Where are the Sterlings for sale? :-)

[moanjam]

i've been scouring the 'basses for sale' thread, ebay and local classifieds and it seems that there aren't a whole lot of sterlings for sale. i have an ebay search for music man guitars and basses that i look at every single day and there's tons of guitars but where the heck are the sterlings? i am DYING to buy a used sterling (preferrably a black pickguard on black finish with a rosewood fingerboard) and it just seems that there's not a bunch of sterlings out there! i guess these basses are too dang good to give up. ;-)

 

[phatduckk]

they turned up from time to time. there's a few beat up ones that were on ebay for like 600 this week. also they turn up here and on talk bass. however - i dont remember seeing the color combo u mentioned recently

also try using the craigslist search tool i wrote... u can get to it from my signature

 

[LisaIs]

Yep, a Sterling isn't a bass that you can replace with something "better".

 

[bdgotoh]

I love that color scheme too, it does show the fingerprints though!

 

[MingusBASS]

Yep, a Sterling isn't a bass that you can replace with something "better".

Wait, didn't you switch to drums?

 

[Kristopher]

Yeah, Stingrays get most of the spotlight. But man, my Sterling is my favorite bass in the world, it fits my hands perfectly.

 

[phatduckk]

i was asked today if id sell one of mine... i laughed

 

[JustinP]

i was asked today if id sell one of mine... i laughed

 

[phatduckk]

lol

 

[Colin]

I love the Sterling!!!!

 

[Psycho Ward]

I love all of the EBMM basses, all of them are excellent tools. But the Sterling's are my personal favorite, followed closely by the Bongo's. I will always own several EBMM basses.

 

[Eggman]

I have a Sterling HS posted in the For Sale area. Black with MHS and rosewood board.

 

[fly]

yeah but..........let us know when the natural is up Eggman...........

 

[Jason Hebert]

Slim pickin's right now! I'm looking for a few color combos myself, and haven't had much luck. I'm going to hold out and get exactly what I want though..

 

[kompressaur]

the Sterling's my favourite too.for me the neck is just the best on the market
Komp

 

[JimB52]

I think people tend to hang on to them. The smaller body and small headstock means they don't take up much space, so they're easy to keep around.
I've owned two, sold the first one to Dave Fitch and regretted it immediately. Natural finish, great grain, 8 lbs 4 oz. Sigh. Still got the Buttercream HS. Great bass.
Jim B

 

[Eggman]

yeah but..........let us know when the natural is up Eggman...........

Not for a while - for sure...

Waiting to see what the '08 Ltd Ed will be!!!

 

[Dr. Nick]

I think people tend to hang on to them. The smaller body and small headstock means they don't take up much space, so they're easy to keep around.

Um...yeah! That's the ticket!!!

Seriously, though, people just tend to hold on to them. What the heck would you want to trade one for? (quiet, you bongoloids!)

 

[GassieBall]

It seems that because they are rarely seen and the resale value is so good, the used Sterlings I've seen on line and at GC, etc, aren't that great of a "deal". Perhaps I could suggest waiting a while, saving up, and enjoy the experience of opening up a virgin Sterling case. Yipee!

 

[fly]

Not for a while - for sure...

Waiting to see what the '08 Ltd Ed will be!!!

dude.............call me first .............