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NBD!! 2001 EBMM Sterling 4H Blue Pearl

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by selowitch, Feb 22, 2020.

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  1. Feb 22, 2020 #1
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Today on a beautiful Maryland morning, I picked up this excellent bass via a local seller on Facebook Marketplace. It is my first time playing a USA-made EBMM Sterling and I am super-impressed. The weight is nice (around 8.5 lbs.), the neck is super-comfortable, and the sound is even better than I anticipated. I experimented a little with the slap tone and I was struck by its richness and depth. The finish is also excellent with only a minor ding or two. Music Man quality seldom disappoints. I acquired it for a very good price including the OHSC:

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  2. Feb 22, 2020 #2
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    I think the pickups are ceramic on the Sterlings and Alnico on the StingRays, but I am not 100% certain.
     
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  3. Feb 22, 2020 #3
    BrentSimons

    BrentSimons

    Mar 4, 2004
    Vergennes,VT USA
     
  4. Feb 22, 2020 #4
    Tubehed

    Tubehed

    Oct 27, 2011
    Westminister, CA
    Yes, they are ceramic on the Sterlings. Beautiful bass! Congrats! Love the necks on the Sterlings.
     
  5. Feb 22, 2020 #5
    Tubehed

    Tubehed

    Oct 27, 2011
    Westminister, CA
    Also, the black PG looks nice but it might look really cool with a white pearl PG, as well.
     
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  6. Feb 22, 2020 #6
    king_biscuit

    king_biscuit

    May 21, 2006
    US
    That's a great color. I have never owned a Sterling, but I have owned SR5s (ceramic models) and always really like the sound.
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2020 #7
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Other possibilities for pickguards: red pearl, blue pearl, mint, blue shell, and of course tortoise.
     
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  8. Feb 22, 2020 #8
    QweziRider

    QweziRider Supporting Member

    Sep 15, 2008
    Northern Nevada, U.S.
    Ohhhhh, that's gorgeous.
     
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  9. Feb 22, 2020 #9
    Tubehed

    Tubehed

    Oct 27, 2011
    Westminister, CA
    Yeah, might have to rotate with all those choices!
     
  10. Feb 22, 2020 #10
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Perhaps, but aftermarket pickguards can get a mite expensive, especially if you own multiples!
     
  11. Feb 22, 2020 #11
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    I used to own a 2008 MIM Fender Jazz Bass in Lake Placid Blue that I fitted with a white pearl pickguard. It looked great.
     
  12. Feb 22, 2020 #12
    bdgotoh

    bdgotoh Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2002
    Pacific NW
    You're correct. I love Sterling pickups, just a little more aggressive to my ears than Stingray pickups.
     
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  13. Feb 22, 2020 #13
    Border

    Border

    Dec 31, 2010
    Spokane, Wa.
    Congratulations on your gorgeous new bass. I have never tried an EBMM, but have always heard good things about them. Play it in good health.
     
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  14. Feb 22, 2020 #14
    j.kernodle

    j.kernodle

    Nov 23, 2008
    South Carolina
    I had that exact color neck and pickguard combo for years. I played that bass happily for years until I found this forum and went GAS crazy. I miss that bass. Congrats on your purchase!
     
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  15. Feb 22, 2020 #15
    JRA

    JRA my words = opinion Gold Supporting Member

    Oct 28, 2013
    Indianapolis and Cincinnati
    it looks dynamite --- but i'll bet it sounds awesome! that's quite an instrument, and i'm sure behind the color --- i think the black pg is right! congratulations on your new instrument! :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Feb 22, 2020 #16
    Erik herman

    Erik herman Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 30, 2017
    Mount Royal, New Jersey
    That's the only bass that I've owned two of, they really are all around great!
     
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  17. Feb 22, 2020 #17
    Huw Phillips

    Huw Phillips Life is like TV if the channel sucks change it Supporting Member

    Jan 4, 2019
    Hoboken
    I remember me and you looking at another one of these about 6 months or more ago a black one, glad you managed to get one enjoy
     
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  18. Feb 22, 2020 #18
    ThinCrappyTone

    ThinCrappyTone Guest

    Oct 1, 2011
    nice snag!
     
  19. Feb 22, 2020 #19
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Putting her through her paces, I’d say it’s even better than I expected.
     
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  20. Feb 22, 2020 #20
    spike42

    spike42 Supporting Member

    Oct 21, 2007
    Gastonia, NC
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