Grand Wazoo Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) As reviewed in this month's Bass Guitar Magazine - Issue 52 - March 2010 [b]* link removed by me *[/b] . You'll have to buy the mag to read the review. Edited February 23, 2010 by bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave Sir Robin Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I'd love a Ray35. Lurvely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I've only read the Ray34 part so far (well I've got one and it would be rude not to read about it) and the review seems pretty spot on. The only thing that disappointed was the mention in the precis about minor finish blemishes, but no mention of them in the actual review. Definitely great basses and a kick up the rear end for Lakland's, overpriced by comparison, Indonesian Skyline range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 They're a darned sight more expensive than the OLPs were though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='Rich' post='753529' date='Feb 22 2010, 09:53 AM']They're a darned sight more expensive than the OLPs were though.[/quote] But they are in a different league on every level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Thanks for putting the article up, nice read. Although they look really good and from what I remember at the guitar show last year, they played and sounded very good, I still dont get why you would spend the money on a new one of these when you can get a really nice s/h Stingray 5 for similar money on here. Maybe when these show up second hand they will be worth a look, might be a bit of a bargain then. Maybe some people just like new instruments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 I believe that they are more cost effective for our Yankee cousins, as over there they are a lot cheaper. 300-400 quid max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='bass5' post='753668' date='Feb 22 2010, 12:16 PM']I believe that they are more cost effective for our Yankee cousins, as over there they are a lot cheaper. 300-400 quid max.[/quote] That seems to be the way with pretty much everything these days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='bass5' post='753668' date='Feb 22 2010, 12:16 PM']I believe that they are more cost effective for our Yankee cousins, as over there they are a lot cheaper. 300-400 quid max.[/quote] It really is depressing knowing kids are paying that much for washburns and epiphones over here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 (edited) Not read the review yet but i almost got a Ray34 a while back when i was researching the whole MM thing. There is a good Ed Friedland video on YT where he reviews both the SB14 and Ray34. they sound great to my untrained ears. And i agree, considering these are active basses they seem much better value than Lakland Skylines. Not quite as nice though ;-) Might even sell my Sub and get a SB14 at some point. Edited February 22, 2010 by dave_bass5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
40hz Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Ive had my Natural Ray 34 for a month now and am stoked with it. Having fairly recently played a real American Stingray i am stunned at how this thing is identical in every way bar where it was constructed. The sound is identical, the feel is identical, the looks are identical and the build quality on mine is simply sublime. Its also easily stacks up well against the SUB, better looks and equally as well built and comes with the with the 3 band eq (although i dont touch the mid control!) Ernie Ball should have done the Ray 34 thing 15 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I think i need to un subscribe to this thread before i do something silly lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MythSte Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='dave_bass5' post='753822' date='Feb 22 2010, 02:00 PM']I think i need to un subscribe to this thread before i do something silly lol.[/quote] Amen... I have some serious MM Gas at the moment. I might need to put someone in control of my student loan come september... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='NJE' post='753630' date='Feb 22 2010, 11:50 AM']Thanks for putting the article up, nice read. Although they look really good and from what I remember at the guitar show last year, they played and sounded very good, I still dont get why you would spend the money on a new one of these when you can get a really nice s/h Stingray 5 for similar money on here. Maybe when these show up second hand they will be worth a look, might be a bit of a bargain then. Maybe some people just like new instruments.[/quote] Paid £550 for mine, that RRP is for suckers. [quote name='dave_bass5' post='753822' date='Feb 22 2010, 02:00 PM']I think i need to un subscribe to this thread before i do something silly lol.[/quote] GAS is gooood, mwah, ha, ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJE Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 You paid £550 for the new Ray35? Thats really good, best I could find it online was actually asking price of £779. I could be tempted at £550 new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Soundslive had them for a very good price over Christmas, thats where i almost got mine from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 22, 2010 Author Share Posted February 22, 2010 There's a Sterling one on ebay for £535 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SB-Series-SB14-Black-Bass-Guitar-Sterling-by-MusicMan_W0QQitemZ190354843017QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c52086589"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SB-Series-SB14-Black...=item2c52086589[/url] a Ray 34 for £599 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAY-Series-34HB-Honey-Bass-Guitar-Sterling-by-MusicMan_W0QQitemZ190346607979QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c518abd6b"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAY-Series-34HB-Hone...=item2c518abd6b[/url] and a Ray35 for £625 [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAY-Series-35BK-5-String-Bass-Guitar-SterlingbyMusicMan_W0QQitemZ190346609642QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2c518ac3ea"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RAY-Series-35BK-5-St...=item2c518ac3ea[/url] place yer bet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 [quote name='NJE' post='753863' date='Feb 22 2010, 02:26 PM']You paid £550 for the new Ray35? Thats really good, best I could find it online was actually asking price of £779. I could be tempted at £550 new.[/quote] It was a 34, I got it from Soundslive, they're up to £570 now, but their original first shipment price was £520 which I missed by a day . Their current price for the 35 is way higher at £780, I don't really understand the disparity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub_junkie Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 just curious,is the reviewer the same Mike Brooks off of basschat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 It is he. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='bass5' post='753444' date='Feb 22 2010, 02:09 AM']As reviewed in this month's Bass Guitar Magazine - Issue 52 - March 2010[/quote] Boring I know, but should we be posting presumably copyright reviews fom a current issue? Just asking Should be glad it's not [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78341"]Carol Kaye[/url] I 'spose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='WalMan' post='754913' date='Feb 23 2010, 12:47 PM']Should be glad it's not [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78341"]Carol Kaye[/url] I 'spose[/quote] Daft old cow ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 Personally, I can't see a point of paying £500-600 for "Sterling by..." if you can buy second hand american made musicman for £700. That's not a cheap alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted February 23, 2010 Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='observer' post='754938' date='Feb 23 2010, 01:02 PM']Personally, I can't see a point of paying £500-600 for "Sterling by..." if you can buy second hand american made musicman for £700. That's not a cheap alternative.[/quote] If the Sterling by's are close to a real MM then personally i would save a couple of £100 (at least) and have a brand new, covered by warranty bass in the colour of my choice, when i want it. But thats just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grand Wazoo Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 [quote name='WalMan' post='754913' date='Feb 23 2010, 12:47 PM']Boring I know, but should we be posting presumably copyright reviews fom a current issue? Just asking Should be glad it's not [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=78341"]Carol Kaye[/url] I 'spose[/quote] I don't see where is the harm in this, I also don't agree with it being a copyright breech, everyone does it as reference, if anything its free advertising to both the Magazine (and by God, don't they need it!) and the Bass company, and it's not as if we are playing music in a shop without paying for the PRS (Performance Right Society). Addtionally the beauty of a PDF file is that it's uneditable and as such cannot fall in the copyright breech loophole, since the original material and it's layout belonging to the copyright owner remains unchanged. Should anyone object to this, they can go ahead and delete it, I certainly won't get a heartburn over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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