Shocking Sterling News

[mammoth]

Hi Guys n Gals!

I called into Soundcontrol (probably the closest we have to GC) on Saturday to try out a tasty Stingray HS... after not really being 100% into it (and the £1400 price tag) i asked the "bass expert" if they could get me a sterling in to try.

"The Sterlings are being discontinued" was the reply..

I asked him to confirm what he said, "are you sure you dont mean the SUB range??" to which he confirmed his 1st statement..... he then tried to sell me a 5 string Sp*ctor... i got up and walked away with a slightly insane smile

now.... somebody tell me it was all a horrible dream!!!!!! is this guy for real????!!!

love

Col

 

[EBMM7181]

I seriously doubt that Music Man is going to discontinue the Sterling, they just released the new Sterling 5 in January at NAMM. I hope they arent being discontinued, Im about to buy a Sterling HH ( If I can find one with a maple board and matching headstock! )

* I'm sure BP or someone from Ernie Ball / Music Man will chime in very soon to put this to rest.

 

[Freddels]

That's crazy talk!!

 

[silverburst]

Probably just a mis-informed dealer or a sales guy looking to make a quick buck (or pound) on another bass.

 

[bovinehost]

It happens much too often.

My advice: ignore him and find another sales guy.

 

[Psycho Ward]

Does this mean all my Sterlings just increased in value?

 

[MingusBASS]

Only if they're right handed.

 

[Jodizzle]

What a boof

 

[Big Poppa]

Boof is french for Biff.

Wait a salesperson at a retailer talking out of his rectum? Must be a first.

 

[lumberjack]

It happens much too often.

My advice: ignore him and find another sales guy.

Forget finding another sales guy. Find another shop.

 

[mammoth]

thought as much myself kids! thanks for laying that one to rest

it really pinches my gooch being lied to...

 

[phatduckk]

he's just stupid.

 

[T-bone]

it really pinches my gooch being lied to...

I rather enjoy having my gooch pinched.

tbone

 

[Baird]

I'm in sales and I can speak with authority on this one....

What he did is a classic trick from the salesguy 101 manual...... if you don't know the answer, make one up.

P.S. I thought the Sterling line was being discontinued ONLY after Fender buys EB!?!?!?!

 

[tadawson]

I'm in sales and I can speak with authority on this one....

What he did is a classic trick from the salesguy 101 manual...... if you don't know the answer, make one up.

P.S. I thought the Sterling line was being discontinued ONLY after Fender buys EB!?!?!?!

A couple of years ago, I had some clown at GC actually tell me that Fender *had* bought EBMM . . . . so never say never!

- Tim