GUITARS

BASSES

4 Steve Lukather Signature Series5 LK100D6 John Petrucci Signature Series7 JP100D8 JP709 JP6010 Silo30D & AX30D11 AX40D

14 Ray3415 Ray34CA/ Ray34CAFL16 Ray3517 Ray35CA

18 Silo319 AX3

20 Ray421 Ray522 Sterling by Music Man® & S.U.B. Specs

It has been a pleasure working with Sterling Ball, Praxis Musical and Ernie Ball Music Man’s roster of incomparable Artists, to develop these fine Sterling By Music Man® instruments. — DUDLEY GIMPEL

Dudley Gimpel DESIGNER, LUTHIER & HEAD OF ENGINEERINGERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN®

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Artist Spotlight John Petrucci

Artist Spotlight Steve Lukather

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Featuring Genuine:

Transition™ Pickupsby DiMarzioTransitionTM Neck & Bridge Model pickups were designed for Steve Lukather and Luke’s new LIII™ Music Man guitar.

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The latest addition to the Sterling By Music Man® of Artist Signature Series is in that echelon of iconic players who are known simply by one name…Luke is no exception. By popular demand worldwide, Sterling By Music Man® is honored to introduce the first of our Steve Lukather Signature Series guitars: The LK100D 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 it’s 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!

At the very heart and soul of this amazing instrument are the Made In U.S.A DiMarzio Luke Signature “Transition” DP254 and DP255 humbucker pickups!

LK100D-BKMBlack Metallic

LK100D-LKBLuke Blue

Custom SBMM Designed Active Preamp Push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm passivetone - .022µF tone capacitor.

Battery DoorQuick release, rear-mounted battery door for easy access

Floating Vintage TremoloSet 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.

Coils 3&4Coils 2&3

Coils 1+2 Coils 3+4Coils 1&4Coils 1+2

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Coupled with locking tuning machines, tuning remains accurate and stable

PULL UP TO A FULL

1½ STEPS

PUSH/PUSH

VOLUME BOOST

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.

Modern Trem BridgeAccurate intonation, smooth operation and excellent tuning stability highlight the premium SBMM designed Modern Trem Bridge featured on all John Petrucci Signature Series instruments.

Crunch LabThe name says it all — “crunch” is what it’s all about with a big, tight sound that’s neither muddy nor thin.

By popular demand, JP100 now comes factory-equipped with John’s personal favorite: Made In U.S.A DiMarzio LiquiFire and Crunch Lab pickups!

Locking TunersAll John Petrucci Signature Series instruments feature high quality, die-cast, locking tuning machines for hassle-free, stable tuning.

JP ShieldAll of the John Petrucci Signature Series instruments, feature John’s “JP Shield” logo inlaid at the first fret.

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JP100D-TBKTranslucent Black

JP100D-PBBPacific Blue Burst

JP100D-RRBRuby Red Burst

JP100D Series Based on the “Ball Family Reserve” Model JP6. The slightly larger body is capped with a highly figured, quilted maple top, and is available in several exquisite ‘burst’ finishes for 2013.

John Petrucci Signature Series The John Petrucci Signature Series is the flagship of the Sterling By Music Man®

guitar offering.

From our mainstay model, the JP60 (also available in Left Hand), the all-new JP70 Seven String, to the Guitar World Gold Award Winning JP100D, John’s signature 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!

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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.

The Limited Edition JP70D-PWH features DiMarzio Crunch Lab & LiquiFire™ Pickups

JP60 SeriesBuilt 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.

JP60LH-BKM / Left HandedJP60LH has all the same features as it’s right hand brother, complete with a specially tooled Left Hand version of our SBMM Modern Tremolo Bridge.

JP70-TPBTranslucent Purple Burst

JP70-TGBTranslucent Green Burst

JP70-SBKStealth Black

JP70D-PWHPearl White

JP60LH-BKM JP60-BKM

JP60-SS

JP60-PRBBlack Metallic Left Handed Black Metallic

Sterling Silver

Pearl Red Burst

1110 AX30D-CRBCherry Red BurstSilo30D-BK

Black

Silo30DBased on the versatile Music Man Silhouette Special, the Silo30D features a fully sculpted, contoured body for playing comfort.

Other features, such as our SBMM Vintage Tremolo Bridge, and H/S/S pickup configuration with 5 position switching make this a true

‘players’ guitar!

AX30DBased on the Music Man Axis Super Sport, the AX30, loaded with an SBMM Vintage Tremolo Bridge, H/H pickups, 5-way switching, and a beautiful book-matched, quilted maple top, offers classic meets modern styling and playability.

DiMarzio Pickups Featured On:Silo30D-BK, AX30D-CRB and AX40D Series

SBMM Double Locking Tremolo Bridge Featured On: AX40D Series

SBMM Vintage Tremolo Bridge Featured On: Silo30D-BK and AX30D-CRB

AX40D-TPTranslucent Purple

AX40D-TBKTranslucent Black

AX40D-TGOTranslucent Gold

AX40D SeriesUtilizing 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 three luxurious translucent finishes with matching headstock.

AX40D-RRBRuby Red Burst

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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. — JOHN PETRUCCI{ } 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. Thats what its all about!— STEVE LUKATHER 2013

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Ray34CA SeriesThe Classic Active Series basses deliver old school vibe and looks for the vintage enthusiast. Lightweight slab bodies (no belly or forearm contours).

The glossy amber tinted neck features a narrow 38 mm nut width, 34” scale and 21 thin vintage style frets.

Ray34CA-FL SeriesThe Fretless Ray34CAFL featuring a lined rosewood fretboard is available in ALL Ray34CA finishes.

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.

The no nonsense design, the tones from the 3-band preamp and pickup, the ash body, the familiar oval pickguard has supported the most important music of our generation.

Ray34 SeriesThe Ray34 pays tribute to the iconic, original Music Man® StingRay® bass design.

Ray34-NTNatural

Ray34-HBHoney Burst

Ray34-BKBlack

Ray34-TWBTranslucent White Blonde

Ray34-SBKStealth Black

Ray34CA-BKBlack

Ray34CA-VCVintage Cream

Ray34CAFL-BKFretless Black

Ray34CA-MGMint Green

Ray34CA-3TS3 Tone Sunburst

6-Bolt NeckplateControl Diagram

Control Diagram

The Limited Edition Ray34-SBK combines a stealth black finish with black hardware.

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Ray35 SeriesAnother respected icon in the bass world, the Ray35’s contoured ash body, stays true to the original StingRay® 5.

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 heavy duty 3-way switch offers series, split and parallel tones.

Ray35CA SeriesFans and players around the world have requested this model.

The Ray35CA is the newest addition to our 5-String Bass offering.

Sharing the same basic body and electronic specs as it’s 4-string Ray34CA Classic Active counterpart, Ray35CA is a no-nonsense, tone machine workhorse.

Control Diagram

Control Diagram

Ray35-BKBlack

Ray35-TWBTranslucent White Blonde

Ray35-NTNatural Ray35CA-VC/R

Vintage Cream

Ray35CA-3TS3 Tone Sunburst

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S.U.B. SeriesThe 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.

S.U.B. AX3 SeriesAn 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.

Four conductor Zebra Pickups wired to a 5-way selector, asymmetrical neck, and vintage style tremolo.

S.U.B. Silo3 SeriesA 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 it’s a first time buyer or a seasoned player.

SILO3-BK/MBlack

AX3-TBK/MTranslucent Black

AX3-TYL/MTranslucent Yellow

SILO3-TBS/RTobacco Sunburst

AX3-TBL/MTranslucent Blue

AX3-TRD/MTranslucent Red

SILO3-WH/RWhite

SILO3-MR/RMetallic Red

S.U.B. Ray4 SeriesThe Ray4, with it’s 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 it’s amazing sound and playability at an unbelievable price!

RAY4-BK/MBlack

RAY4-TBLS/RTrans Blue

RAY4-WS/RWalnut Satin

RAY4-TRS/RTrans Red

RAY4-HBS/RHoney Burst Satin

RAY4-WH/RWhite

RAY5-WS/RWalnut Satin

RAY5-BK/MBlack

RAY5-HBS/RHoney Burst Satin

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S.U.B. Ray5 SeriesOriginal, 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!

Catalog Page

Guitar

Bass

No. Strings

Scale Length

Nut Width

Neck Width - 12th Fret

Body - Basswood

Body - Ash

Body - Jabon

Body Top - Quilt Maple

Pickguard

Tuners - Locking

Tuners - Sealed

Tuners - Open

Hardware - Chrome

Hardware - Black

Neck - 5 Bolt

Neck - 6 Bolt

Frets

Fretboard Radius

Pickup Selector

Pickups

DiMarzio Pickups

Active Pickups

Volume Control

Tone Control

Treble Control

Middle Control

Bass Control

Left Handed

Bridge - Fixed

Bridge - Modern Trem

Bridge - Vintage Trem

Bridge - SBMM Floyd

7

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

X

24

16”

3-way

H/H

X

X

X

X

5

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

22

12”

5-way

H/H

X

X

X

X

X

9

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

24

16”

3-way

H/H

X

X

X

8

X

7

25.5”

50mm

60mm

X

X

X

X

24

16”

3-way

H/H

X

X

X

9

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

24

16”

3-way

H/H

X

X

X

X

10

X

6

25.5”

42mm

X

X

X

X

X

22

12”

5-way

H/S/S

X

X

X

X

10

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

X

22

12”

5-way

H/H

X

X

X

X

11

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

X

22

12”

3-way

H/H

X

X

X

14

X

4

34”

43mm

55mm

X

X

X

X

X

21

12”

H

X

X

X

X

X

X

15

X

4

34”

38mm

55mm

X

X

X

X

X

21

12”

H

X

X

X

X

X

16

X

5

34”

45mm

62mm

X

X

X

X

X

21

12”

3-way

H

X

X

X

X

X

X

SILO

30D

AX30

D

AX40

D

RAY3

4

RAY3

4CA

JP60

JP10

0D

LK10

0D

JP60

LH

JP70

17

X

5

34”

45mm

61mm

X

X

X

X

X

21

12”

H

X

X

X

X

X

19

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

22

12”

5-way

H/H

X

X

X

20

X

4

34”

38mm

55mm

X

X

X

X

X

21

12”

H

X

X

X

X

X

21

X

5

34”

45mm

62mm

X

X

X

X

X

21

12”

H

X

X

X

X

X

RAY3

5CA

SILO

3

AX3

RAY4

RAY5

18

X

6

25.5”

42mm

52mm

X

X

X

X

X

22

12”

5-way

H/S/S

X

X

X

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