MUSICMAN USED Joe Dart Sterling (Black Velvet)
Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Description
Description
A pristine, near-mint used signature model of Joe Dart, bassist of the popular funk band Vulfpeck, has arrived!
MUSICMAN has captivated numerous artists with its distinctive sound.
This instrument is a signature model of Joe Dart, the bassist of the popular funk band Vulfpeck, who finally made their long-awaited visit to Japan for a rock festival in 2025.
Featuring a carefully selected lightweight ash body, a slim 38.1 mm nut width maple neck, and a simple passive circuit with only a volume control, this guitar is equipped with custom-wound humbucker pickups. It delivers the powerful sound characteristic of the StingRay, while also achieving a vintage-like fat and warm tone, resulting in a truly distinctive instrument.
The guitar is in excellent condition, with virtually no scratches or signs of use except for slight signs of wear on the fretboard in the higher positions. Functionally, the truss rod works properly and there are no issues with fret buzz.
Since it's only available through direct orders from the manufacturer, it's a rare and valuable piece that you'll almost never see.
Enjoy this funky and groovy performance!
Be sure to check it out before the festival excitement fades!
Specifications: Joe Dart Sterling
Model: Joe Dart Sterling
Size: 12-1/2 wide, 1-5/8 thick, 43-7/8 long (31.8 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 111.4 cm long)
Body Wood: Ash
Body Finish: Satin
Body Color: Black Velvet
Bridge: Vintage Music Man top loaded chrome plated, steel bridge plate with vintage nickel plated steel saddles
Scale Length: 34 (86.4 cm)
Neck Radius: 11 (27.9 cm)
Headstock Size Only 7-5/8 (19.4 cm) long
Frets: 22 - High profile, wide, Stainless Steel
Neck Width: 1-1/2 (38.1 mm) at nut, 2-1/2 (63.5 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Figured maple neck
Fingerboard: Figured Maple
Fret Markers: Dot inlay
Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend
Neck Color: Natural
Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
Neck Attachment: 5 bolts - Sculpted neck joint allows smooth access to higher frets
Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and aluminum control cover
Controls: 100k ohm volume pot
Pickups: Music Man Custom wound Sterling Bass pickup- ceramic magnet, parallel coils, no phantom coil
Strings: 45w-65w-85w-105w (Custom Electric Bass Flatwounds)
Weight: ≒3.5kg
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The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
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* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
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About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.

About Shipping




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