by "production model" we're talking basses that are only suitable for situations such as 42nd Street, Hair, Guys and Dolls ,Rent , etc. ??
....ya, it's late, I'm in no condition to try and quip with a Texan and the kings of sarcasm... Aussies!!
but I do prefer the Sterling to a StingRay, it's got more of an Ibanez feeling kind of neck as opposed to the Warwick-y StingRay