Ryan's Gig Guide - October 2018

Local stockist... rgg Oct 2018 29 www.ryansgigguide.com sound.The treble control is less harsh and the bass has been focused around fre- quencies that will leave the audience res- onating nicely. Having honed in on frequencies that players listen for, they have also given you the ability to manipu- late them in a way that at no point be- comes destructive. Combine the improved pre amp with the more powerful neodymium magnets, and the increase in output is exceptional. The colour options span from the more reserved Natural finish to the slightly more out there Aqua Sparkle.With thir- teen options to browse through you are sure to find something that matches the look you are aiming for.The choice of neck makes a definitive change.As well as all the practical elements that a Roasted Maple Neck brings to the table, perhaps its most primitive contribution is its aes- thetic.A darkened wood blends nicely into deeper colour bodies as well as bringing forward the natural grain.The body shape, the oval pickguard and the 3+1 tuning peg configuration still result in the distinctive silhouette that is a StingRay, but as you get closer it quickly becomes apparent that this is an entirely different beast to its older brother. A larger array of tonal variation makes for a versatile piece of wood that is ready to paint the low end of any ensemble in rich harmonic tubbynuss. Updated ergonomic design paired with a lighter instrument makes this a comfy partner for long shows or stints in the studio.