New Bass Day SBMM Ray 34

I stopped by the local GC and they had 2 of these on the rack. I've wanted one of these for a while, especially once they released stealth black. I just so happened to have cash and a gift card and walked out with this and a pack of new strings for $700.

I was going to get a used US Sub from a TB classified but after playing a new classic Ray I couldn't do the slab top. And I had been looking at the Fender FSR ash Jazz for a while, but I always wanted a Sting Ray. The fit and finish on this is great and it sounds awesome. Really happy with my first brand new bass in over 15 years.

 

I had originally wanted a CA but I really love the black on flat black of this one. I'm not really sure what the 2 band vs 3 band EQ sounds like, never got to play one side by side.
Plus I really don't think the slab body would have worked for me. I play with a pick a lot and that would have been uncomfortable.

 

Sadly I didn't get to play much last night. Have a wife with a sinus infection. Hopefully I can crank my 400RB and SVT 810 tomorrow. I played it at the store through a 700RB and SVT so I know it will sound good.

 

I love the neck. I've always played basses with 1.5" nuts but I find this one is easier to play. It's just under 1.70" and I really like it. Got to crank it yesterday and it sounds awesome. Still trying to figure out the best EQ settings.

 

Played it with my drummer buddy and I love this bass. The neck is sublime. I really like the larger nut width, makes my fat fingers happy.