Getting Different Tones From A MusicMan StingRay

For me, the three most classic bass guitar designs (and tones) come from the Fender Jazz, Fender Precision, and MusicMan StingRay.

It's probably no coincidence that Leo Fender had a huge say in all three basses...

In this bass guitar tutorial, listen to the tones from a 1978 MusicMan StingRay as well as a more modern StingRay 5.

They're more versatile than you might think.


In the video, I mentioned an amazing Pino Palladino fretless performance. Here it is:


Fender Jazz & Precision Bass Guitar Tones

If you enjoyed that rundown, make sure to watch the ones I did on the Fender Jazz and Precision basses.

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