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I’m so happy to be part of the
Sterling by Music Man® family!
The new JP70 continues in the
tradition of amazingly beautiful,
high quality instruments at friendly
and affordable prices.
20+ years as a Music Man® endorsee
and I can’t imagine playing anything
else. The love and care that go into
EVERY instrument shows why I think
Music Man® is the best in the business.
My guitars are treasures to me.
Sterling by Music Man® and the Music
Man® family are a world class team I
am deeply honored to be a small part
of and it keeps getting better every
year. That’s what its all about!
— JOHN PETRUCCI
— STEVE LUKATHER 2013
2 | Sterling by Music Man Table of Contents
GUITARS
BASSES
GUITARS
BASSES
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10-11
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JP100D
JP70
JP170D
JP60
AX40D
LK100D
Ray34
Ray35
Ray34CA
Ray34CAFL
Ray35CA
Intro to S.U.B.
Silo3
AX3
AX4
Ray4
Ray5
®
Sterling by Music Man
& S.U.B. Specs
Featured Players
S.U.B. Series Table of Contents
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John Petrucci Signature Series
JP Shield
The John Petrucci Signature Series is the flagship of the
Sterling By Music Man® guitar offering.
All of the John Petrucci
Signature Series
instruments, feature
John’s “JP Shield” logo
inlaid at the first fret.
From our mainstay model, the JP60, to the best-selling
JP70 Seven String, the all-new JP170D Seven String, and
the Guitar World Gold Award Winning JP100D, John’s
Signature Series Models bring an amazing design and
playability unrivaled at their price-point.
The JP100D was awarded the
coveted “GOLD AWARD” for
Performance by Guitar World
magazine in August 2013!
NEW FOR
KOA
JP100D-M
any/Ko a
Mahog
Modern Trem Bridge
By popular demand, JP100D now comes factoryequipped with John’s personal favorite: Made In
U.S.A. DiMarzio LiquiFire and Crunch Lab pickups!
JP100D-MKOA
Combining the toneful properties of a Mahogany body
with a beautiful Hawaiian Koa top, the JP100D-MKOA
further raises the bar of Sterling By Music Man’s
superiority in its price-point.
4 | JP100D Series
LiquiFire™
A neck pickup with a flowing,
singing solo tone when used
with a heavily overdriven amp
and a clear chord sound with
a clean amp setting.
Crunch Lab
The name says it all — “crunch”
is what its all about with a
big, tight sound that’s neither
muddy nor thin.
Accurate intonation,
smooth operation and
excellent tuning stability
highlight the premium
SBMM designed Modern
Trem Bridge featured on
all John Petrucci Signature
Series instruments.
JP100D-TGB
Translucent Green Burst
JP100D-TBK
Translucent Black
JP100D-RR B
Ruby Red Burst
JP100D-PBB
Pacific Blue Burst
JP100D Series
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INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW
Seventh Heaven
JP170D 7-String
JP70 7-String Series
Born out of the overwhelming request of fans and players worldwide, the JP70
takes the player to new lows and musical highs.
Matched, special design ceramic magnet high-output pickups, 3-way pickup
switching, and the venerable Music Man® approved Sterling By Music Man®
recessed Modern Tremolo make this a seven string axe to wield with power.
NEW FOR
NEW FOR
JP170D-RrstR B
Ruby Red Bu
JP70 -PR B
st
Pearl Red Bur
JP170D Seven String
Combining the beauty of a highly figured, book matched maple top, the
even tonality of a Basswood Body, and the searing clarity and power from
its DiMarzio Crunch Lab and LiquiFire™ pickups, Sterling By Music Man®
is proud to present our New for 2015 Deluxe Seven String: JP170D
LiquiFire™ & Crunch Lab
JP70-SBK
Stealth Black
6 | JP70 Series
JP70-TGB
Translucent Green Burst
Modern Trem Bridge
JP70-TPB
Translucent Purple Burst
JP170D Series
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Mystic Green - Our long awaited “Chameleon”
finish based on John’s iconic “Mystic Dream” finish! Personally hand selected and approved by John for
addition to the SBMM color offering!
AX40D-RR B
Ruby Red Burst
R
JP60 -MG
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My stic Gre
NEW FOR
JP60 Series
AX40D Series
Built to John’s Music Man JP6 specifications,
the JP60 features sleek styling, along with a
comfortable contoured forearm scoop, “JP
Shield” inlays, jumbo frets, and our Music Man®
approved SBMM Modern Tremolo Bridge.
®
Utilizing our SBMM Double Locking Tremolo and lock nut, zebra
DiMarzio Humbuckers, 3 position selector with single volume
control, the AX40D is a pure rock guitar.
The top is beautiful, book matched quilted maple that is enhanced
by four luxurious finishes with matching painted headstocks.
JP60LH-BKM / Left Handed
JP60LH has all the same features as its right
hand brother, complete with a specially tooled
Left Hand version of our SBMM Modern Tremolo
Bridge.
Genuine DiMarzio AXIS Pickups
Featured On the AX40D Series
JP60-PRB
Pearl Red Burst
8 | JP60 Series
JP60-SS
Sterling Silver
Locking Tuners
All John Petrucci Signature
Series instruments feature
high quality, die-cast, locking
tuning machines for hasslefree, stable tuning.
JP60LH-BK M
Black Metallic/ Left Hand
Featuring the SBMM Double
Locking Tremolo Bridge
AX40D-TBK
Translucent Black
AX40D-TP
Translucent Purple
AX40D-TGO
Translucent Gold
AX40D Series
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LK100D Series
LK100D is based on the Music Man® LIII, and is true to every
detail of its Music Man® counterpart.
From its “push-push” active boost on the Volume control,
passive tone control, 5-way balanced switching, classic “V”
contoured neck with 12” radius, and its Sterling By Music Man®
Vintage Tremolo set to Luke’s personal specifications for full
step and a half bends, LK100D is a “players player” guitar!
PULL UP TO A FULL
1½ STEPS
Floating Vintage Tremolo
LK10 0D-LKB
Set to Steve Lukather’s personal playing
preference and specifications, the LK100D
“Vintage Tremolo” bridge allows for a full 1 1/2
step up pulls, ‘Flutter” effect, or a full dive.
Coupled with locking tuning machines,
tuning remains accurate and stable.
LK10 0D-BKM
Luke Blue
Metallic Black
4
3
2
1
Coils 1+2
Coils 1&4
Coils 1+2 Coils 3+4
Coils 2&3
Coils 3&4
5
Neck Pickup
4
3
2
1
R
VE
LE
Bridge Pickup
PUSH/PUSH
VOLUME BOOST
Featuring Genuine:
Transition™ Pickups by DiMarzio
Transition Neck & Bridge Model pickups were
designed for Steve Lukather and Luke’s new LIII™
Music Man® guitar.
TM
10 | LK100D Series
Custom SBMM Designed
Active Preamp
Push/push volume for gain boost,
500kohm passive tone - .022µF
tone capacitor.
Battery Door
Quick release, rear-mounted
battery door for easy access.
LK100D Series
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Ray34 Series
The Ray34 pays tribute to the iconic, original
Music Man® StingRay® bass design.
NEW FOR
NEW FOR
NEW FOR
RAY34-NT
Natural
RAY34-BK
Black
RAY34-RR B
RAY34-HB
Ruby Red Burst
Honey Burst
RAY34-TWB
Translucent White Blonde
RAY34-SBK
Stealth Black
RAY34LH-NT
Natural/Lef t Handed
The no-nonsense design, the tones from its
3-Band preamp and pickup, the ash body, the
familiar oval pickguard has put the bottom end
into some of the most important music of the
last 40 years.
Sterling By Music Man bridge is modeled
after the heavy duty Music Man®
designed bridges and saddles.
®
There can be no denying the impact that the
StingRay® bass has had on bassists and music
in general.
RAY34-PWH
12 | RAY34 Series
Pearl White
RAY34-PBB
Control Diagram
Pacific Blue Burst
RAY34 Series
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Ray35 Series
Ray34CA Series
Ray35CA Series
Another respected icon in the bass world, the Ray35’s contoured
ash body, stays true to the original StingRay® 5.
The Classic Active Series basses deliver old school vibe
and looks for the vintage enthusiast. Lightweight slab
bodies (no belly or forearm contours).
Sharing the same basic body and electronic
specs as its 4-string Ray34CA Classic Active
counterpart, Ray35CA is a no-nonsense, tone
machine workhorse.
The Music Man® designed humbucker, equipped with Alnico
magnets is paired with the award winning Music Man® 3-Band
active preamp. Onboard controls for volume, bass, mid and treble.
The glossy amber tinted neck features a narrow 38 mm
nut width, 34” scale and 21 thin vintage style frets.
Ray34CAFL
Series
NEW FOR
The Fretless
Ray34CAFL
featuring a lined
rosewood fretboard
is available in ALL
Ray34CA finishes.
RAY35-BK
Black
RAY35-NT
Natural
Control Diagram
RAY34CA
SVM
RAY34CA
3TS
RAY34CA
VC
RAY34CA
FL-BK
Silver Metallic
3 Tone Sunburst
Vintage Cream
Fretless/L ined Black
The heavy duty
3-way switch offers
series, split and
parallel tones.
14 | RAY35 Series
Music Man® designed 2-Band active preamp
features volume, treble and bass controls. The
preamp and pickup were re-voiced for this model,
for a more organic feel and are noise free.
RAY35-RRB
Ruby Red Burst
Control Diagram
RAY35CA-VC
Vintage Cream
RAY35-3TS
3 Tone Sunburs t
RAY34CA / RAY34CAFL / RAY35CA Series
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Silo3 Series
A versatile workhorse of a guitar that looks, plays, sounds
and feels like an instrument three times its price!
Packed with features unheard of at this price point, the Silo3
is a real eye opener for the competition, and a tremendous
value for the customer, whether its a first time buyer or a
seasoned player.
The S.U.B. Series family of instruments establishes a new level of quality, features and value
for any level of player, from the first time buyer, to a road wise rock star.
As the entry level priced part of the esteemed Music Man® & Sterling by Music Man® family of
instruments, we believe all players should have access to affordable guitars & basses that look,
feel, sound and play like a refined, handcrafted professional instrument.
All of the S.U.B. Series instruments are based on the unique, iconic, and original designs from
the Music Man® stable, making them an excellent alternative to the plain vanilla designs that
saturate the entry-level market.
SILO3-TBS/R
Tobacco Sunburst/Rosewood Neck
S.U.B. Guitars
Featuring 2 body styles, the S.U.B. Series guitars include
the Silo3, based on the Music Man Silhouette, and the AX3/
AX4, and are based on the Music Man Axis Super Sport.
S.U.B. Basses
The best-selling S.U.B. Series Basses are
made up of the Ray4 four string bass, and the
Ray5 five string bass. Both feature Active
pickups and a single humbucker pickup.
SILO3-MR/R
Metallic Red/Rosewood Neck
16 | S.U.B. Series Intro
SILO3-BK/M
Black/Maple Neck
SILO3-WH/R
White/Rosewood Neck
Slio3 Series
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INTRODUCING THE ALL NEW
AX3 Series
AX4 Series
An original, classic design that is familiar to all
fans of great guitars, the AX3 traces its roots
to the Music Man® Axis, the venerable single
cutaway guitar that took the scene by storm in
the early 90’s.
All new for 2015, the AX4 features our Sterling By
Music Man® double-locking tremolo into the S.U.B.
Series’ entry level price point. An amazing, super ‘bang
for the buck’ addition to an already dominating lineup!
NEW FOR
Four conductor Zebra Pickups wired to a
5-way selector, asymmetrical neck, and
vintage style tremolo.
Featuring the Vintage
Style Tremolo
Featuring the SBMM Double
Locking Tremolo
AX3-TRD/M
Translucent Red/Maple Neck
AX4-TBK/M
Translucent Black/Maple Neck
AX3-TBL/M
Translucent Blue/Maple Neck
18 | AX3 Series
AX4-TBL/M
Translucent Blue/Maple Neck
AX4-TRD/M
Translucent Red/Maple Neck
AX4 Series
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Ray4 Series
Ray5 Series
The Ray4, with its unforgettable teardrop pickguard, classic control plate with
Active 2-Band EQ and top mount output jack, is not only a superior choice for the
first time player, but has garnered a cult-like following among seasoned veteran
bassists for its amazing sound and playability at an unbelievable price! Original, iconic, classic, punchy, toneful, soulful: All words
used to describe what has become one of the best selling
entry level lines of electric basses in years.
Excellent playability and low-end clarity from its specially
designed, Active humbucking pickup, have also made Ray5 a
near cult favorite for those players who don’t want to break
the bank adding a 5 string to their arsenal.
Beginner players are also treated to the fact that this easy playing bass is well
balanced, has a ‘feel’ of instruments nearly 5 times what it costs, yet is easy on
the wallet!
NEW FOR
NEW FOR
RAY4-MG/M
RAY5-TBLS/R
Mint Green/Maple Neck
Trans Blue/Rosewood Neck
RAY4-BK/M
Black/Maple Neck
20 | RAY4 Series
RAY4-WH/R
White/Rosewood Neck
RAY4-HBS/R
Honey Burst Satin/Rosewood Neck
RAY4-WS/R
Walnut Satin/Rosewood Neck
RAY4-TRS/R
Trans Red/Rosewood Neck
RAY4-TBLS/R
Trans Blue/Rosewood Neck
RAY5-BK/M
RAY5-HBS/R
RAY5-WS/R
Black/Maple Neck
Honey Burst Satin/Rosewood Neck
Walnut Satin/Rosewood Neck
RAY5 Series
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S.U.B. Series
Catalog Page
Guitar
10-11
4
5
7
6
8
9
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Bass
No. Strings
15
14
15
X
X
X
X
17
18
19
X
X
X
5
R
R
AY
AY
4
4
AX
SI
AX
3
LO
3
35
AY
R
R
AY
35
34
CA
CA
12-13
R
R
AY
34
AY
40
AX
JP
JP
JP
60
70
17
0
D
D
D
10
0
JP
JP
10
0
LK
10
0
D
D
-M
KO
A
Sterling By Music Man®
20
21
X
X
6
6
6
7
7
6
6
4
4
5
5
6
6
6
4
5
Scale Length
25.5”
25.5”
25.5”
25.5”
25.5”
25.5”
25.5”
34”
34”
34”
34”
25.5”
25.5”
25.5”
34”
34”
Nut Width
42mm
42mm
42mm
50mm
50mm
42mm
42mm
43mm
38mm
45mm
45mm
42mm
42mm
42mm
38mm
45mm
Neck Width - 12th Fret
52mm
52mm
52mm
60mm
60mm
52mm
52mm
55mm
55mm
62mm
61mm
52mm
52mm
52mm
55mm
62mm
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Body - Mahogany
Body - Basswood
X
X
Body - Ash
X
X
X
X
Body - Jabon
X
Body Top - KOA
X
X
X
Pickguard
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tuners - Open
X
X
X
Hardware - Black
Neck - 5 Bolt
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tuners - Sealed
Hardware - Chrome
X
X
Body Top - Quilt Maple
Tuners - Locking
X
X
X
X
X
Neck - 6 Bolt
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Frets
22
24
24
24
24
24
22
21
21
21
21
22
22
22
21
21
Fretboard Radius
12”
16”
16”
16”
16”
16”
12”
12”
12”
12”
12”
12”
12”
12”
12”
12”
5-way
3-way
3-way
3-way
3-way
3-way
3-way
5-way
5-way
5-way
H/H
H/H
H/H
H/H
H/H
H/H
H/H
H/S/S
H/H
H/H
H
H
DiMarzio Pickups
X
X
X
X
Active Pickups
X
X
X
Volume Control
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Tone Control
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Pickup Selector
Pickups
3-way
H
X
X
X
Middle Control
X
Bass Control
X
Left Handed
X
Bridge - Fixed
X
Bridge - Vintage Trem
Bridge - SBMM
Double Locking Trem
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X
X
X
H
H
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Treble Control
Bridge - Modern Trem
H
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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