2014 Sterling by Music Man/S.U.B. Instrument Catalog

It has been a pleasure working with Sterling Ball, Praxis Musical and Ernie Ball Music Man’s roster of incomparable Artists, to GUITARS develop these fine Sterling By Music Man® instruments. 4 Steve Lukather Signature Series { — DUDLEY GIMPEL } 5 LK100D 6 John Petrucci Signature Series 7 JP100D Artist Spotlight 8 JP70 12 John Petrucci 9 JP60 10 Silo30D & AX30D 11 AX40D

Artist Spotlight BASSES 13 Steve Lukather

14 Ray34 Dudley Gimpel 15 Ray34CA/ Ray34CAFL DESIGNER, LUTHIER & HEAD OF ENGINEERING ERNIE BALL MUSIC MAN® 16 Ray35 17 Ray35CA

GUITARS

18 Silo3 19 AX3

BASSES

20 Ray4 21 Ray5 22 Sterling by Music Man® & S.U.B. Specs

2 3 The latest addition to the Sterling By Music Man® of Artist Signature Series is in that echelon of iconic players who are known PUSH/PUSH simply by one name…Luke is no exception. VOLUME BOOST

By popular demand worldwide, Sterling By Music Man® is honored to introduce the first of our Steve Lukather Signature Series guitars: The LK100D Custom SBMM Designed Active Preamp Push/push volume for gain boost, 500kohm passive LK100D is based on the Music Man® LIII, tone - .022µF tone capacitor. and is true to every detail of its Music Man counterpart.

From its’ “push-push” active boost on the Volume control, passive tone control, LK100D-BKM 5-way balanced switching, classic “V” Black Metallic 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!

Battery Door Quick release, rear-mounted battery door for easy access LK100D-LKB Luke Blue 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!

PULL UP TO A FULL 1½ STEPS

Floating Vintage Tremolo Set to Steve Lukather’s personal playing Coupled with locking tuning machines, tuning remains preference and specifications, the LK100D accurate and stable “Vintage Tremolo” bridge allows for a full 1 1/2 step up pulls, ‘Flutter” effect, or a full dive.

Featuring Genuine: ™ Coils 3&4 Transition Pickups Coils 2&3 by DiMarzio Coils 1+2 Coils 3+4 TransitionTM Neck & Bridge Coils 1&4 Model pickups were designed Coils 1+2 for Steve Lukather and Luke’s new LIII™ Music Man guitar. +=SERIES &=PARALLEL

4 5 John Petrucci Signature Series JP100D Series The John Petrucci Signature Series is the Based on the “Ball Family Reserve” flagship of the Sterling By Music Man® Model JP6. The slightly larger body is guitar offering. capped with a highly figured, quilted maple top, and is available in several From our mainstay model, the JP60 (also exquisite ‘burst’ finishes for 2013. 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!

JP100D-PBB Pacific Blue Burst

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

JP100D-RRB JP100D-TBK LiquiFire™ Crunch Lab Modern Trem Bridge Ruby Red Burst Translucent Black A neck pickup with a flowing, The name says it all — “crunch” Accurate intonation, smooth operation singing solo tone when used is what it’s all about with a and excellent tuning stability highlight with a heavily overdriven amp big, tight sound that’s neither the premium SBMM designed Modern Locking Tuners and a clear chord sound with muddy nor thin. Trem Bridge featured on all John Petrucci All John Petrucci Signature Series a clean amp setting. Signature Series instruments. instruments feature high quality, die-cast, locking tuning machines for hassle-free, stable tuning.

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

6 7 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. The Limited Edition Matched, special design ceramic magnet JP70D-PWH features high-output pickups, 3-way pickup DiMarzio Crunch Lab JP60-SS Sterling Silver switching, and the venerable Music Man & LiquiFire™ Pickups approved Sterling By Music Man® recessed Modern Tremolo make this a seven string axe to wield with power.

JP60 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.

JP60LH-BKM / Left Handed JP60LH 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-TPB JP70-TGB JP70-SBK JP70D-PWH JP60LH-BKM JP60-PRB JP60-BKM 8 Translucent Purple Burst Translucent Green Burst Stealth Black Pearl White Black Metallic Left Handed Pearl Red Burst Black Metallic 9 AX40D-RRB Ruby Red Burst

Silo30D AX30D AX40D Series Utilizing our SBMM Double Locking Based on the versatile Music Based on the Music Man Axis Tremolo and lock nut, zebra DiMarzio Man Silhouette Special, the Super Sport, the AX30, loaded with Humbuckers, 3 position selector with Silo30D features a fully an SBMM Vintage Tremolo Bridge, single volume control, the AX40D is a sculpted, contoured body for H/H pickups, 5-way switching, and pure rock guitar. playing comfort. a beautiful book-matched, quilted maple top, offers classic meets The top is beautiful book-matched, Other features, such as modern styling and playability. quilted maple that is enhanced by our SBMM Vintage Tremolo three luxurious translucent finishes Bridge, and H/S/S pickup with matching headstock. configuration with 5 position switching make this a true ‘players’ guitar!

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

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

SBMM Double Locking Tremolo Bridge Featured On: AX40D Series

Silo30D-BK AX30D-CRB AX40D-TP AX40D-TBK AX40D-TGO 10 Black Cherry Red Burst Translucent Purple Translucent Black Translucent Gold 11 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 }

12 13 Ray34CA Series The Classic Active Series basses deliver old school vibe Music Man designed 2 band active Ray34 Series and looks for the vintage enthusiast. Lightweight slab preamp features volume, treble and bodies (no belly or forearm contours). bass controls. The preamp and pickup The Ray34 pays tribute to the iconic, original were re-voiced for this model, for a Music Man® StingRay® bass design. The glossy amber tinted neck features a narrow 38 mm more organic feel and are noise free. nut width, 34” scale and 21 thin vintage style frets.

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

Control Diagram

Ray34-BK Ray34-HB Ray34-NT Ray34-TWB Ray34CA-BK Ray34CA-VC Ray34CA-MG Ray34CA-3TS Black Honey Burst Natural Translucent White Blonde Black Vintage Cream Mint Green 3 Tone Sunburst

Ray34CAFL-BK Ray34CA-FL Series Fretless Black The Fretless Ray34CAFL featuring a lined rosewood fretboard is available The no nonsense design, in ALL Ray34CA finishes. 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-SBK 14 Stealth Black Control Diagram 6-Bolt Neckplate 15 Ray35CA Series Fans and players around the world have requested this model. Ray35 Series The Ray35CA is the newest addition Another respected icon to our 5-String Bass offering. in the bass world, the Ray35’s contoured ash Sharing the same basic body and body, stays true to the electronic specs as it’s 4-string original StingRay® 5. Ray34CA Classic Active counterpart, Ray35CA is a no-nonsense, tone The Music Man® designed machine workhorse. humbucker, equipped with Alnico magnets is paired Control Diagram 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.

Control Diagram Ray35CA-3TS 3 Tone Sunburst

Ray35-TWB Ray35-BK Ray35-NT Translucent White Blonde Black Natural Ray35CA-VC/R Vintage Cream 16 17 S.U.B. Series S.U.B. AX3 Series The S.U.B. Series family of instruments establishes feel, sound and play like a refined, handcrafted An original, classic design that is familiar to all fans of a new level of quality, features and value for any professional instrument. great guitars, the AX3 traces its roots to the Music Man® level of player, from the first time buyer, to a road Axis, the venerable single cutaway guitar that took the wise rock star. All of the S.U.B. Series instruments are based scene by storm in the early 90’s. on the unique, iconic, and original designs from As the entry level priced part of the esteemed the Music Man® stable, making them an excellent Four conductor Zebra Pickups wired to a 5-way selector, Music Man & Sterling by Music Man® family of alternative to the plain vanilla designs that saturate asymmetrical neck, and vintage style tremolo. instruments, we believe all players should have the entry-level market. access to affordable guitars & basses that look,

S.U.B. 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 AX3-TYL/M is a real eye opener for the Translucent Yellow competition, and a tremendous value for the customer, whether it’s a first time buyer or a seasoned player.

SILO3-BK/M Black

SILO3-WH/R SILO3-TBS/R SILO3-MR/R AX3-TRD/M AX3-TBL/M AX3-TBK/M White Tobacco Sunburst Metallic Red Translucent Red Translucent Blue Translucent Black 18 19 S.U.B. Ray4 Series S.U.B. Ray5 Series The Ray4, with it’s unforgettable teardrop pickguard, classic control plate with Original, iconic, classic, punchy, toneful, soulful: All Active 2 band EQ and top mount output jack, is not only a superior choice for the words used to describe what has become one of the first time player, but has garnered a cult-like following among seasoned veteran best selling entry level lines of electric basses in years. bassists for it’s amazing sound and playability at an unbelievable price! 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.

RAY4-TRS/R RAY4-TBLS/R Trans Red Trans Blue

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! RAY5-HBS/R Honey Burst Satin

RAY4-WH/R RAY4-BK/M White RAY4-WS/R Black RAY4-HBS/R Walnut Satin RAY5-WS/R RAY5-BK/M Honey Burst Satin Walnut Satin Black 20 21 Sterling By Music Man S.U.B. Series

LK100D JP100D JP70 JP60 JP60LH SILO30D AX30D AX40D RAY34 RAY34CA RAY35 RAY35CA SILO3 AX3 RAY4 RAY5

Catalog Page 5 7 8 9 9 10 10 11 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Guitar X X X X X X X X X X

Bass X X X X X X

No. Strings 6 6 7 6 6 6 6 6 4 4 5 5 6 6 4 5

Scale Length 25.5” 25.5” 25.5” 25.5” 25.5” 25.5” 25.5” 25.5” 34” 34” 34” 34” 25.5” 25.5” 34” 34”

Nut Width 42mm 42mm 50mm 42mm 42mm 42mm 42mm 42mm 43mm 38mm 45mm 45mm 42mm 42mm 38mm 45mm

Neck Width - 12th Fret 52mm 52mm 60mm 52mm 52mm 52mm 52mm 55mm 55mm 62mm 61mm 52mm 52mm 55mm 62mm

Body - Basswood X X X X X X X X X X

Body - Ash X X X X

Body - Jabon X X

Body Top - Quilt Maple X X X

Pickguard X X X X X X X X

Tuners - Locking X X X X X

Tuners - Sealed X X X X X

Tuners - Open X X X X X X

Hardware - Chrome X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Hardware - Black X

Neck - 5 Bolt X X X X X X X X X X

Neck - 6 Bolt X X X X X X

Frets 22 24 24 24 24 22 22 22 21 21 21 21 22 22 21 21

Fretboard Radius 12” 16” 16” 16” 16” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12” 12”

Pickup Selector 5-way 3-way 3-way 3-way 3-way 5-way 5-way 3-way 3-way 5-way 5-way

Pickups H/H H/H H/H H/H H/H H/S/S H/H H/H H H H H H/S/S H/H H H

DiMarzio Pickups X X X X X

Active Pickups X X X X X X

Volume Control X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X

Tone Control X X X X X X X X X

Treble Control X X X X X X

Middle Control X X

Bass Control X X X X X X

Left Handed X X

Bridge - Fixed X X X X X X

Bridge - Modern Trem X X X X

Bridge - Vintage Trem X X X X X

Bridge - SBMM Floyd X

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