What bass do you plan to get next?

[fjadams]

The one I just ordered a body & neck for. Warmoth Jazzmaster body and a DC Kunkle baritone neck drilled for 4 bass tuners.

Definitely interested in the new Fender Mustang from the 2016 NAMM.

 

[solderfumes]

You know, I appreciate what you wrote! I've been writing off Sterlings because of the cheap electronics. 50 years playing bass and I sure as hell don't know a bare ass thing about what's what like you're suggestion. Guess i'll ride my ass down to the local G/C and check 'em out.

I think the Sterling that BubbaZed was referring to was the Music Man Sterling Bass, which is actually another model of bass that Music Man makes (Sterling). As he said, it's kind of like a slimmed down, modernized Stingray, with a narrower neck. I think it's also got a beefier tone, because its pickup is typically wired in series rather than in parallel. It also typically has a ceramic-based pickup.

Confusingly, they also named their budget line Sterling By Music Man (SBMM), leading to misunderstandings all over the place. If you wanted an SBMM-branded Sterling Bass, I believe it's called the SB14. I don't see it on the website; maybe it's a Guitar Center/Musician's Friend exclusive?

As for the electronics, I had been under the impression that, besides the SUB series stuff, the SBMM basses have the same electronics as the USA stuff?

 

[59Bassman]

I've decided I'm getting a 4 string PJ. What I don't know yet is which one. It will probably depend on how much of my "spare" gear sells over the next couple of months. Front runners thus far include everything from the GC-exclusive Seafoam model, the new Magnificent 7 American PJ, modifying a basic P bass, or (if it works out) a Lull PJ4. Tons of choices, just trying to determine how deep into it I want to go.

 

[el_Bajo_Verde]

A new Carvin! But the one I want is like $1400 after custom options.

 

[allenhumble]

Custom NYBW reference series 24
2 tone body. Aztec gold face with transformer brown sides and back. Matching headstock
Roasted Birdseye maple neck
Madagascar ebony board
DC pups with rosewood covers
Deposit paid and the waiting begins.......

 

[W.Roberts]

The Sterlings, like all MM basses, are solidly built. You'd be hard pressed to find a stinker. And again, look into the Slo Special.

Do what I did. Slap some Rotosounds on the Stingray. They've lasted pretty long.

I think the Sterling that BubbaZed was referring to was the Music Man Sterling Bass, which is actually another model of bass that Music Man makes (Sterling). As he said, it's kind of like a slimmed down, modernized Stingray, with a narrower neck. I think it's also got a beefier tone, because its pickup is typically wired in series rather than in parallel. It also typically has a ceramic-based pickup.

Confusingly, they also named their budget line Sterling By Music Man (SBMM), leading to misunderstandings all over the place. If you wanted an SBMM-branded Sterling Bass, I believe it's called the SB14. I don't see it on the website; maybe it's a Guitar Center/Musician's Friend exclusive?

As for the electronics, I had been under the impression that, besides the SUB series stuff, the SBMM basses have the same electronics as the USA stuff?

Wow. I'm learning alot! I am not joking. Sterling, eh? OK. You convinced me to check 'em out, tone, weight, contours, sound, all that jazz.

 

[Dp1363]

Next bass will probably be a MIA Fender Jazz. Just got a MIA Fender P bass so the Jazz is the next logical step. Need to sell a couple of other basses first.

 

[lfmn16]

None. Not for a while anyway.

For the first time in a long time I'm enjoying being gas free. No interest in new basses, pedals, amps, guitars, keyboards, etc., etc., etc.

 

[onda'bass]

if I do it will be a P 5 w/flats.

 

[FantasticFour]

Thinking of getting my first fretless.

 

[schietschijfje]

Invalid Link Removed, a cheap fretless bass for at home.

 

[GnarwhalNick]

A black on black Fender Standard Jaguar Bass Electric Bass Guitar (had to post the long title so there wasn't any confusion about which Jaguar it was haha). I've been eyeing it for a while now. I was originally thinking about a Jazz bass but decided I couldn't part with the P-bass pickups. So this is the best of both worlds! And I love the simplicity of it, compared to the other Jaguar with all the switches. I played both the Fender Jazz and a Squier Jag at my local GC and the Jaguar beat it by a mile. I can only imagine what the Fender sounds like.

 

[BubbaZed]

Wow. I'm learning alot! I am not joking. Sterling, eh? OK. You convinced me to check 'em out, tone, weight, contours, sound, all that jazz.

Solderfumes pretty much nailed it. It can be confusing, but when it comes to MusicMan basses:

1. Higher end stuff like Stingrays, Sterlings and Bongos
2. Intermediate stuff like the Sterling By MusicMan Ray34 (basically a foreign made Stingray)
3. Lower end like the SUB basses.

All great basses for the price range.

 

[strictlybass_ic]

Ibanez Prestige 4 banger with the Nordy big singles. Can't wait.

 

[Relsom]

The only Basses that would be on my radar for the forseeable future would be another Kubicki or a Rick of some sort.

 

[W.Roberts]

A black on black Fender Standard Jaguar Bass Electric Bass Guitar (had to post the long title so there wasn't any confusion about which Jaguar it was haha). I've been eyeing it for a while now. I was originally thinking about a Jazz bass but decided I couldn't part with the P-bass pickups. So this is the best of both worlds! And I love the simplicity of it, compared to the other Jaguar with all the switches. I played both the Fender Jazz and a Squier Jag at my local GC and the Jaguar beat it by a mile. I can only imagine what the Fender sounds like.

Damn! I like it! But I gotta ask -- what does this sucker weigh? Finding weight of Fender basses such as this brand new Flea Jazz Signature cannot be found. Data is scant to begin with. Flea's demo of the thing showed it twangs like crazy unplugged. So the wood's gotta be to original '62 specs along with electronics. But THIS Jaguar really appears terrific! But the weight! I want the weight! Mommy, they never post the weight! Whaaa....!

 

[GnarwhalNick]

Damn! I like it! But I gotta ask -- what does this sucker weigh? Finding weight of Fender basses such as this brand new Flea Jazz Signature cannot be found. Data is scant to begin with. Flea's demo of the thing showed it twangs like crazy unplugged. So the wood's gotta be to original '62 specs along with electronics. But THIS Jaguar really appears terrific! But the weight! I want the weight! Mommy, they never post the weight! Whaaa....!

Well I couldn't wait anymore last night and ordered it online lol... it should be here in "3-7 business days" and when I get it I will let you know!

 

[japhy4529]

You know, I appreciate what you wrote! I've been writing off Sterlings because of the cheap electronics. 50 years playing bass and I sure as hell don't know a bare ass thing about what's what like you're suggestion. Guess i'll ride my ass down to the local G/C and check 'em out.

BUT ... I have this issue with EB Power Slinkys. They seem to turn into rubber bands way too fast. I practice upwards of 4 hours a day where I can mostly for my own amuse and I figure EB strings on an EB instrument makes sense, eh? Wot not? Now I don't know about them, either. I think I'm now neurotic....

Wait, you mean to say that your local GC actually has US EBMM basses in stock, on the floor? Wow, I haven't seen those basses hanging on the walls of my local GCs for years now! It's all Fender (MIM and MIA), Ibanez and ESP and the occasional used bass or two. That's it!

I would second the recommendation to check out the EBMM Sterling basses. They sound great and the neck is much more comfy than the Stingray.

 

[lowplaces]

Next will be one of the new MIM Mustangs in Torino Red.

 

[garp]

For the first time in my bass-playing career, I honestly don't know. I spend equal amounts of time searching for the next possibility as I do questioning why I might need another instrument. However, I do know that if I purchase another bass, it's going to have all of the features that I want – no compromises. And more and more, I'm thinking that's likely to be a custom-build.