Sterling by Music Man
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Sterling by Music Man completes its trilogy of Joe Dart signature models with a trio of made-to-order basses that cost less than $500
By Matt Owen published
The Vulfpeck funk maestro has unveiled two all-new models that slash more than $2k off the price of his Ernie Ball Music Man basses – and revived the OG Sterling Dart I that proved such a hit last year

Sterling By Music Man Intro Series StingRay review
By Nick Wells published
As a budget-friendly version of the US-made original, can this wallet-friendly StingRay really do the business?

“Everything a great beginner guitar should be”: Sterling By Music Man Intro Series Cutlass
By Jonathan Horsley published
The refreshed Cutlass is a sweet-looking vintage-ish S-style, but could this be the next apex predator in the market for entry-level electrics?

Sterling by Music Man serves up an affordable take on Tosin Abasi’s Kaizen, plus Rabea Massaad and Fluff signature guitars
By Phil Weller published
The wait for mid-priced versions of some of Ernie Ball Music Man’s most innovative signature models is now over – although not without some significant tweaks...

Best electric guitars under $500 2025: maximum tone, minimum price
By Amit Sharma last updated
Our pick of the best guitars under $500, with top choices from Squier, Epiphone, Schecter, and more

I think this Sterling by Music Man Cutlass is the smart buy of the beginner guitar market – especially as it’s now under $200 at Sweetwater for Cyber Monday
By Matt Parker published
The Cutlass CT30 looks like a clever pick, particularly for burgeoning lead players

Sterling debuts new Intro Series, unveiling $199 Cutlass and $249 StingRay models
By Matt Owen published
The firm looks to take on the beginner gear market's more established models with a range of nicely spec'd – and nice-looking – affordable electric and bass guitars

Sterling By Music Man Ray34 PSK bass review
By Steve Henderson published
The Music Man people are at it again, offering a classic instrument that leans heavily on their tried-and-true heritage, but with a modern attitude.
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