Question Sb14

[musicforblue]

Are the electronics/preamp/pickup on the SB14 identical to the US Sterling? I have noticed that the tuners are different. Other than the body wood (and place of manufacture), what else is different?

Thanks

 

[patpark]

the electronics and pickups are very very close.

3 band active preamp, eq: bass, mid, treble, all with center detent position.

Pickups are ceramic pole pieces with 3rd hidden phantom coil

3 way switch offers series, single coil (w/ phantom coil) and parallel

 

[TheAntMan]

Did not get to try out a SB14, but I did try out a Ray34 and it was super close to a SR4H in feel and tone.

--Ant

 

[agplate]

Have tried the SB14 and it's a winner.

 

[washishimi]

SB14 is seriously close to a USA Sterling in sound and feel.

 

[silverburst]

They play well, and sound very nice. I like them.

 

[Powman]

So do I. The price point is very tempting...almost $1000 savings for me up in the Great White North (compared to the real McCoy).

 

[LuvMusic]

I own one and am very pleased. Before buying my SB14 I spent a good deal of time at my local GC playing SR's , Sterlings, Ray34's and SB14's.

I ended-up preferring the neck profile on the "Sterling styled basses".......a little thinner. After about an hour of switching between an SR H and an SR14 I decided to go with the SR14 because my playing demands didn't justify the extra $$$$$. The sound and feel were that close IME.

I believe the Sterling by MusicMan line is a great value and addition to the Ernie Ball family.

 

[patpark]

Thanks Guys! Appreciate the kind words and support!

 

[drTStingray]

I believe the Sterling by MusicMan line is a great value and addition to the Ernie Ball family.

+1

I just wonder if there are any more new colours planned - that silverburst which was shown at BPL looked awesome

 

[LuvMusic]

+1

I just wonder if there are any more new colours planned - that silverburst which was shown at BPL looked awesome

The last thing I read was new colors could be announed at winter NAMM in January. Pat, can you add any "fuel to the fire?"