My SUB SB4 (Sterling body shape w/1.5"nut) sounds like it's wired in series. I actually prefer the series tone... over the parallel tone.
I would expect the SUB Ray4 to be wired in parallel for the traditional "Stingray" sound.
Enjoy the benefits of a premium membership!
Upgrade Account
-
TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
Join free Log in
Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.
SBMM SUBs..yes, it's about to become even more confusing
- Thread starter SubSectorSucker
- Start date
My SUB SB4 (Sterling body shape w/1.5"nut) sounds like it's wired in series. I actually prefer the series tone... over the parallel tone.
I would expect the SUB Ray4 to be wired in parallel for the traditional "Stingray" sound.
electracoyote said:
Good thing the density won't effect the tone of this bass. The amazing pre-amp will.
electracoyote said:
Forget belief: does it sound good? Then it's good. Even if the pickup were made of liquidised frog and you believed it could not work ;-)
Scott01 said:
The Stingray was wired in parallel.
The original SUB 4string, the one made in USA between 2003-2006, was wired in series (yup, strange but true), at least the ones I have been able to verify, and that includes the one I still own today.
I have to say I like both. The series has a more pronounced midrange which works very well with a 2EQ preamp. When I got my SUB, 4string, I meant to rewire it in parallel, for "maximum stingrayness"... but I liked it so much I kept it stock.
Why do I insist on saying 4 string?
Because I also had a SUB5... and that one was wired in parallel.
Go figure!
I agree. Heavier basses tend to sound "ballsier", more edgy. Plus I'm done with using a light bass after having my Squier Jag wobble around when I slap it while standing up, and have Thunderbird-tier neckdive. I believe it is around 7 pounds as well, maybe lighter. One of the reason I wanted a Ray was to get rid of these issues. Looks like I'll be going with the Ray 34 after all.
I read your thread... nice info. I'm still waiting for someone to post an accurate weight for a SUB Ray4.
My SUB SB4 is just under 8 lbs. I like light basses and would only consider a SUB Ray4 if they trend under 9 lbs.
The most confusing thing is, the SUB SB 4 is already on sale, and not a single word from SBMM official website.
I agree... I just took a chance when I ordered mine and I really like it. There were no pics... just listed as SUB SB4 Black
I might go for MF. If only the white one had a maple fretboard. But I guess I shall go with black. I also want a Brubaker Brute though...
Brute's an excellent bass... I've had both a 4 & 5er. Kind of in a different class than the SUB.
The SUB is less than 1/2 the price of a new Brute
Brute's an excellent bass... I've had both a 4 & 5er. Kind of in a different class than the SUB.
The SUB is less than 1/2 the price of a new Brute
I know, so I don't know what to get. And after seeing Tony Levin play an EBMM. Should I go more expensive Sterling Ray 34/35 or SUB 4 or 5?
Buy two SUB Ray 4 basses... "black n' maple" + "white n' rosewood." Then swap necks and keep the white n' maple and sell the black n' rosewood offspring.
Musicians Friend has them 15% off.
I owned a Ray 35 which I really liked. I also owned a Ray 34 which I sold because it was too heavy for me at well over 10 pounds.
