Stingray 5 v. Sterling 5

[GHWelles]

How would you describe the difference in sound between a Stingray 5 and Sterling 5? Both 2 pickup.

Any other differences?

[bradfordws]

I think there was a discussion about this if you do a search. I never owned a Stingray 5, but I can tell you, for me, the Sterling 5 is like a smaller version of the Stingray 5 and I just prefer the smaller body. I have owned Stingray 4's in the past, and my Sterling 4 sounds very much like the Stingray - once again, just prefer the smaller body. Your best bet is to find a dealer with one of each and a/b them for a while.

[phatduckk]

a search will yield a ton of info...

but here's a quick list of differences:
body
pickups
neck
preamp

honestly they're pretty much completely different

Also worth noting is that the magnets in the SR5 have changed a couple times. I dunno what years but I think they went from Alnico to ceramic and since the Sterling 5 came out they went back to alnico

[GHWelles]

Went with a Sterling 5 based on these "sterling" explanations.

[oli@bass]

Wow... that was a fast decision!

[GHWelles]

Well those responses were such a big help it made it easy to decide . . . .

[SquidLizard]

Hey, wait a minute. Aren't you a guitarist?

[Oldtoe]

Bring me a donut, sweetheart.

[GHWelles]

Hey, wait a minute. Aren't you a guitarist?

Well, it is for a friend.

But the strings on the bass are the same as guitar, only bigger.

Personally I have my eye on a Stealth Bongo . . . .

[paranoid70]

Hey, wait a minute. Aren't you a guitarist?

Guitarists sometimes play bass. Although we have an annoying habit of using guitar picks.

[your idol]

whats a pick?

[GHWelles]

whats a pick?

A pick is a necessity . . . . .

[Grand Wazoo]

I used to alternate traditional bass plucking with a the use of a pick from time to time too, but now... after my accident, since I have only got half a thumb on my right hand I can't use a pick anymore and I don't think I miss it as much as I miss my thumb.

[oddjob]

thought a pick was for the nose or butt