TheGreek Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I recently traded a Ray SUB 5er (out) for a Yamaha BBG5S (in) - I definitely think I got the better end of the deal. I was prepared to trade either of the two basses in the title. The fella I traded with was happy with the SUB but contacted me earlier to say he'd tried a Sire V2 and was impressed - asked whether I was prepared to trade for the Sire. The Sire impresses me with the range in the preamp - lots of tonal range but TBH the neck dive stops me from enjoying playing it. The SUB plays much better but is a bit "Meh" tonally. Realistically I wouldn't play either - I love the Yamaha and Lakland 55-01 5ers that I have. Both the SUB and the Sire are in top condition so that isn't a factor. Given a choice between the two which would you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davebassics Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I've owned both all be it briefly on both occasions. The Sire for me did a better job of sounding like a jazz bass than the SUB did of sounding like a musicman. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 I did the trade...I have the SUB back.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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