Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) If there's a prize for the most annoying question, this might scoop it. The aforementioned bass comes in a finish called Trans Blue Satin. By all accounts, it looks like the first image, below. I think it's rather nice, judging by that pic. So I'm shopping online looking for the best price, and of course the exceptional Thomann is by far the best value deal. They have a gallery unlike any other for this bass, and it looks like the second image, below. To me, that is simply stunning. I can't take my eyes off this bass. It's my wallpaper on my phone. It's my whatsapp profile pic. I'm showing this to everyone and being met with oohs and aahs from people who don't typically do 'feigned ethusiasm'. But no other pic can I find of this finish looking like it does in Thomann's gallery. Everywhere else I look, the colour appears flatter, more bland and more like a plain ol' Royal Blue. Which was fine a minute ago, but doesn't cut the mustard any longer. The question - after a long and convoluted set-up - is this: Has anyone seen this finish 'in the flesh'? Which of the two pics does it looks like? I can't get to a music shop which stocks this bass anytime soon, and need to know. Help! I'm in love! Edited December 5, 2014 by Funky Dunky Quote
discreet Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 The fact that the first pic is on a white background and the second is on a black background is going to make a huge difference to the apparent colour of the bass... juxtaposition, it's called... Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Author Posted December 5, 2014 Yeah, I had clocked that actually and noticed that Thomann's is the only site where I had seen the bass against a black background. Quote
HowieBass Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 I'd say the more likely explanation of the variation in blue is down to the white balance of each digital image - a common issue encountered when it's left to the camera to decide what type of illumination is present (when left set to AWB - Auto White Balance). One image looks a lot warmer than the other (the one you like, that's the one I'd get too) but until someone sees an example 'in the flesh' it's hard knowing which is closer to the truth. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 The pic on the left looks more like blue pearl with lots of light on it, they are really sparkly! From the walnut subs I've seen I'd expect it to more like the satin finish on the right. Check out the ebmm porn thread, me and ern500evo both have blue pearl basses,I think there is a pic of them together in there? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 I know the left isn't blue pearl btw but it's as if it's a non glossy trans version of it, my money would be on it being much flatter like the one on the right Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Author Posted December 5, 2014 I have to have that bass, in that colour. I don't care if it's a Sub, a Ray34, a Stingray or if it's made of mouldy cheese - I'm in love with a plank of wood and a shade of paint, and I can't compromise.. Doesn't matter if it's £300 or £3,000. I am telling you that I will eat the grass in my garden if it helps me to fund it quicker. I have gone over to the bad place. Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Author Posted December 5, 2014 Look at it. I love it. I need it. Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Author Posted December 5, 2014 Yes. Yes it does. And it tells me it's nearer pic 2 (the one I like) than pic one. Thanks Al :-) Quote
allighatt0r Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 My source is this talkbass thread, which I *think* is the sterling sub ray 4 in trans blue. looks like our very own dannybouy posted the pic. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/sterling-by-music-man-sub-ray4-and-ray5-part-2.1039748/ Quote
ColinB Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 I've ordered the 4-string..... now it's just the waiting game! Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) They look great! I'd put one of the stingray 2eq clone preamps in it. Edited December 5, 2014 by stingrayPete1977 Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Author Posted December 5, 2014 Where can one acquire this mod Pete? Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 Well mcnach will be along to tell you to get a John East 3 band which would be cool but I think a guy on ebay sells the 2 eq quite cheap, theres not much to them really. Quote
HowieBass Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1417806930' post='2624269'] Well mcnach will be along to tell you to get a John East 3 band which would be cool but I think a guy on ebay sells the 2 eq quite cheap, theres not much to them really. [/quote] Is that the Retrovibe Stinger preamp? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Retrovibe-Stinger-Classic-MM-Stingray-Bass-EQ-pre-amp-2-band-pre-EB-circuit-/281130564526 Is it better than the stock SUB preamp? Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 5, 2014 Author Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Colin - I was all set to get the honeyburst, but then I saw the blue and fell in love. The honeyburst looks cracking in both the 4 and the 5 though. Pete - I will have a gander on the bay d'E. A quick google search saw plenty mention of the John East, and another one which appears to be the handiwork of a guy named Tommo Richards. I take it these add a bit more authenticity to the sound, but are there other benefits? Anyone know if the latest Subs still suffer from the preamp clipping mentioned on the early models? Edited December 5, 2014 by Funky Dunky Quote
theyellowcar Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1417806930' post='2624269'] Well mcnach will be along to tell you to get a John East 3 band which would be cool but I think a guy on ebay sells the 2 eq quite cheap, theres not much to them really. [/quote] This one? (No affiliation, for the record) http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=281130564526 Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted December 5, 2014 Posted December 5, 2014 The retrovibe stinger is the one I think, its just a copy of the circuit so should sound the same, I dont recall the sub I tried being active, what versions are there? Quote
grenadilla Posted December 12, 2014 Posted December 12, 2014 I have played one at a local store and would have bought it if it had a maple fingerboard. I got a Mint Green (semi-glossy ) with maple neck. It is a Musicians Friend exclusive colour. The blue one I played was like that row of basses pictured except darker. (darker than Lake Placid Blue) I like the transparent finishes a lot. Quote
ColinB Posted December 12, 2014 Posted December 12, 2014 My SUB Ray 4 in Honeyburst arrived yesterday evening. Give me a couple of days to get a proper feel for it and I'll post up a review. Initial impression (after a set-up but with the el cheapo strings still on)..... crackin' bass. Quote
Funky Dunky Posted December 12, 2014 Author Posted December 12, 2014 There was a link to a preamp fix for the Sub Ray 4 on Talkbass, but the link is dead now. Anyone know where I can find it? Lotta talk of lowering the pup as far as it will go and that quiets the raging low E. Would try that first. I gotta tell ya, I really want this bass... Quote
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