I actually picked up a Sterling Mariposa partly on your original review from a few years ago. I think it’s a great guitar. I love the neck. I bought the laser etched pick guard from MM and now it looks pro.
You can order the pickguard from them directly??? I really wanted to revisit this guitar because my initial time with it was very limited, it was better than I remember once I got it dialed in and happy i helped you get one
I just bought one (it’s coming today and I’m excited to finally play it!) Did you have to do anything to get the pickguard to fit? I really want to get one for mine!
I like simple guitars with unbound necks! It's locked in my brain that all the fancy attributes on guitars, take away something rather than enhance it🧐 Looking forward to monday when my Jet JS-800 arrives: a budget(469.-) take on a Suhr with a humbucker in the bridge and a single in the neck, 1 volume pot and a 3-way toggle, hardtail bridge with block saddles! Have a great weekend, thanks for this demo🎸🤘🎸
Check the base of the neck where it meets the body and make sure there are no hairline cracks before you do buy it, if it has one find a different one.
Unforunately I already have a guitar that's gonna be the counterpart to the jazz master, a reverend 290. But damn, I really want this. Perhaps I should get that jazzmaster.
Those pickups seem to be very bright and jangling as for the humbuckers. No mud, sound good, clearly and punchy both: clean and distorted. I really like it. Thanks for this testing. Cheers.
I'd agree it's got a good punch and can clean up decent enough, much more so than other humbuckers I've tried in guitars around this price. Thanks for checking it out!
John if you don't mind me asking, since you've had it for a while have you noticed anything with the fingerboard losing the dark color if you use lemon oil to clean it?
I've had one for about 8 months now, and have nothing but good things to say about it. I really love mine. I set mine up for C# Standard tuning. I've been thinking about buying a second for regular standard tuning as well.
Best tones at 8:41! Sounded like some Nirvana. That Pink Taco rips! Very unique looking guitar. That crack is no bueno though. I love your rhythm playing for demos instead of all the same blues licks most people play. Edit: kinda reminded me of the Troublemaker tone wise 🤔
It's almost like the Friedman is the key to getting that sound, not the mariposa or the troublemaker... have you started saving for it yet?? hahahahahahah im never gonna let this go
Made it sing! Great playing and tone, dude. I picked one of these up a few months ago and couldn’t get around the QC issues with my specific guitar. It was shimmed from the factory with a folded piece of sandpaper and the string alignment was off. But it was a great guitar otherwise and I’m still trying to find a good quality iteration of it.
It's funny you say that, I ended up parting with it pretty quickly because of issues that were also QC related - it's a shame because it is a fun guitar to play and does sound pretty good.
I have been using a hybrid setup and the attenuator has been an absolute life saver for playing guitar, but it's still not going away just learning to live with it.
It would be simple to put pickup rings on it and hide those cavities. Easy peasy. It's relatively inexpensive and wouldn't hurt resale value that much later down the road if you upgrade.
I've had my eye on this model for awhile! Thanks Jim, the fact that they so quickly resolved the neck issue,(without you even requesting a replacement), reinforces my interest. But I'm looking for a new acoustic, and this is my pick.czcams.com/video/OcYx0R5zQms/video.html. Peace & Love. (added note, My old O.L.P. E.V.H. model has always been a stable, raucous rocker!Always loved the look of Ernie Ball headstocks, that patented 4-2 tuner arrangement just shines.)
Josh Turner is a fantastic young performer, my old Guild is broke in with 41 years of playing, but it's huge and the older I get the more it's size and familiarity bug me! I can't justify any new electrics till I get another acoustic and like you said it's a good price for a nicely appointed and good sounding instrument. But I'll be looking out for that Mariposa. If you sell it I might be tempted! Peace man.
I actually picked up a Sterling Mariposa partly on your original review from a few years ago. I think it’s a great guitar. I love the neck. I bought the laser etched pick guard from MM and now it looks pro.
You can order the pickguard from them directly??? I really wanted to revisit this guitar because my initial time with it was very limited, it was better than I remember once I got it dialed in and happy i helped you get one
I just bought one (it’s coming today and I’m excited to finally play it!) Did you have to do anything to get the pickguard to fit? I really want to get one for mine!
This was not an easy guitar to find a video on, thanks!
Yeah I always found that odd. They are cool and affordable but I rarely see them.
I like simple guitars with unbound necks! It's locked in my brain that all the fancy attributes on guitars, take away something rather than enhance it🧐 Looking forward to monday when my Jet JS-800 arrives: a budget(469.-) take on a Suhr with a humbucker in the bridge and a single in the neck, 1 volume pot and a 3-way toggle, hardtail bridge with block saddles! Have a great weekend, thanks for this demo🎸🤘🎸
Thanks man, let me know what you think of that thing when ya get it! Hope you love it!
Love you playing man
played one today and loved it for a surfy jam sound, might go back and get her
Check the base of the neck where it meets the body and make sure there are no hairline cracks before you do buy it, if it has one find a different one.
Unforunately I already have a guitar that's gonna be the counterpart to the jazz master, a reverend 290. But damn, I really want this. Perhaps I should get that jazzmaster.
Those pickups seem to be very bright and jangling as for the humbuckers. No mud, sound good, clearly and punchy both: clean and distorted. I really like it. Thanks for this testing. Cheers.
I'd agree it's got a good punch and can clean up decent enough, much more so than other humbuckers I've tried in guitars around this price. Thanks for checking it out!
Great review Jim. I have it in dorado green and your right, it plays well with high gain.
John if you don't mind me asking, since you've had it for a while have you noticed anything with the fingerboard losing the dark color if you use lemon oil to clean it?
@@AudiomoMusicAren't you supposed to avoid the usage of Lemon oil on maple fretboards since it's untreated wood?
Just found the channel. Dig your style man!
I've had one for about 8 months now, and have nothing but good things to say about it. I really love mine. I set mine up for C# Standard tuning. I've been thinking about buying a second for regular standard tuning as well.
It's just so comfortable. I really want to try the USA version someday, but nowhere near me stocks them
fantastic review and playing.
Thanks man, i really appreciate you still come and check these videos out
@@AudiomoMusic This is a damn good channel, i hope to see it grow in the future!
Best tones at 8:41! Sounded like some Nirvana. That Pink Taco rips! Very unique looking guitar. That crack is no bueno though.
I love your rhythm playing for demos instead of all the same blues licks most people play.
Edit: kinda reminded me of the Troublemaker tone wise 🤔
It's almost like the Friedman is the key to getting that sound, not the mariposa or the troublemaker... have you started saving for it yet?? hahahahahahah im never gonna let this go
@@AudiomoMusic You’re probably right. It’s the 🌮 I need to start figuring out how to get one.
Made it sing! Great playing and tone, dude. I picked one of these up a few months ago and couldn’t get around the QC issues with my specific guitar. It was shimmed from the factory with a folded piece of sandpaper and the string alignment was off. But it was a great guitar otherwise and I’m still trying to find a good quality iteration of it.
It's funny you say that, I ended up parting with it pretty quickly because of issues that were also QC related - it's a shame because it is a fun guitar to play and does sound pretty good.
@@AudiomoMusicI guess we’ll have to bite the bullet and get the Music Man version
How's your tinnitus? Hope it's better!
I have been using a hybrid setup and the attenuator has been an absolute life saver for playing guitar, but it's still not going away just learning to live with it.
good day Jim. Have a great weekend ....Chris "the Canadian" :)
Thanks Chris, hope you enjoy yours as well!
It would be simple to put pickup rings on it and hide those cavities. Easy peasy. It's relatively inexpensive and wouldn't hurt resale value that much later down the road if you upgrade.
I actually tried to fit em, can't do it with the pickguard and I ain't cutting this thing haha
@@AudiomoMusic I don't blame ya. I bet you could shave the pick guard a bit. Simple fix with a coping saw.
Hi, is the neck as chunky and thick as the Sterling SR50 or is way thinner?
definitely thinner
That’s a beauty. Thx for the review.
Thanks happy you enjoyed it!
Could you do one of these for the G&L Fallout Tribute?
You get G&L to send me one or one to borrow for it and I'd be more than happy to haha
Another like from me!
Thanks amigo, i appreciate it!
Could this guitar be used for metal?
Absolutely yeah
Metal is a frame of mind my friend.
I've had my eye on this model for awhile! Thanks Jim, the fact that they so quickly resolved the neck issue,(without you even requesting a replacement), reinforces my interest. But I'm looking for a new acoustic, and this is my pick.czcams.com/video/OcYx0R5zQms/video.html. Peace & Love. (added note, My old O.L.P. E.V.H. model has always been a stable, raucous rocker!Always loved the look of Ernie Ball headstocks, that patented 4-2 tuner arrangement just shines.)
I hadn't seen that new release, not surprising as I am not much an acoustic player but crazy good price on that!
Josh Turner is a fantastic young performer, my old Guild is broke in with 41 years of playing, but it's huge and the older I get the more it's size and familiarity bug me! I can't justify any new electrics till I get another acoustic and like you said it's a good price for a nicely appointed and good sounding instrument. But I'll be looking out for that Mariposa. If you sell it I might be tempted! Peace man.
No tone knobs, yikes, that seems crazy.
yeah I'm definitely not a fan of no tone control in general.
I love your reviews, but when you engage the “Espanol” switch it makes me cringe.. 😅
Keep them coming 👌
thanks man appreciate it!
looks good from a distance, but it's a piece of overpriced cheap junk. typical cheese tone pickups sound crappy in any amp