Well coming back into playing I had to get the best I could for what I had to spend. I just bought a lovely candy red Sterling SB14 from ebay, and Im VERY impressed. Fantastic finish, the bass was pretty much mint. Playing wise I really cant fault it, its got a really great feeling neck with a nice action.
Ive only played it through headphones so far, as Im waiting to get my hands on an amp, but it sounds great.
Im very happy with it. Dont care if its not a 'real' MM.