Sterling question

[StuartV]

The humbucker on the HS is wired in parallel so you can get the same sound as the H in the same mode.You also have single coil option for the humbucker like the H. What you get with the HS is 3 other tone options. My favorite is all 3 coils (position 3),and coils 2 and 3 (positon 4). The HS is the way to go.

But you don't get an option that is the same as the H in Series, right?

 

[Melvin7822]

The SLO's are just a little bit out of my price range.... So the question still remains.. HS or H?

Actually, I think you're slightly confused. There is no upcharge for the SLO option on a StingRay. In all actuality, the base price of a StingRay is cheaper than a Sterling (only $50 difference, but still).

So if you want something with the exact same tone to what you have currently with a thinner neck profile, a StingRay SLO is going to be the only thing that will nail it precisely.

Also, for a different option you could get a Big Al H. It has the same neck profile as a Sterling and you have the option of going series/parallel, passive/active, and it has a 4-band EQ. It's probably the most versatile single H of the bunch.

 

[Joshuadriller]

Actually, I think you're slightly confused. There is no upcharge for the SLO option on a StingRay. In all actuality, the base price of a StingRay is cheaper than a Sterling (only $50 difference, but still).

So if you want something with the exact same tone to what you have currently with a thinner neck profile, a StingRay SLO is going to be the only thing that will nail it precisely.

Also, for a different option you could get a Big Al H. It has the same neck profile as a Sterling and you have the option of going series/parallel, passive/active, and it has a 4-band EQ. It's probably the most versatile single H of the bunch.

The reason I say it's out of my price range is because I'm buying used, and it seems like the most common sterling bass under $1200 is the HS and sometimes H. I haven't done a lot of research on the the big al

 

[73jbass]

But you don't get an option that is the same as the H in Series, right?

With the H you get parallel,single coil and series. You cant get series on the humbucker with the HS.Just parallel and single.

 

[Bassist Jay]

I have a Sterling 4H that I love. With that being said though, I have not played a HS so I can't say what they are like but I am yet to be disappointed with any Music Man bass that I play so with whatever decision you decide to go with, you can't go wrong.

 

[Bass_Thumper]

I've been playing a Sterling 4 HS for a couple of months now and love it. I find that I use position 3 a lot. Seems like adding in the single with the humbucker gives such a nice fat tone with a bit less edge than just the humbucker. I certainly think it's great to have the option to add in the single coil.