The Sterling by Music Man RAY4 delivers the iconic StingRay sound and feel at a highly accessible price. Equipped with a punchy ceramic humbucker, active 2-band EQ and a rugged, fully adjustable bridge, the RAY4 is built for players who want bold, articulate bass tones with stage-ready performance. From expressive funk lines to driving rock rhythms, this bass offers the clarity, definition and power the StingRay is famous for.

Finished in elegant Vintage Cream with classic white pickguard, the RAY4 is your reliable partner for rehearsals, recording and live performance.

Main Features

• Ceramic humbucker with 2-band active preamp
• Hard maple neck with maple or jatoba fretboard
• Sterling by Music Man–designed heavy-duty bridge
• Low-noise electronics for clean, punchy output
• Signature StingRay look and feel

Expressive Active Electronics

At the heart of the RAY4 is its powerful ceramic humbucking pickup paired with a 9v active 2-band preamp. This setup delivers:

• Strong low-end presence
• Crisp, articulate highs
• Versatile EQ shaping for any genre

Whether you need tight slap tones or thick, driving rock bass, the RAY4 responds with authority.

Comfortable Feel and Smooth Playability

The hard maple neck offers stability, brightness and a familiar StingRay feel. Paired with a jatoba fingerboard, the RAY4 delivers a balanced playing experience suitable for fast runs, groove-based playing and everything in between.

• 34 inch scale length
• 21 medium frets
• 9.5 inch neck radius
• 1.5 inch nut width for a comfortable grip

A secure 6-bolt neck joint ensures optimal sustain and long-term reliability.

High-Quality Hardware

The Sterling-designed fixed bridge provides strong resonance transfer, easy adjustability and dependable tuning stability. Open-gear tuners add classic style while keeping tuning smooth and precise.

Specifications

Model: RAY4
Body Wood: Basswood
Body Colour: Vintage Cream (VC)
Bridge: Fixed, heavy-duty design
Pickguard: White
Scale Length: 34 inches / 86.4 cm
Neck Radius: 9.5 inches / 24 cm
Frets: 21 medium
Neck Width: 1.5 inches (38 mm) at nut, 2.44 inches (62 mm) at last fret
Neck Wood: Hard maple
Fingerboard: Jatoba
Fret Markers: White dots
Tuning Machines: Open gear
Truss Rod: Single action
Neck Attachment: 6-bolt pattern
Controls: 2-band active preamp
Switching: N/A
Pickups: H – 1 ceramic humbucker
Strings: .045–.105
Gig Bag: Not included

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