BP's Sterling 5?

[Eggman]

Ok - so we all know that BP's favorite pickup configuration on the Sterling 4 is the HS.

BP - if you were going to build yourself a Sterling 5, how would it look? Pickup config, fretboard, color, etc. And why?

Thanks.

 

[TSanders]

Im expecting BP to insert a "real men play 4 strings" comment here.

 

[Old_Guy]

Im expecting BP to insert a "real men play 4 strings" comment here.

But isn't it true? When I was a kid (back during the Hoover Administration), I studied classical bass (you know, that big thing you can spin). Teacher was a retired Marine band AND orchestra man (yes, the Marines had a full string orchestra a long time ago). This guy - Louie Savarino (Fairfax, VA) has THE hugest freakin' hands on the planet..and built himself an 6 string upright. Used to play in Billy Martin's Carriage House in Georgetown. Anyway. Analogy, if you can shoot a .50 cal pistol without breaking your wrist, good, but if not, you'd better be the better shot!

 

[EBMM7181]

It is true..... sorry Stanky....... real men play 4 bangers

 

[carpedebass]

It is true..... sorry Stanky....... real men play 4 bangers

Not real men with big hands!

 

[TSanders]

This real man right here plays a 4 and a 5.

 

[carpedebass]

I play 5 and 6. I was really considering a 7 when I bought My SUB5.

 

[RobertB]

It is true..... sorry Stanky....... real men play 4 bangers

I think this statement was created to mask a fear of the low B (and/or high C).
There's nothing to be scared of, guys. It's a 4th away, just like the rest of 'em.

 

[Eggman]

OK back to the topic. If you all would like to speculate about how BP might build a Sterling 5 for himself - great.

I really would like to know BP's preferences on this one.

 

[Big Poppa]

first off travis refers to himself as a player and a real man.

Eggie I dont even know if I will get a sterling 5 as I never play fives. but I kind of like that new bright blue and rosewood and probably hs...maybe for fun lined fretless.....

 

[TSanders]

first off travis refers to himself as a player and a real man.

Eggie I dont even know if I will get a sterling 5 as I never play fives. but I kind of like that new bright blue and rosewood and probably hs...maybe for fun lined fretless.....

Im not a player BP, more of a hack, but I am a real man.

 

[Eggman]

first off travis refers to himself as a player and a real man.

Eggie I dont even know if I will get a sterling 5 as I never play fives. but I kind of like that new bright blue and rosewood and probably hs...maybe for fun lined fretless.....

This was an "if you were to get one - what would it be" question. Thanks for answering.

I am not familiar with the new bright blue. Does it have a name?

 

[the unrepentant]

It is true..... sorry Stanky....... real men play 4 bangers

I play both, what does that make me?

 

[ekb16b]

I play both, what does that make me?

gender confused

 

[fogman]

Is it Popcycle Blue?

 

[oli@bass]

hm... BP sayin' "that new bright blue", Dargin sayin' "The Silver isn't currently available to order" ...




I feel the winds of change...

 

[Eggman]

Ooooo. I'd go for a Silver one!!!

 

[RobertB]

hm... BP sayin' "that new bright blue", Dargin sayin' "The Silver isn't currently available to order" ...




I feel the winds of change...

Either that or you have an overactive imagination!
I say that more so about Dargin's comment on the silver. Nothing there says there are plans to make it available, except wishful thinking.
But yeah, if the Bongo does become available in that color, I'll be very much not a real man, since I'll be ordering a Silver Bongo 6 with the quickness.

 

[bovinehost]

The new blue in question?

 

[oli@bass]

The new blue in question?

That's a questionable blue...

(and you look like saying "can I have one" )