Welcome back. To me it made more sense to get one of these and mod it instead of saving up for a Ray34. The build quality is great.
@vensilenced10 ай бұрын
what mod can you suggest for this.
@klaymeister9 ай бұрын
@vensilenced depends on sound you're going for. Most aftermarket pickups are an improvement
@nathandcruze85079 күн бұрын
@@vensilenced I installed a Seymour Duncan SMB-5A Alnico pickup in my Sterling Ray5 and it's changed the clarity for the better. Doubt I'd do any other mods to it now.
@bluestalfos14106 ай бұрын
I bought the blue woodgrain Ray4 and was thrilled. My first bass and it sounds crazy. Thanks for the review
@augustus156210 ай бұрын
Awesome review! I got my SUBray4 for 6 years, all stock. Rocked it to a lot of gigs and never disappoints! With a compressor and a Sansamp made it sound expensive!
@UnitedRedDevil138 ай бұрын
Which compressor would you recommend?
@bruno4444 ай бұрын
For bass, the wampler ego mini, or the spectra comp does the job pretty well. I also have a Sterling SUB Ray 4, and I would recommend the wampler ego mini.@@UnitedRedDevil13
@marklongshore486010 ай бұрын
I bought a Ray4 a year ago for everyday work; I now save my 2009 Ball Family Reserve is for special occasions. I upgraded the Ray4 with Aguilar AG4M pickup, Ball Super Slinkys and Aguilar OBP-3SK/PP preamp, and it sounds excellent. Played great right of the box, stays in tune. I love it.
@chuckhollins98919 ай бұрын
Awesome sounding Bass for the price right out of the box I purchased this same color and installed a Seymour Duncan pickup and preamp and love it
@mattastic2478 ай бұрын
Dude. The Sting Ray fits your style great. The Victor Wooten part you played sounded awesome. I feel like the mid forward sound is less forgiving but you have great technique and feel, so it sounds fantastic. Even for a cheap ass bass.
@codychickadee5095Күн бұрын
Really good playing. These ray 4s are tempting. Dare I say every arsenal needs one.
@Beeef_Supreme10 ай бұрын
This review really opened my eyes to this bass man. I may have to cop one for myself. I'm still a beginner.
@marklongshore486010 ай бұрын
You will NOT be disappointed except perhaps the electronics; see my review above.
@Morbid000710 ай бұрын
Got one of these from Sweetwater for less than $300. Bought it to be a backup instrument. I like it so much; it's become my primary bass. I like maxing out the bass and treble. It's a great sounding and playing bass! At that price, I'm thinking about picking up another one for alternative tunings.
@flogginga_dead_horse402210 ай бұрын
I like these better than the more expensive ones because I like the thin jazz like 1.5 inch neck width.
@TheMlvswoll10 ай бұрын
I own a Ray34 but the neck on these is badass. You are correct.
@rolandoamado7185 ай бұрын
Amazing playing, man! Excellent review!
@brettthebassist3 күн бұрын
Well said! Mine is set up perfectly and will eventually upgrade the pickup. 😎
@mason513710 ай бұрын
you've convinced me to overlook the jazz bass neck on this bass, thanks man. Now i've found a second bass to save for :D
@arpEDgio10 ай бұрын
It’s been too long without a new video. Great to have you back. Another solid review.
@johnoneill88423 ай бұрын
I just picked up a used one yesterday and I was very impressed with the build quality.
@martinofenzi8584 ай бұрын
Just got one, same colour, same specs. I usually play Fender Precision Bass 4/ Ibanez BTB 4. THIS IS GREAT FOR HARMONICS / FAST TAPPING / AGGRO TRIPLE FINGERSTYLE (J. Myung..) and it really SHINES in a PROG METAL / HARD ROCK context. UNVALUABLE.👍🏻
@themosaito9 ай бұрын
Great review. Thanks! I like your priorities.
@markmilner9552 ай бұрын
Brilliant review thankyou
@flogginga_dead_horse402210 ай бұрын
I have a couple of these, they are one of the best deals out there. I did put an Aguilar pickup in one but didn't really need it.
@bullsharkreef8 ай бұрын
Tried 3 of those in music stores, one had a warped neck, the other was lumpy on the back of the neck and the third had a major buzz which we suspected was coming fom the truss rod vibrating inside the neck. Not impressed at all, and I certainly would not mail order one of those. Mind you, Ray34 I've tried were not any better, they all had major construction problems.
@svenramnefjell77428 ай бұрын
a certain utuber with exactly the same, must have hjelped to sell a bunch of those. No wonder they sponsored her with a 5 string and a short scale. Well deserved. Might be the reason I picked up one myself. Play a litle to loud for my taste, but ehh, can come in handy some day.
@MadJackF15 ай бұрын
I love my Ray4. The stock pickup is a hot ceramic wired in series. That just wasn't my sound. I switched it to parallel and that helped, but it didn't quite get me there. I found a SD SMB-4A on clearance and I jumped on it. That nailed it for me. I even got an aftermarket preamp, but I'm happy with it the way it is. Ceramics have their place tonally, it just wasn't my taste for this bass.
@vulpesinculta70748 ай бұрын
Sounds perfect. I looking for MM as a big fan of RATM and Red hot chili peppers(Only to Californication :D) It cost 550usd.
@bobt57789 ай бұрын
I've got two of these. Kept the stock pickup in one for rock stuff and replaced the other with a Duncan SMB4 Alnico for cleaner tones. Bought both basses used to save money - the market is flooded with them. Also the necks on these are pretty stable in temp/humidity changes, surprising for a budget instrument.
@marcomazotti3 ай бұрын
Great vid bro! I have the sunburst, its a monster bass and the actice sound kills every mix (studio & live)
@kupsy202310 ай бұрын
100% worth it
@aplusimagery52714 ай бұрын
Best budget bass ever , got mine in chopper blue , dropped in a Seymour Duncan for $95 sounds amazing
@bradhawkins50962 ай бұрын
What SD pickup did you use?
@SisterRose3 ай бұрын
as far as I know the preamps in those basses are wired kinda weird which is what gives them that overly hot sound
@r3b0rn808 ай бұрын
As an entry level instrument, I think they should propose a passive instrument instead of using a cheap preamp. It would make the instrument cheaper or, for the same money, they could invest in better quality hardware (bridge and tuners). That’s why I went for a Kramer D1 as it comes with passive electronic, good Seymour Duncan pickup and overall better wood (light mahogany for the body, 3 ply quartersawn maple and ebony fingerboard). And the instrument is also cheaper… a no brainer to me :-)
@tri4n2 ай бұрын
Anyone know the name of the piece/song he's playing at 9:46? Thanks in advance.
@ajplays-gamesandmusic45683 ай бұрын
The problem with the Sterlings, is they have like a 1 in 3 success rate, from the factory. You can go to guitar center and try several before you find one that doesn't have a dead pickup, or bad fret buzz.
@healing2gether8 ай бұрын
Wow… I was certainly not expecting that voice to come from him…but hot damnnn what a solid player!!!
@healing2gether8 ай бұрын
Broooo…after watching the whole video you’re a beast man, an absolute bass playing animal!!! I just bought one, because of your video, I play metal so this bass is perfect for me. The sound and tone is perfect, thank you my friend!
@ralf630010 ай бұрын
I sold my sbmm ray 4 and got the 34. I love the 34, its my go to bass ever. Still the ray 4 had a very different sound although keeping the stingray sound and i'm very much thinking of rebuying a 4
@michael_caz_nyc10 ай бұрын
Sounds really good, but I prefer the sound-of-the Pickup on the SS-4 (which I own & love). Nice demo, advice & playing. oNe LovE from NYC
@nelsonphillips27303 ай бұрын
Very good and a bang for your buck loving it
@BassistPaul6 ай бұрын
Pretty sure that nobody was ever sorry they bought any kind of MM bass.I have a 1998 Sterling that still sounds and plays great and versatile. Recording engineers have remarked on the quality of the tone and clarity of this instrument. Only my US Sadowsky gets the same compliments.
@ImJustStandingHere4 ай бұрын
I like the sound of the 2 band EQ on this $300 bass better than the 3 band on my Stingray Special that literally costs 10x more than this... Do I swap to a 2 band vintage style preamp... or just sell it, pocket the money and buy one of these because I've played these in the stores and they feel pretty much identical to my USA one. They feel very improved over the old SUB Ray4 I had a decade ago before my current one, much lighter, better sounding electronics, and the neck and fretwork is much better than the old SUB logo ones before they changed to the Sterling logo
@paulsmith18079 ай бұрын
great video - really helpful although we know you can make anything sound amazing with the tone in those fingers 🙂
@codychickadee5095Күн бұрын
What would be your preferred pickup swap for this bass?
@gimmeagig6 ай бұрын
I think you are a great player Also I have been thinking about getting some type of Stingray. So this review is interesting for me. But I am mostly a J Bass player, playing in a Tower , EW&F type of horn band, also I play latin jazz/world music. Sure I like Lois Johnson and Bernard Edwards , Gary Grainger ( Scofield) and whoever the guy in the first Jeff Lorber Fusion band was, but this Stingray sound is so far away from my Marcus Miller type of sound that I have gotten used to over the last 40 years. And jut like you, I just can't see how a Stingray would fit into what I do.
@nokstradamus786910 ай бұрын
It's been a while.. More gig vlogs pls.. From Philippines
@andreinicolae478710 ай бұрын
That’s it! I am now convinced! Buying this next week! Thank you! One question though: Do you think the Ray24 is a better choice when comparing to ray4? On which one would you spend the money?
@TheBassWizard10 ай бұрын
Awesome! If you're planning on modding it and changing the pickup/preamp, then I think the Ray4 would probably be the better choice
@andreinicolae478710 ай бұрын
@@TheBassWizard Thank you for the reply! I will keep that in mind! One more question, if possible: Did you feel any discomfort with the Ray24, due to the fact that it does not have a cutaway for the body and right hand? I saw that the Ray4 does have it.
@mrbungle758610 ай бұрын
Be nice to see a good bass player demo this🤔. I think Marcello could make a plank of wood sound great. Great review. 👍
@lepeejonathan34012 ай бұрын
try harley benton, under 200 ;)
@Jin-vu5ci9 ай бұрын
Great review, though I'm gonna say adding $200 to a $550 bass is kinda hefty. Gotta look at it from the budget perspective for cheaper instruments I THINK
@daviddesmond21434 ай бұрын
The stock SUB preamp and pickup is not all that bad. Rarely will you find a video of a stock SUB compared to one where someone who bought a $300 Sub then spent $350 modding it. Bottom line it does not sound much different.
@aplusimagery52714 ай бұрын
I spent $95 to mod mine with a Seymour Duncan pickup , massive difference
@sanderhabraken26510 ай бұрын
Got one of those, and thinking of stringing it up with GHS flatwounds. What do you think, worth the try?
@garrydhintz801710 ай бұрын
Diadarrio chromes would probably keep the bass from getting as muddy but you never know. Amps, pickup height is all adjustable so never know till you try.
@mohsomadhi554310 ай бұрын
Kerrren abizzz Marcelo
@bertrandmajorik658910 ай бұрын
What do you think about the short scales Stingray basses ???? Thought about getting one .....
@TheBassWizard10 ай бұрын
I've reviewed one on the channel before, I think they're great if you like short scales. They are passive, which brings a unique twist to the Stingray sound thats never been done before
@bertrandmajorik658910 ай бұрын
@@TheBassWizard Thanks bro !!
@joelpeterson242310 ай бұрын
Great video. I have this exact bass. You mentioned switching out the pickup. What pick up would you recommend switching to? Thanks.
@TheBassWizard10 ай бұрын
It depends on why you’re switching and what you’re looking for… there are a lot of great options out there from Seymour Duncan, EMG, Nordstrand, etc and they all sound different
@terrygrady84133 ай бұрын
I had one, I was so glad to get rid of it, it is only after I did I realised just how bad it was.
@Chad-ui5cv27 күн бұрын
Is this the bass p layer from Metallica?
@marcelopereira44910 ай бұрын
Muito bom 👍👍👍👍👍 !!!
@Tuna63810 ай бұрын
КРУТО звучит💖🙏💖👍🏻
@enzofariabaixista10 ай бұрын
você é brasileiro?
@mac66242 ай бұрын
Marcs telling us he doesn't like or play rock bros mad 😭
@philiphall96098 ай бұрын
As close to a Wal bass . That most people can afford.
@BurntMcgurnt10 ай бұрын
I have one of these it sounds good but will not intonate! It's irritating
@andrewrollinson77396 ай бұрын
Watched the video to see what kind of (1st) bass to get. Three seconds in, I'm considering taking up harmonica instead.