I’m the exact opposite. It looks like a kid spray painted it. And being a Sterling I might not be far from the truth! Lol I just wish the transition was more subtle
Got mine like two weeks ago and it’s the best guitar I’ve ever played in this price point. I’ve owned and tried Schecter, Fender, and Gibson, and while this is my first 7 string I have absolutely no regrets, it plays and feels amazing.
@@brendanlucero8585 I actually have both this sterling and the Holcomb 7 lol this sterling is still my main axe, it plays like a dream and sounds great. I’m hoping to upgrade to the EBMM because I like it so much. Imo this is the best 7 string on the market for the price point. The neck is wide/thin but super comfortable, locking tuners and the bridge are stable, and I’m a big fan of how the Pickup hardware is configured. The db boost doesn’t do *too* much but you can hear a difference, and the coil split sounds pretty nice too. Tl;dr - it works for me well and I really like it. Highly recommend it.
@@rmshredz Ok ill take your word for it. fyi i have nothing against the Holcomb model other than the purple on it. other than that, i would've probably bought it already.
@@brendanlucero8585 have you seen the walnut satin one? It’s the model I have, I love the natural wood finish. It’s another great guitar and the pickups are also great, but the neck is a bit thicker and took me some more getting used to after playing the JR for so long. The two things that annoy me about the PRS are the nut (it’s garbage plastic and will have to replace it) and the pickup selector position (too far and can’t switch quickly). Ps Did some covers with both guitars on my channel if you’re curious enough to check it out :)
@@rmshredz I am curious as a matter of fact. i will for sure check it out. I have seen the Wood finished Holcomb model and I'm sure its a great guitar but I'm super picky about looks on a guitar and I'm not a fan of the light colored head stock. perhaps ill get one anyway seeing as it's objectively a good guitar and maybe I'm just being picky.
Hey beard bro! If I send you a prototype pedal will you review it. Nothing to do with signal alteration just channel selection. I want a review and to see what you think.
The neck on these are wicked good. It felt like heaven after you play it a while. It seemed like it had a grit on frets until I played it for 30 minutes. I guess it might be varnish?
I mean, I love Ernie Ball guitars, especially the JP series, but for this price point I would rather get an Ibanez Rg550 or Schecter. Sterling's pretty dope but I really don't think they can complete seriously because I don't see the price to worth ratio.
@@kburgess32 Another +1 on the SLS. I own a couple guitars that exceed the $2k price, and to date, the SLS elite is the only guitar I own that I've kept completely stock, besides replacing the strap buttons with Dunlop straplock ones.
@@mattlombardi54 they are $899 which IMO is terrible for the features you get. no name pickups, no name tuners, and indonesian made when you can get an MIM charvel dk24, Korean ESP or schecter of your choice all which have Grovers or spertzels and Name brand EMGs/Seymour duncans.
The price wouldn't matter if you're a huge JR fan... since that would be the case, they wouldn't consider other options BECAUSE they're not JR sig models. The fact they made a cheaper model is a good thing for those that can't afford the 3K US model...
Really nice price on that, i love the fit and finish of that guitar. I, Like you, do not really play 7 strings, so i wish they would make a 6 string version, maybe with a Evertune or Wilkinson bridge, but i know it'll never happen. Floyd Rose Original would be my top choice, with Fishman pickups. Oh well, it's nice to dream.
Started to get the 6 string version of this guitar, but kept seeing bad things about the bridge. IMO it should have the same bridge as the MM since you’re not getting name brand tuners or pickups. Went with a used Ibanez Axion S guitar with cryo frets, Fishmans, Gotohs, etc. for the same $.
ajdrinkard 2000 would you say the pickups are good enough to keep? I’m thinkimg about pulling the trigger and this be the most expensive guitar I’ve ever bought. I have an awesome Jackson seven string but I’m infatuated with this Sterling guitar
i got one and was considerint a pickup swap... i think it would be a good thing dor the guitar, however since i bought it i also got a peavy 6505+ a noise supressor/gate and a modded ibanez tube screamer and no longer feel like the pickups are all thay bad. i do think some fishmans would be better tho
Are you specifically changing the captions when saying "Riffs, beards and gear" to be funny? There is no single video where these captions are correct lol 😄
I preordered one when they initially announced amd received it pretty much on release day. I like the guitar in almost every way, but i dont like the pickups at all. Im considering putting the fishman keith merrow pickups in mine
@@toemasmeems bro I'd normally ignore these kinds of comments but I'm physically sick of dad riffs desecrating modern guitars bro. Your content is actually interesting! Glad I came across it😁
I like Jason Richardson, but the Music Man guitars always sound so bad to me I don't know what it is, but the wood and pickups just... sound so bad. I have yet to hear one that I like. I can just suffer through it for JR, cause he is a great musician.
Also pretty aure its not active? I think it has the battery to power a noise canceling hum circuit while in single coil mode because it truly goes into single coil mode. I own this i love it.
Compared to regular Music Man it is but there’s a ton of guitars in that price zone that are way nicer. The San Dimas has Seymour Duncans and a Floyd for the same price with better looking finish work and made in North America
@@GearGasms trems are just a personal preference, as much as I love Floyds I prefer the non locking stuff like the trem on this Sterling. And also, the Charvel is not made in America but in Mexico, and regardless why does it even matter?
@@AaronMorgan666 I did a review of the same guitar and also it handled Drop G flawlessly. Just had to readjust the action by tightening the spring tension. So yeah easy pezzzy
The burl tops on the Sterlings look so much worse than the Music Mans. That’s obviously to be expected but it looks like a picture of a desert taken with 120p camera resolution.
That's because they're completely different woods. The Sterling is poplar, the Musicman is buckeye, which is too expensive and rare to put on an import production guitar
"I'm not normally a 7 string guy...I'm an 8 string guy now" :P
Djent
that burst is finished in such a strange way. i am in love with it
I’m the exact opposite. It looks like a kid spray painted it. And being a Sterling I might not be far from the truth! Lol I just wish the transition was more subtle
looks like a "tortilla de harina" or flour tortilla
1:23 Musicman/Sterling never disappoints on their clean tones man.. so rich n full
a few days ago : 9 strings, now a 7 strings. you are on fire !!
Got mine like two weeks ago and it’s the best guitar I’ve ever played in this price point. I’ve owned and tried Schecter, Fender, and Gibson, and while this is my first 7 string I have absolutely no regrets, it plays and feels amazing.
Is it worth the money? ive been wanting a good 7 string and PRS wants $13K for a 7 string because i dont want their Holcomb model.
@@brendanlucero8585 I actually have both this sterling and the Holcomb 7 lol this sterling is still my main axe, it plays like a dream and sounds great. I’m hoping to upgrade to the EBMM because I like it so much. Imo this is the best 7 string on the market for the price point. The neck is wide/thin but super comfortable, locking tuners and the bridge are stable, and I’m a big fan of how the Pickup hardware is configured. The db boost doesn’t do *too* much but you can hear a difference, and the coil split sounds pretty nice too. Tl;dr - it works for me well and I really like it. Highly recommend it.
@@rmshredz Ok ill take your word for it. fyi i have nothing against the Holcomb model other than the purple on it. other than that, i would've probably bought it already.
@@brendanlucero8585 have you seen the walnut satin one? It’s the model I have, I love the natural wood finish. It’s another great guitar and the pickups are also great, but the neck is a bit thicker and took me some more getting used to after playing the JR for so long. The two things that annoy me about the PRS are the nut (it’s garbage plastic and will have to replace it) and the pickup selector position (too far and can’t switch quickly). Ps Did some covers with both guitars on my channel if you’re curious enough to check it out :)
@@rmshredz I am curious as a matter of fact. i will for sure check it out. I have seen the Wood finished Holcomb model and I'm sure its a great guitar but I'm super picky about looks on a guitar and I'm not a fan of the light colored head stock. perhaps ill get one anyway seeing as it's objectively a good guitar and maybe I'm just being picky.
I just unboxed mine yesterday and i love it
This guitar is super nice! Playability and sound is just perfect.
Great video from a great player!
That will be my next guitar.
I wish the head stock matched the body. Overall a beautiful guitar.
nah man that roasted maple needs to shine
Hey beard bro! If I send you a prototype pedal will you review it. Nothing to do with signal alteration just channel selection. I want a review and to see what you think.
I like the dark sound of this guitar
The neck on these are wicked good. It felt like heaven after you play it a while. It seemed like it had a grit on frets until I played it for 30 minutes. I guess it might be varnish?
mines set to arrive friday. i cannot wait
Sounds great, looks bad ass and dude you are NOT a terrible guitar player! Your riffs on the Engel Invader video are the shit!
I mean, I love Ernie Ball guitars, especially the JP series, but for this price point I would rather get an Ibanez Rg550 or Schecter. Sterling's pretty dope but I really don't think they can complete seriously because I don't see the price to worth ratio.
+1 for Schecter. My sls elite is an outstanding guitar and the quality for that price is insane.
How much are these?
@@kburgess32 Another +1 on the SLS. I own a couple guitars that exceed the $2k price, and to date, the SLS elite is the only guitar I own that I've kept completely stock, besides replacing the strap buttons with Dunlop straplock ones.
@@mattlombardi54 they are $899 which IMO is terrible for the features you get. no name pickups, no name tuners, and indonesian made when you can get an MIM charvel dk24, Korean ESP or schecter of your choice all which have Grovers or spertzels and Name brand EMGs/Seymour duncans.
The price wouldn't matter if you're a huge JR fan... since that would be the case, they wouldn't consider other options BECAUSE they're not JR sig models. The fact they made a cheaper model is a good thing for those that can't afford the 3K US model...
Top on that is killer. $899? Wow that’s pretty sweet!
Really nice price on that, i love the fit and finish of that guitar. I, Like you, do not really play 7 strings, so i wish they would make a 6 string version, maybe with a Evertune or Wilkinson bridge, but i know it'll never happen. Floyd Rose Original would be my top choice, with Fishman pickups. Oh well, it's nice to dream.
I second that on making a 6 string version. I'd even buy the EBMM if they made it in 6 string
@@Yoguy1107 they made a 6 string version
dying for this guitar! haven't watched yet!
Started to get the 6 string version of this guitar, but kept seeing bad things about the bridge. IMO it should have the same bridge as the MM since you’re not getting name brand tuners or pickups. Went with a used Ibanez Axion S guitar with cryo frets, Fishmans, Gotohs, etc. for the same $.
Nice info 😁👍
Check Bea's new sigs, they look gnarly af
Is this a photo finish on that top? It looks like it ???
Ok...those pickups just sound Gud 🥰
Got one of these a few weeks ago and it is absolutely incredible
ajdrinkard 2000 would you say the pickups are good enough to keep? I’m thinkimg about pulling the trigger and this
be the most expensive guitar I’ve ever bought. I have an awesome Jackson seven string but I’m infatuated with this Sterling guitar
i got one and was considerint a pickup swap... i think it would be a good thing dor the guitar, however since i bought it i also got a peavy 6505+ a noise supressor/gate and a modded ibanez tube screamer and no longer feel like the pickups are all thay bad. i do think some fishmans would be better tho
savage guitar
When is the next rate or roast my rig episode going to come out?
Are you specifically changing the captions when saying "Riffs, beards and gear" to be funny? There is no single video where these captions are correct lol 😄
I preordered one when they initially announced amd received it pretty much on release day. I like the guitar in almost every way, but i dont like the pickups at all. Im considering putting the fishman keith merrow pickups in mine
I wonder how they'll do a 6 string. Hopefully itll be red like the new one. If it is,I have to buy it
Just got this guitar on facebook market for 750 lesgoooo
Awesome 7string man.
How would it sound on a French Pop track??
That riff at 2:10!!!!
Very nice guitar💕
Nice !
Great video
Not the right one to review this guitars playability.... Richardson is a shredder
I dont like 7 strings, but i may make an exception for this one
Why does every person I watch review this only play dad riffs 😑
Dad riffs are life
@@Malum09 Not on a Jason Richardson signature haha
I didn’t ply dad riffs bro check my vid if you’re interested in the guitar. I play bro riffs bro
@@toemasmeems All good. I also play riffs and own this guitar already.
@@toemasmeems bro I'd normally ignore these kinds of comments but I'm physically sick of dad riffs desecrating modern guitars bro. Your content is actually interesting! Glad I came across it😁
Hmm might have to give one of these a rip.
I like it😍😍😍
Cool 😎
I’ve always wanted a 7 string. This sounds amazing
How does it sound not run threw an effects unit just straight amp
i want this beast❤️😍
Pls try the sterling jp60 in stealth black🥺🥺🥺🥺
Man I'd love to buy one of those but here in Australia, that is literally $7000 *sigh maybe one day.
This model is the import. It's 900 bucks american.
i just got this guitar last month and i've been having trouble with fret buzzing on the 7th-5th strings. anything you can recommend to fix it?
It's not a finish, that's what the wood looks like.
are the frets made by stainless?
that clean tone was awesome. not a fan of the guitar but whatever. just not meant for me
I like Jason Richardson, but the Music Man guitars always sound so bad to me
I don't know what it is, but the wood and pickups just... sound so bad.
I have yet to hear one that I like. I can just suffer through it for JR, cause he is a great musician.
The Majesty guitars sound amazing they've got dimarzio pickups which are great imo
I’ve never played one but for some reason they don’t appeal to me either
i want that❤️❤️😍😍
I want them to make a 6 string version so bad!!!
yes
lol just buy a Cutlass.....
Also pretty aure its not active? I think it has the battery to power a noise canceling hum circuit while in single coil mode because it truly goes into single coil mode. I own this i love it.
damn 😎
This is a promotional video should be labelled as such
Have a feeling being a lefty is not gonna get me one
Man that guitar/pickups sound very dark..
I swear I have seen this video before...?
peachmelba1000 that was the Ernie ball music man version which is like four grand
How well do they hold tune with the trem
🤤🤤🤤🤤😍😍😍😍😍
How tf is this affordable lol
Compared to regular Music Man it is but there’s a ton of guitars in that price zone that are way nicer. The San Dimas has Seymour Duncans and a Floyd for the same price with better looking finish work and made in North America
@@GearGasms trems are just a personal preference, as much as I love Floyds I prefer the non locking stuff like the trem on this Sterling.
And also, the Charvel is not made in America but in Mexico, and regardless why does it even matter?
Wish this came in 26.5 or multiscale. 25.5 is just flop city in my experience.
Thicker strings is the solution :)
Idk how jason uses 10-59 for drop g
@@AaronMorgan666 I did a review of the same guitar and also it handled Drop G flawlessly. Just had to readjust the action by tightening the spring tension. So yeah easy pezzzy
The burl tops on the Sterlings look so much worse than the Music Mans. That’s obviously to be expected but it looks like a picture of a desert taken with 120p camera resolution.
That's because they're completely different woods.
The Sterling is poplar, the Musicman is buckeye, which is too expensive and rare to put on an import production guitar
I thought the burst was major fug too
You earn way more money than I ever will if you call this affordable.
How much is it?
Never mind I just saw the price. Maybe affordable compared to the main Music Man stuff
But every affordable guitar they make is sooooo ugly compared to expensive one