5-string electric bass with ceramic humbucker and active 3-band EQ, including case
The Music Man Sterling 5 H RW Vintage Blue Pearl is a handy 5-string electric bass with a characterful sound spectrum that makes it a flexible all-rounder for almost any musical style. In addition to the compactly designed body made of selected hardwood, the five-string has a pleasantly playable maple neck with oil-wax finish. At the bass amplifier the Music Man ceramic humbucker, whose coils can be called up in different circuits by means of a 3-way switch, provides for multifaceted timbres between present transparency and powerful power sound with tight output of the B-string. An active 3-band tone control is also available for adjusting the sound. High-quality hardware in the form of the solid Music Man bass bridge and precise Schaller BM tuners completes the Sterling 5 H RW Vintage Blue Pearl by Music Man.
The Music Man Sterling 5 H RW Vintage Blue Pearl convinces with agile playing characteristics and a versatile sound spectrum.
The Music Man Sterling 5 features a five-piece bolt-on Roasted Maple neck with a silky oil-wax finish.
Handy design with high playing comfort
When designing the Sterling 4, Music Man paid special attention to lively sound characteristics and a high level of playing comfort. Accordingly, the body, which is considerably smaller than that of the StingRay, is made of carefully selected hardwood and nestles comfortably against the player. In addition, the five-screw maple neck feels especially comfortable in the hand thanks to the silky oil-wax finish, so that on the 22-fret rosewood fingerboard every groove goes off with ease.
A Music Man ceramic humbucker with flexible switchable coils and an active 3-band tone control promise versatile bass sounds.
Flexible sound with ceramic humbucker and active EQ
The electrical sound conversion of the Music Man Sterling 5 H RW Vintage Blue Pearl is done by a Music Man ceramic humbucker placed in the usual sweet spot. The coils of the humbucker can be activated in different combinations by means of a 3-way switch. In addition to the balanced parallel circuit and the powerful power sound of the serially connected coils, transparent and dynamic single-coil sounds are available, which remain free of unwanted noise thanks to the phantom coil. For precise adjustment of the bass sound, an active 3-band tone control is also on board.
Five Schaller BM bass machine heads guarantee precise and stable tuning of the Music Man Sterling 5.
Reliable hardware
Naturally, the Music Man Sterling 5 H RW Vintage Blue Pearl is rounded off by high-quality hardware that can handle tough stage and tour use with ease. The body is equipped with the Music Man Standard Bass-Bridge made of steel, whose separately adjustable string saddles guarantee optimal intonation and string position. Behind the compensated saddle, which promises a clean intonation of the empty played strings, Schaller BM bass machine heads also ensure a stable and accurate tuning of the five-string.
The Music Man Sterling 5 H RW Vintage Blue Pearl at a glance:
5-string electric bass, made in the USA.
Select hardwood body with sculpted neck heel
Five-piece bolt-on maple neck with oil-wax finish
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
One Music Man humbucker with ceramic magnets and phantom coil
3-way switch for different circuits of the humbucker coils (serial, parallel, coil split with phantom coil)
Active 3-band tone control
Music Man standard bass bridge with hardened steel base plate and stainless steel tailpieces
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