This product has been discontinued.
Introducing the Sterling bass — a passive powerhouse. With an alnico V parallel humbucker delivering vintage-style warmth and response, this bass ensures a balanced sound across genres. It’s the perfect choice for those who love the retro look and feel of the original Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling model while favoring the reliability and performance of a passive bass. Don’t let the simplicity fool you though, this 4-string can pack quite a versatile punch.
PASSIVE ELECTRONICS
Perfect for straightforward performance, this passive bass is equipped with a single alnico V humbucker and 1 tone / 1 volume knob, delivering a classic yet powerful tone.
FAN-FAVORITE DESIGN
The Sterling, modeled after the original Ernie Ball Music Man model, is beloved for its slightly smaller body and neck profile, offering a big sound in a comfortable package. All new for 2024, this limited-edition bass is available in a Natural finish with a Swamp Ash body.
- Model: SB14
- Body Wood: Swamp Ash
- Finish Options: Natural (NT)
- Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
- Pickguard: White
- Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm)
- Neck Radius: 9.5" (24 cm)
- Frets: 22 Frets, Medium
- Neck Width: 1.5" (38mm) at Nut, 2.44" (62mm) at Last Fret
- Neck Wood: Hard Maple
- Fingerboard: Hard Maple
- Fret Markers: Black Dot Markers
- Tuning Machines: Open Gear
- Truss Rod: Dual Action
- Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
- Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
- Switching: N/A
- Pickups: H - 1 Alnico V Humbucker
- Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Gig Bag: N/A
The above photos may not be of the exact bass you'll receive. Figured tops, serial numbers, and instrument weights may differ. Please feel free to reach out for these and other in-hand details.
Condition | New |
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SKU | STERL-ST-SB14-NT-M1 |
UPC | 810002952999 |