USA Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling 5 - Mint £1500 / Trades added £1500 Swindon

[Freddi375]

Hi guys

 

I purchased this brand new a few years back during Covid times. I ended up selling it after a year to another Bass chatter as I wasn't getting on with 5 string. Fast forward a couple of years later, and wanting to give 5 another shot, I managed to purchase it back a few months ago.

 

For love nor money I just cant get fully comfortable with 5 strings, especially after playing 25 years on 4 string, and my patience has worn (again!). I have decided to give in and go back to a Fender Jazz 4.

 

It really is a stunning bass, the neck is fantastic and it plays and sounds like a dream. Its still in mint / perfect condition, not a mark on it. This has a slightly smaller body and neck profile compared with the Stingray 5h/special.

 

Weight, is 4.536 kgs on digital scales.

 

This is the real deal, not one of the cheaper versions. These are really hard to get hold of nowadays and rarely come up for sale.

 

This also comes with the official Musicman hardcase which is also in excellent condition.

 

Price:

£1500

 

Trades considered (4 string only)

 

Fender Jazz (preferably elite), but try me

EB Stingray MM

Sadowsky

Sandberg

 

Based in Swindon but willing to meet up within reason.

 

Cheers 

Freddie

 

 

 

Edited September 6 by Freddi375

[Misdee]

Nicest EBMM Sterling I've ever seen. Lovely bass.

[Freddi375]

Weight is 4.536 based on digital scales. The hand luggage scales I initially used obviously not accurate- apologies.

 

Any questions, let me know.

 

Cheers!

Edited August 27 by Freddi375

[Orbs]

That's lovely, can't see it hanging around for too long, GLWTS.

[j0lly j]

Afternoon.  Is the bass still available? Never tried one of these but a big Stingray 5 fan.

[Freddi375]

1 hour ago, j0lly j said:

Afternoon.  Is the bass still available? Never tried one of these but a big Stingray 5 fan.

Hi mate, yes it is 👍

[j0lly j]

Ok great. Im away on hols for a week or so. I'll drop you a line when I'm back and hopefully have a look if not sold. Not too far from Swindon. All the best

[Freddi375]

No problem, just dropped you a personal message 👍

 

Cheers

Freddie

[HeadlessBassist]

Sorry to hear you haven't adjusted to the fiver, Freddie. On the plus side, the Elite Jazz you sold me a few months ago is stunning. I use it for the live multi-tribute shows regularly.

[Freddi375]

6 minutes ago, HeadlessBassist said:

Sorry to hear you haven't adjusted to the fiver, Freddie. On the plus side, the Elite Jazz you sold me a few months ago is stunning. I use it for the live multi-tribute shows regularly.

Hi buddy, glad you are enjoying it! One great bass.

 

🙂

[Jabba_the_gut]

That is a lovely looking bass!

[PsyBean]

This is an amazing bass, I love Sterlings and the 5 is very special. This one looks a peach. A great price too. I'd jump at the chance if had the funds and didn't already have one. Anyone tempted should snap this up. GLWTS.

[bassjim]

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Edited 9 hours ago by bassjim
Just noticed its not a usa version . My bad! so withdrawing offerg

[Freddi375]

1 hour ago, bassjim said:

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Not sure what you mean, this is 100% USA.

 

Edited 8 hours ago by Freddi375

[Terry M.]

3 hours ago, bassjim said:

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Put your offer back in my friend. As @Freddi375 has stated this is all the way American. I've had one.

[PsyBean]

Looks USA made to me. Sterling by Musicman has a different logo, see pic, yours is the US logo. Also serial no checks out. What does it say on the back of the headstock? Your pics show the compensated nut which I don’t think are fitted to cheaper Sterlings. I have one of these in natural and yours looks an identical spec. I’d check carefully before you let this go too cheaply. 

 

Edited 2 hours ago by PsyBean
More info

[Freddi375]

9 minutes ago, PsyBean said:

Looks USA made to me. Sterling by Musicman has a different logo, see pic, yours is the US logo. Also serial no checks out. What does it say on the back of the headstock? Your pics show the compensated nut which I don’t think are fitted to cheaper Sterlings. I have one of these in natural and yours looks an identical spec. I’d check carefully before you let this go too cheaply. 

 

Thanks buddy, appreciate the extra info 👍 

 

Happy new year!

[Jabba_the_gut]

I always wondered what Ernie Ball were thinking when they named their different bass ranges! A cheaper range called Sterling and a premium USA model called a Sterling…

 

I have a USA Sub 5 (which is superb) but the new Sub basses are their budget range made elsewhere. Got really confusing when I had a USA Sub Sterling!!!

 

This Ernie Ball Sterling 5 is a stunning looking bass. I’m very tempted myself…

[Terry M.]

1 hour ago, PsyBean said:

Looks USA made to me. Sterling by Musicman has a different logo, see pic, yours is the US logo. Also serial no checks out. What does it say on the back of the headstock? Your pics show the compensated nut which I don’t think are fitted to cheaper Sterlings. I have one of these in natural and yours looks an identical spec. I’d check carefully before you let this go too cheaply. 

 

It's @bassjim that needs convincing 🙂

[Terry M.]

1 hour ago, PsyBean said:

I’d check carefully before you let this go too cheaply.

I would say it's not priced too cheaply for a US model. It's in the correct ballpark based on other examples I've seen.