TRADED 08/21! Yes, 'True Gold' is the official Ernie Ball name for the sweet metallic finish on this bass. It's a pretty rare color, too! I really like the versatility of this bass with its MM and J style pickups. You get a much wider variety of tones than a typical Stingray 5. The maple neck has an oil finish for a great feel and the bass weighs just shy of 11 lbs. I know a lot of players simply MUST have a Stingray 5 but the slightly smaller & sexier body of the Sterling is worth considering. The bass is in true near mint+ condition alyhough the original case has some wear & tear (still totally solid) but isn't that what cases are for? Also included are the original hang tags that came with the bass.