I have had three USA Stingray 5 over the years and I bought the Ray 5.For $399. It feels great and on the USA hammer on the G and it goes off the fretboard. I also have an old NE-1 eq I never needed, but it makes this bass sound like it cost a couple grand! Great review.
Nice job Bob! I have this exact same bass. Bought it for $200 used (was beat up a bit). It cuts through a mix pretty well for a budget bass. Strong mids. I find the neck a tad scrawny for my big mitts, but it does play nicely. Bob can you review the Yamaha Trbx174? I'd like to hear your opinion. Thanks!
Hey newgunguy, nice to hear from you. I prefer the single pickup. I had a musicman Sabre years ago and I used the neck pickup quite a bit on that. I don't slap much but the neck pickup on the Stingray gets in the way. Plus, I just prefer the sound of the single pickup.
I already have a passive bass I'm pretty sure I will buy a Sub Ray 4 for my first active bass I think they are a great value for the price. Edit : As far as the color goes I perfer black at the worst sunburst but not green but the review is great
One more tid-bit: These basses are popular at live events because if stolen it's not ( Emotionally & Financially ) devastating . In the studio, U bring your best & favorite axe !
I have the short scale version which is a LOT more expensive for some reason (like around double the price), and is passive. But I do love my Sterling. Maybe check it out how it sounds! th-cam.com/video/upDrM_AWklc/w-d-xo.html
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Very good sound, nice color
Hey Steven, great sound and great price!
Bob, I agree with you, I like color and I enjoy hearing the economically priced basses! Your bass, SUPERB!
Thanks!
Great review - couldn't agree with you more - these are FANTASTIC basses & The HH versions are superb!!!
Couldn't agree more!
Luv Ur honesty because Ur not pretentious instrument reviewer. Thx.
I appreciate that!
Hey Bob, great video and for 350 I think it’s a no brainer to pick up
Thanks Dan, I think you're right!
The Sterling HH is awesome for $430.00 2 pickups, bass and treble boosts and cuts 5-way switch, sounds awesome. Sterlings are nice.
Awesome
I have had three USA Stingray 5 over the years and I bought the Ray 5.For $399. It feels great and on the USA hammer on the G and it goes off the fretboard. I also have an old NE-1 eq I never needed, but it makes this bass sound like it cost a couple grand! Great review.
I heard that about the g string on the USA 5
Nice video as usual.
Thanks!
Get it Bob, you’ll regret it if you don’t. Cheers!
Thanks, Sean!
- Bob you got to do a video explaining the 4x10 cab I’ve seen in a few of your videos. Looks to be a Hartke
Yes it is! It's the latest HL 410 . It only weighs about 40 pounds. I had the HD 410 which was good but rough on my back.
Great color
Fantastic sounding bass for the price
It really is!
Nice job Bob! I have this exact same bass. Bought it for $200 used (was beat up a bit). It cuts through a mix pretty well for a budget bass. Strong mids. I find the neck a tad scrawny for my big mitts, but it does play nicely. Bob can you review the Yamaha Trbx174? I'd like to hear your opinion. Thanks!
Hey Bob, thanks. I will if I can get my hands on one. Thinking about a Yamaha BBP34.
Do you ever miss the neck pickup on Stingrays?
Hey newgunguy, nice to hear from you. I prefer the single pickup. I had a musicman Sabre years ago and I used the neck pickup quite a bit on that. I don't slap much but the neck pickup on the Stingray gets in the way. Plus, I just prefer the sound of the single pickup.
I already have a passive bass I'm pretty sure I will buy a Sub Ray 4 for my first active bass I think they are a great value for the price.
Edit : As far as the color goes I perfer black at the worst sunburst but not green but the review is great
Thanks Marc, you can't go wrong with these basses!
One more tid-bit: These basses are popular at live events because if stolen it's not ( Emotionally & Financially ) devastating . In the studio, U bring your best & favorite axe !
Hey Rachel, good point!
I have the short scale version which is a LOT more expensive for some reason (like around double the price), and is passive. But I do love my Sterling. Maybe check it out how it sounds! th-cam.com/video/upDrM_AWklc/w-d-xo.html
Hey baby blue sound, yes, I checked out your video. Very cool. I subbed you also. I did a review on the short scale some time ago. I liked it a lot.
@@BobBlackBass thanks, how very nice of you! will check your short scale vid!