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Name: Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 Ray35 Bass Guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst
Brand: Sterling by Music Man
SKU: STRAY35SM3TSR2
Price: 1179.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 Ray35 Bass Guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst

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This is a New Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 Ray35 Bass Guitar in 3-Tone Sunburst from , now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

Description

The 5-string StingRay RAY35 Maple Top bass features a roasted maple neck, a 3-band active preamp, a modern contoured body, and a bridge modelled after the iconic Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay. Now available in an eye-catching Spalted Maple veneer top.

Key Features

Stunning Spalted Maple Top – The eye-catching Spalted Maple veneer adds a visually striking element to the classic StingRay silhouette, ensuring you stand out from the crowd. The beautiful figuring of the top makes every instrument unique.
Powerful Active Electronics – The signature 3-band active preamp gives you total control over bass, mid and treble frequencies. Effortlessly dial in everything from classic warmth to modern bite, perfect for stage or studio.
Classic StingRay Humbucker – The alnico humbucker delivers the bold, articulate sound that has defined generations of players. Punchy lows, clear highs and plenty of presence for any musical context.
Solid Nyatoh Body & 5-String Design – The lightweight Nyatoh body ensures comfort and superb resonance, while the 5-string layout offers extended low-end range for modern playing styles and versatility.

Specifications

Body

Body Wood: Nyatoh
Top: Spalted Maple Veneer
Finish: 3-Tone Sunburst
Pickguard: Transparent

Neck

Neck Wood: Roasted Maple
Neck Joint: 6-Bolt Pattern
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: 34″
Frets: 22, Medium
Inlays: White Dot
Radius: 12”

Hardware & Electronics

Pickup: Alnico Humbucker
Preamp: 3-Band Active Preamp (Bass, Mid, Treble)
Controls: Volume, 3-Band EQ
Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
Tuners: Open Gear
Hardware Colour: Chrome

Miscellaneous

Strings: Super Slinky

About the manufacturer

Sterling by Music Man

Sterling by Music Man offers more accessible versions of Music Man guitar and bass concepts alongside related designs. Pickup systems, active electronics, bridges and neck specifications vary across the range. Compare the exact model and series rather than assuming it shares every detail with a Music Man counterpart.

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