Sterling SUB Series StingRay SR30 Guitar | Part 1

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Introduction

This used Sterling SUB Series StingRay SR30 Guitar hails from Singapore, and was recently acquired by a client who lives in Kampung Padang. He's brought it to CA Guitar Repair today for servicing, restringing, and a setup. 

Sterling SR30 - Front View. ©2025 Sterling by Music Man

Sterling SR30 Body - Front View

Sterling SR30 - Back View. ©2025 Chicago Music Exchange

Sterling SR30 Body - Back View

Specifications

Model: SR30-DBL

Origin: Indonesia

Serial Number: B168135 

Body Shape: Double Cutaway

Body Wood: Poplar

Body Finish: Clear Gloss

Color: Daphne Blue [DBL]

Headstock: Oversized, 4 + 2 Configuration

Neck Wood: Hard Maple

Neck Width:

Nut - 1.65" / 42 mm

22nd Fret - 2.23" / 56.6 mm

Truss Rod: Single Action Spoke Wheel

Neck Joint: Bolt-On, Five Screws

Fretboard: Indian Laurel

Scale Length: 25.5" / 648 mm

Fretboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm

Frets: 22, Narrow

Fretboard Inlays: White Dot

Nut Material: Polyphenylene Sulfide

Pickup Configuration: HH

Neck Pickup: Sterling by Music Man Humbucker 

Bridge Pickup: Sterling by Music Man Humbucker

Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

Tone Capacitor: 0.033uF, Polyester Film

Output Jack: Barrel

Selector Switch: Three-Way Toggle, Metal Tip

 

Hardware Finish: Chrome

Bridge: Twin Pivot Fulcrum Tremolo

Pickguard: Three-Ply Black/White/Black

Tuning Machines: Die-Cast

Output Jack Plate: Metal

Control Plate: Metal

Control Knobs: Knurled Dome, Metal

Backplate: Single-Ply, Black

Switch Cover: Single-Ply, Black