1999 Music Man Sterling 4H Bass Blue Pearl VGC. Possible Trades. - *SOLD* £1100 Caterham, Surrey

[jhamler]

Born on the 18th August 1999 we have a beautiful Sterling 4H bass - not to be confused with the Indonesian built 'Sterling by Music Man' sub-brand, this is a beautiful USA built instrument in great condition for its 24 years with a deep metallic lustre to the paint - just a few minor dings as shown.

 

Neck and frets are all in great shape and it is currently slung with some pretty fresh medium gauge round wounds. Weighs in at a very manageable 3.53kg (7.8 lbs). Super easy to play with a slim jazz-bass style neck profile.

 

Comes with a quality hard shell case. I would prefer a meet/collection due to the value of the bass but I am also happy to ship at the buyers cost/risk.

 

I would possibly be interested in a swap deal with a decent P style bass - thinking a Japanese Fender or better.

 

Any trial welcomed.

 

Serial #F01450

Manufactured: August 18th, 1999

Build Code: 170-11-20-01-CS-CR

Model: Sterling 4 H

Color: Blue Pearl

Neck: Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard

Pickguard: Black Pickguard Stl H

Hardware: Chrome

 

Edited June 9, 2023 by jhamler
Sold

[daveybass]

nice

[dutchwife]

Nice³! GLWTS 

[jhamler]

Thanks guys. Looking at a couple of swap options but I'm still open to offers/ideas.

[martthebass]

Very nice basses these, generally overlooked in favour of its inferior (imho) bigger brother. GLWTS

[Killerfridge]

3 hours ago, martthebass said:

Very nice basses these, generally overlooked in favour of its inferior (imho) bigger brother. GLWTS

 

Agreed, I've always been a big fan of the Sterlings, and I'm really not happy with what MM have done with the naming conventions with the "Sterling by Music Man" line

Edited May 31, 2023 by Killerfridge
unnecessary apostrophe

[jhamler]

Heads up for anybody who is still interested - the bass is on eBay and has had a bid so I’ll let it run.

 

You’ll still be dealing with a forum member and you might just get yourself a bargain on the asking price 😉

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166143435709

[lamp]

It’s a beaut! Good luck Jon!

[jhamler]

Thanks @lamp

Just under 24 hours to go for anybody else that might be interested 🙂

[Killerfridge]

It's currently the bargain of the century! Best of luck!

[jhamler]

Thanks @Killerfridge - just 2.5hrs to go, eek!

[daveybass]

It'll do ok - great looking bass, just a shame about the bloody fees