Movielife
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Right chaps. This is a difficult set of decisions. My original plan to trade in two basses and get two new EBMMs and something else has basically now extended to ordering THREE new EBMMs at once. Im not rich, Ive got rid of two basses! This is also part of the 30th Birthday present to myself.
Ive only just switched to using 5s as well as 4s, and the Stingray 5 HS works excellently. Im very impressed.
So, Id like to add a few more 5s to my collection, but also add another 4 for the rock bands I play in where I tend to feel more comfortable on a 4 string.
I need to choose 2 5 string basses EBMM offer, and 1 other 4 string.
If you see my signature, youll see I have three Stingrays. I think, despite the fact I LOVE Stingrays, I need something else in the collection now as well.
Part of me wanted another Stingray 4, but I think that would be redundant. Ive told myself not to buy the exact same bass with different colours again! Ive done this before and one gets unused etc etc.
I think the Big Al 5 SSS gets my vote for 5 string number 1 in this order. Vintage Sunburst/Vintage Pearl Guard/Rosewood. However, I cant test one to be sure. Maybe I should get a Bongo instead?!
The second 5 string is between a Bongo 5 HH and a Sterling 5 HS (Ive always wanted a Sterling if im honest). I want the Sterling 5 HS in Tobacco Burst/Black Guard/Rosewood.
The 4 string will more than likely be a Sterling 4H. Im thinking of White/White/Rosewood. Simple plug and play single H.
I tend to side with rosewood as I like the look and softer feel. I have a Ray 4 H on order with a maple board and that’s probably enough maple for me. Who knows!
What do you guys think? Am I taking advantage of the great instruments on offer at the moment?
I did consider the Reflex, but the Big Al seems more my thing at the moment. I like the idea of 3 single coils as Ive got lots of humbuckers!
Which out of the basses Ive listed jump out at you and say ‘yes, this bass is EXCELLENT’, (im guessing they all are!).
Ive only just switched to using 5s as well as 4s, and the Stingray 5 HS works excellently. Im very impressed.
So, Id like to add a few more 5s to my collection, but also add another 4 for the rock bands I play in where I tend to feel more comfortable on a 4 string.
I need to choose 2 5 string basses EBMM offer, and 1 other 4 string.
If you see my signature, youll see I have three Stingrays. I think, despite the fact I LOVE Stingrays, I need something else in the collection now as well.
Part of me wanted another Stingray 4, but I think that would be redundant. Ive told myself not to buy the exact same bass with different colours again! Ive done this before and one gets unused etc etc.
I think the Big Al 5 SSS gets my vote for 5 string number 1 in this order. Vintage Sunburst/Vintage Pearl Guard/Rosewood. However, I cant test one to be sure. Maybe I should get a Bongo instead?!
The second 5 string is between a Bongo 5 HH and a Sterling 5 HS (Ive always wanted a Sterling if im honest). I want the Sterling 5 HS in Tobacco Burst/Black Guard/Rosewood.
The 4 string will more than likely be a Sterling 4H. Im thinking of White/White/Rosewood. Simple plug and play single H.
I tend to side with rosewood as I like the look and softer feel. I have a Ray 4 H on order with a maple board and that’s probably enough maple for me. Who knows!
What do you guys think? Am I taking advantage of the great instruments on offer at the moment?
I did consider the Reflex, but the Big Al seems more my thing at the moment. I like the idea of 3 single coils as Ive got lots of humbuckers!
Which out of the basses Ive listed jump out at you and say ‘yes, this bass is EXCELLENT’, (im guessing they all are!).
But with regards to excellent basses jumping out, I have to be honest. I LOVE sterlings, and always wanted one - but just when I was about to go with a Sterling 5 H, I played the Bongo 6 and got that instead. And recently, a Sterling 4Hp came into my life, but I decided to go for a Big Al 4H instead. I like the Bongo preamp better, and it has more versatility, but if plug and play is what you're going for, a Sterling would definitely fit. 
