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Well, it's finally happened...

DKWilkins

DKWilkins

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Out of the entire stable of basses, there has arisen an "Alpha Male". That Alpha Male is the Blue Pearl Sterling H with all the freakin' figuring and bird's eye in the maple neck/board. And he's the lightest little banty rooster out there! Just a tad over 8lbs.

This one has rapidly knocked aside the G&L's (3 of 'em), the Lakie Hollowbody, and the '74 Fender P bass. It has become the go-to bass, and the tone is getting constant compliments at gigs. I have to really watch the keyboardist (he also plays bass) because he keeps siding up to it with theft on his fevered mind. Theweight is a pure treat, and the neck is SO cool.... visually and tactilely. I am so happy I couldn't find a buyer for this one. I'd have kicked myself stupid if I'd have let this one go.

Of the 3 I've owned this is clearly head and shoulders above the rest! Thanks SquidLizard!

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I would highly reccomend it. Especially since you are so fond of the SR5; you get "the switch" on the Sterling ;)
 
bovinehost said:
You got that one from Lisa?

I was unaware that she had a Sterling! She can be so sneaky.
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Yep; it's been here a couple of months... I actually entertained selling it off and posted it a couple of places but no actual takers- even after several reductions (I'm so glad that the market was slow! ;) )

I had a Sterling HS come in from Brad and was going to keep that one, but the Blue Pearl kept calling my name so I swapped the HS here for a Stingray 5 from Aaragorn. The HS was a super nice bass as well, but the Blue Pearl has the ultra-cool neck and the extra light weight going for it :D
 
And I thank you again for that swap good sir! This sterling HS is hands down the best bass Ive ever owned. Its exactly what Ive been searching for in sound and feel. I think trading to feed my G.A.S. has finally been cured!! :D .
 
"I think trading to feed my G.A.S. has finally been cured!!"

I wish you'd explain how to achieve that state! LOL! I needs direction in that department.... :confused:
 
DKWilkins said:
Yep; it's been here a couple of months... I actually entertained selling it off and posted it a couple of places but no actual takers- even after several reductions (I'm so glad that the market was slow! ;) )
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I was all over that Sterling if I hadn't just made a spontaneous decision to order a Dargie Delight!

If you lose your sanity again...
 
Aragorn35016 said:
And I thank you again for that swap good sir! This sterling HS is hands down the best bass Ive ever owned. Its exactly what Ive been searching for in sound and feel. I think trading to feed my G.A.S. has finally been cured!! :D .
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And you sir are quite welcome ;)
 
That neck is sweeeeet. I've had the same experience with my Sterlings and I own a Sadowsky v4. Amazing I waited all these to try one....would've saved myself some $$$$ over the years but I would've just spent it on more Sterlings....like I am now....:D
 
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