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Sterling by Music Man | NAMM 2026

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By PG StaffJan 24, 2026
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John Bohlinger stopped by Sterling by Music Man to get the rundown on new models, including the Luke HSS, Jason Richardson signature with poplar burl top, 27.5-inch scale baritone StingRay, and short-scale StingRay. Also previewed: the StingRay 2 built with Cory Wong, the Sub Series StingRay Plus with parallel/series/single-coil switching, and the premium Music Man Session line celebrating the StingRay's 50th anniversary with '90s-era DNA, Music Man Schaller tuners, and vintage-sourced electronics


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