im super stuck! (Ray34 vs Lakie 44-01)

[LCW]

Get the Sterling Ray 34 with the Music123 20% discount. That puts it down to $519.00.

killer deal there i think that ends tonight i wont have money for like a week/

 

[TechJunky]

killer deal there i think that ends tonight i wont have money for like a week/

Yeah, tonight was the last night for it. I was fighting the urge all weekend, back and forth, but decided to hold off. I'm sure one of the big box retailers will have another 20% off sale eventually...maybe around Christmas (if you can wait that long. I doubt I can)

 

[ghostjs]

hmm well it looks like its gonna have to wait until christmas for my decision. i love the tone and looks of the ray.. but it lacks versatility!!!

 

[LCW]

Yeah, tonight was the last night for it. I was fighting the urge all weekend, back and forth, but decided to hold off. I'm sure one of the big box retailers will have another 20% off sale eventually...maybe around Christmas (if you can wait that long. I doubt I can)

pff i cant wait that long haha thats like 3 months

 

[yellofury]

FWIW, You might want to add the SB14 to your shortlist.
Neck profile is closer to the Jazz... with a sound that's in the same ballpark (perhaps even more aggressive than the Ray)

IMO, the 44-01 has more of a modern "finess" sound than a vintage/classic sound.

Build quality is very good on both the Skylines and Sterling By MusicMan basses.
If you've got a GC nearby... you really need to go play both.

+1111111
on the Sterling
I love my Jazz and the neck profile
I still dig the P Bass profile as well but prefer the Jazz
and the Sterling is very comfy

 

[ghostjs]

can someone who owns a Lakland 44-01 tell me if they can get that thick growly tone?

 

[Limeman]

The 4401 is definitely an aggressive sounding bass, especially in the ash/maple combo, and is less "old-school" sounding than the 4402. The Bartolini MK1 pick/pups (each when used solo) can give a decent impression of a P or J, but with a snappy, modern twist. It can sound plenty "growly", but If you are trying to replicate a Stingray, get the Ray34 and don't worry about it's apparent lack of versatility. The Ray and your Jazz bass will make a great compliment to each other. Just my 2 cents.

 

[GregC]

can someone who owns a Lakland 44-01 tell me if they can get that thick growly tone?

Did you try the thread that Eric linked for you in the LOG thread?
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=7933298&postcount=56

 

[ghostjs]

wow thanks guys! im probably leaning towards the ray34 since Limeman said that the two might be a great combo and im probably gonna want to save for a Lakland later

 

[EricF]

yeah im all the way down in miami... no Laklands ive seen...

Go here...www.basscentral.com

 

[ghostjs]

hmm they seem far away.. im in the 33028 area and they're all the way in the 32XXX area...

 

[REVBASS]

i was looking at bass central last night and wondered why the ray 34 was alot cheaper it's not american made is that correct kinda new to bass gear , i do love the music man basses though . i would get one , lakland is nice too though.

 

[Tommy33]

This is easy take the ray 34 lakland will not give you that tone I own both and love both . both made well I pick my ray 34 frist just for it's stingray sound