Sterling by Music Man Mariposa Electric Guitar in Daphne Blue

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£799.00

This is a New Sterling by Music Man Mariposa Electric Guitar in Daphne Blue from Sterling by Music Man, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

Designed in collaboration with Omar Rodríguez-López, the Mariposa is a true stunner. The guitar’s unique body shape is eye-catching, but there is more than meets the eye with the Mariposa. Featuring a roasted neck, locking tuners, 3-way switching, and two humbucking pickups controlled by separate volume knobs, this guitar has endless tonal options.

Key Features

  • Unique Design – The Mariposa’s angular body and retro-modern styling were created in partnership with a legendary guitarist, giving you both visual flair and ergonomic comfort. Its distinctive shape is sure to turn heads and feels perfectly balanced whether you’re sitting or standing.
  • Custom-Voiced Humbuckers – Loaded with two artist-voiced humbuckers, the Mariposa covers everything from sparkling cleans to saturated overdrive.
  • Roasted Maple Neck – The roasted maple neck provides extra stability and a smooth, fast-playing feel.

Specifications

Body

  • Body Wood: Nyatoh
  • Finish: Daphne Blue
  • Construction: 5 Bolt Pattern

Neck

  • Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
  • Neck Finish: Satin
  • Scale Length: 648mm (25.5″)
  • Fingerboard: Rosewood
  • Frets: 22 Medium High
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12″
  • Nut Width: 42mm
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action

Hardware & Electronics

  • Pickups: 2x Humbuckers
  • Controls: 2x Volume (one for each pickup)
  • Pickup Selector: 3-way Toggle Switch
  • Bridge: Vintage Tremolo
  • Tuners: Locking
  • Pickguard: White

Miscellaneous

  • Strings: Regular Slinky

About the manufacturer

Sterling by Music Man

Sterling by Music Man offers more accessible versions of Music Man guitar and bass concepts alongside related designs. Pickup systems, active electronics, bridges and neck specifications vary across the range. Compare the exact model and series rather than assuming it shares every detail with a Music Man counterpart.

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