Method to the madness? I bet that's why these were released. Plus to at least have an offering at THIS price point.
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SBMM SUBs..yes, it's about to become even more confusing
- Thread starter SubSectorSucker
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Method to the madness? I bet that's why these were released. Plus to at least have an offering at THIS price point.
Well I finally got to try one of the SUBS. It was the SB14 with the thing Sterling neck. I have to say that I was quite impressed. Is it the same quality as a TRUE EBMM? No, but its worth all of $279 and then some. It was fairly light, and that's where I can see some of the differences. The bridge is a big difference from the more expensive Sterlings. The sound an preamp was a tiny bit weaker, but too noticeable. The neck and tuners were very solid with nice fast action.
The walnut stain finish was very nice, and if I pick up a 5 string, it will have this finish.
The walnut stain finish was very nice, and if I pick up a 5 string, it will have this finish.
bought the SUB Ray4 in walnut. GC was sold out but are expecting more Wednesday. I went ahead and paid for it so I can be locked in.
Just played the ray5 and other than the pickguard i feel and hear no difference. one shall be my precious.
So today I take my jaguar Squier in to be adjusted and ended up buying the SB4. Honestly I thought I was actually looking at the SB Ray 4. I played it back to back against the Ray34, and through the same amp.
I'm just a hobby player but I can hear.
Honestly the sound between the two were really close. First I didn't like the seal on the Rays neck. Second, I didnt like the Rays colour.
I ended up leaving my Jag for the SB4. It wasn't until I got home that I realized something looked different.
Went to the web and couldn't find the model in SIMM web.
Called Praxis and spoke with Mike he states the SB4is exclusive to GC and MF?
Uh? I men wow! Lucky me. I like the bottom input jack, I didn't like the chrome front panel. I like clean bodies.
I love this thing. It just goes to show if you play any level of bass , buy what your wallet and ears approve of.
Only thing ill get is a white pearloid pick guard and some dome knobs from all parts.
Sorry so long , first post
I'm just a hobby player but I can hear.
Honestly the sound between the two were really close. First I didn't like the seal on the Rays neck. Second, I didnt like the Rays colour.
I ended up leaving my Jag for the SB4. It wasn't until I got home that I realized something looked different.
Went to the web and couldn't find the model in SIMM web.
Called Praxis and spoke with Mike he states the SB4is exclusive to GC and MF?
Uh? I men wow! Lucky me. I like the bottom input jack, I didn't like the chrome front panel. I like clean bodies.
I love this thing. It just goes to show if you play any level of bass , buy what your wallet and ears approve of.
Only thing ill get is a white pearloid pick guard and some dome knobs from all parts.
Sorry so long , first post
So today I take my jaguar Squier in to be adjusted and ended up buying the SB4. Honestly I thought I was actually looking at the SB Ray 4. I played it back to back against the Ray34, and through the same amp.
I'm just a hobby player but I can hear.
Honestly the sound between the two were really close. First I didn't like the seal on the Rays neck. Second, I didnt like the Rays colour.
I ended up leaving my Jag for the SB4. It wasn't until I got home that I realized something looked different.
Went to the web and couldn't find the model in SIMM web.
Called Praxis and spoke with Mike he states the SB4is exclusive to GC and MF?
Uh? I men wow! Lucky me. I like the bottom input jack, I didn't like the chrome front panel. I like clean bodies.
I love this thing. It just goes to show if you play any level of bass , buy what your wallet and ears approve of.
Only thing ill get is a white pearloid pick guard and some dome knobs from all parts.
Sorry so long , first post
Pics?
just got a B/B/M Sub Ray 5. Its cool. Reminds me enough of my old EBMM Ray 5 to keep it. im gonna do mods to it though that'll get me lynched around these parts.
i saw musicman reissuing the sabre model again!
i hope one day, soon, it will be available at the low cost lines.
i hope one day, soon, it will be available at the low cost lines.
Funkless said:
EMG and Barts are good... but not really MM sounding.
Go for Seymour Duncan or Nordstrand if you want something closer to MM.
I particularly like the Basslines SMB4A model, alnico.
As for bridge... you will not get a change in sound so don't bother.
I found them pretty good, change the electronics and you have a very good bass.
And it's only confusing if you do not know what the original SUBs were about, this is the same concept but for SBMM
And it's only confusing if you do not know what the original SUBs were about, this is the same concept but for SBMM
Hi,
Can anyone give the neck and string spacing numbers for the S.U.B. Ray5?
Neck width at Nut =
Neck width at 12th fret =
String center-center spacing at bridge saddles =
Thanks,
Jim
Can anyone give the neck and string spacing numbers for the S.U.B. Ray5?
Neck width at Nut =
Neck width at 12th fret =
String center-center spacing at bridge saddles =
Thanks,
Jim
Played one today. I swear I couldnt find anything I really didn't like about it. Kinda plain looking but hey...Well, one little thing is the pickup is hot. It was setting off the limiter even at low volume. Sounds really good though. Didn't like the string
spacing on the 5 at all though.
That sounds vicious. Very nice. Did you use anything other than the audio interface to record that?Haven't gotten around to pix yet (maybe tonight), but here's a few audio clips. DI'ed into my Saffire Pro 40 into logic. Go easy on my skills (or lack of) remember, I'm a drummer.
Hi fellow SBMM SUB owners!
I sold my OLP MM2 get this Walnut Stain Ray4 for $399AUD and I got the sweet baby today from Allan's Music. I am stoked with the feel and sound. Setup nicely but would definitely chuck better strings later. I've played with it for about 30 mins in the shop and the neck plays really nice (reminds me of my fender jazz) and the tone you can get is pretty sweet.
My only gripe thou is when I got home to caress it, I saw some little discolouration marks around the neck area particularly the headstock and near the heel. Not too sure if its visible in my pic but it looks like when something's been held and rubbed for too long causing the finish to fade around the corners and looks like a line of faded wood.
Not big of a deal really, but its the only bass I bought brand new as all my other basses are bought 2nd hand, so yeah....any of your basses came to this point already or is this something that only I experienced?
I sold my OLP MM2 get this Walnut Stain Ray4 for $399AUD and I got the sweet baby today from Allan's Music. I am stoked with the feel and sound. Setup nicely but would definitely chuck better strings later. I've played with it for about 30 mins in the shop and the neck plays really nice (reminds me of my fender jazz) and the tone you can get is pretty sweet.
My only gripe thou is when I got home to caress it, I saw some little discolouration marks around the neck area particularly the headstock and near the heel. Not too sure if its visible in my pic but it looks like when something's been held and rubbed for too long causing the finish to fade around the corners and looks like a line of faded wood.
Not big of a deal really, but its the only bass I bought brand new as all my other basses are bought 2nd hand, so yeah....any of your basses came to this point already or is this something that only I experienced?
