I think that the difference is often exaggerated between the two, but I would definitely not call them the same. Squiers seem to have a cheaper feel to them, and the ones I've played have had bridge and tuner issues. Honestly though, they're not too far off from any good bass, and some of them...
Huge tonal differences, EQ, weight, looks/finish, types of wood, tuners, pickups, neck widths, scale lengths, # of strings, bridges, etc. Of course, a $4000 boutique bass will (well, SHOULD) have better craftsmanship than a $200 assembly line bass.
I haven't personally played a Sterling, but the Stingray is definitely versatile! I played the HH model, I could dial in tons of interesting tones.
I think both the Sterling and the Stingray have solid low ends -- if I were you, I'd considering making your decision based off preference in...
I played a new Stingray HH at guitar center a month ago or so, it blew me away, if I had money I would have purchased it right there. I haven't heard a Sterling in person though I think they sound similar based off my online observations from Youtube videos. Bongos sound great, but they look...
I may be repeating some people but here goes my list:
BSSM - RHCP
London Calling - The Clash
Dark Side of The Moon - Pink Floyd
Rubber Soul - The Beatles
Led Zeppelin II - Led Zeppelin
Shake Your Money Maker - The Black Crowes
I'm not a huge fan of either, but I would seriously recommend the jaguar, the series II would be pretty difficult ot make and looks like it might kill your leg.
I disagree, the software is poorly written so that even if you follow the procedure step by step, it can error out. On one of my computers, it freezes whenever it tries to do the final step of confirming the activation online. Obviously, it's not actually a problem with the connectivity...
I'm sure some of the finest instruments are in the hundred thousands. I know someone with a violin worth over $600,000 so a bass of that price wouldn't surprise me.
Cubase LE activation was a nightmare. No buzzing, a little latency.
I got mine for $80.00 with a coupon, I think it's worth it.
I've uploaded a video I recorded with my pandora, mim p-bass, and lexicon lambda.