Trade Question - Pheral AI for Music Man Sterling

[Rdore2000]

Hey guys, I have a 2016 EBMM Sterling that doesn't see much love. There's a Pheral_ai locally which has caught my fancy. I am fascinated by Alpher Instruments but I must admit I know very little about the sub brand. Would you say it's a good trade?



This is the exact bass that I'm eyeing.

And this is the bass I'm letting go:

 

[FunkHead]

Hey guys, I have a 2016 EBMM Sterling that doesn't see much love. There's a Pheral_ai locally which has caught my fancy. I am fascinated by Alpher Instruments but I must admit I know very little about the sub brand. Would you say it's a good trade?



This is the exact bass that I'm eyeing.

And this is the bass I'm letting go:

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Can't find any info on that bass. Is it discontinued?

 

[Rdore2000]

That's what. I know very little about them, although Alpher seems to be a great beloved brand.

 

[Lance Bunyon]

Looks similar to an EBMM Big Al.

 

[FunkHead]

That's what. I know very little about them, although Alpher seems to be a great beloved brand.

I have been informed that they were a lower priced version of the Hammerhead.

 

[Rdore2000]

I have been informed that they were a lower priced version of the Hammerhead.

I'm fascinated but don't know enough about the brand to pull the trigger haha.

 

[FunkHead]

I'm pretty sure the Sterling is worth more than a Budget version of the Hammerhead. I try to avoid oddball basses. Not that the quality isn't there but resale is poor on unknown basses for the most part.

Patience is paramount. Take your time and don't make an impulse decision.

 

[FunkHead]

Also, I'm no expert but I wouldn't keep my bass wrapped in plastic like that.

 

[Rdore2000]

Also, I'm no expert but I wouldn't keep my bass wrapped in plastic like that.

That was a picture dad took when the bass was purchased haha. One of his final pictures, so I love sharing it. It's been played several times since.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

A little info that I found on basschat. I would pass, but it's your decision to make.

 

[Rdore2000]

Thanks guys. This really helped.

 

[Bassistcool]

I'd go with the Sterling…

 

[JohnnyChatter]

Hmmmm, that's a tuff one. From what I understand that is the first version of the Hammerhead with a neck made by someone else.

It comes down to is it something you want to do. I personally am not a J neck guy but most people are. The Sterling is a great bass ErnieBall did a good job of destroying the name of by putting out the Sterling line of basses with the same name. It's like as soon as people see Sterling they judge without knowing. They play and sound great and are very versatile.

The Hammerhead is as great bass as long as you play it and want to keep it… I would make the trade if you play the bass and you know it's right. If not your just trading a bass out with a harder bass to sell.

I personally would pay more for/keep the Sterling unless that bass was the one. I have basses that are much better priced and are known brands I can't seem to sell. Never had an issue selling a Musicman, Fender, or Gibson. People like what they know and know what they like.

 

[burgerdj]

That Sterling deserves some love - they are fantastic instruments.

 

[Rdore2000]

Thanks all. Not going ahead with the trade.

 

[Rdore2000]

Or am I?

 

[MultiScaleMale]

Totally your call