Used Stingray vs. New SUB

[OldSchool Noob]

Gents -

I may soon find myself with a few bucks to spend on a bass -- just about enough to buy a used Stingray -- and need to make a decision.

Should I hunt for a used Stingray or buy a Stingray SUB and do something useful (like pay a couple of bills) with the difference.

Let me preface this by saying that I don't have a problem with the finish of a SUB. (To my eyes, if you put a black or black ice pickguard on a black, red, or white SUB, that's pretty hot.) I am more concerned about the tonal authenticity and flexibility of the SUB vs. the Ray.

I know that the active SUB has a 2-band EQ vs. the 3-band on the Stingray. I also know that the SUB is not contoured where the Ray has a nice belly-cut. I have been told that the quality difference is negligible although the Stingray will look and feel more luxurious.

Bottom line, I think it may be time to add "The Stingray Sound" to my collection. I'd like to do it cost effectively but on the other hand, I don't want to be penny-wise and dollar-foolish.

Thoughts/Opinions/Flames?

Let 'er rip!

 

[Figjam]

The used ray will be much better

 

[BOOST]

a good player can "almost" make anything sound nice

 

[Motojunkie]

Used Ray.

If at some point you decide that you want to get rid of it, it's already been depreciated, and you won't lose lots of money on it (probably won't lose any). The SUB on the other hand will depreciate a bunch.

Depending on your preferences, the difference in the neck finish may be an issue for you.

 

[BigBallz]

I have just the Ray for you.......

 

[Mobay45]

I've owned both and I didn't like the slab body. Other than that, it was a pretty good bass.

How about finding a used SUB? That would be the best of both worlds for you if you're not ready to spring for the whole enchilada.

 

[OldSchool Noob]

I have just the Ray for you.......

Oh?

Send me a PM

 

[Butterbass]

Ray Ray Ray Ray Ray!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[maddog]

Used Ray.

If at some point you decide that you want to get rid of it, it's already been depreciated, and you won't lose lots of money on it (probably won't lose any). The SUB on the other hand will depreciate a bunch.

Depending on your preferences, the difference in the neck finish may be an issue for you.

Motojunkie's got a good point. And BigBallz might be the ultimate hookup.

Are the stars going to align? Is Oldschool Noob going to find eternal happiness. Is BigBallz gonna be allowed back in the house? Tune in and find out.

 

[Dr Stankface]

+1 for the Ray

Andrew

 

[BigBallz]

Motojunkie's got a good point. And BigBallz might be the ultimate hookup.

Are the stars going to align? Is Oldschool Noob going to find eternal happiness. Is BigBallz gonna be allowed back in the house? Tune in and find out.

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[Golem]

Used Ray.

If at some point you decide that you want to get rid of it, it's already been depreciated, and you won't lose lots of money on it (probably won't lose any). The SUB on the other hand will depreciate a bunch.

Depending on your preferences, the difference in the neck finish may be an issue for you.

+1 all the above, and ... you mentioned a new PG if you got a SUB. The $$ dif from a SUB to a used Ray can be as little as $100. A new PG takes a big bite out of $100.

As to the depreciation on a SUB, see if you can find a used already depreciated SUB. Then you've really got an EB bass for chicken feed.