Which StingRay Sounds Better?

[@fasteddiewashington4043]

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

[@zprince4120]

Exactly what I was thinking 🎉

[@MarcG7424]

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

[@jkunz27]

Agreed

[@drbassface]

Yep!

[@WheresTheM3tal]

Kill’s me when people do that

[@tonyrichengod9280]

Would help if you played the same riff on both

[@sadetwizelve]

Seriously I don’t get how their brain works,SO MANY do that. But at least he didn’t have a backing track

[@el_carimo]

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

[@joelj7279]

It’s the other way around

[@JT-si6bl]

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

[@BassWhispererTV]

Both sound great!

[@latonyahemingway3752]

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

[@vincentwright9143]

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

[@grahamalexanderbassuk3895]

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

[@rickylustersr]

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

[@VmShpman82]

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

[@Push_Start_Nova]

More Bernard Edwards please!!!! That sounded so good! Did he actually use a pick or was his hands bleeding after playing that?

[@aarongoodwin196]

They are both beautiful in their own way

[@nanoluciani]

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

[@basstheworldofficial]

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

[@andreasdeutinger7319]

new strings-always.

[@nanoluciani]

@@basstheworldofficial they both sound amazing, tbh

[@marcguillamet6607]

I like the '78 StingRay Bass!

[@alantheberge3639]

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

[@tailnotale]

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

[@alexbergeron965]

The black one for me

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

I play the 78.. Awesome bass.

[@stephensepan291]

thanks for the AMPEG amp. used to work there.

[@davido4251]

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

[@bflathead]

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

[@Floridaprophet]

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

[@Stuccco]

Two nice basses

[@marcinszadyn5026]

In Your hands every bass sounds great, Lars🤘

[@Strat_Twelve_in_Pit_Lane]

Groovy ❤🎸

[@pharmerdavid1432]

Both basses sound and appear beautiful, but rosewood necks would be my preference.

[@cjld104]

We miss you, Lars and Rene!

[@schnozz87]

1993 called, it wants its haircut sideburns and glasses combo back

[@thebattlewagon1963]

I'll go with the 79 sir

[@karlvanbeckum9029]

I like the darkness of the 78.

[@markostiry3931]

This Player always sounds very good!!!

[@aarongoodwin196]

I bet the neck on that bass feels like butter, just melt into the neck.👋🤚🖐️✋🖖☝️🫰🕉️

[@chrischilton8455]

The 79 for me.

[@ДмитрийРоманов-ц1у]

Everybody Dance!)

[@philbrowning2779]

Gimme the Action!!!!🎉😮

[@davidhull6332]

The first one (natural) definitely has a cleaner sound !😅

[@xdoctorblindx]

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

[@rudygracia5573]

The Stingray played with NO PICK is the best sounding one!

[@johnnorris1128]

I like the 78 🎶🎸

[@AtacamaHumanoid]

Totally thought this was Dana Carvey from the thumbnail!

[@brycerichter3575]

I like the 79

[@shohamhalfin6181]

as long as they stay passive they sound great

[@basstheworldofficial]

StingRays are always active

[@shohamhalfin6181]

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

[@ahmchotto]

StingRay PUs are passive...@@shohamhalfin6181

[@chillpillology]

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

[@justinkline1294]

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

[@Barry101er]

Go, go Lars

[@q4sbgf9kfgrd6]

Yes

[@craigmack-cv3cp]

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

[@Tj-cq2nw]

I like the first

[@andrewrodriguez3763]

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

[@4deuce31]

Music Man is the only bass that doesn't need anything but an amplifier.

[@donauradler1]

Welcher klingt besser? Mein Stingray 4 Special HH 2013 😊

[@sadetwizelve]

It’d help if you PLAYED THE SAME RIFF ON ALL!!!

[@kokoprof]

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

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

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

[@holdmybeer3931]

That one

[@ryan_the_bass_geek]

What amp is that?!?!? 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥

[@stephentesta9106]

I like the natural one

[@tophatbass]

I'd pick the 79

[@amrgamal9531]

Elton John on bass

[@Bobby-wn5yr]

I preferred the first piece of music

[@infin8one]

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

[@santosdominguez154]

1979

[@paoloalcantara2465]

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

[@alesstysanchez1614]

The 79 all the way

[@DTAY45]

How did Bernard Edwards play that line without pick

[@bobmckoolky5346]

79 sounds brighter. Same settings for both?

[@basstheworldofficial]

The 78 had fresh strings, the 79 rather old ones

[@user-mv5bu2kk8b]

Ampeg bayby!

[@tumbleweedtumbleweed]

I dunno 🤷‍♀️ the blonde one has newer strings though…

[@gianniconti69]

Nard Edwards 💯

[@kelvinhamlett3570]

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

[@pwhite689]

No1

[@catherine6104]

No picks ...juste fingers for me..

[@csp4454]

They sound the same to me

[@BassPlaysBass]

Put P bass on Ampeg😊

[@MadJackF1]

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

[@LDTOK-zs8oz]

The second sounds better.

[@terrimac7993]

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

[@BurntMcgurnt]

Noyce side boynz

[@matthouston8411]

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

[@davidallen5043]

The 78

[@BassRacerx]

yes

[@Steve-mp7by]

A pick?

[@Platon000]

Элтон Джон на басу лупашит!😂

[@jean-pierrethouin2404]

# 1

[@aarongoodwin196]

the 78

[@geekguitars]

'79

[@docwill184]

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

[@omwilsonow]

79 IMO

[@DadPlaysBass]

The first riff I liked better. But it’s hard to compare basses biased like that… do the same riff next time!

[@amrgamal9531]

Same sound

[@JL-bu8bz]

Of course he need to play the same notes

[@WendigoSotomonte]

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

[@martinheath5947]

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

[@steffomca762]

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

[@abomb9299]

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

[@ericpalmer3588]

Why not dial in a good bass tone?

[@Jaggerbush]

1

[@japzproductions]

78!

[@dennyedmondson4146]

Excuse me. That was beautiful. Sincerely a twat about.

[@flukyreview9128]

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