impressions of the new 2PU SR and 2PU sterling

[bongo man]

Howdy-
I was up in S.L.O. yesterday at the factory and was lucky enough to play some of the new two PU sterlings and stingrays and wanted to share with you.
WOW!!!!
they surpassed my expectations-
the first one I played was the SR 5 HH--
I am a long time SR5 guy--(late 80's) and have a long time love for that instrument-
well dang if I didn't get my mind blown-it's more than the sum of it's parts-
the first thing i noticed was how much presence there was. It is SR tone and more.
No weakness on any string.
I love the 5 way switch. My favorite is position 4 (bridge side being 1). But having the option for back PU only (pos.1) or front only (pos.5) is super cool. Pos. 3 is both and is blazing. I like pos. 2 and found that a little bass eq added gave me what i like.
The 4 strings are equally cool with slamming tone and super presence. Again i found the 5 way easy to use while offering all the options I could want for tone.
The EQ on all the SR's is great and offers all the shaping and coloration that I could ask for.
The StingRays are happening!!!!!!;-)))

Then I tried the sterling HS---man what a tone. First off, that presence thing was talking big time. I was blown away by the single coil and what it added to the sound.
All you sterling fans --get ready -this bass is a Mutha'...........

Congrats to BP, Dudley, Scott, Brian and the rest of the gang !!

thanks for the chance to give my feedback
happy holidays----- whoops I mean merry christmas etc................
cliff

 

[bovinehost]

Thanks for the report, Cliff, and good to see you back on the forum.

I can't wait to try some of these basses through some speakers.

Merry Fill In The Blank Here, Cliff!
Jack

 

[Mobay45]

Thanks for the review, Cliff!

I played the HH SR5 at the open house. It sounded great through the headphones, but I would have really liked to have hooked up to an amp and let it loose. I'll probably have to have one before too long. Maybe this summer.

BTW - I prefer Happy Holidays because it covers Christmas, New Years, Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.

 

[phatduckk]

Then I tried the sterling HS---man what a tone. First off, that presence thing was talking big time. I was blown away by the single coil and what it added to the sound.
All you sterling fans --get ready -this bass is a Mutha'...........

cliff

im ready i swear!!!!

thanks for the writeup. i cant wait for my new sterlings. im sure theyre gonna kick ass!!

 

[Moondog]

Thanks Cliff & Merry Christmas.

Does this mean your Bongo5HH may lose some
stage time to the almighty SR5HH ??

StingRay fans want to know

 

[Figjam]

Lookin forward to the possible SR5 HH in my future.

 

[TSanders]

Thanks for the report Cilff. Cool to hear that many ears are being highly pleased by these new models.

 

[sandaas]

Lookin forward to the possible SR5 HH in my future.

+1

me too!!

Can't wait to see them over here, on the other side of the pond

 

[Steve Dude Barr]

Thanks Cliff!!

BG call you?

 

[bongo man]

Thanks Cliff & Merry Christmas.

Does this mean your Bongo5HH may lose some
stage time to the almighty SR5HH ??

StingRay fans want to know

howdy- merry xmas to you too

maybe some of the time;-)
I'm pretty bongoized at this point
take care
c