Is Sterling a good brand of bass?
Body & neck The Sterling SUB Ray4 is made of basswood, which is a common tonewood amongst entry-level bass guitars. Basswood is light, cheap, and durable. It’s a great choice for bass (as well as metal guitars).
What is the difference between Music Man and Sterling?
The biggest differences between the brands are country of origin — Music Man instruments are American-made in San Luis Obispo, California, while Sterling is made in Korea and Indonesia, and the SUB series of Sterling is made in China.
What bass did Flea use on Stadium Arcadium?
For Stadium Arcadium, he used a ’61 Fender Jazz bass. The Jazz Bass was used during some of the Stadium Arcadium tour, but Flea later switched back to using his Modulus Signature bass on the tour.
Is the SB14 a copy of the Musicman Sterling?
The Sterling SB14 we have here today is a copy of the MusicMan Sterling. A Sterling Sterling, if you will. See what I mean about the brand name being confusing?
How much does a sterling SB 14 bass cost?
The Sterling SB 14 basses have a list price of $849 and a minimum advertised price of $599, which is the same price as they were in 2009 when they were introduced. They are a great value, and if you are not label conscious you will get a great bass for not much money.
What is the difference between Musicman and SB14 bass?
As this bass is sold at a lower price point, there are not as many configurations or color choices as you will find on MusicMan basses. For 2011 the SB14 is available in black with a rosewood fretboard, or tobacco burst with a maple fretboard. They are only available as a 4-string with a single pickup.
What kind of body does a sterling SB14 have?
This one is a 2009 Sterling SB14, and it is finished in Candy Apple Red over its basswood body. The body has the same shape and contours as its MusicMan cousin. The paintwork is first rate and the neck and body fit very well together. The hardware is heavily chromed, and is heavy duty, but lacks the MusicMan logos.