KASH Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 same league instruments I would say...opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Yes, they're both really nice instruments. If anything, the G&L is more flexible in terms of the sounds it can create, but if I had to choose one, it'd be the Ray 34. Having had both, I just like the top end clarity of the Ray better. But I've always liked punchy hifi-sounding basses. As for build quality, there's really not much in it. Both are excellent quality instruments. Top notch Indonesian made stuff, the same sort of quality as you get on the Lakland Skylines. I think we've agreed that they're both very close in terms of spec (apart from the 3-band eq on the Sterling) and quality. Just comes down to which one you like best. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 20, 2009 Author Share Posted October 20, 2009 (edited) [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='631448' date='Oct 20 2009, 03:58 PM']Yes, they're both really nice instruments. If anything, the G&L is more flexible in terms of the sounds it can create, but if I had to choose one, it'd be the Ray 34. Having had both, I just like the top end clarity of the Ray better. But I've always liked punchy hifi-sounding basses. As for build quality, there's really not much in it. Both are excellent quality instruments. Top notch Indonesian made stuff, the same sort of quality as you get on the Lakland Skylines. I think we've agreed that they're both very close in terms of spec (apart from the 3-band eq on the Sterling) and quality. Just comes down to which one you like best. Rich.[/quote] I'm aware of the similarities and I'm tempted by both, in terms of sound, which one would give me more earth-shaking bottom end? Playing hard rock/ 80's heavy rock/metal kind of thing...with fingers EDIT: also have my eyes on the Spector Legend Edited October 20, 2009 by KASH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 Hmmm... For the type of playing you're suggesting, I'd say the Sterling just pips the G&L, but then again I always played mine on parallel. Put it into series mode and you're really shattering the Earth's core! Again, both will do the job admirably. Whack up the bass control on the basses and you're away. Women's underwear will automatically vapourize as you play, LOL! Another to consider for that sort of sound is a Warwick Corvette $$. Same sort of concept. I loved the original one I had. Amazing sounding bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='631466' date='Oct 20 2009, 04:13 PM']Another to consider for that sort of sound is a Warwick Corvette $$. Same sort of concept. I loved the original one I had. Amazing sounding bass![/quote] The $$ is out of my budget unfortunately...I would really like to try them both, A-B them if possible but that's almost impossible, also, any thoughts on the Specor Legend, the custom one? Is it worth putting down on the list? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumnote Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 (edited) I havent played a Sterling by music man ray but I do have a us ray and a us stirling, and comparing to the G&l 2000 trib I think the g&L is more versatile. 2 pickups, individually switchable, or both, monster eq, treble boost, passive/series /parrallel switching. You may want to factor in the different neck profile, the g@l is a bit fatter than the ray. Edited October 21, 2009 by bumnote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 I am currently looking at both too. I think the Ray34 is getting the nod though because it has the p/up in "that" position and has both boost and cut in the preamp, plus mid range control. My P/P has the p/ups in the same position as the G&L and they do sound very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 any thougts on the spector? does it compare to these two? assuming I want a thunderous bottom end used mainly for heavy rock - through a GK1001RBII + Ashdowm ABM 810. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 anyone? spector, g&l tribute or sterling ray?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 bump on this one... has anyone played these 3 basses? spector legend custom 4, ray 34 and l200? got a few good comments on the last 2 but no info on the legend. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) I haven't played the Spector Legend, but I've played one of the top limited edition NS5 models & a Euro LX5. Very nice basses. Depending on the quality of the Legend, it could also be a pretty good bass. You'd have to find one in a store and try it... Edited November 11, 2009 by OutToPlayJazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 (edited) [quote name='KASH' post='632118' date='Oct 21 2009, 08:40 AM']The $$ is out of my budget unfortunately...I would really like to try them both, A-B them if possible but that's almost impossible, also, any thoughts on the Specor Legend, the custom one? Is it worth putting down on the list?[/quote] The new Warwick Rockbasses are now out and are visually identical to the German made ones - made somewhere else and no horrible 'RockBass' on the headstock- but they haven't made it to the UK yet as far as I know. They're getting good reviews from USA users on the Warwick forum [url="http://forum.warwick.de/17-warwick-rockbasses/9875-just-played-rb-5-string.html"]here[/url] and pictures and details of the Corvette $$ are [url="http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?submenuID=17072&katID=22911&cl=EN"]here[/url]. (Their images are all 'dynamic' so I can't post a picture from Warwick's web-site here. Sorry.) Edited November 11, 2009 by ColinB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted November 11, 2009 Author Share Posted November 11, 2009 [quote name='ColinB' post='651734' date='Nov 11 2009, 04:17 PM']The new Warwick Rockbasses are now out and are visually identical to the German made ones - made somewhere else and no horrible 'RockBass' on the headstock- but they haven't made it to the UK yet as far as I know. They're getting good reviews on the Warwick forum [url="http://forum.warwick.de/17-warwick-rockbasses/9875-just-played-rb-5-string.html"]here[/url] and pictures and details of the Corvette $$ are [url="http://www.warwick.de/modules/produkte/produkt.php?submenuID=17072&katID=22911&cl=EN"]here[/url]. (Their images are all 'dynamic' so I can't post a picture from Warwick's web-site here. Sorry.)[/quote] yes, already seen the rockbass $$...now that's a stunner another one for my gas shortlist?...if they're in the same price range of the 3 mentioned above, hell yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 [quote name='KASH' post='651744' date='Nov 11 2009, 04:23 PM']yes, already seen the rockbass $$...now that's a stunner another one for my gas shortlist?...if they're in the same price range of the 3 mentioned above, hell yeah![/quote] $700 in the USA. The new Rockbass pricelist is [url="http://www.warwick.de/media/prices/Rockbass_D_A.pdf"]here[/url], but it's in Euros - and the Euro is strong against the pound compared to the dollar at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted November 11, 2009 Share Posted November 11, 2009 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='631466' date='Oct 20 2009, 03:13 PM']Hmmm... For the type of playing you're suggesting, I'd say the Sterling just pips the G&L, but then again I always played mine on parallel. Put it into series mode and you're really shattering the Earth's core! Again, both will do the job admirably. Whack up the bass control on the basses and you're away. Women's underwear will automatically vapourize as you play, LOL! Another to consider for that sort of sound is a Warwick Corvette $$. Same sort of concept. I loved the original one I had. Amazing sounding bass![/quote] Wow! I have a G&L and also a Stingray. Does this mean I'll be able to undress women at a distance!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASH Posted November 12, 2009 Author Share Posted November 12, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='651820' date='Nov 11 2009, 05:43 PM']Wow! I have a G&L and also a Stingray. Does this mean I'll be able to undress women at a distance!?[/quote] you're the bass Rambo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dub Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 The biggest difference is that the L2000 has two pickups (bridge - fast top end attack) (neck - low woof less attack) (both - more woof and attack) compared to the slightly more mid voiced position of the muscicman pickup. Bear in mind that the musicman pre boosts the top end a lot, even when the tone controls are set flat. The G+L gives you the choice passive, active or treble boost. You've got more choice with the musicman eq (boost and cut) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayfan Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='solo4652' post='651820' date='Nov 11 2009, 05:43 PM']Wow! I have a G&L and also a Stingray. Does this mean I'll be able to undress women at a distance!?[/quote] Basically, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lfalex v1.1 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Get the G&L, and put a pan pot in it instead of the Pick-up selector! That'd rule. P.S. I hate pick-up selector switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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