【used】Sterling by Music Man / Ray35 HH BLK 5.120kg #SR41312【GIB Yokohama】

Sterling is a brand that manufactures budget-friendly Music Man models.

Even though it's a budget-friendly version, it still offers high basic performance and fully inherits the Music Man's DNA.

This model is the entry-level version of the Stingray, Music Man's signature bass.

The neck is made of roasted maple.
The fingerboard is rosewood.

This wood is also known as thermowood.
Put into practical use in the musical instrument industry by the Japanese company Sago, it was originally used in Finland as a building material for saunas.

Thermowood is prized for its resistance to high temperatures and humidity, and its usefulness for musical instruments is evident from its use by top manufacturers such as Sadowsky and Suhr.

A certain amount of thermowood is apparently discarded during the processing process.
Presumably, even those that will warp in the future will be played here.

The sound is richly refined and exudes nuance.

Equipped with two large humbucking pickups and a powerful 3-band preamp.

While faithfully maintaining its distinctive specifications, the addition of a neck pickup allows for a wider range of sound output.

If you're looking for the unique sound that can only be produced with this style, this model is the best choice.

Approximately 60% of the frets remain.
The truss rod is stiff, but has been confirmed to move about 90 degrees.
The neck shows signs of high tilt. Adjusting it 2.2mm-3.0mm at the 12th fret, 0.2mm higher than the GIB standard, allows for smooth playability.
There are minor scratches on the body and finish. There is a paint crack near the 2nd string bushing.
The electrical system is in good condition.
The 2nd string tuning peg has been replaced with a HIPSHOT one.

Controls: Master volume, treble, middle, bass, 5-way pickup selector
Nut width: 45.1mm
Bridge string spacing: 18.0mm
Scale: 34"
Year of manufacture: Unknown
Country of manufacture: Indonesia

This instrument will be adjusted by a GIB craftsman for optimal playability before delivery.

Accessories: Soft case, wrench

Text: Tatsuma Terao

Quality inspector: Hirayama
Product photos: Wakatsuki

Includes a 3-month GIB warranty

◯ About the GIB and TONIQ warranty

● Lifetime free maintenance

Instruments purchased from our store are eligible for lifetime free "string vibration setup" (normally ¥4,400). (Reservation required)

- Please present your signed warranty card.
- This offer is only available to the original purchaser at a GIB or TONIQ store or online shop.
- Please cover shipping and other related costs.

●Repurchase Price Guarantee

If you sell your product within six months of purchase, we guarantee a full repurchase price. This guarantee is 50% for new products and 70% for used products.

●Defect Guarantee

All products sold by Basic Co., Ltd. are guaranteed against defects. With the exception of some consignment items, we will repair any malfunctions that occur during normal use within the warranty period from the date of purchase free of charge (returns and refunds will only be accepted if repairs are not possible).

The warranty period is three months for used products and one year for new products.

Please note that even within the warranty period, repairs will incur a fee in the following cases:

- Malfunctions or damage caused by transportation, moving, dropping, etc.
- Replacement of consumables.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by fire, earthquake, salt damage, gas damage, or abnormal voltage.
- Malfunctions or damage caused by handling that violates the precautions in the instruction manual.
- Malfunctions or damage to parts repaired or modified by parties other than our company.
- If your name, model name, serial number, etc. are not written on the warranty card. Or if the wording has been altered.

If the warranty card is not presented or lost.

(Warranty is only available for purchases within Japan.)

●Up to 15% off with trade-in

Get a 10% discount on your purchase when you use our trade-in service. (Consignment items are not eligible. Only applicable if the trade-in value is 20% or more of the sales price.)

In addition, if you trade in an instrument eligible for our monthly buy-back campaign, you will receive a 15% discount.

We ship in a sturdy cardboard box.
We also ship internationally.

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