Really impressed with how good the Sub 4 and 5 bass models sound, quite a bit like the real thing. Only downside with the stock electronics for me is that the bass frequency in the boost area of the control can easily clip the stock preamp, but the bass sounds so good on other settings that you don’t even need that.
I just picked one of these up today, and I'm loving it. You do a fantastic job of demonstrating its range of tones and describing what's going on there. Cool video man.
Great 😊 job demoing without all the ego I see from other cats showing their chops . You type bassist that will sit right in pocket . I appreciate your humble spirit . God bless you . I just subscribed
Nice to hear you play. I just ordered the same bass you have, in black. Can't wait to get it. Your video confirms that ordering that bass was the right call. I've been into Marcus and J Basses for over 45 years now. But I started on a Sabre fretless, I guess I'm sort of coming full circle. I'm still going to play my Js, but it is nice to get an extra flavor.
I'm glad and happy for you. I hope it gives you more pleasure than I have with mine, and believe me, I absolutely love mine. I also have a Ray 34ca and a Ray 35. No this, I'm recording a CD and because of the tone, my SUB is being used more than either of my sterlings, my jazz basses, my PJ bass, or my acoustic/electric bass. For this recording project, it's # 1 out of 9 basses.
@@bassworship50 I also have a Ray34, which is what enticed me to check out Sterlings 5 string. My new group plays in a lower tuning and I didn't want to adjust my Fender because that's my baby and I wanna keep that in standard tuning. I anticipate the Ray5 to be as good of not better quality than my Ray34. Thanks for the informative video and if you gotta any music I'd love to hear, man.
Just ordered one of these beauties cause of you man, I was deciding between this and a Squier classic Vibe '60, but you've really put into perspective what that fifth string can do! Hopefully I can reach your level of understanding the fret to just jam out like that someday!
Thanks so much for the compliments and kind words about my playing. Just know that the classic vibe 60's bass is one of my all time favorites, seeing I used to own a 68' fender jazz bass. As for that low B string, it gives the player so much more range. I'm glad I was able to influence your decision because someone did tge same for me. I sold mine and after a year, I bought it back in the same condition. This bass is always with me in recording sessions because the lows are so clear and clean. Let me know if I can help you with anything else in the future. I hope and wish you Nothing but the Best on your bass journey, peace.
Great demo! I’m not a bass player, I’m just looking for something good for the studio, and this video sealed it for me. Super clean, but meaty as a 4 inch thick steak!!! Awesome!!
Sorry, I should rephrase "this guy" to addressing you, Anderson. I am looking at a used one, and your review is terrific. Thanks for taking the time to do it !
The body is "basswood". I have two other basses with the same wood for the bodies (squier deluxe active jazz basses) and have never had a problem with live sounds or recordings. "To each his own" is what I say...
You forgot to mention ur skiZZles that makes the bass sound like the real deal! I agree with treble; not needed all the time because it gets tinny; except your playing! May I ask what kind of head and amp you have in that garage? I just got my black SR5 and I'm setting the action; ok off this phone to finish up:)
Thank you for your kind words, the strings are Ernie Ball Slinkys.. I sold the bass shortly after I brought it which was a mistake. I upgraded with the Sterling Ray 35, but I should've kept that bass!!!!! The drummer in my band brought it and will not sell it back to me although he can't play at all....
Anderson McCant Thanks for your reply. Interesting that you still miss having the Sub series bass while owning the Ray 35. I’m a lefty so options are limited. I’m torn between ordering a Ray 35 or Sub. Enjoying your informative videos, keep them coming!
@@HermanSays, I got this bass back from my drummer. I did a video on getting it back. It meant a lot because my wife named that bass and getting it back made her very happy 😊
Great vid! I have a question, what is the situation with a balance of this guitar? I read that when playing standing up, when you let go of the fretboard, the head of the guitar goes down. What does it look like from your experience?
I liked it but I only kept this bass about 2 months. I sold it to my drummer and bought a Ray 35. When I tried to buy it back from him, he wouldn't sell it back to me....
Brother great video thank you. I wonder can you still play the bass when the battery died. I mean does it play without battery like passive or does it need a battery to function.
@@rickb1266 Yeah good to know. Man for a couple a hundred that bass is a catch I play left and it's available I will get it and maybe switch the pickup eventually but hey if I like it like that it's cool.
Tried one out today. I don't like that finger spacing. I don't like the sound. I tried the 34 with the roasted maple neck and Alnico pickups. I was blown away. Not worth $700. I want the roasted maple and neo pickup model. That's gonna be a grand at least.
Ok, I also have the 34ca (classic active) and a 35 in which I really love. I'm not a fan of the string spacing of the sub but, it serves the purpose for why I purchased it. Much love and success when you get yours, peace.
A good stingray bass WITHOUT the crazy price tag! Even the S.U.B model sounds great!!!😌👍🏾
Really impressed with how good the Sub 4 and 5 bass models sound, quite a bit like the real thing. Only downside with the stock electronics for me is that the bass frequency in the boost area of the control can easily clip the stock preamp, but the bass sounds so good on other settings that you don’t even need that.
Sometimes the best demos are the more simple ones
The satin finish looks just GREAT!
I just picked one of these up today, and I'm loving it. You do a fantastic job of demonstrating its range of tones and describing what's going on there. Cool video man.
Thank you for your kind words
Great 😊 job demoing without all the ego I see from other cats showing their chops . You type bassist that will sit right in pocket . I appreciate your humble spirit . God bless you . I just subscribed
Thank you for your kind words.
Nice to hear you play. I just ordered the same bass you have, in black. Can't wait to get it. Your video confirms that ordering that bass was the right call. I've been into Marcus and J Basses for over 45 years now. But I started on a Sabre fretless, I guess I'm sort of coming full circle. I'm still going to play my Js, but it is nice to get an extra flavor.
Glad you enjoyed it. Good luck and good playing
Best demo and review of this instrument that I found. Amazing playing and general sense of the sounds produced. Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words
Excellent review and demo, man. I just ordered one of these. Great playing, too!
Awesome demo. Really good to hear everything clearly. Nice and clean.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it
Fantastic demonstration!! You play very well. Really enjoyed this helpful video. Thanks!
Thank you so very much
Great video. I’m sold!
I liked that walking bassline. Good work
Holy crap you are amazing on bass. I just ordered one of these. From what I've read it should sound as good as my fender jazz 5
Thank you for the compliment and your kind words
This is exactly the kind of review I needed, thank you! No offense to the rock guys, but none of them got into slap at all
I'll get one soon!
Just ordered one, super stoked about it. This video was a nice walk through to help justify my purchase. Maybe my wife won't kill me now. Thanks, bro.
I'm glad and happy for you. I hope it gives you more pleasure than I have with mine, and believe me, I absolutely love mine. I also have a Ray 34ca and a Ray 35. No this, I'm recording a CD and because of the tone, my SUB is being used more than either of my sterlings, my jazz basses, my PJ bass, or my acoustic/electric bass. For this recording project, it's # 1 out of 9 basses.
@@bassworship50 I also have a Ray34, which is what enticed me to check out Sterlings 5 string. My new group plays in a lower tuning and I didn't want to adjust my Fender because that's my baby and I wanna keep that in standard tuning. I anticipate the Ray5 to be as good of not better quality than my Ray34. Thanks for the informative video and if you gotta any music I'd love to hear, man.
Just ordered one of these beauties cause of you man, I was deciding between this and a Squier classic Vibe '60, but you've really put into perspective what that fifth string can do! Hopefully I can reach your level of understanding the fret to just jam out like that someday!
Thanks so much for the compliments and kind words about my playing. Just know that the classic vibe 60's bass is one of my all time favorites, seeing I used to own a 68' fender jazz bass. As for that low B string, it gives the player so much more range. I'm glad I was able to influence your decision because someone did tge same for me. I sold mine and after a year, I bought it back in the same condition. This bass is always with me in recording sessions because the lows are so clear and clean. Let me know if I can help you with anything else in the future. I hope and wish you Nothing but the Best on your bass journey, peace.
Great job! Great video!!
Thank you
Je viens de commander la mienne en gaucher, j'ai hâte de la recevoir et de l'essayer, ta video m'a vraiment donné envie de l'avoir , thanks Anderson
Hope you enjoy it like I enjoy mine. I just recorded six songs for a CD with this bass.
Great demo! I’m not a bass player, I’m just looking for something good for the studio, and this video sealed it for me. Super clean, but meaty as a 4 inch thick steak!!! Awesome!!
Hahahahaha, it's truly the deepest sounding bass i own, including my fenders and musicman!
@@bassworship50 I believe it!! Definitely picking one up for the studio!! Thanks for the great demo bud 👍🏻😁
I got a sme bass with yours,,,
This guy could sell ice to an Eskimo. Great playing and demo!
Sorry, I should rephrase "this guy" to addressing you, Anderson. I am looking at a used one, and your review is terrific. Thanks for taking the time to do it !
Hahahahahahaha,
I knew you meant well. Thanks for the encouraging compliment.
You can get that body built from any wood that you like and it's not expensive. I should have had a Ray built for a 18.5 Hipshot A style bridge.
I like the finish it’d be rad in an emo band
You’re playing it in front of a fender. 😉
Hahahahahahaha
Nice playing, also!
Thank you for your kind words
@@bassworship50 My pleasure!
I’ve just ordered one literally on the back of your review 👍🏼
I hope you enjoy it. Do a video when you get it
Yeah, that spacing is more for pick players. I am curious about the body material because the tone is not as good as the OLP I had years ago.
The body is "basswood". I have two other basses with the same wood for the bodies (squier deluxe active jazz basses) and have never had a problem with live sounds or recordings. "To each his own" is what I say...
What bass cab/amp were you using in this demo? It sounds really clean and nice. Im picking up a lefty version of the same one you had tomorrow
Fender rumble 300 combo
If that was my company I would change the finger spacing to 18mm so the heel of the neck would have to be wider.
You forgot to mention ur skiZZles that makes the bass sound like the real deal! I agree with treble; not needed all the time because it gets tinny; except your playing! May I ask what kind of head and amp you have in that garage? I just got my black SR5 and I'm setting the action; ok off this phone to finish up:)
That's a Behringer 450 watt combo with 2 10's and a horn
Great stuff man just picked up one of these.. what you running it threw?
A Rumble 350 2x10 combo
Great playing and sounds amazing. Are you using stock strings?
Thank you for your kind words, the strings are Ernie Ball Slinkys.. I sold the bass shortly after I brought it which was a mistake. I upgraded with the Sterling Ray 35, but I should've kept that bass!!!!! The drummer in my band brought it and will not sell it back to me although he can't play at all....
Anderson McCant Thanks for your reply. Interesting that you still miss having the Sub series bass while owning the Ray 35. I’m a lefty so options are limited. I’m torn between ordering a Ray 35 or Sub. Enjoying your informative videos, keep them coming!
J. Sterling I am also a lefty and looking into either of those options. Which one did you end up getting?
@@HermanSays, I got this bass back from my drummer. I did a video on getting it back. It meant a lot because my wife named that bass and getting it back made her very happy 😊
Are these good? Or should I just buy another bass for the same price? How well does it compare to the Ray25 or Ray35
I'm not sure how they compare, probably the best thing to do is go to a music store were you can play them both side by side and you be the judge.
Great vid! I have a question, what is the situation with a balance of this guitar? I read that when playing standing up, when you let go of the fretboard, the head of the guitar goes down. What does it look like from your experience?
Not mine, it's very balanced. No neck-dive here.
Thank you very much!
@@bassworship50 One more question, do You think this bass is suitable for studio work?
How are you liking it? Just ordered the mint green one and can't wait to rip into it.
I liked it but I only kept this bass about 2 months. I sold it to my drummer and bought a Ray 35. When I tried to buy it back from him, he wouldn't sell it back to me....
@@bassworship50 I read that as 'a bass so good a drummer wouldn't give it up'. Cant wait until i get mine!
Great review!!! Which strings do you recommend for it?
Thanks, Ernie ball slinky
@@bassworship50 I’ll get them thanks a lot !!!
Hey great demo! What amp are you playing through?
A Fender Rumble 75.
It has one 12" speaker 🔊 😀 👌
Any opinions on the Fender Rumble series amps?
Yes, I have the 350 watt series and I absolutely love mine. Mine has two 10-inch speakers and a horn.
Brother great video thank you. I wonder can you still play the bass when the battery died. I mean does it play without battery like passive or does it need a battery to function.
Idk about this one but with my active basses in the past when the battery died, the bass didn't play at all!
It will start to distort and possibly cut out.
@@rickb1266 Yeah good to know. Man for a couple a hundred that bass is a catch I play left and it's available I will get it and maybe switch the pickup eventually but hey if I like it like that it's cool.
@@Idontlikethisever I replaced the pickup with a Seymour Duncan Ceramic Humbucker, it made a big difference!
@@rickb1266 Yeah that sound to be right. I will get one and do something like that. 👍
What amp are you using??? It sound amazing for the price!!!!
That's a Fender Rumble, 350 watt. The older model. Thanks for the compliment!
Tried one out today. I don't like that finger spacing. I don't like the sound. I tried the 34 with the roasted maple neck and Alnico pickups. I was blown away. Not worth $700. I want the roasted maple and neo pickup model. That's gonna be a grand at least.
Ok, I also have the 34ca (classic active) and a 35 in which I really love. I'm not a fan of the string spacing of the sub but, it serves the purpose for why I purchased it. Much love and success when you get yours, peace.
Where can i find this bass
You can get it almost anywhere, at all of the major music stores and even online like I did. I see them brand new for $299.
Anderson McCant thank you and i found it at guitar center for $325
This model keeping price up.. Last month around 329 usd.. Yesterday already hit 399 usd... All out stock..
у тебя покрышка задом наперед стоит бро
Tire facing backwards???😂😂😂
Great stuff man just picked up one of these.. what you running it threw?
It's a Behringer 450 watt combo.