EBMM USA Sub question

[bigdaddybass12]

I recently saw a USA sub that is passive. I know this is a loaded question that is subject to bashing, is there a lot of difference between the sound of a passive and active eq on the SUB? I know there is, but how much.
I have a Sterling Ray4 with 2 band EQ, sorta kinda the same as the USA sub in a way. I don’t have the ability to play the USA. IF I could A/B it I could easily tell the difference.
Thoughts ?
Thanks in advance.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

The passive still sounds like a Stingray, just like current short scale Stingrays still sound like Stingrays, but a passive Stingray will not have the tonal range of the active version.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

The passive still sounds like a Stingray, just like current short scale Stingrays still sound like Stingrays, but a passive Stingray will not have the tonal range of the active version.

Thanks for the answer. I also noticed it does not have the factory p/u. Deal breaker?

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Thanks for the answer. I also noticed it does not have the factory p/u. Deal breaker?

Depends. Which pickup is it and is do you know if you will like it? Is thebans listed at a fair price? Perhaps you can talk them down a bit if you might have to obtain a pickup of your choice. That might not be a bad thing. Or it could be.

Won't hurt to ask if seller still has original .

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Depends. Which pickup is it and is do you know if you will like it? Is thebans listed at a fair price? Perhaps you can talk them down a bit if you might have to obtain a pickup of your choice. That might not be a bad thing. Or it could be.

Won't hurt to ask if seller still has original .

Thanks for the info, it has bass lines pickup and aftermarket pickguard. Pickguard not an issue with me, but it’s not original.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Thanks for the info, it has bass lines pickup and aftermarket pickguard. Pickguard not an issue with me, but it’s not original.

Basslines is a Seymour Duncan brand name. It should sound alright.

 

[bigdaddybass12]

Basslines is a Seymour Duncan brand name. It should sound alright.

Thanks for advice. I don’t need another bass, wife ok’d me getting one within reason. I have been watching a LTD bass also. I have had 3 LTD’s. 1 I still have, 2 I traded in. I liked the double humbucker models, B205 and D4. the 1 I did not like was the p/j model. Something 204??? Also I am not crazy about neck-thru basses.

 

[LadyLoveStingRay5]

Basslines is a Seymour Duncan brand name. It should sound alright.

Yep. Those are good pickups .

 

[Gluvhand]

Thanks for the info, it has bass lines pickup and aftermarket pickguard. Pickguard not an issue with me, but it’s not original.

What color is the bass and what color is the pickguard?

 

[bigdaddybass12]

What color is the bass and what color is the pickguard?

textured Black bass & silver/black moddled? pickguard, not the same pickguard as others I see on websites for sale. Its legit, Since it does not have factory PU and maybe not the pickguard, I am basically paying for a name comparing it to my Sterling Ray4?

 

[Gluvhand]

textured Black bass & silver/black moddled? pickguard, not the same pickguard as others I see on websites for sale. Its legit, Since it does not have factory PU and maybe not the pickguard, I am basically paying for a name comparing it to my Sterling Ray4?

I wouldn't compare it to a Sterling. Mine is one of my best playing basses, comparable to my new Bongo. Pretty heavy though.

 

[elgranluis]

I have one of those (a passive SUB). Another bass player (friend) described it as “precision bass sound”.

I did use to have a classic stingray (or stingray classic ?) at the same time, and decided to give away the classic (to that same friend , actually ) and keep the SUB.

The replacement pickguard is definitely an upgrade.

 

[Gluvhand]

I have one of those (a passive SUB). Another bass player (friend) described it as “precision bass sound”.

I did use to have a classic stingray (or stingray classic ?) at the same time, and decided to give away the classic (to that same friend , actually ) and keep the SUB.

The replacement pickguard is definitely an upgrade.

I swapped my pickguard too. I went with matte black which I understand was offered as an option.

 

[mmbongo]

Thanks for the info, it has bass lines pickup and aftermarket pickguard. Pickguard not an issue with me, but it’s not original.

That would be an upgrade from the stock pickup.

 

[sears]

I have a passive one like that. I love it. It chews through the mix.