Duarte

Sorry.

27 minutes ago, Bunion said:

I’d like classic Sterling  but you do not see many around unfortunately 

Yeah I loved the look of those. They didn't last long before being discontinued.

6 minutes ago, BassAgent said:

Well, I have both at home right now. Not Stingrays, but Sterlings. I borrowed a Sterling SB14 from a friend, and shortly after bought a '93 EBMM Sterling. The SB14 is really really good. Like, for that price, insanely good. It's light, the neck is great, it sounds like a proper Music Man, the hardware is good and I really like the colour.

The EBMM is however a different ball park: the neck is a bit chunkier than the SB14 (but only a little bit), has some crazy birdseye figuring on it, the hardware is a lot better than the SB14 and the sound has more depth and "feel" to it.

 

Is it worth the price difference? Well, yes and no. The EBMM is actually a lot better but also about twice the price (on the second hand market) than an SB14. I do think the EBMM is a better investment, if I'd want to sell it again. The SB14 is bloomin' great, though.

Ah the Sterling Sterling! I just don't understand their branding devisions on the Sterling line... however, my EBMM Sterling is the best bass I ever owned. I found that they sell for a little less than the 'Rays (at least, mine was around £500 when I bought it used), so definitely worth looking into. Slimmer neck, cool electronics. Just great.

16 hours ago, Ander87 said:

Hm. I’ve had both. An Stingray Special 5, then years later a Sterling Ray34 that I modified with an Eastman pre and Aguilar pickup…

 

… now I’m back to two Specials. They’re just plain the best basses I’ve ever had, these specials are truly special. Much as the Sterling is a great great bass, these are better.

 

I wouldn’t pay 3k new for them as they are now, but you can find them for the 1700 range. 
 

Best basses I’ve owned. I wouldn’t spend that much on a bass that’s not my primary and if I was, say, a fender guy, the Sterling would be more than enough. 
 

Having said that, the best Stingray is a Stingray Special 😁 

 

 

Best,

 

Ander. 

Stunning! 

I am just now noticing the special's rounder contours. It looks so sleek.

Bit of fun!!

I'm just experimenting with different editing techniques...

If you watch it in the 'shorts' feed, it loops perfectly, but if you watch it as a regular video it has quite an abrupt ending haha.

Bit o' good ole country on the Greco!

My take on a classic

1 hour ago, AndyTravis said:

It’s here. I confirm…it has a weight.

 

needs my preferred strings etc and a tweak to my taste.

 

it is lovely 

Now THAT is a Music Man bass.

4 minutes ago, Leonard Smalls said:

I think you'd be able to give it a darned good go... After all, if you're involved in a cheese-fest you might as well get out the Limburger and Harzer as opposed to the mild cheddar!

Funnily enough, cheese consumption is one of many activities that I accomplish to a higher degree of success than bass playing! 

Next time I'll be ready with the slap-athon and a vieux boulogne, hahaha.

4 minutes ago, Leonard Smalls said:

 

Excellent! It could perhaps have coped with a serious slap-fest on the last chorus!

Haha! I wish I had the ability. To be honest, it was difficult enough for me to keep up with that little groove!

Merry Christmas everyone. 

On 05/11/2021 at 15:35, eneade said:

Here is a shot of my 87 Sabre and Sterling HH.

They are different in looks and tone !

 

This is the ideal pairing. I think the Sterling HS might have the edge over an HH though, if you can find one!

A bit of fun on the Greco P bass. This thing absolutely slaps.

2 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Sounds great, I’ve often thought about getting one to play about with 

You definitely should. The melodica might be the best £5 I ever spent!

8 minutes ago, Reggaebass said:

Nice one Duarte, i like the pablo style melodica ☝️

It's a bit ominous sounding isn't it?

How to spend a sunday morning!

Yes! Very nice work indeed. 

Good luck with the fettling! It's gonna look so damn cool when finished.

What's the good word? I'm keen for updates!

Buy it and show us pics!

3 minutes ago, CameronJ said:

I almost never record my playing but i after putting flats on one of my Xotic 5 string Jazzes I felt compelled. Posted this in a couple of other places but here it is:

 

 

Damn that sounds good. I also like the bass laying suggestively in the background...

I was home alone yesterday...

4 hours ago, PaulThePlug said:

Very Nice... Next? 😉

and who's that lurking in the background... Aria? Funny reverse P on that.

Next is this! I'm just trying to find a suitable product to use as a finish for it in Bangkok, but it's proving difficult. Needs a refin, new pots, and a professional needs to look at the truss rod...

And you are right! That lurking bass is an Aria Pro II CSB-450. Its super clean and has a well rounded, slightly aggressive tone that I love. I actually bought it for my girlfriend but obviously I play it more!

57 minutes ago, Velarian said:

I’d be tempted to colour-in the gap with a sharpie. Or, less destructive, perhaps stick a carefully trimmed piece of black electrical tape under the pick guard?

I've considered it. Let's see!