OLP vs New Sterling Basses

[gabriel192]

Skyline and Tributes are both made in Indonesia now and both feature US electronics (except for the cheapest Skyline). The Skylines are finished and set up in the US.

THe difference from what I understand and why these aren't exactly comparable to a Tribute is that these are entirely made over seas in Korea with no US electronics and never passed through the US factory.

The Tribute to G&L comparison to this line up seems a little off in that regards.

Not that I doubt that these will be solid instruments. Korea makes some great stuff these days.

Well Ed Friedland just took the Ray34 & the SB14 for a test drive (and he already owns a Tribute L-2000). And apparently he likes the SB14 best among the three. He's going to keep it. Here's a pic from the EBMM forums:

 

[Johnny Alien]

Never said it wouldn't be good. just saying that the other have US electronics and these are 100% Korean made form my understanding. That makes them different.

It is entirely possible that the Korean electronics stomp the US G&L electronics sonically.

Everyone was saying it is the same as the the Tribute line which it is not.

 

[spideyjg]

Never said it wouldn't be good. just saying that the other have US electronics and these are 100% Korean made form my understanding. That makes them different.

It is entirely possible that the Korean electronics stomp the US G&L electronics sonically.

Everyone was saying it is the same as the the Tribute line which it is not.

I make that comparison based upon feel, fit, and sound of the import to the USA counterpart.

If you want to break down what came from where than I'm sure you would find differences but unless I can hear or feel it, in my analysis, it is moot.

Jim

 

[Deleted member 5551]

I just read this thread: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I've been wanting a backup 5...the Honeyburst w/Rosewood board is mighty appealing. Not a whole lot of bread, good enough to at least ride as a back up to my Ray5.

Hmmm.