Time to testify

[bassfootballguy]

Long-time lurker and long-time Sterling owner here... first post.

I have to say that I am continually happier with Music Man basses in general and the Sterling in particular than anything a place my hands on - and this includes quite a list of makes and models ranging from inexpensive pawn-shop finds to high-dollar boutique basses I have purchased in a quest for something that is the "uber-bass".
That long sentence was written as a prelude to this: ergonomically, tonally and stylistically the Music Man Sterling is as good as I have found.
Simple to play, versatile enough to pull many tones, easy for even a dolt like me to make playability adjustments... this bass is a great achievement in service to the bass community.
Thank you, Sterling Ball for what you did with this bass and for me as a bass player.

Continually grateful,

James Ellis
(aka "Bassfootballguy")

 

[Psycho Ward]

Welcome! I'm a big fan of the Sterling and Sterling... the guy!

Post some pictures of your bass, make friends and have fun here!

 

[TNT]

Hey Bassfootball guy:

Nice to have you here. You're only a "Dolt" (as you've said) because you play your bass while you watch football!! And, when your team is on the verge of making a touch down, you play faster!

 

[PzoLover]

Holy Smoke

Long-time lurker and long-time Sterling owner here... first post.

I have to say that I am continually happier with Music Man basses in general and the Sterling in particular than anything a place my hands on - and this includes quite a list of makes and models ranging from inexpensive pawn-shop finds to high-dollar boutique basses I have purchased in a quest for something that is the "uber-bass".
That long sentence was written as a prelude to this: ergonomically, tonally and stylistically the Music Man Sterling is as good as I have found.
Simple to play, versatile enough to pull many tones, easy for even a dolt like me to make playability adjustments... this bass is a great achievement in service to the bass community.
Thank you, Sterling Ball for what you did with this bass and for me as a bass player.

Continually grateful,

James Ellis

Hey James,Congratulations on your "joy" ... Imagine! a "Player's bass", an instrument designed and built BY Musicians FOR Musicians And of course Thanx to BP and in advance for the Sterling 5 ... I'm still grinding away in rehab for the day when I have overcome this CVA to the point when I'll have to wrestle myself away from a beloved SR5 for sum PzoLovin' sessions with a brand spankers tortedTobacco BurstSterling5with rosewood and in H/Piezo
(aka "Bassfootballguy")

Cheers Y'ZAll/PL

 

[Big Poppa]

thanks for the thanks1

 

[bovinehost]

Welcome, James! Glad you've given up the lurking.

You ready for your Bongo yet?

 

[Rano Bass]

Welcome to the forum!
Musicmans are the best production made american basses on the market IMO.