Sterling by Music Man SB4 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Candy Apple Red

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Sterling by Music Man SB4 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Candy Apple Red

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Iconic Music Man style and sound, now more accessible.

The Sterling by Music Man SB4 Electric Bass Guitar in Cobra Blue is a stylish and affordable instrument that captures the essence of the iconic Music Man Sterling bass. Based on the original Sterl

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SB4 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Specifications:

Body

Body Shape: Sterling
Body Material: Soft Maple
Body Color: Cobra Blue

Neck

Neck Material: Hard Maple
Fingerboard Material: Jatoba
Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 9.5" (24cm)
Frets: 22
Neck Width: 1.49" (38mm) at Nut, 2.44" (62mm) at Last Fret
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Single Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern

Electronics

Controls: 2-band Active Preamp
Pickup: Ceramic Humbucker

Other

Strings: .045-.105
Case: Sold separately
Orientation: Right handed

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Sterling by Music Man SB4 4-String Electric Bass Guitar Candy Apple Red

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