Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4 H | Stealth Black (Pre-Owned)
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The Ernie Ball Music Man Sterling 4H in Stealth Black is a precision-built USA instrument that delivers a tight, aggressive tone and unmatched playability with a premium feel.
Finished in Stealth Black with a matte black pickguard, this bass has a clean, modern edge, while the black satin maple neck feels incredibly fast and broken-in. The rosewood fretboard adds warmth and smoothness, balancing the Sterling’s naturally articulate voice.
Under the hood is where this bass truly shines. The Music Man humbucker is paired with an active 3-band EQ (bass, mid, treble), giving you massive tonal control right at your fingertips. You can dial in anything from deep, round grooves to aggressive, mix-cutting attack.
This bass is a focused, high-performance tone monster with the feel and power that only a USA-made Music Man can deliver.
| Year | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 8lbs 8oz |
| Body Finish | Stealth Black |
| Body Wood | Select Hardwoods |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Neck Finish | Black Satin |
| Fretboard Wood | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 34” |
| Frets | 21 High Profile, Wide |
| Nut Width | 1.5” |
| Pickguard | Matte Black |
|---|---|
| Bridge Pickup | Music Man Humbucker |
| Electronics | Active 3-Band EQ (Bass, Mid, Treble) |
| Controls | 1 Volume, 3-Band EQ Knobs, 3-Way Toggle Switch |
| Position 1 | Humbucker in Parallel |
| Position 2 | Outer Humbucker Coil in Series with a Dummy Coil |
| Position 3 | Humbucker in Series |
| Bridge | Music Man Heavy-Duty Bridge |
| Tuners | Schaller BM Tuning Machines |
Note: This bass is in excellent condition. Comes with the original case.
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