Sterling by Music Man deals
Sterling by Music Man is Ernie Ball Music Man's import line, building affordable versions of the StingRay and SUB basses and the Albert Lee and Cutlass guitars in Indonesia and China. The SB4 is its four-string StingRay-style bass, with a ceramic humbucker and active preamp. This page currently lists no live deals, so the SB4 is shown at its regular price.
Prices at every store and price history for Sterling by Music Man products.
Sterling by Music Man products: prices and price history
Questions and answers
- When does Sterling by Music Man go on sale?
- Sterling by Music Man discounts cluster around major retail events: Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. Retailers also clear older SB4 colors when new finishes arrive. There are no active deals on this page right now.
- Where is the SB4 cheapest?
- Large online retailers and pro-audio shops usually undercut boutique dealers on the SB4, and open-box or b-stock units sell for less. Compare the total with tax and shipping, since bass shipping costs vary. No store prices are listed on this page yet.
- What is the SB4 like compared with a real StingRay?
- The SB4 copies the StingRay shape and layout with a ceramic humbucker and active 2-band EQ, but uses cheaper hardware, pickups and electronics and is built in Asia. It gets close to the StingRay's punchy tone at a fraction of the price, with more noise and less refinement.
- Does the SB4 have an active preamp and a battery?
- Yes. The SB4 runs an active preamp powered by a 9-volt battery, so you need to unplug the cable when you stop playing to save the battery. It also has a passive bypass on some versions, so check the specific model.
- What is Sterling by Music Man's return policy?
- Returns are handled by the retailer, not by Sterling by Music Man, so the window and conditions depend on where you buy. Most US shops allow 30 to 45 days on unused instruments in original packaging. Confirm the policy before ordering.