[quote name='dlloyd' timestamp='1380280062' post='2223146']
I really like the original US SUBs. They were cancelled because there just wasn't enough margin in them to make them financially viable.
The differences are mainly cosmetic. There's the big obvious things like the textured finish (saves on sanding and buffing) scratchplate and painted neck, but there's smaller details like the unbranded bridge (and tuners?), unfilled fret slots etc. They sound great all the same.
There are a few different models:
SUB 4 string active (2 band)
SUB 4 string passive
SUB 5 string active (2 band)
SUB 5 string passive
SUB Sterling
The SUB Sterling is an interesting one in that it has an Alnico pickup as opposed to the ceramic pup in the Sterling... basically a Stingray in Sterling shape.
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I've got a SUB Sterling and it also differs as it has a 3 band EQ. Cracking basses. The picture on my profile is my SUB 4 just fitted with a nicer scratch plate.