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Sterling SUB Ray4

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Eekum, May 3, 2018.

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  1. May 3, 2018 #1
    Eekum

    Eekum

    Mar 4, 2013
    So, I recently came across one of these in mint green for $200 used, it is in amazing condition. I love the color and look of the thing so I am debating on grabbing it up, but I wanted to pick your brains first...

    This will be the first active bass I have ever owned. I have played them in the past and I do like the sound from them. I just don't really know much other than that. How often to I have to change the battery? Does it still work (passively) when the battery is dead or removed, like if it dies in the middle of a show? Should I remove the battery when I am not using it?
     
  2. May 3, 2018 #2
    garp

    garp

    Feb 7, 2009
    Connecticut USA
    Depends on how frequently/long you use the bass when it's plugged in.
    No. When the battery goes, for all intents and purposes, the bass goes, too. Never begin a gig without knowing the status of your battery.
    No. Just be sure to unplug whatever cable is attached to the bass, because that's what activates the preamp circuit.
     
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  3. May 3, 2018 #3
    dogdays

    dogdays

    Mar 30, 2018
    ohio
    i was ready to pull the trigger yesterday, new shipment had just come in to GC, went up there and it sounded great, and played well, except for a pretty back case of Neck Dive.
     
  4. May 3, 2018 #4
    jd56hawk

    jd56hawk

    Sep 12, 2011
    The Garden State
    Neck dive can be easily solved.
     
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  5. May 3, 2018 #5
    Eekum

    Eekum

    Mar 4, 2013
    Thank you. I feel that $200 is a pretty good price for this, it is in great condition. What are you thoughts?
     
  6. May 3, 2018 #6
    LoTone

    LoTone Clean as an Entwistle... Supporting Member

    Nov 4, 2010
    Quebec, Canada
    I had one of those in satin walnut. The preamp needs to be powered at all time. This bass will not emit a sound without a battery. But don't worry about that. If you put a brand new battery in there and you unplug the instrument cable when you are not using the bass, you will good for months.
     
  7. May 6, 2018 #7
    garp

    garp

    Feb 7, 2009
    Connecticut USA
    Hard to go wrong. If it ends up not being your cup of tea, you could probably flip it quickly without incurring a loss.
     
  8. May 18, 2018 #8
    klaymaster

    klaymaster

    Jun 10, 2016
    Go for it!