He also misstated the pickup selector. But it’s ok. Really depends on the amp, depressing the volume makes a noticeable jump. That said I adjusted the pickup too. It sounds good in all the modes
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SBMM Stingray Short scale
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Agreed. I got the feeling he wasn’t the most knowledgeable bassist from reading the review... then I saw his “credentials” and now I don’t know what to think. He talks about how he was hesitant to try slapping on a maple neck because it wasn’t suitable for slapping, in the way that Rosewood apparently is in his opinion. At least his intonation was spot on… My intonation was horrible from the factory LOL.
Oh it definitely makes the volume jump, but I don't understand why you would'nt just engineer that into standard pot knob, but whatever.
Wow, sorry to hear that. I had none of those issues.
No worries, I can adjust the intonation myself, and I just picked up some Big Bens Nut Sauce to lube up the nut slots and string tree. We will see how much of an improvement that makes until I get the tuners and nut swapped.
Looks possibly a new color coming-dropped copper. Listed on SBMM website but no pictures there.
edit: found pic STERLING SS4 SHORT SCALE STINGRAY - DROPPED COPPER - MN - 4 STRING BASS - STERLING BY MUSIC MAN
edit: found pic STERLING SS4 SHORT SCALE STINGRAY - DROPPED COPPER - MN - 4 STRING BASS - STERLING BY MUSIC MAN
Makes me glad I got Daphne. 
Well, I just got mine delivered today and I’m pretty impressed.
Out of the box it was setup pretty well. Neck relief and string height were spot on but the intonation was a bit off (every bass I’ve bought is off so no points lost).
Build quality is outstanding. Not a single protruding fret edge to be found. Although the nut is 1.5”, the neck is nicely thick and finished in a satin finish.
I was really impressed by the sound. I’ve toyed with Mustangs and the ones I played never impressed me. It’s clear and deep and has tons of sustain. Also, zero dead notes on the g string. Not even a note that rings less than others.
I also tried it in drop D and the D was strong and deep and clear.
I really like what Sterling did. It has a smaller but normal looking body. From my signature, you can see I’m a G&L fan and I had considered a Fallout. That body shape says short scale and sort of turns me off (though they also sound good). I also like that it has 22 frets.
This is my first short scale and so far it’s exceeded my expectations.
Out of the box it was setup pretty well. Neck relief and string height were spot on but the intonation was a bit off (every bass I’ve bought is off so no points lost).
Build quality is outstanding. Not a single protruding fret edge to be found. Although the nut is 1.5”, the neck is nicely thick and finished in a satin finish.
I was really impressed by the sound. I’ve toyed with Mustangs and the ones I played never impressed me. It’s clear and deep and has tons of sustain. Also, zero dead notes on the g string. Not even a note that rings less than others.
I also tried it in drop D and the D was strong and deep and clear.
I really like what Sterling did. It has a smaller but normal looking body. From my signature, you can see I’m a G&L fan and I had considered a Fallout. That body shape says short scale and sort of turns me off (though they also sound good). I also like that it has 22 frets.
This is my first short scale and so far it’s exceeded my expectations.
I like that red a lot more than my unique (neckswapped, thanks RodRy) white with maple. Decisions, decisions.
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Dropped copper color also just showed up on SBMM product page:
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- Oct 7, 2000
- 18,619
- 38,939
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- Endorsing artist: Musicman basses
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Lost me at "...hesitant to try slapping on a maple neck..."
Glad you're happy! I like mine quite a bit, and it fits great with my other basses. Really good for the price.
Not feeling the copper. I was hoping for a Cutlass shorty with a middle pickup only.
Here is SBMM’s Daphne Blue next to Fender’s Daphne Blue. These distant cousins like nice together!
Beautiful duo. Do you know if you can get Precision tones out of that Mustang? I’m looking for a Precision short scale but don’t like the Squier Mini P.
Oh damn, that's sweet. Don't regret buying the white, but the red would make me think. Not a fan of the Daphne/baby blue, however that does seem to be the more popular option.
