A Guitar Brand That Finally Listened To You!

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  • Опубліковано 5 січ 2025

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  • @GuitarGeorge22
    @GuitarGeorge22 Рік тому +6

    If firefly can offer SS frets, roasted necks, and rosewood/maple fretboards on guitars that cost $169, there’s no excuse for these other companies

  • @joermnyc
    @joermnyc Рік тому +8

    Those Fishman Fluence pickups are like a quantum leap over traditional pickups in terms of how they build them.

  • @richarde3378
    @richarde3378 Рік тому +3

    I've owned and played many Sterling guitars and they were all high-quality instruments. I was blown away!

  • @andrefludd
    @andrefludd Рік тому +17

    Great specs on this thing. May have to get one myself. Wasn't even on my radar. Thanks, Rob.

  • @TheShaneGuy
    @TheShaneGuy Рік тому +7

    That guitar is stunning! I love that Cobra burst finish and the tone of those Fishman Fluency pickups. I'd kill to own a Music Man but they are really hard to find here in Ireland. I've entered the competition with as many entries as possible but seriously doubt i'll win. Someone will be really happy to win this guitar when they get their hands on it. Great Video and demo as usual Robert.

  • @kungstu22
    @kungstu22 Рік тому +2

    I bought my first Sterling this year and I am in love with it. I got the Albert Lee. Cannot say enough.

  • @clarencefernando9925
    @clarencefernando9925 Рік тому +1

    Great looking and sounding guitar. It really matches the color of the roasted maple neck and fingerboard with the sunburst finish. Great frets too.

  • @kingbrutusxxvi
    @kingbrutusxxvi Рік тому +2

    I got a chance to try those pickups in a store a few months back and they're so versatile. The finish is gorgeous, too. Cheers, Robert.

  • @g_man2177
    @g_man2177 Рік тому +85

    When you said they listened, I was hoping that Fender was going to make locking tuners standard on their guitars.

    • @Pyriander
      @Pyriander Рік тому +7

      Me kind of too, but I also know that „they listened“ couldn’t be directed to Fender.

    • @fordhammie
      @fordhammie Рік тому +2

      Fenders greed will not allow that... Their time is up because many people are choosing other guitars! I know I did... sold my AP2 for a company with much more class!

    • @HumbleSchizo
      @HumbleSchizo Рік тому +6

      Or at least ditch the plastic nuts, or I'm sorry, "synthetic bone"

    • @fordhammie
      @fordhammie Рік тому +1

      @@HumbleSchizo Id rather get a Squier than a fender 100%

    • @joermnyc
      @joermnyc Рік тому

      Reverend does that.

  • @timothyweesner6286
    @timothyweesner6286 Рік тому +1

    Looks and sounds great spec wise . Haven’t got to try one out personally yet, but… for the price from a “sister/ lower cost version” … definitely have to try one out in person. There’s a lot of competition at this price point!

  • @michaelcowan5192
    @michaelcowan5192 Рік тому +16

    Excellent review Rob, with the newer Ernie Ball Music Man offerings starting to really climb in price, the Sterling brand has really picked up their game.

    • @MrKrampyHands
      @MrKrampyHands Рік тому +1

      Yes have I've been wanting a Ray 34 for some time now especially with them haven't roasted maple necks and ss frets I can't afford another $3'000 bass like a Ernie Ball stingray I already got a American Elite Jazz bass that's worth close to to 3k my wife would kill me but I could get away with a sterling

  • @claesvanoldenphatt9972
    @claesvanoldenphatt9972 Рік тому

    My partscaster is really similar but cost about 1/3 of Sterling’s price. Alumitone HSS pickup configuration brings down the weight and makes really nice Superstrat sounds.

  • @camilo1455
    @camilo1455 Рік тому +1

    Hey Robert, everybody...that is a bad-ass guitar! Like the finish, like the features. I was Suhr that it was a Suhr, this is a pleasant surprise. Almost bought a Cutlass once and I have several guitars but nothing like this. I opted for a Jackson over the Cutlass and now here's a chance for this beauty. I do believe a Sabre will outperform a Cutlass. Thanks and thanks to Sweetwater and kudos to Ernie Ball and Music Man. I can hardly wait...EDIT: Just left the website, damm that's a pretty guitar -- definitely opting for the Cobra Burst!

  • @GermanFafian
    @GermanFafian Рік тому +1

    Nice!
    One thing I do not understand is why no one uses Zero frets in their designs. Makes the action more comfortable in the lower frets and also helps with tuning stability during tremolo use.

    • @80Days
      @80Days Рік тому +1

      Agreed. I usually install a ZeroGlide aftermarket zero fret where possible. Even changed the one in my acoustic. Always use the stainless steel replacement zero fret instead of the supplied nickel one. That’s a must.

  • @chryzis8322
    @chryzis8322 Рік тому +3

    What a beautiful guitar and great playing, not just shredding all over the place, but real feeling. Great man!
    Don't have a Strat or modern Strat style guitar, so i had to participate 😊

  • @ctpmark
    @ctpmark Рік тому

    like the crunch tone at the start of the video, plus he playing is awesome too, Rock on Brother!!

  • @jmangi6221
    @jmangi6221 Рік тому

    That axe is gorgeous, I'm a sucker for a roasted maple neck,baked maple too,just incredible. I love the satin finish, your fingers just glide up and down that gorgeous neck.

  • @christopherbelcher369
    @christopherbelcher369 Рік тому

    I've played a Sterling once before and really loved the neck feel and geometry...

  • @willarddickerson921
    @willarddickerson921 Рік тому +2

    Love the finish and the tunes you just played. You can make any guitar sound good. Yes!!!!

  • @d3a3l3e3
    @d3a3l3e3 Рік тому +1

    That's one sweet sounding and looking guitar, can't believe your giving it away to some lucky winner.

  • @wheelchairtestdummy3059
    @wheelchairtestdummy3059 Рік тому

    Thanks for the look at this guitar.
    Forgot about the Sterling line.

  • @aganton4977
    @aganton4977 Рік тому

    I'm definitely going to check Sterling guitars out on Sweetwater and enter the contest..Sweet!

  • @activese
    @activese Рік тому

    It's refreshing to listen to the sound, of new, good modern humbuckers, keep it up.

  • @JK2Kans
    @JK2Kans Рік тому +1

    Beautiful guitar. Loved the intro too, great 80s vibe off it

  • @adamfunicello5822
    @adamfunicello5822 Рік тому

    always look forward for another one of your videos! you inspire me to keep pushing through the boundaries of learning guitar

  • @jacoblendzion2372
    @jacoblendzion2372 Рік тому +1

    Sterling is the most underrated brand in music. SS frets are absolutely the way to go! I am a fender guy but they are going to fall behind if they keep balking on at least adding locking tuners to guitars in the thousands. As always, great video🤙

    • @richardjones2811
      @richardjones2811 Рік тому

      Absolute garbage bridges so don't expect much from tuning stability. For the same money you can get a Kiesel Aries with much better specs.

  • @soyjackman
    @soyjackman Рік тому

    amazing tone on the pickups

  • @strumminronin
    @strumminronin Рік тому

    Gosh, what a lovely guitar!! It most certainly have a lot of boxes ticked!
    But they have put themselves at a very competitive price point. At that price bracket I have other preferences though...

  • @Salvatore-1980
    @Salvatore-1980 Рік тому

    That guitar is a beauty. I'm a sucker for the versatility of this ax.

  • @afarrar3
    @afarrar3 Рік тому +2

    intro jam was killer!

  • @surfrby8876
    @surfrby8876 Рік тому +1

    I've played the Music Man Sabre and that's an incredible guitar , and I've heard nothing but good things about The Sterling, this company always come through

  • @philsequeira3180
    @philsequeira3180 Рік тому +1

    Never tried a guitar with Fishman’s before, I could learn to start… Thanks Robert!

  • @clarkbabin9799
    @clarkbabin9799 Рік тому

    Ive had a couple friends that have had Musicman guitars but really didn't care much for the sound. That could be because what they were playing through. But this one sounds awesome. Don't know if its the Fismans or what .

  • @jodecaesteker
    @jodecaesteker Рік тому

    This seems to be a trend (which I applaud) in the guitar industry. Take a look at the Cort G300 raw for example...

  • @hootowl6354
    @hootowl6354 Рік тому

    $1,500
    But what would keep me from buying one is the location of the controls. They are in the way, for me. The one I would want is the Cutlass, but it doesn't have stainless frets so I don't want it. At least with a pickguard I could move the controls out of the way. I'd prefer a wider nut too. That's something that can't be changed.

  • @philipbeasley72
    @philipbeasley72 Рік тому +1

    Stainless steel frets with fluence fishmans pickups

  • @Murphy_R9
    @Murphy_R9 Рік тому

    STERLING guitars and basses kick major ass for the money! I love my AX-40D Axis clone that they unfortunately no longer make. The AX-40D comes with a set of the original Axis Custom wound Dimarzio's that friggin kill and i installed a Gotoh 1996T to replace the stock Sterling branded 1996T on this AX-40D. Not that it was a bad trem system, it was actually better than i had expected But i prefer the Gotoh.
    With the Dimarzio set and the Gotoh trem this Sterling gets me 75% of the way to a EBMM Axis for under a grand.
    I paid $450 from a deal when he was closing them out. Shame they stopped selling these? I will have to try one of those sabre's!

  • @adrickbuescher6856
    @adrickbuescher6856 Рік тому +1

    I’ve always appreciated music man’s sterling line but this thing looks sweet!

  • @Kazwell111
    @Kazwell111 Рік тому

    Nice have to get used to the 4 on top 2 on bottom tuners.

  • @norseman61
    @norseman61 Рік тому +2

    Love those Music Man guitars. I wonder if they’ll ever come out with a semi-hollow model.

    • @the1trueporkchop
      @the1trueporkchop Рік тому

      Do you mean a semi-hollow Sabre or semi-hollow in general? Music-man has had a couple semi-hollows before.

    • @norseman61
      @norseman61 Рік тому

      @@the1trueporkchop I meant more of a 335, but now that I think of it, a thinline Axis would be pretty cool!

    • @the1trueporkchop
      @the1trueporkchop Рік тому

      @@norseman61 there are thin-line axises out there, but the thin line Valentine is probably closer to what you’re looking for.

    • @norseman61
      @norseman61 Рік тому +1

      @@the1trueporkchop You know your models! That chambered Valentine is pretty cool. I wish it came in something other than a natural finish. They’ve got it in Butterscotch, but only with a Bigsby. I’m sure they’re both sweet, though!

  • @madsenamplification
    @madsenamplification Рік тому

    What’s the neck carve like? I like thick early ‘60s strat necks. Most modern and budget guitars have thin necks.

  • @Sea_Jay
    @Sea_Jay Рік тому +1

    I would love to try this guitar! This one is the perfect finish too!

  • @rwfthesr
    @rwfthesr Рік тому

    Sounds great!!!! Love to try that on a gig!!!!

  • @JERBF
    @JERBF Рік тому

    What a beauty. It looks amazing. Never considered a Saber.
    Do you have any B.C. Rich or Schecter reviews? Or would you consider reviewing them?

  • @BennettMarks
    @BennettMarks Рік тому

    I remember seeing the Sabre's at namm. And thought they where super cool. Never got to play them cause everyone was crowding them.

  • @Doady1337
    @Doady1337 Рік тому +1

    Whats that riff at 3:20? Sounds so familiar but cant name it

  • @8KilgoreTrout4
    @8KilgoreTrout4 Рік тому

    Came for the guitar, left with the vibes. This channel is overflowing with good vibes.

  • @richardclark.
    @richardclark. Рік тому +1

    i talked to the rep at NAMM and they did indeed call it the "saw-bray". lol.

  • @wyldeatart1914
    @wyldeatart1914 Рік тому

    Never normally enter contests but this looks sweet. Itching to get a new axe so 🤞🏻

  • @joescmoe4784
    @joescmoe4784 Рік тому

    The only thing I'm not diggin' is that bridge. But, overall, it's a decent looking shred machine for sure! Would be more than happy to have it in my extremely small collection. Thanks, Rob and the gang!!

  • @ScottMacLeodCompany
    @ScottMacLeodCompany Рік тому

    1500 and no double locking trem? How's the tuning? Can I use the whammy?

  • @moonshine_messiah
    @moonshine_messiah Рік тому +2

    The Sabre is probably Music Man’s best looking guitar

  • @MrDanbishop
    @MrDanbishop Рік тому

    That's a mighty fine axe - very impressed with this one!

  • @marcos_c_m
    @marcos_c_m Рік тому

    Music man always delivered perfect guitars. The surprise would be fender delivery steel frets. Locking tuners . And so on. Every. Factory today delivery better quality than fender.

  • @jeffledbetter
    @jeffledbetter Рік тому

    Bonus points for the Sabre Office reference.

  • @kurtjacobus9606
    @kurtjacobus9606 Рік тому

    Killer guitar, I’d tune it to C standard personally.

  • @SMAAAASHTV
    @SMAAAASHTV Рік тому

    This guitar looks and sounds like a beast. Would definitely replace my Strat for one of these. Sterling/MusicMan is definitely catering to actual players and not just collectors who keep case queens.

  • @RolandRolfsson
    @RolandRolfsson Рік тому

    Cool guitar. Been curious about Sterling for some time..

  • @alexander_winston
    @alexander_winston Рік тому

    Schecter SLS Elite is similarly appointed, pups and all, and I purchased mine for $500 less.

  • @mattiaswestman3910
    @mattiaswestman3910 Рік тому

    That Sabre is such a great guitar, been dreaming about that since it came out

  • @glendoggett9670
    @glendoggett9670 Рік тому

    I was expecting you to play the Sabre Dance on that thing!

  • @andrewyoung7419
    @andrewyoung7419 Рік тому

    I tried the actual Musicman version has a really wide fretboard. The same with this one?

  • @arustydodge2111
    @arustydodge2111 Рік тому

    Have never played anything from MUSIC MAN. Interest ie peaked, Robert! Thank you😇

  • @l0rd_breeigo-sama954
    @l0rd_breeigo-sama954 Рік тому

    Can you maybe do a video on caparison at some point if youre interested in them?

  • @bobby_grout
    @bobby_grout Рік тому

    These look so awesome. Excited about this giveaway!

  • @stevestrang2376
    @stevestrang2376 Рік тому +1

    Loved that intro!!

  • @joysjbrana
    @joysjbrana Рік тому

    Color is awesome, ❤

  • @real_anxst
    @real_anxst Рік тому

    Sterling makes rad axes, I love my Sterling Mariposa.

  • @martinclayton7260
    @martinclayton7260 Рік тому +1

    No guitar company makes the perfect guitar, as we all like different things? There are guitars i love to use for certain sounds, songs, or how the guitar plays best for that song, but nobody has made a guitar thats perfect for me!

  • @NoahVincello
    @NoahVincello Рік тому

    That bridge split sounded sick as f**k

  • @MrParkerfly1
    @MrParkerfly1 Рік тому

    That guitar sounds and looks amazing. What a great value.

  • @christophervincent8420
    @christophervincent8420 Рік тому +1

    Wow. They did a killer job. Nice guitar.

  • @mikewhitfield2994
    @mikewhitfield2994 Рік тому

    Beautiful guitar and great playing!

  • @squeelerjakeaxcradle7095
    @squeelerjakeaxcradle7095 Рік тому

    Hi Robert lm from the uk. I have just entered and I’d love this beautiful guitar 🎸 you have here it’s superb and a great axe with such splendid luthier build is just amazing, nothing spared just quality after quality very nice indeed and the way you explain how great it is. Great playing as well. Fully enjoy your vids.
    I doubt I’d win this being across the pond and I don’t usually win things like this. Yes I’d absolutely love too but l can’t build my hopes yet strangely the closing date is my birthday 31-10 l believe too so wow what a win if I was at all lucky too.
    Keep rocking your page, always a pleasure listening to your vids. Take care. J

  • @billcollector69
    @billcollector69 Рік тому

    Robert’s phrasing never fails to grab my attention

  • @fabiopristera2406
    @fabiopristera2406 Рік тому

    Amazing playing and beautiful guitar

  • @jeffholliday8304
    @jeffholliday8304 Рік тому

    I sure don’t need another guitar, but these are pretty cool

  • @MarkFeaGuitar
    @MarkFeaGuitar Рік тому

    What are you playing through in this video?! Cheers dude

  • @CitizenofMelee
    @CitizenofMelee Рік тому

    I've never played a Music Man, this looks cool.

  • @Blizl0x
    @Blizl0x Рік тому

    Damn, what a great instrument! Such a great giveaway! Good luck everybody! 😁

  • @blaircaines
    @blaircaines Рік тому

    I entered . sounds great . but to let you know I'm south pawl a lefty player

  • @rhodriwilliams8111
    @rhodriwilliams8111 Місяць тому

    Nice office reference, love that!

  • @TarnishedViking.
    @TarnishedViking. Рік тому

    Beautiful guitar & specks!

  • @arthurgonzales4949
    @arthurgonzales4949 Рік тому

    Wow I really dig this and wanna try one!

  • @HoracioGarciaMusic
    @HoracioGarciaMusic Рік тому

    are those coil splits? or different pickup voicings?

  • @jcburger733
    @jcburger733 Рік тому

    Sounds sweet. Great tones!!

  • @andygogocomics
    @andygogocomics Рік тому

    Yaaay. I love these Music Man beauties without the US price tag 😅

  • @joenally9953
    @joenally9953 Рік тому

    Nice Guitar, but two questions. From my understanding these guitars are very pricey, and they don’t make any left-handed versions.

  • @rippertrain
    @rippertrain Рік тому +1

    Bad news is i lost my job so i cant buy yet another guitar. Good news is i can now practice 12 hours a day woot!

  • @jimjersey2345
    @jimjersey2345 Рік тому

    I would love that guitar ! How do i enter ???

  • @sizzlefishin4809
    @sizzlefishin4809 Рік тому

    Love the tones...

  • @jaktje
    @jaktje Рік тому

    I love everything from ernie ball haha, would LOVE to own a usa made music man sabre one day.

  • @Barbarapape
    @Barbarapape Рік тому

    Great guitar and the blue one has a most essential Rosewood fretboard.
    All looked good until my eyes fell on the price, $1500 that is about £1233
    plus the usual mark that UK dealers charge.
    Sorry but no way would i pay that much, a similar spec can be found elswhere
    for less than half this price.

  • @AntonioRockGP
    @AntonioRockGP Рік тому

    Only thing missing is 24 frets 🤘🤘

  • @sgt.grinch3299
    @sgt.grinch3299 Рік тому +1

    Music Man makes really nice gear.

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 Рік тому

    Wow 😳 That is awesome !! Sounds fantastic !!!

  • @CentaurusRelax314
    @CentaurusRelax314 Рік тому +1

    _"Dunder Mifflin is a part of Sabre!"_

  • @lovesongsound1
    @lovesongsound1 Рік тому

    Thank you Robert I won by you posting!!!

  • @DreidMusicalX
    @DreidMusicalX Рік тому

    38 years of playing and Ive never played one before.

  • @scottwilcox6313
    @scottwilcox6313 Рік тому

    Just a beautiful guitar. Sounds great.