Sterling by Music Man announced today the expansion of the Joe Dart Artist Series Collection, created in collaboration with the acclaimed bassist from Vulfpeck and Fearless Flyers. This highly anticipated collection builds on the success of last year’s Timed Edition Joe Dart I Bass with the introduction of the Dart II and Dart III, completing the bass trilogy. All three basses will be available exclusively for pre-order from April 1st to May 31st.  

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 original Ernie Ball Music Man design—everything you need and nothing you don’t. All three basses 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 “2025 Crop” stamp to commemorate the harvest year for this special, one of a kind release. A gig bag will be included with each purchase.  

All basses are priced at $499.00

https://sterlingbymm.co/JoeDartCollection 

To learn more about Joe Dart, visit the official Vulfpeck artist site here https://www.vulfpeck.com/.  

About Sterling by Music Man

Sterling by Music Man, based in Los Angeles, CA, is an Ernie Ball family brand operated by Praxis Musical Instruments. The  Sterling by Music Man product offering is a result of strategic design and engineering to make the iconic Ernie Ball Music Man  instruments, such as the StingRay basses and Cutlass guitars, more affordable and accessible to all players. The Sterling by Music  Man lineup also showcases a wide range of innovative artist signature models, including the Majesty, Valentine, and St. Vincent  guitars. For additional information about Sterling by Music Man, please visit www.sterlingbymusicman.com and follow us on  Instagram @sterlingbymusicman.