Music Man?

[BlackMagic]

Anyone know if this bass is any good?
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[kjpollo]

There have been several threads about these basses- you might want to search around a bit. One thread brought out the point that these basses are LICENSED by Ernie Ball and actually made by another manufacturer.

The general consensus seems to be that they are not as good as full-bore Ernie Ball basses but they are a good value for the price point.

 

[5string5fingers]

 

[goldenglory18]

Fender?

Gotta be more specific buddy. What kinda music, your tone preference, yadda, yadda....

For me, I'd rather spend $600 on a used MIA fender, or get a new MIM.

 

[jmattbassplaya]

Google = friend

 

[ThunderV]

No

 

[RTL]

There have been several threads about these basses- you might want to search around a bit. One thread brought out the point that these basses are LICENSED by Ernie Ball and actually made by another manufacturer.

Correct!

This is also the same manufacturer that will be building the new, politically-correct "MusicPerson" models, slated for release in 2012.

 

[cabrego]

I own a Stingray, a SUB 5, and a SUB Sterling. I have played Sterling Rays at GC. I would find a used SUB if I had to start over again on the cheap.

 

[XtheDeadPawn]

I'd say it's alright not really spot on tone wise as far as replicating the Real MM Sterlings but, close enough to warrant the price.

 

[trunkshope6]

agreed id play my sub over the new sbmm,not to say that theyre bad ,just the sub is 2 band awesomeness

 

[Dr. Cheese]

Anyone know if this bass is any good?
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Go check one out. I really like mine.

 

[progrmr]

If you play one then play a true EBMM Sterling you'll see, feel, and hear the difference.

Of course, the EBMM new is more than double the price of a new SB-14. I'd look for a used EBMM in the $850-$950 range. Depends what your price range is of course. Play them both, then buy the one fits you best.

 

[nostatic]

I dunno about basses, but this Music Man is a pretty good baritone

 

[FromTheBassMent]

Correct!

This is also the same manufacturer that will be building the new, politically-correct "MusicPerson" models, slated for release in 2012.

Oh SNAP!

 

[Alex1984]

I believe the Sterling by MusicMan are still made by Ernie Ball, just off-shores, whereas the OLP basses are the ones licensed by Ernie Ball but made by someone else.

This is just what I remembered.

 

[doktorfeelgood]

IMHO, Ed Friedland could make any bass sound good...)-(

 

[5string5fingers]

IMHO, Ed Friedland could make any bass sound good...)-(

Why do you think companies get him to do reviews on everything.

 

[Jim Roseberry]

Go check one out. I really like mine.

+1

I went to checkout a Ray35...
All GC had was the SB14

The SB14 ended up being everything I thought it wouldn't
-Sounds great
-Plays great
-It's heavy

FWIW, I like my SB14's tone better than my previous MIA Ray.
I don't know if I just got a particularly good SB14, but it can easily hang with my MIA MM bases.

 

[HMZ]

You can get a used Musicman Sterling in mint condition for close to that price used. Check e-bay and you'll see.

As far as the Sterling Musicman version goes I tried one at GC and it has fret sprouts but the Stingray35 version was great.

 

[Dr. Cheese]

You can get a used Musicman Sterling in mint condition for close to that price used. Check e-bay and you'll see.

As far as the Sterling Musicman version goes I tried one at GC and it has fret sprouts but the Stingray35 version was great.

Fret sprouts mean nothing. GCs don't invest in humidifiers or up keep of their stock. At my nearest GC, there are beautiful Sterlings and SR5s that have terrible fret sprout because they have no humidifiers.