I'm kind of new to the forum...

[DBD-Bass]

k...

Here are the pics from the new/used Ray4 I bought.

Serial: E36078

I dont' have much time to cut the pics for the neck... it is dirty, though.

Also... would anyone think that using a little bit of "Brasso" on the pickups (applied with a q-tip) would hurt the pickups?

 

[tkarter]

I typically use WD40.Dampen a qtip with it and rub the pole pieces. Then wipe off what it lifts. Don't get carried away and it should also protect it from further rusting.

IMHO

tk

 

[DBD-Bass]

Well the Ray cleaned up pretty well....

I didn't get all the rust off the poles and I wiped the neck down but it still kind of dirty (its in the wood, it needs a good scrubbin'). I ended up throwing a set of strings on it and hooked it up to my Ampeg rig.... I love it. It has a more trebely tone than my SR5.... I did put Super Slinkys on it, though...

 

[strummer]

Well the Ray cleaned up pretty well....

I didn't get all the rust off the poles and I wiped the neck down but it still kind of dirty (its in the wood, it needs a good scrubbin'). I ended up throwing a set of strings on it and hooked it up to my Ampeg rig.... I love it. It has a more trebely tone than my SR5.... I did put Super Slinkys on it, though...

Now all you got to do is get your sig straight

 

[DBD-Bass]

Now all you got to do is get your sig straight

Haha. Forgot. Done.

 

[Bill]

Very nice! I've always loved the black/black/maple look.

 

[DBD-Bass]

I am thinking about changing out the pickguard (on my SR4). Maybe shell or black pearloid.

Where would be the best place to find these? Ebay? Straight from EB?

 

[tkarter]

If EB built it the best place to go for anything for it is EB IMO.


tk

 

[phatduckk]

I am thinking about changing out the pickguard (on my SR4). Maybe shell or black pearloid.

Where would be the best place to find these? Ebay? Straight from EB?

yup - grab their phone number from: http://www.ernieball.com/site/contact.php and theyll take care of u.

 

[DBD-Bass]

Awesome. I will give them a call. Hopefully they are not too much.

 

[tkarter]

Awesome. I will give them a call. Hopefully they are not too much.

To me important is having a EB bass. Color and pickguard do not matter when it hits the amp they know I am a bass player or hate me.


Yes we all want what rings our bell for looks and sound. We all get sound no matter what EB bass we have.


IMHO

tk

 

[DBD-Bass]

Very true. I love the tone of both my Ray's. I wouldn't have it anyother way... I also think they are very beautiful instruments, and like to show them off. The black on black is very nice... but I think it would stand out more with another pickguard.

 

[Psycho Ward]

I LOVE tort, got it on both my SR4 and 5... but that's just me.

 

[DBD-Bass]

I LOVE tort, got it on both my SR4 and 5... but that's just me.

I have to agree. I am really leaning towards the "shell" pickguard.

 

[Bill]

I torted my black/black 'Ray & I love the look of it. Mine has a rosewood fingerboard. But for some weird reason, I prefer the black/black look with maple fingerboards. I guess it's the extreme contrast of body & neck.