Info on Classic Sterling 4H

[2ndBassGuitar]

I have been asked to source out a Classic Ray for a friend, but I am thinking a classic Sterling may suit her hand size (and speed) a bit better. I have a few regular Sterlings and really like the playability and sound I get from them. I was hoping to hear some feedback from someone who has a Classic Sterling on any differences between the normal and classic Sterlings.

BTW she does not live anywhere even remotely close to a EBMM dealer.

 

[firecrasher]

I have extremely small hands and would definitely recommend one of the Sterlings over a Classic Ray as well. To me, the neck on the Classic Sterling feels a bit thicker and more rounded than a regular Sterling, and the lack of body contours makes it a little less comfortable when standing for someone who's small. That being said, it's the nicest instrument I've ever laid hands on. The sound is a bit more rounded and full due to the 2 band preamp, but it might not be as "versatile" as it lacks the series/single coil/parallel selector switch. Here's a great demo: Music Man Sterling Classic Bass - Demo - YouTube

Hope this is helpful!

Disclaimer: I don't have my own Sterling yet (I'm still in EBMM Saving Mode) but I play them as often as I can

 

[2ndBassGuitar]

Thank you for your input firecracker. Much appreciated.

 

[Golem]

I have extremely small hands and would definitely recommend one of the Sterlings over a Classic Ray as well. To me, the neck on the Classic Sterling feels a bit thicker and more rounded than a regular Sterling, and the lack of body contours makes it a little less comfortable when standing for someone who's small. That being said, it's the nicest instrument I've ever laid hands on. The sound is a bit more rounded and full due to the 2 band preamp, but it might not be as "versatile" as it lacks the series/single coil/parallel selector switch. Here's a great demo: Music Man Sterling Classic Bass - Demo - YouTube

Hope this is helpful!

Disclaimer: I don't have my own Sterling yet (I'm still in EBMM Saving Mode) but I play them as often as I can

OKAY ! I never realized that Classic Sterling has no 3-way switch.

So if while you're saving your sheckels and you come across a SUB
Sterling like mine, mebbe you oughta check it out. Mine is the old
USA built SUB from the late '90s with 3 band EQ, no body contours,
and no 3-way switch. It lacks the string thru bridge and mutes, but
you can find a SUB in fine shape for $500. The new Sterling and SR
Classics are essentially fancied up versions of the USA SUBs. That's
especially true of the SR, since the old SR SUB has a 2-band EQ. If
someone actually prefers the 3-band on the Sterling, then the USA
SUB is very much worth seeking out.