New SUB Day

[KevinM]

My Ray5 came in today.
I originally sampled a black one and went back the following weekend to buy it. When I went back the black one was gone so I ordered this one with a Walnut Satin finish. Before I went I was looking online and liked this color better anyway so it worked out good.
I bought this bass to use as a house bass at church so I could let some of the start-up bassists play on it without having to worry about messing up one of my high-end basses. I can leave it there on loan for anyone to use under minimal supervision. It sounds good as is but I'll probably try some cobalts on it after I get things going.

 

[jlepre]

I was looking at that exact bass, but decided to go another direction. Nothing wrong with it, and for the money it's pretty impressive. I like that finish too.

 

[KevinM]

I was looking at that exact bass, but decided to go another direction. Nothing wrong with it, and for the money it's pretty impressive. I like that finish too.

I'm not much for low-end basses but this one is perfect for the application and carries good enough sound and playability to make it worth the effort.

 

[jlepre]

I know what you mean. Is it a RAY? NO, but pretty damn close.

 

[douglasspears]

I (a guitar player mainly) have the same one, and love it! I wanted something to record with, or have in the music room for other people to jam on. It's funny, a coupla guys have stopped bringing their own basses over now, they just play this one!

Still need to get the volume pot replaced, to get a smoother and more consistent volume roll....but otherwise, it's great!

 

[douglasspears]

I've had it for 4+ months and haven't changed the strings or the batteries. I actually have been keeping it plugged in, and it doesn't seem to drain the battery. Is that normal?

 

[SBMM]

I've had it for 4+ months and haven't changed the strings or the batteries. I actually have been keeping it plugged in, and it doesn't seem to drain the battery. Is that normal?

Nope, not normal. Take the battery out and plug in the bass to see if it works.

 

[Jim C]

To the OP:
Congrats, what a beauty

 

[KevinM]

I put Cobalts on this baby on Friday. Took it to our Musician's Fellowship on Saturday and it sounds and plays really good. I need to work out the hot preamp issue but with the -10db pad on the amp and dropping the p/u a little it's getting pretty smooth.