Tuning clover was loose on my purple sparkle black hardware Ray35 H. Took it back and bought a vintage Rickenbacker. I also had a silver Ray34 H where the roasted neck was so dark the black fret markers were barely visible that one went back for a EBMM 4HH. Sterlings are gateway bases to me. Once your invested, satisfaction becomes a goal.
If your in market to spend a grand but not two grand just go get a used “stingray “‘ reverb has a ton of great deals especially right now you’ll love it way more