Bacchus Twenty Four 5 String vs EBMM Sterling 5 String

[r0ckb0tt0m]

Which one would you choose and why?

Hoping if you could provide some useful insights. Thanks.

WHEN YOU VOTE, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO STATE THE REASON BEHIND YOUR CHOICE. Many thanks!

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BACCHUS TWENTY FOUR 5 STRING
BODY: LIGHT ASH
NECK:MAPLE NECK: MAPLE
FINGERBOARD: MAPLE FINGERBOARD: MAPLE
SCALE (FRETS):34 inch (24F) SCALE (FLETS): 34 inch (24F)
PICKUPS:BACCHUS BJB-ALV set PICKUPS: BACCHUS BJB-ALV set
PREAMP:BARTOLINI XTCT (with MC500 MIDDLE TRIMMER) PREAMP: BARTOLINI XTCT (with MC500 MIDDLE TRIMMER)
CONTROL:MASTER VOLUME,PU BALANCER, TREBLE(±12db at 4kHz）,MID(+10db at 500Hz),BASS(±12db at 40Hz) CONTROL: MASTER VOLUME, PU BALANCER, TREBLE (± 12db at 4kHz), MID (+10 db at 500Hz), BASS (± 12db at 40Hz)
WIDTH at KNUT:38mm WIDTH at KNUT: 38mm
TUNER:GOTOH GB707 TUNER: GOTOH GB707
BRIDGE:BACCHUS DB (4st) BRIDGE: BACCHUS DB (4st)
BODY FINISH:OIL FINISH or LACQUER TOP GLOSS BODY FINISH: OIL FINISH or LACQUER TOP GLOSS
NECK FINISH:LACQUER SATIN NECK FINISH: LACQUER SATIN
SWITCHES: PREAMP ON/OFF, COIL TAP SW

EBMM STERLING 5 STRING
Body Wood: Ash
Body Finish: High gloss polyester
Bridge: Standard - Music Man chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles; Optional - Piezo bridge with nickel plated brass saddles
Pickguard: Black
Frets: 22 - High profile, wide
Neck Wood: Select maple neck
Fingerboard: maple
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover
Controls: Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass
Switching: Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector
Pickups: Dual Humbucking with ceramic pole pieces

 

[dcr]

Man, talk about apples and oranges! These are quite different beasts, I'd think.

What do you plan to do with this bass...rock, jazz, metal, blues, funk? That would go a long way in helping others give you suggestions.

Personally, I voted for the Baccus. I like 24 frets, the finish, the pickups, and the switching and EQ options. Plus, I've never been much for EB basses.



dcr

 

[r0ckb0tt0m]

Man, talk about apples and oranges! These are quite different beasts, I'd think.

What do you plan to do with this bass...rock, jazz, metal, blues, funk? That would go a long way in helping others give you suggestions.

Personally, I voted for the Baccus. I like 24 frets, the finish, the pickups, and the switching and EQ options. Plus, I've never been much for EB basses.

dcr

Thanks very much for your reply.

I play rock, blues, jazz, and some funky stuff. I thought they both were quite alike? I mean in terms of electronics and wood. How are they different? In what way? Please expound.

 

[Doctor J]

They're very different. The Sterling has narrower string spacing too, which is part of the reason I'd go for the Bacchus, the poly finish on the Sterling would put me off too. They're both superb instruments, but it'd be Bacchus for me.