4-string electric bass with two ceramic humbuckers and active 3-band EQ, including case
The Music Man Sterling 4 HH RW VintageBlue Pearl is a handy E-Bass with a characterful sound spectrum that makes it a flexible all-rounder for almost any musical style. Besides the compactly designed body made of selected hardwood, the four-stringer has a pleasantly playable roasted maple neck with oil-wax finish. The bass amplifier is equipped with two Music Man ceramic humbuckers, the coils of which can be selected in different circuits by means of a 3-way switch, providing a multifaceted sound ranging from present transparency to powerful power. 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 complete the Sterling 4 HH RW VintageBlue Pearl by Music Man.
The Music Man Sterling 4 HH RW Vintage Blue convinces with agile playing characteristics and a versatile sound spectrum.
The Music Man Sterling 4 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 Roasted 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.
Two Music Man ceramic humbuckers with flexible switchable coils and an active 3-band tone control promise versatile bass sounds.
Flexible sound with ceramic humbuckers and active EQ
The electrical sound conversion of the Music Man Sterling 4 HH RW VintageBlue Pearl is done by two Music Man ceramic humbuckers, whose coils can be called up in different combinations by means of a 5-way switch. Besides the well-balanced parallel connection and the powerful power sound of the serially connected coils, transparent and dynamic single-coil sounds are available. For precise adjustment of the bass sound, an active 3-band tone control is also on board.
Four Schaller BM bass machine heads guarantee precise and stable tuning of the Music Man Sterling 4.
Reliable hardware equipment
Naturally, the Music Man Sterling 4 HH RW VintageBlue 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 steel bass bridge, whose separately adjustable string saddles guarantee optimal intonation and string action. Behind the compensated saddle, which promises a clean intonation of the empty played strings, Schaller BM bass machine heads also ensure a stable and exact Tuning of the four-stringer.
The Music Man Sterling 4 HH RW VintageBlue Pearl at a glance:
4-string electric bass, made in the USA.
Body made of selected hardwood (Select Hardwood) with sculpted neck-heel
Five-piece roasted maple neck with oil-wax finish
Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays
Two Music Man humbuckers with ceramic magnets and phantom coil
5-way switch for different switching of the humbucker coils
Active 3-band tone control
Music Man standard bass bridge with hardened steel base plate and stainless steel tailpieces
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