BassAgent Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 So I had tremendous GAS for a Music Man bass. Whether a MM Stingray, Sterling Ray34 or something else, as long as it had that Music Man sound and feel. So I posted a "wanted" ad on several platforms and got a message on Bassic.de from a guy in Belgium that was selling a 1994 Music Man Sterling. Black, with mutes, great condition, birdseye maple neck...exactly what I wanted. I had a gig in Belgium yesterday, and the bass was practically on te route, so we left an hour early, and I picked it up. And it's absolutely great. Good shape, great sound, birdseye neck, Hipshot D-tuner (but the original tuner was in the case), new knobs (but I also have the original knobs)... Awesome bass. It's from October 1994, and I can't wait to use it extensively 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 The USA Sterling is a great bass, glad you got what you wanted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FDC484950 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) I love mine (a 5HH). That’s some lovely birdseye maple on the neck! String mutes as well. Needs the original knobs, though Edited January 24, 2022 by FDC484950 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 5 minutes ago, FDC484950 said: I love mine (a 5HH). That’s some lovely birdseye maple on the neck! String muted as well. Needs the original knobs, though I still have the original knobs I'm going to put them back on today, didn't have time yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eldon Tyrell Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 This looks great. Enjoy 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 That's bloody lovely. My favorite era of EBMM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted January 24, 2022 Author Share Posted January 24, 2022 I put the original knobs back on (much better): Here it is with its newer and cheaper cousin: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubbybloke68 Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 I’ve really got into Sterlings recently (USA ones) fantastic compact basses with wonderful necks.cut through the mix more than stingrays too I reckon. Enjoy your new bass, certainly am with mine 🤘 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 That neck figuring is incredible! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 Really interesting to see a sterling and a ray side by side. Shows how much smaller the body is. I have a usa sterling which I'm pretty sure is mid 90's. It has the mute bridge but no mutes. It just feels right as soon as you pick it up. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horrorshowbass Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Really want one. The neck profile looks a lot more manageable than a standard Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zapp Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 Great looking bass, congrats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 3 hours ago, horrorshowbass said: Really want one. The neck profile looks a lot more manageable than a standard Ray Honestly it's a very long time since I last played a 4-string Stingray so I can't really compare, except with the Status neck on my fretless. But I have no idea how that Status neck compares to a Ray😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiveringbass Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I've just taken a USA Sterling 5 out of it case yesterday. I wanted to take some pics to prepare its sale. Managing a 4.6kg bass on stage is a bit difficult for me these days. Unfortunatly, I've made the mistake of plugging it in... This damned thing just sound terrific. Violent and agressive with the switch towards the neck, glassy and airy with the switch at the opposit. Small body, very confortable JB like neck, the ergonomy is also very good. If I didn't have those stupid shoulder problems, this bass would be just fantastic in my funk/pop band. This tone can only put a big smile on the face. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 6 minutes ago, Shiveringbass said: If I didn't have those stupid shoulder problems, this bass would be just fantastic in my funk/pop band. This tone can only put a big smile on the face. Try a Sterling 4 with a hipshot dtuner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted February 5, 2022 Author Share Posted February 5, 2022 20 minutes ago, Bunion said: Try a Sterling 4 with a hipshot dtuner? You rang? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaber Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 I think the neck on a 4 string Sterling measures roughly the same as a Jazz and not a million miles from a Ibanez SR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 41 minutes ago, BassAgent said: You rang? Marvellous, I love the dtuner. put one on every bass I get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shiveringbass Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 14 hours ago, Bunion said: Try a Sterling 4 with a hipshot dtuner? Are there some ultra light tuners that would fit a Sterling ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassAgent Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Finally had the opportunity to take some photos in proper daylight. Love that birdseye on the neck. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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