• Ernie Ball
  • MusicMan
  • Sterling by MusicMan

Might be a dumb question

M

MusicMan4Life38

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 30, 2009
Messages
62
Location
Central Valley, California
First off let me say the first time I heard a Music Man Stingray at Dees Music I fell in love with the tone. The best I have ever heard in my life hands down. The problem is I just can't stand the neck on the Stingray it's to big for my hand. I did try a Sterling at Guitar Center and just loved the neck, it was perfect for my hand. But although I did love the tone I got from the Sterling, it for me does not compare to the Stingray's tone. So long story short, is it possible to order a Music Man Sterling fitted with the Stingray pickups and electronics? I tried asking this question of sales via e-mail but could never get a straight answer. I think they misunderstood what I was asking. Anyway thanks for taking the time to read this I honestly do appreciate it and and any help you can give me. :D
 
smallequestrian

smallequestrian

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 10, 2005
Messages
1,476
Location
Chicagoland
MusicMan4Life38 said:
First off let me say the first time I heard a Music Man Stingray at Dees Music I fell in love with the tone. The best I have ever heard in my life hands down. The problem is I just can't stand the neck on the Stingray it's to big for my hand. I did try a Sterling at Guitar Center and just loved the neck, it was perfect for my hand. But although I did love the tone I got from the Sterling, it for me does not compare to the Stingray's tone. So long story short, is it possible to order a Music Man Sterling fitted with the Stingray pickups and electronics? I tried asking this question of sales via e-mail but could never get a straight answer. I think they misunderstood what I was asking. Anyway thanks for taking the time to read this I honestly do appreciate it and and any help you can give me. :D
Click to expand...

You're in luck, starting mid July at Summer NAMM, you'll be able to order a Stingray SLO special, which is a Stingray body (electronics and all) with a Sterling neck from your favorite dealer.
 
M

MusicMan4Life38

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 30, 2009
Messages
62
Location
Central Valley, California
smallequestrian said:
You're in luck, starting mid July at Summer NAMM, you'll be able to order a Stingray SLO special, which is a Stingray body (electronics and all) with a Sterling neck from your favorite dealer.
Click to expand...

In the immortal words of Sone Cold Steve Austin, "OH HELL YEAH!" This is exactly what I have been waiting for. I have friends going to NAMM so I will ask them to take pics :D So now it's time to start saving and get down to Dees Music so I can buy one when it hits retail.
 
phatduckk

phatduckk

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 25, 2004
Messages
8,145
Location
San Mateo, California, United States
MusicMan4Life38 said:
In the immortal words of Sone Cold Steve Austin, "OH HELL YEAH!" This is exactly what I have been waiting for. I have friends going to NAMM so I will ask them to take pics :D So now it's time to start saving and get down to Dees Music so I can buy one when it hits retail.
Click to expand...

yup - starting at NAMM they'll have what you want. the picture wont be too exciting cuz its just gonna like like a stingray ;)

but - it is gonna rock and im pretty sure ill be ordering one as well
 
Davecg2

Davecg2

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 9, 2009
Messages
229
Location
Indiana
so not hating on the SR here, but you can get pretty close to the SR growl with a sterling if you put the pickup switch to the far back position and tweek the eq a bit. plus IMHO the sterling looks much sleeker than the SR, the stingray kinda has a fat bottom (ST joke ;) ).
 
kylierider

kylierider

Well-known member
Joined
Mar 5, 2007
Messages
394
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
I never really thought the Stingray neck was that thick. I think it's thinner than my 78 P bass neck. At least it feels thinner.

Just how much thinner is the Sterling neck?

Is it similiar to a J neck?
 
M

MusicMan4Life38

Well-known member
Joined
Jun 30, 2009
Messages
62
Location
Central Valley, California
kylierider said:
I never really thought the Stingray neck was that thick. I think it's thinner than my 78 P bass neck. At least it feels thinner.

Just how much thinner is the Sterling neck?

Is it similiar to a J neck?
Click to expand...

I have never picked up a J bass before but from what I have heard it is a lot like a J neck. All I know is the Sterling neck is nice and then and shaped perfectly for my hand. But everyone is different in what is comfortable for them to play.
 
Davecg2

Davecg2

Well-known member
Joined
Apr 9, 2009
Messages
229
Location
Indiana
my first bass was a fender squire jbass. when i was deciding whether or not to buy my sterling, everything i read boasted about the sterling neck and compared it to a JBass neck. now that i own one, i have to say that it blows a jbass neck out of the water hands down. also every bass player and even guitar player i know thats held my sterling has commented on the neck immediately, even the ones who know nothing about MM basses... It really is that awesome.
 
Last edited:
bovinehost

bovinehost

Administrator
Joined
Jan 16, 2003
Messages
18,200
Location
Dall-Ass, TX
I find the Stingray neck profile extremely agreeable. I've never thought they were chunky or beefy or any of that net-speak stuff.

But the Sterling neck is just something to behold. This idea of a Sterling neck on a Stingray body is very interesting.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom