To SUB, or to SUB Sterling?

[TheBassGuy]

After some time of not having owned a Musicman, the time finally has come. I can afford one again. Well, it's gonna be a SUB because I need cash for college, but hey, that's also a Musicman.

I've seen several SUB's for sale and right now I'm trying to figure out what the best way to go is. Either go with a regular SUB, or a SUB sterling? I've owned a Musicman Sterling a while back and loved it. The SUB sterling however doesnt have the switch. Also, I can't find any sound samples of this bass.

Does anyone has any thoughts on the SUB Sterling compared to the "regular" SUB?

 

[PluckyThump]

The SUBs have poplar bodies instead of ash, so they tend to sound a bit mellower than the regular models. The SUB Sterling has a ceramic pickup I think, so it will have more output and a stronger midrange than the SUB Stingray which has an alnico pickup. If you loved the standard Sterling chances are you'll like the SUB Sterling more than the SUB Stingray.

 

[TheBassGuy]

Thanks for the replay PluckyThump. I also love the Stingray. It has more a character of it's own. What I like of the Sterling is that it can do Stingray tones pretty close (when toggling the switch), and has a sound of its own. The "own" sound is nice, but doesn't really have a distinct character (which I love on MM instruments).

The thing I worrie about is the lack of a switch, which could result in 1 sound that doesn't really has the MM sound. So I'm very curious about the "standard" sound the SUB sterling has.

 

[luckman]

The SUB Stingray has become a firm favorite of mine a brilliant bass.

 

[trunkshope6]

im also curious about the sub sterling and wonder if its wired the same way as a stingray,ive heard that its essentially a smaller ray with the 3 band preamp and all,but if it has the mid growl i love,i think id jump on it

 

[Jim C]

I had considered a Sub as a 2nd MM bass but the resale has been so high I am begining to think that a new Ray34 or SB-14 is a better deal as you pick the color and get a waranty

 

[spaceman]

I have a SUB sterling. Mainly got it because I thought the Sterling neck would suit my small hands/fingers better. I like it - but for the last few years I've mainly been playing keyboards so can't really comment in too much detail unfortunately...