Stoopit Question (s)

[Father Gino]

But I have to ask anyway.

I have personal experience with only 3 MM basses. Sterling, SR5 & pre EB Sabre. The Sterling & SR5 sound very similar. I think the SR5 is a bit beefier and the Sterling a little clearer, but I've heard recordings of me playing both and I can barely tell the difference. The Sabre is different. In the same family, especially with the bridge PU soloed, but noticably different. It's not as clean & clear. Higher highs, mushier lows, no mids.

So do I know what a Stingray is? Does an SR4 sound pretty much like a Sterling/SR5 or more like the Sabre?

Does an pre EB Sabre (with just the bridge PU) sound pretty much like a pre EB Stingray?

Is there a big difference tone wise between pre & post EB Stingrays?

I have the feeling that my Sabre does sound more like a pre EB Stingray. If so, I think I like the post EB sound better.

I still wish they had an active/passive switch though.

 

[AnthonyD]

The Sterling & the SR5 share very similar electronics (same electronics?). Someone recently posted that the Sterling could be considered a 4-string SR5.

As I understand, the Sterling or SR5 switch in the bridge position provides the closest tone to an SR4.

The Sabre is a completely different animal.

I'm sure they'll be some more "expert" advice posted soon!

 

[dlloyd]

The Sterling & the SR5 share very similar electronics (same electronics?). Someone recently posted that the Sterling could be considered a 4-string SR5.

As I understand, the Sterling or SR5 switch in the bridge position provides the closest tone to an SR4.

The Sabre is a completely different animal.

I'm sure they'll be some more "expert" advice posted soon!

The Sterling and SR5 have ceramic pickups whereas the SR4 has alnico. Alnico is supposed to have a warmer tone.

The Sabre, with bridge pickup soloed, is probably closer to the SR4.

 

[MingusBASS]

I'm pretty sure I prefer the SR5's sound to the 4 string Ray.

Andrew

 

[Darth Tater]

Pick up a Bongo and you'll forget about 'them other basses'

 

[Figjam]

Sterling and Stingray5 have the same electronics. The only sound variance would be bc of different strings, setup, EQ.