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Neck Size differences

This is a discussion on Neck Size differences within the Music Man Basses forums, part of the Gear Talk category; I know the Sterling is 1.5 inches at the nut and the Bongo and the SR are 1.625, but what ...

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    Neck Size differences

    I know the Sterling is 1.5 inches at the nut and the Bongo and the SR are 1.625, but what about neck depth - top of fingerboard to back of the neck? Is it different for all 3? Sterling, SR, Bongo? While I have never liked a wider 4 string neck - I am really starting to dig the SR4 and Bongo neck. What is the difference in dimensions?


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    They feel thicker... if that helps. I like the Sterling for the small neck, myself. Never liked the P-bass oar. For that matter, I like the Sterling over the Stingray. The Sterling and the Stingray are two TOTAL different basses. They're both GREAT with what they do. Nowadays they're even better with the pup selections.

    The Sterling has a smaller body and neck. Everyone says the Sterling neck is like a jazz neck. I beg to differ. You cannot judge a 1.5 nut with the jazz bass. My Hamer basses are 1.5 at the nut, too. BIG difference.

    EBMM Sterling basses are the SCHIZNIT!!!

    The fingerboard depth will vary. I hear Bongos are a tiny different than the others.

    All I know is all the EBMM basses feel like the best wearing clothes.

    I'm gonna hunt down a DD!
    Last edited by Road Pop; 03-03-2007 at 11:21 PM. Reason: depth
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