BassAgent Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 I'm considering purchasing a Sterling Ray34. I've borrowed an EBMM SUB a while ago and found the neck to be too chunky for my hands, as a Jazz Bass aficionado. Does anyone have experience with both basses, and can tell me something about the difference between the two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 I had one of the first run SUBs and first run Ray34s. IIRC the neck on the SUB was slimmer. However, things may have changed, although a quick look at Ray34 specs shows a 43mm nit width. The Ray24 Classic, on the other hand, has a J style 38mm nut width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted November 6 Author Share Posted November 6 Yeah I was also looking at the 24 in white, but that is very hard to get by here in NL, whereas the Ray34 is available in blue sparkle. And who wouldn't want a blue sparkle bass? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjones Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 (edited) The Sterling Ray4 (the cheapest version of a Stingray) has a Jazz Style neck. I've owned a USA Stingray SUB, a USA Standard Stingray and now own a Sterling Ray4. The Ray4 has the best neck if you like Jazz Bass style necks. Edited November 6 by gjones 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Check this one, brand new and in the Netherlands @BassAgent : https://www.instrumentsonline.nl/Webwinkel-Product-292460785/Sterling-by-Musicman-Ray-24-Classic-3tone-sunburst-4-snarige-basgitaar.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted November 6 Author Share Posted November 6 Thanks! I've seen that. But of all colours, I really don't want a sunburst😅 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 Want a Pueblo Pink instead @BassAgent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 There's a white Ray34 on Kleinanzeigen @BassAgent , so in Germany, since a few days... https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-anzeige/sterling-by-music-man-ray-34-bassgitarre/2909144066-74-2226 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted November 6 Author Share Posted November 6 Thanks again! Buuuuut for VAT reasons I'm planning on buying a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellzero Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 12 minutes ago, BassAgent said: Thanks again! Buuuuut for VAT reasons I'm planning on buying a new one. Good luck in finding one available at the moment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted November 6 Author Share Posted November 6 (edited) I've found a blue sparkle Ray34 So that's what I'm hesitating about: do I get that and risk the chunkier neck, or wait a month or more for the white 24? Edited November 6 by BassAgent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted November 6 Share Posted November 6 (edited) 1 hour ago, BassAgent said: I've found a blue sparkle Ray34 They look fantastic in the flesh. Edited November 6 by ezbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted November 7 Author Share Posted November 7 Couldn't resist. I bought it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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