Sterling by Music Man introduces the Joe Dart Artist Series Collection, featuring the Dart I, II, and III bases.
The original Dart I features the Sterling-shaped body with a single humbucker and volume knob. The Dart II, featuring the beloved Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice body, swaps the humbucker for two single-coil pickups, each with its own volume knob for precise hum-free control.
Completing the trilogy, the Dart III is a short-scale StingRay bass with a split single-coil pickup and single volume knob.
A blank canvas, the bass collection embodies the no-frills philosophy of the Ernie Ball Music Man design – everything you need and nothing you don’t. All three bases are equipped with passive electronics, Ernie Ball flatwound strings, and are available in Natural or Black finishes No tone knobs here.
“Jack Stratton and I are thrilled to team up once again with Sterling by Music Man to build affordable versions of the three best basses I’ve ever held in my hands. The Joe Dart I, II, and III represent three different sounds and feels, three different eras of bass, and three different shades of my own work as a bassist,” said Dart. “The feel of these instruments is incredible, and the quality would be remarkable at any price point.”
This is a special “Timed Edition” release, only available for pre-order on the Sterling by Music Man website for two months. Each bass is made to order, with the window closing on May 31st and shipping starting in September.
The back of the headstock will be marked with a “2025Crop” stamp to commemorate the harvest year for this special, one-of-a-kind release. A gig bag will be included with each purchase.
All bases are priced at $499.00