stevieb85 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 what is you folks opinion on these? im looking for a cheap but half decent back up bass. currently using a usa p bass so i do understand there will be a fair bit between the two. any other sugestions are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Great basses! Sounds very much like a 2 band stingray as very similar electronics are used. My first proper bass a musicman sub was, i enjoyed it. Only complaints id have is the slab body being a little uncomfortable at times, the terrible stock pickguard (you MUST replace that), and sometimes the neck could feel a little 'sticky'. Musicman stopped producing these as they cost too much to make and were too similar to stingrays....go figure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I think BudgetBassist is selling his for a very good price. They're nice basses, i gigged my housemate's SUB a few times (now belongs to waynepunkdude) and you'll definitely be heard in a band mix. As previously said, a proper Musicman for silly money, there's not much difference between these and a Ray apart from the appearance. Just change that pickguard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamster Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 +1 on the above - an excellent bass and the sound is so similar to a Stingray that I couldn't really tell any difference. Nice necks, great hardware, Stingray electronics = bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 + 2 fantastic bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 I've owned a SUB, a 3 band Ray and a Ray5, the only one I have left is the SUB. A great bass and very reasonably priced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tait Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 the 5 string version is better looking than the ray 5, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmachine2112 Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 hiho,I have a sub 4 and it,s the mutts nuts,go grab a bargain before they go up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='556084' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:43 PM']Just change that pickguard![/quote] Checked one on order with WD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='556491' date='Jul 30 2009, 07:43 PM']Checked one on order with WD.[/quote] Had an inkling that that might happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Apart from the finish (paintwise) truly a great bass for no bucks compared to a Stingray. Don't think you'll be dissapointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='lemmywinks' post='556084' date='Jul 30 2009, 12:43 PM']I think BudgetBassist is selling his for a very good price. They're nice basses, i gigged my housemate's SUB a few times (now belongs to waynepunkdude) and you'll definitely be heard in a band mix. As previously said, a proper Musicman for silly money, there's not much difference between these and a Ray apart from the appearance. Just change that pickguard![/quote] That sold, but the guy i sold it to is selling on already, drop a guy called "soundcheck1" a message if you want it i loved mine, sounded pretty much the same as a stingray and half the price, ok the finishing wasn't as good, and the body was a bit chunky, but hey, great bass aside from that. It was my main bass for a long time, only reason i sold it was because it wasn't getting used becaused i prefer the ergonomics of my warwick. If you're after that stingray tone on a budget, you can't go wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 a point worth making.....people do say that SUB's are great value compared to stingrays, however in the current market, SUB's can sell for anything up to £450, whereas stingrays are selling as little as £550. I dont agree that a real stingray is worth twice that of a sub, but i do think its worth £100-200 more. IMO, of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='Kev' post='557158' date='Jul 31 2009, 01:51 PM']a point worth making.....people do say that SUB's are great value compared to stingrays, however in the current market, SUB's can sell for anything up to £450, whereas stingrays are selling as little as £550. I dont agree that a real stingray is worth twice that of a sub, but i do think its worth £100-200 more. IMO, of course [/quote] Really? i sold mine for £360 and i just saw one sell on ebay for around £295... you just have to pay what's sensible. Personally i wouldn't go much over £350ish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemmywinks Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 The market has picked up a bit now, SUBs are going for nearer £400 and Rays aren't going for sily money any more. Even when there was a lull in the market i saw a SUB with flightcase go on eBay for well over £400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I bought Lemmywink's one for £380 and I think that is a very fair price as IMO it plays and sounds better than a US Fender and I am one of Fenders biggest fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 [quote name='budget bassist' post='557323' date='Jul 31 2009, 05:56 PM']Really? i sold mine for £360 and i just saw one sell on ebay for around £295... you just have to pay what's sensible. Personally i wouldn't go much over £350ish[/quote] keep an eye on ebay, you would be suprised! People payin quite a lot for them every now and then! You sold yours for a good price [quote name='lemmywinks' post='557326' date='Jul 31 2009, 06:03 PM']The market has picked up a bit now, SUBs are going for nearer £400 and Rays aren't going for sily money any more. Even when there was a lull in the market i saw a SUB with flightcase go on eBay for well over £400[/quote] Yeah, its weird the way it works sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veils Posted August 3, 2009 Share Posted August 3, 2009 SUBs are wicked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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