The Sting was introduced in 1984 alongside the H-797 (UFO) as two unique new Hondo designs. The UFO was designed to look as if it were cut out of the body of The Sting. The bass version of The Sting is the H-895.
Made in Incheon, Korea by Samick.
Features
- $419.95 MSRP (1984)
- $279.95 Street (1984 X-Mas sale)
Body:
- Laminate body construction
- Beveled body with belly carve
Neck:
- Set-in Rock Maple neck
- Rosewood fretboard with dot inlays
- "The Sting" silkscreen on body
- 24 frets
- 24.75" scale
Electronics:
- Two X-14 humbuckers
- 3-way switch
- 1 Vol, 1 Tone
Hardware:
- Chrome hardware
- Metal knobs
- SchallerTM Wine-O-Matic bridge with fine tuners
Finishes:
- Black (B)
- Metallic Red (MR)
- 2-Tone Metallic Red/Yellow (MRY)