Musicman Sterling Bass Club - Page 47

droppedurpocket · #**921** 12-28-2012, 11:18 AM

Hmm, well it could have been a bad string. I've got another set on the way ill have to try out.

boristhespider9 · #**922** 12-28-2012, 11:26 AM

Check out my Sterling 4HS in Natural in the classifieds!

Loki182 · #**923** 01-11-2013, 08:31 AM

I'm thinking about ordering a Serling 4H is sky blue. I haven't seen any available at any of the online stores but the color is an available color on the EB website. Can anyone recommend a retailer that takes orders or how do I go about getting mine built to my color spec? Does BassCentral do this? Thanks All

boristhespider9 · #**924** 01-11-2013, 02:19 PM

Yes Bass Central and The Perfect Bass will both order you one to your specs.

Though there's a real nice 4HS as new natural in the TB classifieds I highly recommend.

bigdbass · #**925** 02-01-2013, 11:07 AM

Thought my fellow Sterling fans might like this pic:

L to R: '98 Sunburst/Maple(now gone), '90s Natural Velvet Fretless, '90s Transl. Gold/Rosewood/Matching Headstock

LowEZ · #**926** 02-01-2013, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdbass

Thought my fellow Sterling fans might like this pic:

Mmmmmmmm.... sexy triplets!

Tunaman · #**927** 02-01-2013, 11:18 AM

Gratuitous family shot with poor winter lighting!

MikeBass · #**928** 02-01-2013, 11:42 AM

I just picked up a used Sterling (honeyburst with rosewood board) 4 string.
Don't know the year off hand. I'll have to look it up later.

Anyone ever add a single-coil neck pickup to one?
I dis-like the HS that is stock on the "newer" ones and was thinking of dropping in a Jazz pick-up. (Add a stacked knob for vol/pan)

ClassicJazz · #**929** 02-03-2013, 12:53 PM

Man (Musicman that is!) I am really loving these Sterling basses! The burning question is why did not I buy one these sooner! Just love the tone and the play-ability of these basses. They are so easy to play. Here is my two from last nights gig, got good use out of both.

boristhespider9 · #**930** 02-03-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeBass

I just picked up a used Sterling (honeyburst with rosewood board) 4 string.
Don't know the year off hand. I'll have to look it up later.

Anyone ever add a single-coil neck pickup to one?
I dis-like the HS that is stock on the "newer" ones and was thinking of dropping in a Jazz pick-up. (Add a stacked knob for vol/pan)

I have a stock Sterling HS. Don't understand why you wouldn't like it. It's awesome.

MikeBass · #**931** 02-04-2013, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by boristhespider9

I have a stock Sterling HS. Don't understand why you wouldn't like it. It's awesome.

Just not a fan of the stock mm singlecoil pickup.
When they first came out I was kinda excited, but I wasnt impressed with the sound overall.
YMMV....

vrossi · #**932** 02-04-2013, 05:59 AM

may i join? 2001 H. Sold all my Kubickis for this one.

pringlw · #**933** 02-04-2013, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by petermca17

Here's mine ... and if you're still doling out the numbers please feel free to assign one to me.

#181!

pringlw · #**934** 02-04-2013, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ClassicJazz

Can I join! A 1999 Sterling I bought from a fellow TB'r. Just love this bass! Super light and funky as hell!

Yes you can, number 182!

pringlw · #**935** 02-04-2013, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tunaman

Gratuitous family shot with poor winter lighting!

Yes you should be in, number #183 for you!

pringlw · #**936** 02-04-2013, 06:17 AM

Glad to have you, number 184 for that beauty!

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Originally Posted by vrossi

may i join? 2001 H. Sold all my Kubickis for this one.

MikeBass · #**937** 02-04-2013, 06:25 AM

Oh, if anyone has a HipShot D-Tuner (BT-1) they're not using and wanna sell, hit me up asap.

Calaverasgrande · #**938** 02-04-2013, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by boristhespider9

I have a stock Sterling HS. Don't understand why you wouldn't like it. It's awesome.

I wish they offered a 2 or 3 pickup single coil like the Big AL, but in the Sterling.
I like the bridge pup single coil sound you get on Jazz basses (and derivatives) but I also like MM basses.
Maybe I'll pick up one of the sbmm models and mod it.

Tunaman · #**939** 02-04-2013, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Calaverasgrande

I wish they offered a 2 or 3 pickup single coil like the Big AL, but in the Sterling.
I like the bridge pup single coil sound you get on Jazz basses (and derivatives) but I also like MM basses.
Maybe I'll pick up one of the sbmm models and mod it.

Had a Big Al & the Sterling CRUSHED it...

The Sterling has FOUR rows of pickups vs the Big AL having 3 BTW. Pickup switch > buttons too

Melvin7822 · #**940** 02-05-2013, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tunaman

Had a Big Al & the Sterling CRUSHED it...

The Sterling has FOUR rows of pickups vs the Big AL having 3 BTW. Pickup switch > buttons too

I think this is another case where you prefer the tool that works best for you. I have to admit that it's easy to make mistakes with pickup selections on the Big Al, but it is still my number one. Essentially, the Big Al is capable of 16 different sounds (8 pickup combinations in active and passive) while the Sterling can only produce 5. In the end, the Big Al can sound modern, but nowhere near as modern and aggressive as a Sterling.

Also, I think it's fun to note that essentially the Big Al is was BP originally wanted the Sterling to be, but the technology at the time didn't allow him to realize his vision. The Sterling would've had three single-coils and a 5-way switch.