Sterling by Music Man SUB Ray4 and Ray5

[RyanJD]

I'm sort of annoyed at this new line. I have a feeling if the response is anything like Squires then I have an instrument (my ray34) which is now going to be devalued.

Better sell it while it still holds some value!

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Enjoy!

Thank you. I was wondering when they were going to update their site with the new line.

I'm going to buy one of these when they're out and I want the Walnut finish...
But the four or the five? I know if I get the four it will get more play time, but it's always nice to have a fiver.
Decisions, decisions.

 

[RyanJD]

I wonder, out of pure curiosity, and the fact that I've never played a MM or MM style bass,
do the bass and treble controls have center detents so you know when your tone is flat? Or is it flat in the 0 position?

 

[him666]

They have detents. Even the new affordable Sterling Sub has them.

 

[fenderhutz]

If I am reading this right the SUB series has the same neck size as the (US)Sterling at 1.5?

If that means the 5'er has the same (US)Sterling 5 size neck it is on the wishlist.

 

[RyanJD]

Ok, I changed my mind. That Honeyburst Satin is mine...

 

[peledog]

The Walnut looks great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sterling-SU...l_Instruments_Instruments&hash=item20c7cde8ba

 

[RyanJD]

Sterling updated their site for which basses are available where.
I also sent another email regarding the release in the U.S. and got the same answer: mid-September.

Just an update.
Or not really...

 

[him666]

This sounds quiet bad.

But when I tried it in a store the other day it sounded great. So don't get fooled by this video.

 

[Joe Murray]

I'm already in love with the Black/Maple SUB Ray4 without even touching it. Sterling neck profile and 2 band eq for under $300?? Sign me up!

 

[Tupac]

I'm sort of annoyed at this new line. I have a feeling if the response is anything like Squires then I have an instrument (my ray34) which is now going to be devalued.

I hope so for my own sake Was planning on picking one of those up, would love to get one on the cheap!

 

[CnB77]

I'm already in love with the Black/Maple SUB Ray4 without even touching it. Sterling neck profile and 2 band eq for under $300?? Sign me up!

I feel the same way. As long as the electronics aren't total junk, this could be great!

 

[Joe Murray]

I feel the same way. As long as the electronics aren't total junk, this could be great!

Me too. But if they are, replacing the the circuit wouldn't be too bad since the bass itself is under $300. Worst case, re-wire for passive output.

 

[pudgychef]

I feel the same way. As long as the electronics aren't total junk, this could be great!

Me too. But if they are, replacing the the circuit wouldn't be too bad since the bass itself is under $300. Worst case, re-wire for passive output.

according to Pat Park the electronics will be the same as on the 'standard' SBMM line - so pretty decent by most accounts

 

[jlepre]

Now I'm confused. In the first post it showed the only available color was black with maple board. This last ad shows the Walnut Stain in the SR5?

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[TNCreature]

The Walnut looks great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sterling-SUB-RAY4-Walnut-Satin-Electric-Bass-Guitar-by-Music-Man-Free-Gig-Bag-/140791113914?pt=AU_Musical_Instruments_Instruments&hash=item20c7cde8ba

They are on eBay already?

 

[RyanJD]

Now I'm confused. In the first post it showed the only available color was black with maple board. This last ad shows the Walnut Stain in the SR5?

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Yeah, they changed which bass finishes were available where.

The international page has the option you are talking about:
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When I first emailed the guy months back, I asked him if Black/Maple was going to be the only option for the 5 string and he said yes.
Looks like they're messing with us.

I wonder if US/CAN can get the international finishes?
Originally the website showed all finishes with a few that said they were only available in US/CAN. But we'll see.

 

[RyanJD]

They are on eBay already?

That auction is from Australia, if you didn't notice.

But you could buy these basses retail in the UK starting July 7th apparently.
That's why I sent another email asking if the release date for the US had moved up.
But it hasn't.

 

[sninja]

What a beauty! I just fell in love with white Ray4) And the necks...! Look at that! They`re narrow, like in 70`s special option of arigiean classic stingray! And price... 300 bucks... I`ll buy it just when it arrives in my country!!! Some good news to all MM `Ray fans!

 

[GBassNorth]

The Walnut looks great!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sterling-SU...l_Instruments_Instruments&hash=item20c7cde8ba

A satin neck, 2 band preamp and walnut finish! I'm in. Slap a tortise shell pickguard on the walnut Ray and replace the bridge with a real MM bridge and she's a winner.
If these things hit the street at anything under $400 I'm buying.
In fact if they get any cheaper than that used, I'd consider modding with a MM single coil at the neck and a 5 way switch like the Stingray HS.

 

[jlepre]

They are slated to be $279 for a 4 string and $299 for a 5er, if my memory serves me right.