NAMM 2024: Sterling by Music Man adds two new basses to their lineup
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30.01.2024

NAMM 2024: Sterling by Music Man adds two new basses to their lineup

Sterling by Music Man
Words by Mixdown staff

Introducing the Sterling by Music Man Sterling SB14 and the upgraded Sterling by Music Man Sterling StingRay Short Scale

Sterling SB14

Modeled after the beloved original Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling SB14, this new bass marks the debut of the Sterling model under the Sterling by Music Man brand. A long awaited addition to the lineup, the Sterling is a passive bass, featuring an alnico V parallel humbucker that delivers vintage-style warmth and response. It’s the perfect choice for those who loved the retro look and feel of the original Ernie Ball Music Man model while preferring the reliability and performance of a passive bass. However, don’t be fooled by its simplicity; this 4-string packs quite a punch. Made with a Swamp Ash body in a Natural finish.
The Sterling is a limited-edition model that will only be available for a short time, so bassists are advised to act quickly.

Read all the latest product & music industry news here.

KEY FEATURES

  • Body Wood: Swamp Ash
  • Body Colour: Natural
  • Bridge: Sterling by Music Man Designed Bridge
  • Pickguard: White
  • Scale Length: 34″ (86.4cm)
  • Frets: 22 Frets, Medium
  • Neck Wood: Hard Maple
  • Fingerboard: Hard Maple
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Pickups: H – 1 Alnico V Humbucker

Sterling by Music Man Stingray Short Scale

This is the big and bold StingRay sound in Sterling by Music Man’s smoothest package yet. Introducing the revamped StingRay Short Scale bass, now upgraded with a roasted maple neck for unparalleled feel and playability. With an inviting 30” scale, this lightweight StingRay features passive electronics with a powerful neodymium humbucker, offering comfort without sacrificing performance. As for tone, a push-push volume boost and 3-way rotary switch, offering parallel, true single coil, and series modes, provide a versatile array of sonic options.
Players can choose between a Fiesta Red or Toluca Lake Blue finish to round out one of the most comfortable basses on the market in 2024.

KEY FEATURES

  • Body Wood: Nyatoh
  • Body Color: Fiesta Red (FRD), Toluca Lake Blue (TLB)
  • Bridge: Sterling by Music Man Designed Bridge
  • Pickguard: White (FRD), Pearloid (TLB)
  • Scale Length: 30″ (76.2 cm)
  • Frets: 22 Frets, Medium
  • Neck: Roasted Maple
  • Pickups: Neodymium Pickups (H)
  • Controls: 1 Push/Push Volume Boost, 1 Tone
  • Switching: 3-way Rotary Selector

For local enquiries, visit CMC Music.