The musicman stingray is a true piece of beautiful machinery. I started using one around 5 years ago and I've never looked back. Once you've set up your bridge height and pick up to suit your personal style, (unfortunately they don't come set up from the shops), you'll be enjoying the benefits of the musicman's active control capability (powered by 9v battery) which allows more punch and texture to your playing. With the correct amount of tampering to your bridge settings along with using the 3 tone pot's for treble, mid and bass you can achieve a beautifully aggressive grunt, which adds to an already naturally 'buttery' sound. Perfect for funk players yet easily capable  Read the complete review