely the most versatile bass ever made. This is, no doubt, my preferred bass

[@LuisGamerCoD]

#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.

[@Blackphyre]

Which model was this? It sounds amazing...

[@peirebrunnemer5441]

When and how will the winner of the contest be announced?

[@cmr2153]

#musicmanstingray 1) John Deacon - his Bass lines are just amazing especially in how they are so simple and still have an incredible impact on the songs. 2) Jia O'Connor - One of the most solid foundations for any metal band. the intro to "Absolute Power" sais it all really. 3) Marcelo Feldman - One of the Bass educators of the interweb and also damn good at what he does.

[@UprightBassist]

Marcelo Feldman a.k.a. “The Bass Wizard”…

[@cmr2153]

@@UprightBassist jup that one. love the vids.

[@RMCShaneSparks]

The Bass Wizard! I love his vids and playing too

[@dannycostandy]

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]

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

[@MongoHongos]

It's okay to have different tastes. I'm sure I will catch flack for saying Fenders are trash. Leo Fender agreed and that's why he made the Stingray in the first place.