Accidental damage, normalNormal wear and power surges are no longer an issue with these comprehensive and affordable plans. We even pay to ship your gear for repairs. More details.
Covers much more than the original manufacturer's warranty:
Damage due to unexpected and unintentional spills, drops and impacts
Damage due to normal wear and tear
Damage caused by lightning/power surge
Damage due to dust, internal heat, humidity, heavy usage
No Lemon Policy on merchandise over $200- if it fails for the same reason 3 times, it is replaced on the 4th breakdown
Complete refund in the event of failure or substandard performance on merchandise under $200 (Gift Certificate sent for the full price plus applicable sales tax paid)
Manufacturer's Specs Coverage -- The product does not need to fail to be covered. If the product does not perform as it did the first day you bought it, we will repair or replace it so that it does
Free shipping to and from repair facility
Plans are transferable in the event merchandise is sold
Limit of Liability: The least of the cost of (1) authorized repairs, (2) replacement with a product of similar features, (3) reimbursement for authorized repairs or replacement or (4) the price that you paid for the product.
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The dual humbucker Music Man Sterling is a 5-String Bass similar in shape to the Music Man StingRay, but shorter and narrower. The Sterling also features hot-rodded electronics: active 3-band preamp, 2 Music Man humbucker pickups with hum canceling phantom coil, and unique 3-way switching (both coils in series mode, single coil, and both coils in parallel mode). Schaller BM tapered-post tuners. Volume, treble, mid, bass controls. Music Man includes a hardshell case with the 5-string Sterling Electric Bass.
Music Man Sterling 5 HH Bass
Features:
Body Wood: Ash Body Finish: High gloss polyester Bridge: Standard - Music Man chrome-plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles; Optional - Piezo bridge with nickel-plated brass saddles Pickguard: Black Frets: 22 - High profile, wide Neck Wood: Select maple neck Fingerboard: rosewood Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting; Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum lined control cover Controls: Dual Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass Switching: Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector Pickups: Dual Humbucking with ceramic pole pieces Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
Now you can get added warranty protection for your new gear. Pro Coverage steps
in where the manufacturer's "normal wear and tear" ends. Our PRO COVERAGE program
offers you UPGRADED COVERAGE if your product ever fails!
Pro Coverage includes:
Accidental damage protection (new gear only)
Expedited Repair
Free Shipping (for returns or repairs)
100% Coverage for Commercial Use
Extended Return Period
Extended Price Protection
No Lemon Guarantee
Free Transfer of Coverage to a new owner
Repair Costs Covered for up to 3 years from date of purchase
Repairs Can Be Authorized Toll-Free by Phone or the via the web
Ordered new Sterling 5 HH after watching Youtube reviews of this bass. When it arrived action was very high and the truss rod would not budge. Called Ernie Ball, one of their techs talked me through putting pressure on the neck to loosen the rod. Still had string buzz which was due to a high fret. After having fretboard leveled I have to say this is one of the best basses I have ever owned. Super fast neck, lightweight, all kinds of different sounds available and really cuts through the mix with my band. This bass replaces some boutique basses I have owned that were much more expensive, this would blow them out of the water now that bugs are worked out. Nice job Musicman!! On a side note, before I corrected the truss rod thing Guitar Center offered to quicly replace the bass if I could not get it to work. Nice customer service Thanks
I recently picked up a Sterling 5 used, a 2009 model in Pacific Blueburst /rosewood fingerboard. This is one amazing bass, the tone and playability are unmatched. I have played bass professionally for 33 years and this is my last instrument, as personally I don't think I could ever find anything better. Going from finger style to slap is amazing as there is not need to increase volume levels or adjust EQ settings. This bass is so responsive, and does take a little getting used to because of the overall power and punch of the low end, as this bass can really throw the thunder on the low B and E. Over the years I have played Fenders, Peaveys, Carvins, Cort Artisans, and even at one time a Kubicki X-factor, a superior progressive bass of extremely high quality, but all of these basses pale in comparison to this bass. As I said before this is my last bass. Try one, and see why so many bass players are proud to be a part of the MM (Musicman) family. My only regret is why it took me so long to ever try one, many years of amazing tone and enjoyment missed out on.
I previously owned a Musicman Stingray 4 string. I was desperate in need of a 5 string bass and Guitar Center worked out a nice trade for me. I traded plus some cash and got a 5 string Sterling. It is really nice nice of GC to work with struggling musicians like me. Although, sometimes I miss my stingray becasue musicman sterling or stingrays are both keepers. The only issue I have with this sterling bass is that it is very sensitive to temperature changes. I get occassional fret buzz when season changes. Then I just do adjustments and it is perfect again. I use my other basses for practice, but my sterling is ALWAYS used for gigs. There's something about Musicman tone that it sounds so right on stage. The tone cuts through the whole band. The tone is very definitive when you play along with a band. It also has its own character. You always know if a bassist is using a musicman becasue the tone is very identifiable and unique. I also had the chance to contact musicman customer support. they are friendly and helpful. Good job Musicman manufacturing and support. Excellent boutique bass. Right price.
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