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Name: Sterling by Music Man Ray2 StingRay Bass Guitar in Black with Maple Neck
SKU: RAY2BKM1
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Sterling by Music Man Ray2 StingRay Bass Guitar in Black with Maple Neck

£199.00

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Description

Description

The Sterling Ray2 Intro series StingRay Bass in Black with Maple neck brings Music Man’s most famed bass design to the masses. Featuring a plethora of high-end components from its choice of tonewoods, versatile pickup and robust hardware this is the perfect bass guitar to start any musical journey. Whether you’re a more experienced player seeking a high-quality affordable StingRay-styled bass or a complete beginner, the Ray2 will deliver. Offered in a variety of classic and fun colours as well as Maple or Amaranth fingerboard options, there is a Sterling Ray2 for everyone!

Key Features

Tonewoods– The Ray2s Poplar body and hard Maple neck offer a balanced and melodic tone with resonating thundering lows as well as sweet highs.
Comfort– Its sleek contoured body and 40mm nut width offer a comfortable and streamlined playing experience.
Versatility– With the Ray2s single ceramic passive humbucker configuration this Intro series StingRay offers that famed versatile Music Man bass tone.

Sterling Intro Series

Since 2008, Sterling by Music Man has been offering affordable mid-range versions of many of Music Man’s most popular and esteemed models to players looking at taking their playing to the next level. In 2024 Sterling is pleased to offer the Intro series. Built with the intention of offering the quintessential tone, design, and build quality of Music Man electric guitars and basses to players of all abilities, these instruments deliver!

Specifications

Model: RAY2
Body Wood: Poplar
Body Colour: Black (BK), Electric Blue (ELB), Misty Green (MTG), Sunrise Orange (SRO)
Bridge: Fixed Bridge
Pickguard: White
Scale Length: 34″ (86.4cm)
Neck Radius: 9.5″ (24cm)
Frets: 21 Frets, Medium
Neck Width: 1.57″ (40mm) at Nut, 2.44″ (62mm) at Last Fret
Neck Wood: Hard Maple
Fingerboard: Hard Maple (BK, SRO), Amaranth (Purple Heart) (ELB, MTG)
Fret Markers: Black Dot Markers (BK, SRO), White Dot Markers (ELB, MTG)
Tuning Machines: Open Gear
Truss Rod: Dual Action
Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Pickups: H – 1 Ceramic Humbucker
Strings: .045-.105

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Bass Guitars

Bass guitars form the backbone of a band’s sound, sitting between rhythm and harmony to give music depth, weight, and movement. Available in electric and acoustic forms, they focus on delivering strong, controlled low frequencies while remaining clear and responsive to playing dynamics. Factors like scale length, string type, and pickup design all influence tone and feel, allowing bass guitars to suit a wide range of styles and techniques. Whether laying down solid grooves or exploring more melodic lines, a good bass guitar anchors the music and brings everything together.

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Black

Black instruments and gear offer a timeless, understated look that fits almost any style of music or setup. Whether it’s a guitar, pedal or accessory, a black finish is often chosen for its clean appearance, practicality and stage-ready feel. If you prefer gear that looks focused, professional and never goes out of fashion, black options deliver a classic aesthetic with no distractions.

Maple

Maple is a dense, hard tonewood commonly used in guitar and bass construction for necks, fingerboards, and sometimes bodies or tops. It is known for its strength, stability, and smooth playing feel, making it a popular choice for instruments that need durability and consistent performance.

Tonally, maple contributes a bright, clear sound with strong attack and good note definition. It emphasises high-end clarity and tight low end, which helps notes cut through a mix, and is often paired with warmer woods to create a balanced overall tone.

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