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For sale EBMM Sterling 5 HS with case 8.7 lbs

Sold
$1,225.00
Strings
5
Status
This item has been sold and is no longer available!

Details

I sold one of these years ago and had regretted it since. I jumped the gun and purchased this because I have not found one so lightweight and in exceptional shape in years. The reality is my tastes have changed since then and I might just need to have someone build me what I want. I do believe EBMM 5 string necks are among the best feeling and the B is great for 34” scale. Includes case.


I hate to use the word mint, but the condition is great, not sure it was played much at all. My only gripe, is right in front of the bridge is an ugly spot in the wood – I circled it in blue in the pics.


Let me know if you have any questions. Asking for 1300 1225 OBO plus 50 shipping in Cont USA. No international shipping, no trades, thanks!


Model : Sterling 5

Weight : 8.7 lbs (on my inaccurate scale)

Body Wood : Ash

Scale Length : 34" (86.4 cm)

Neck Radius : 11" (27.9 cm)

Frets : 22 - High profile, wide

Neck Width : 1-3/4" (44.5 mm) at nut 2-3/4"" (69.9 mm) at last fret

Neck Wood : Select maple neck

Fingerboard : Fretted - maple

Neck Finish : Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend

Neck Color : Standard - Natural

Pickguard : Black

Tuning Machines : Schaller BM

Controls : Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass

Switching : Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector

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Comments

krovx

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Mar 11, 2003
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Thanks for the interest. Just want to reiterate that I am not interested in trades.

Bump for price drop!
 

krovx

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Mar 11, 2003
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Michigan, USA
What is the tone of the Sterling 5 like compared to the Stingray 5? I am looking for a Musicman. Thanks.

The HS setup gives you a lot of options. The 5 strings do have a 3 way switch typically that puts the MM bucker in series, parallel, and single.

Rays are usually Alnico magnets wired in parallel, and Sterlings usually do ceramics wired in series. Many say that Sterlings have more power and punch and Rays are 'sweeter'. I find them both aggressive in a good way.

5 way switch gives these tones and my perceived sound:

1. Typical MM humbucker
2. MM bridge in single coil
3. Full on MM and neck pickup coil (there is a phantom coil underneath the pickguard that prevents any hum)
4. inside coil of MM and neck pickup ( J Bass-ish tone)
5. neck pickup ( P bass-ish tone)

Let me know if you have any questions!
 
Gorgeous bass and the perfect weight. I've been looking for a lightweight EBMM 5, unfortunately I can only trade. If you change your mind I have a like new 2007 Sterling 4HH limited edition with the limited edition hardcase.
 

krovx

Thump or Bust
Supporting Member
Mar 11, 2003
2,649
613
Michigan, USA
I know this is a bad time to look for cash but I know there a few of you who are waiting until the holiday bills shake out.
 

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