I was saving up money for a jazz bass cause all the cats were using them. The day i was going in to guitar center to buy my very first bass, i saw a stingray in between two jazz basses. I picked it up and it felt warm and smooth. It felt so easy to play on and i bought it right away.
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!!!
@DiarrheaBubbles2 жыл бұрын
I started with a Fender J and I liked it for many years but the first time I picked up a MM I knew I needed one.
@stevec64272 жыл бұрын
I had a Fender Jazz before my Stingray and it was ok but I never really loved that thing, with the Stingray it just clicked with me instantly
@zambotv81503 жыл бұрын
Nothing else sounds like them, the mid range always punches through
@dentray Жыл бұрын
Love it "Real World" from an Australian Beginner at 62
@josephohajunwa43973 жыл бұрын
The power of the shada ka ka at 4:35 dropped a leaf 😂
@andrewmaxfield58733 жыл бұрын
Haha - that was perfect
@alexifontaine61813 жыл бұрын
hahaha was thinking the same ! perfect timing XD
@evianx13 жыл бұрын
I said the same thing when the leaf fell, haha
@amytube57533 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@LONGCASTLE7773 жыл бұрын
@Leon Sumatzkuku woooooooooooow, thats amazing
@RSTI1912 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Johnny. You bring love, light and music to the world with your music and wonderful personality.. Peace my brother.. John..
@martinheath59473 жыл бұрын
My first attempt to get a Stingray sound was putting two EMG active jazz bass pickups in the "correct position" on a Fender P bass. A pickup sweet spot can be reproduced faithfully on any scale length of instrument if you match pickup placement with the pitches of harmonics on every string over the pickups. On a Musicman Stingray, (looking down at it from the playing view) harmonics on the G string, either side of each pole piece magnet (represented |● ●| ) gives you a high G>●●
@westwoodcreative3 жыл бұрын
I have 1976 STINGRAY bass - it says so on the inner neck joint (july 1976) - its tobacco sunburst, maple neck with an ebony fretboard - beautiful old instrument Ive had for many many years
@patriciosva2 жыл бұрын
Wow
@shawnlewis2203 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of a Musicman Stingray. Tidbit: Leo Fender was deaf in one ear and could only hear highs . The sound of the bass comes from the preamp and the alnico magnets in the pickup. Thank you Johnny for giving positive bass content.
@carriersignal7 ай бұрын
Great video man! Louis (Thunder Thumbs) Johnson was a force to be reckoned with and one of my favorite bassist. However, I bought my Stingray Classic as a result of listening to Bernard Edwards, another great bassist of the same era. Those guys were phenomenal and contributed so much to the music scene in the 70's and 80's. Thanks!
@jasonmoore40602 жыл бұрын
I came upon your channel by accident and stayed because its great!
@drcpilotflyer3 жыл бұрын
Bass absolutely sounds amazing.
@bpml19693 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate you making this video.. The old 2 band Stingray bass is the best there ever has been in my opinion... jazz,funk,rock,R&B,soul,country, spiritual/inspirational,contemporary Christian,southern gospel.. it does a superior job at all styles of music..the very best 👍
@resocujrАй бұрын
I bought one in April of 1978, a late '77 model, natural with a maple neck and black pick guard and a 005000 serial number. I paid $477.00 for it, a load of money back then, especially when I was only making $2.35/hr as a twenty year old kid. I've played it all these years, yet it's still in about 95% condition, and in fact, only got it's first ding about four years ago. It sounds and plays like butter. A definite keeper!
@chadcollins6068 Жыл бұрын
This video right here is what youtube was invented for. Great content and nice playing too! One day I'll be able to afford a Musicman Stingray but for now Sterling Ray here I come.
@alexanderevtushenko84382 жыл бұрын
Great insightful video about my favorite bass guitar! Thank you! Very nice playing too
@joeltudor5219663 жыл бұрын
Actually 1976 is the year when this "Milestone" of electric bass guitars came to life and changed the history of playing style & recording, as it happened in 1951 with the P-Bass and 1960 with the J-Bass...and behind all this was the one & only man that we all know and will be devoted & thankful forever! Love you Leo!!!
@AleksanderCepus679 ай бұрын
Still today P Bass is most of recording rules 😀 but MM is good.
@joeltudor5219669 ай бұрын
@@AleksanderCepus67 🤜🏻🤛🏻👍🏻🤟🏻⚡️🎸
@Democracy_Manifest3 жыл бұрын
There's magic in those pickups. Great video
@Steve-mp7by3 жыл бұрын
The greatest bass ever invented. I played Fender Precision, Jazz, Alembics both passive and active and nothing is like a Stingray. It will always be my main bass. I made my own preamp for it and run it at 32 volts
@justinkline12942 жыл бұрын
Keep coming back to this video just to hear Mr. Johnny Lee Long again express the depths of his singular appreciation for his MM Stingray. My own heavily modified Sterling Stingray may well be my favoritest and the best sounding bass in my small collection.
@jan_the_man3 жыл бұрын
I recently bought a sterling ray 5 as my second bass. I LOVE IT! It sounds so good, and it is really versatile. You can use it for anything from funk to heavy metal.
@crocholiday3 жыл бұрын
There's something magical about the Music Man tone. I've played one for the last 15 years but for my current project I've been using a Jazz and PJ bass. They sound good but not magical. I abandoned those when our sound guy said " your tone is great, but when you pick up that orange bass (my MM)... That thing cuts through the mix and sounds so good." Back to my trusty Music Man it is then haha. Love your chops man. So good n' tasty.
@arthurperez4884 Жыл бұрын
Stingray & Markbass, a match made in heaven.
@kevmac12303 жыл бұрын
That rig is On Time! Everything sounds great.
@Simon-IFF2 ай бұрын
Great demo and awesome playing!
@frankcastorena58323 жыл бұрын
Best investment I made,.. 1990 stingray pre-amp maple on maple! Thanks for the video!
@LFDGeoff Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Seriously. I was looking for exactly that about the Ray. And, dude can play. Kudos.
@ShadamAran2 жыл бұрын
I am blessed to be playin for a really talented country duo and they want me to get a 5 to play live with them, so I am about to pull the trigger on a Stingray Special 5 HH. When I bought my first bass, an american fender p, the only other bass I played that day that I liked just as much if not more was the stingray, but I couldn't afford it. my time has come lol. I am on the preorder list on my sweetwater for it and I could not be more excited for my first 5 after playing that p bass for the last decade!
@inspire_greatness74643 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Just bought today my first Music man bass. Ernie Ball Music Man BFR StingRay 4 HH Dargie Delight!
@piperofsimms Жыл бұрын
I still have my Louis Johnson instructional video from "Starlicks". Excellent post for the Stingray. I will have one soon. Thank you Johnny ! Tucson, Arizona
@Detownrebel13 жыл бұрын
Even at $2399.00 she is worth every penny. You will find nothing else like it in your arsenal and you will also have a best friend for life. My Stingray is 30 years old and still outperforms and sounds better then everything and anything I have ever owned.
@craigmack-cv3cpАй бұрын
Just got one and the bullet truss rod frozen ….. the bridge saddles lower then they froze too . I had older stingray and I could lay strings on bass this bass either defective or I’m messed up in head
@gelartab2 жыл бұрын
4:37 That was a real sign of truth! Haha.. Thanks for your great infrormational videos ❤️✊🏻 I'm gonna have that Bass some day!
@evianx13 жыл бұрын
My favorite, of all your basses.
@trickylights43802 жыл бұрын
At 4:36 my man goes "shattakaka" and casts a magic spell on a leaf and it falls from the tree. What a legend
@robertkerr97383 жыл бұрын
I own the Sterling Ray 24 and love it! One day I will own a MM Stingray, but for now, the Ray 24 is so much fun to play.
@stevec64272 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. You're clearly insane in the best posible way. I love the agression of the Stingray, I play heavy metal so very different to you but it just slices through two heavily distorted guitars so easily. It works with distortion so nicely as well whether it's just a driven amp or a full on nasty fuzz. I never slap but I use a pick about 50% of the time and it works so well with the Stingray.
@andrewpinner31813 жыл бұрын
Very nice thank you, love your vibe !
@michaelsilverman34111 ай бұрын
Pumping tone! Love it Johnny!
@anthonycucchiara41182 жыл бұрын
Besides being a killer Bass Player and very knowledgeable about music in general person, you are hilarious I could be in the worst mood and I turn on one of your videos and you just make me laugh thank you. Many Blessings to you and yours.
@johnnyleelong78152 жыл бұрын
Love ya
@mattfoley60823 жыл бұрын
My first memory of hearing and noticing a Stingray was Stomp by Brothers Johnson. I was at my high school prom on the dance floor with my date and the DJ played Stomp. It wasn't just the way Louis played but the tone of his bass I noticed and loved. I didn't know it was a Stingray then, I didn't play bass then and knew nothing about basses until years later. After the prom for years everyone once in a while I'd notice that same bass tone on songs. Square Biz by Teena Marie. Or from the 80s (like Sade). Always loved the unique sound but still didn't know what it was. Finally one day in the 2000's I found out that it was a Stingray that sounded like that. I was hooked. I knew I had to have one some day. Eventually in about 2003 or so I visited a Sam Ash and they had a used Ernie Ball Sterling. It looked a lot like a Stingray so I played it. BINGO! Same tone as a Stingray. I bought it right then and there. Only diff is Sterling is thinner neck and lighter and has 3 way pickup switch and 3 band EQ. Other than that it's the same tone. When I took it home and plugged in and played it was a sound from heaven. Something about that tone, that bottom. Eargasm.
@Steve-mp7by3 жыл бұрын
Leo Fender invented the Stingray for Louis. Louis asked him to make a bass for slapping. Louis also helped Leo get the sound from the preamp. He gave the first prototype bass to Louis
@SuperCasotti13 жыл бұрын
Sorry to inform you but Louis used a Musicman Sabre on that song:-( Great song!
@mattfoley60823 жыл бұрын
@@SuperCasotti1 Source?
@SuperCasotti13 жыл бұрын
@@mattfoley6082 he stated in an article years ago. In the video he is using one and that slap sound is all Sabre.
@mattfoley60823 жыл бұрын
@@SuperCasotti1 I just listened to the break in Stomp and I think you may be right.
@josensototorres70703 жыл бұрын
Woooo shanakakan.. Great video!!, Great slap!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🇵🇷
@michael_caz_nyc2 жыл бұрын
Love that Stingray sound. Incredible bass sound used by: (some of my favorite players) Pino Palladino, Bernard Edwards & Paul Denman (Sade band). I just bought the SS-4 = exceeded my expectations. oNe LovE from NYC
@1122ss3 жыл бұрын
I have always been a Jazz bass fan. I built my own with quality parts. Warmoth body ,mim fender neck, EMG active pickups,schaller tuners, and it was my go to bass. Then I bought a sterling sub bass, on sale at G.C. $229 on sale . Great frets, great straight neck, decent pickup, jazz thin neck(comfortable).New strings are a must. Took a little time to set it up. Now its my new go to bass. I might upgrade the pickup down the road.
@phillipenriquez53183 жыл бұрын
Heck yes there is something about a Music Man! And till I get one I'll play my Sterling SUB! Good video my friend!
@MegaBassfunk3 жыл бұрын
Have mercy! That bass is kickin!
@darindjking7463Ай бұрын
Hey Maestro JLL, The emblem on the headstock of the vintage MMSR in your video does represent George and Louis Johnson. Leo Fender along with the Ball Bros' redesigned that particular bass (the Stingray) particularly for Louis because he had adopted the playing style of Larry Graham (who to this day calls it "Thumping and Plucking") but Louis padded more FLARE to it . LF beefed up the magnets and the preamp in the bass (takes LJ to really describe what happened) and moved that GREAT BIG Humbucker down closer to the bridge to get it out of the way of LJ's right hand. The emblem signifies The Brothers Johnson's picture on the cover of their 1st album entitled "Look Out For #1". Google it and then compare them and you'll see what's up!😉😎🤟🏿👍🏾💪🏿❤️🔥🔥
@SevanStick3 жыл бұрын
4:36 Jonny is a wizard, look at the right side of the screen.
@trevorsmith13753 жыл бұрын
Mmmmm that setup sounds awesome ! 👌
@joebassocontinuo6297 Жыл бұрын
Super! I got my Stingray 5 string darkray days ago and I don't trade it or will sell EVER! And I will go for those passive one but now they come with neodymium pick ups!
@jayeagle83632 жыл бұрын
Just got a sterling ray34 yesterday and it booted my j bass to the stand lol love it ✌🇨🇦❤
@metalearth14003 жыл бұрын
I'm getting one soon, so excited!!!
@damontomchick19213 жыл бұрын
Damn! Hootie has the best seat in the house! Just bought one of these. Hope to get even half way to what you do.
@thescatman50293 жыл бұрын
That "beginner" sound is hot enough! I settled for a 2004 SUB, because it was under a G, and affordable. A complete funk machine!
@henryfreeman77483 жыл бұрын
Big fan of Lewis Johnson R.I.P. that is bass is a biG WHOA in my opinion its not for a rookie. I love it the way it sounds. That is a dream instrument and you running it through the Mark enhances it so much😎⭐
@mrbungle75863 жыл бұрын
Very cool, give me that one. Can't mistake that sound. Cheers
@haroldkellermier55023 жыл бұрын
I got a Musicman Caprice (no battery) oh holy wow! It’s really nice still a very distinctive sound😊 thank you Mr. Johnny
@mattfoley60823 жыл бұрын
IIRC Caprice is a Stingray with graphite neck, yes?
@haroldkellermier55023 жыл бұрын
Matt Foley The Caprice, another welcome newcomer to the Modern Classic family of instruments is a bold new statement in passive design. A workhorse bass that is capable of blending two distinct pickup voicings offering a variety of tones suitable for any musical environment. This compact offset design provides a body shape that is comfortable and balanced along with a slim neck profile that makes this bass a pleasure to play. The top-loading bridge is made from hardened steel and complemented by a newly designed oversized headstock with the familiar 3+1 tuner arrangement. As with the Cutlass, the Caprice is a sleek modern bass with vintage features that stays true to its Music Man heritage. This info from the Musicman web page😊
@mattfoley60823 жыл бұрын
@@haroldkellermier5502 My mistake, I was thinking of the Cutlass.
@haroldkellermier55023 жыл бұрын
Matt Foley 😊
@josequintanilla68647 ай бұрын
I love how you play
@vcp93 Жыл бұрын
Now that's a great combination; a sweet Stingray run through a Mark Bass. 👽👍
@BarefootViking Жыл бұрын
What a great video for us beginners , thank you very much for your efforts. What is the story behind you getting your favorite bass?
@LONGCASTLE7773 жыл бұрын
Great idea
@DiarrheaBubbles2 жыл бұрын
I say for a beginner this is a fantastic bass. If you're learning the bass it's just a mater of time until you discover disco, funk, and R&B and when that happens you'll be ready. I have the Sterling Ray24 and it's crazy how nice these imports have gotten.
@knrtn4392 жыл бұрын
6 Days ago I got my olympic white all original 78' Stingray and o'boy! It sounds good! it was worth the wait!
@woodnoname50152 жыл бұрын
thanks, Johnny. You're such a nice guy too.
@coolaxe-dw48403 жыл бұрын
Totally Awesome
@Barry101er3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, I have never tried one. 👍🏼
@lwavy14163 жыл бұрын
That is one good looking stingray bass
@andrewbecker37006 ай бұрын
I enjoy telling the story of how I stumbled onto Stingray basses. Knowing nothing of the rich history of this bass, I only bought it because it matched my Cutlass in firemist silver. Only afterwards did I realize how good of a deal and choice I'd actually made.The roasted maple necks and fretboards are outstanding features that add to the overall comfort these guitars are already known for. Very happy with both of them and certainly won't be parting with them anytime soon.
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
I'm hoping to make a stingray purchase very soon!!!
@benjamindemers21153 жыл бұрын
I think i'm gonna save to get a MusicMan. I originally wanted a Fender Jazz Bass but that bass just makes me want to play.
@johnhareiel5118 Жыл бұрын
I've got 6 Fender basses which they're great for Punk, why I got them.....but I'll agree Music Man is perfect for Funk- Slap and why I gotta get one now getting into Parliment, Funk. Just subscribed- great playing- love the owl man! My Country Uncle got the same 🦉
@rodneyedwards3162 Жыл бұрын
I bought one took it home plugged it in and then sound was so Amazing that I fell backwards onto my bed and teared up. A Must have Bass Guitar. Peace…
@rodneyedwards3162 Жыл бұрын
@photag216 you can’t go wrong with the music man stingray bass the tone quality is amazing, Thanks for responding to my comment. 👍
@carmens3685 Жыл бұрын
Leo made them in '75, and introduced them in '76. I have a '77 that I bought used YEARS ago, and it remains my fave. I have people still tell me to this DAY that nothing sounds like it.
@thelusienorchestra8 ай бұрын
Impressive😮
@alex55852 Жыл бұрын
💪🎸😎❤️Thank you
@abellalawr99783 жыл бұрын
That SLAP is so....... EPIC!!!
@evianx13 жыл бұрын
It is the bass that speaks, it has a voice.
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
Johnny would u do a video on what u went through to get this MM? Would love to hear the story behind her!!
@mjolnircarlssen42114 ай бұрын
EBMM Stingrays are incredible. But, in truth, the SBMM Stingrays are also incredibly well made, and fantastic sounding basses, as well.
@cliffordchaperon67953 жыл бұрын
great sharing
@Not_Lewis Жыл бұрын
I own two stingrays and they're spectacular
@chrisgodlaproductions31062 жыл бұрын
Nate Watts used a music man on Stevie Wonder's "do I do". I always knew it was a music man just from listening to it. But Nate confirmed on a video that it was infact a music man sting ray. You can hear the difference between the Sting rays and Jazz basses and precision's. Very distinct.
@Ithumpify3 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 single pup and I love it Johnny. Got it for 600 bucks
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
I love the musicman logo with the 2 musicians, would be cool if they were 2 actual players
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
When I want to hear a killer stingray bass, I come to this video
@joechiari66523 жыл бұрын
My opinion is that Musicman is the very best bass for slap style, they just have the best sound when you pluck and when you thump and they have that beautiful growl.
@bassamp3 жыл бұрын
but SHADAKHAKA and the leaf falls xD I CANNOT
@rustydelorean64052 ай бұрын
I just bought a Sterling Ray5. How do you have your bass EQ and volume set? I’ve read that MM bass with pre-amp should be set at 1/2 volume. Also I how do you EQ your amp for the MM? Thank you sir!
@anderscarlsson3387 Жыл бұрын
Love it!!. That bass is so beautiful!!. Great sound, open, bright, tight and fat.That amp to!. Perfect match. 15 inch fat bottom. You got it!.
@montys8th2 жыл бұрын
Man I love your energy and your tones brother. That Stingray is an absolute thing of pure beauty. What finish was that? It looks like it was a white colour and has faded to tobacco yellow from bar gigs. I would crawl across broken glass for an original Pre Ernie Ball Stingray, but for now my 2005 OLP Stingray will have to do. Cheers from Australia!
@knrtn4393 жыл бұрын
Damn! I have to sell my soul for one of those! Was eyeing one here locally since there are few in my country, and unfortunately it got sold;( They sound insane!
@MtlRedAtheist Жыл бұрын
Your videos make me want to keep buying more basses though!
@stevetompkins52633 жыл бұрын
Hey , is that the original pickup? I bought a 1979 white stingray new and it came with a black pickup. Always been my favorite. Came with a leather Musicman strap and case, all for $500. Those were the days.
@chriscarrato30313 жыл бұрын
Wooohooo you kick ass sir
@robd13292 жыл бұрын
You blew the neighborhood away!
@paulwadehaddad2 жыл бұрын
The man can play!!
@DadBodBass Жыл бұрын
ohhh my amp! too bad I never got the matching speaker, it looks awesome!
@RastaLlama3 жыл бұрын
Me spending 3minutes tryna figure out if the owl is real
@OGGalleryCrew923 жыл бұрын
Is that were the style came from for "The Model 32 Flebass" i wonder ?
@davidfox79833 жыл бұрын
So true
@tonygrace1003 жыл бұрын
Hey Johnny Lee... for that nasteeeee, if you had to choose between the Sterling Musicman Ray34 ('bout $800) and the Schecter Stiletto Studio 4 ('bout $800) which would you grab and why?
@bassimprovjams37723 жыл бұрын
I know I'm not Johnny, but sterling for sure brother!!!, or save a tad more go on reverb, and get a used American made stingray, u will not regret the money spent