Sterling
Renowned for its slightly smaller body and neck profile, the Sterling 4 string bass boasts a big sound. Nine volt active 3 band EQ preamp, 3 position pickup selector switch, and a ceramic humbucker with hum canceling phantom coil come standard, equipping the Sterling to cut through any mix. The optional addition of a pickup in the neck position adds even more versatility to this innovative bass. The Sterling delivers comfort, functionality, and the precision craftsmanship and attention to detail you’ve come to expect from Ernie Ball Music Man.
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Your Custom Options:
- Model:
- 4 String - H
- Color:
- Vintage Blue Pearl
- Neck:
- Roasted Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard
- Pickguard:
- Black
- Hardware:
- Chrome
Build Code
170-VP-R9-01-CS-CR
Sterling Highlights
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Ceramic humbucking pickup
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3 band EQ active preamp
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Compensated nut
See & hear it
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Hear Joe Dart Demo The Sterling 4HH
The Sterling 4 bass features a slightly smaller body with a big sound that can cut through any mix.
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Watch Molly Pauken's Sterling Review
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Specifications, Schematics & More
Specifications
| Size | 12-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 43-7/8" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 111.4 cm long) |
|---|---|
| Body Wood | Select Hardwoods |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester |
| Bridge | Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles |
| Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) |
| Headstock Size | Only 7-5/8" (19.4 cm) long |
| Frets | 22 - High profile, wide stainless steel |
| Neck Width | 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) at nut, 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret |
| Neck Wood | Select roasted maple neck |
| Fingerboard | Maple or Rosewood |
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend |
| Tuning Machines | Schaller BM, with tapered string posts |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover |
| Controls | Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass; Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass |
| Switching | Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector |
| Pickups | Standard - Music Man® humbucking with ceramic magnets and hum canceling phantom coil; Optional - Dual Humbucking with ceramic magnets |
| Strings | 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
Compare Specs
| Specifications | Sterling | — |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 12-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 43-7/8" long (31.8 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 111.4 cm long) | |
| Body Wood | Select Hardwoods | |
| Body Finish | High gloss polyester | |
| Body Colors | ||
| Body Bindings | ||
| Bridge | Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles | |
| Pickguard | ||
| Scale Length | 34" (86.4 cm) | |
| Neck Radius | 11" (27.9 cm) | |
| Headstock Size | Only 7-5/8" (19.4 cm) long | |
| Frets | 22 - High profile, wide stainless steel | |
| Neck Width | 1-1/2" (38.1 mm) at nut, 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret | |
| Neck Wood | Select roasted maple neck | |
| Fingerboard | Maple or Rosewood | |
| Fret Markers | ||
| Neck Finish | Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend | |
| Neck Colors | ||
| Neck Binding | ||
| Tuning Machines | Schaller BM, with tapered string posts | |
| Truss Rod | Adjustable - no component or string removal | |
| Neck Attachment | 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets | |
| Electronic Shielding | Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover | |
| Controls | Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass; Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass | |
| Switching | Single Pickup - 3-way lever pickup selector; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector | |
| Pickups | Standard - Music Man® humbucking with ceramic magnets and hum canceling phantom coil; Optional - Dual Humbucking with ceramic magnets | |
| Left Handed | ||
| Strings | 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) |
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