MM-85A SB Deluxe Series : Great instrument, a real player ax!

12 days elapsed from order to delivery. Packed in two boxes, the end pin punctured both boxes and an area around the end strap pin was blemished. I have no other complaint about this otherwise unflawed instrument. It was set up satisfactorily out of the box and needed only tuning to pitch and installing a 9V battery. I found suitable tones in all 5 pickup switch positions, and they in fact correspond with the positions found on the Sterling, after which this bass in obviously inspired. The position with two single coils is valuable to emulate jazz bass tones and the all on middle position is just full and solid for rock and country. The other variations seem to point to Funk or slap, or reggae like dub from the front pickup. Good string spacing for slap or finger style; I don’t use a pick much. This is a very versatile and gigable bass.