NEW!! SUB Series Basses from Sterling by Music Man

[patpark]

We are very happy to introduce our newest line of guitars & basses that target the sub $300 price points.

The SUB Series will be available in May/June and features your favorite Music Man designs at more affordable pricing. After almost 4 years of producing Sterling by Music Man, we learned a lot and have improved our instruments in the mid range price point over the years. Now we want to make great affordable instruments available to all players, beginner or advanced - the SUB Series will get you there for less!

Ray 4 - a Vintage style Stingray w/ 2 band active preamp, humbucking bass pickup. Maple necks w/ maple (BK) or rosewood (WH & WS) fingerboards. Killer basses for the money, the Walnut satin finish is very nice.

Ray 5 - 5 string bass based on the Ray35/SR5. 2 band active preamp, hum bucking bass pickup. Maple neck & fingerboard.

These are really nice instruments at starter/beginner pricing with quality that exceeds the price point. I hope you get a chance to check these out when they ship in May/June.

 

[five7]

Can't wait! Any of these 5's with a rosewood fb?

 

[midopa]

the ray4-ws looks neato

 

[Movielife]

Wow, might get a backup Ray 4/5 Cool stuff.

 

[adouglas]

Fantastic.

Pat, can you give us some insight about the changes made to achieve the low price point?

 

[trunkshope6]

I'd really like to know as well,im really liking that 5 string

 

[mfallmann]

Yummie!

 

[Rano Bass]

Nice basses!

 

[JayDawg]

Definitely looking forward to these basses coming out. I'm interested to see how they compare to the Sterling by Music Man basses.

 

[Powman]

I am going to get one. I wanted to leave an affordable bass at a friends house for when we practice there. Sometimes I go there straight from work and don't have time to pick up my bass. (I am NOT leaving an expensive bass in a car all day). One of these will fit the bill perfectly!

 

[mtrejo]

uhhh, that Walnut Satin finish…unreal. Perhaps one of the more impressive finishes I've seen and felt.

 

[adouglas]

Pat, can you give us some insight about the changes made to achieve the low price point?

Bump. Repeat.

They look like they have the same bridges the OLPs used.

 

[patpark]

the body woods and the level of hardware are where we saved. These will be made in the same factory, line as the SBMM premium line. We have a lot of experience "behind the scenes" and really have great relationships with the best parts makers and suppliers.

 

[syciprider]

Mmmmm.... Rays that I don't need the C in C's approval to buy.

 

[NURZE]

i'm soooooooooooooooooo gonna buy one. And yep as a back up for my two rays.

I wonder how these will compare to OLP's.

 

[oli@bass]

That walnut satin looks phantastic. I hope you can acheive those low prices internationally, then you'll definitely draw some attention to the SBMM brand!

 

[Holdsg]

Can you say "mystery wood"? Hey but you gotta admire the price point.

 

[patpark]

the body wood is an Indonesian local wood known as Jabon. It's similar to basswood in weight and density.

Used by many manufacturers. It's a great way to offer a solid wood and hit the price point. No plywood here!

 

[gafman]

Would that approx RRP be applicable downunder? We are close by after all.

 

[sloshep]

Finally a practice bass I can take with me on the road. The wife said absolutely no to the SR5 going out with me. But this she is OK with.