Looking to really up your bass game? The Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 is up to the task. This road-ready axe features a comfortably contoured nyatoh body with a curved armrest and a much-appreciated belly cut. The body is bolted to a super-comfortable roasted maple neck with 21 frets. From there, Sterling loads in a Music Man-designed alnico humbucking pickup for a deep, powerful tone that punches through the mix. The StingRay RAY35 also comes equipped with a 9-volt active preamp with a 3-band EQ for tone shaping. Whether you’re looking for a new touring axe, or a dependable companion for the studio, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 is an excellent choice.

Music Man-designed pickup and onboard EQ

The StingRay RAY35’s body is loaded with a single alnico humbucker. Designed by the bass experts at Music Man, this pickup certainly delivers all the thump and growl you want. It also has an alnico magnet for a vintage-tinged tone. An active 9-volt preamp and a built-in EQ are also onboard. As you’re playing, use the master volume and the 3-band EQ to sculpt your tone before it hits your pedalboard and amp.

Fluid playability up and down the neck

Ask bassists and they'll tell you that one of their favorite things about the StingRay RAY35 is its roasted maple neck. Roasting is a process that entails wood being seasoned with high temperatures to release excess moisture, meaning the neck physically weighs less. For the player, this means you experience far less neck dive than you would compared to a standard maple neck. Beyond that, roasted maple is extremely stable and resistant to warping caused by temperature and humidity. With the RAY35’s roasted maple neck, you’ll enjoy smooth, dependable playability — no matter where you’re traveling.

Sterling by Music Man: accessible, affordable classic-inspired instruments

Sterling by Music Man strives to bring player-favorite Ernie Ball Music Man instruments to the table at a convenient price point. To add to the pot, Sterling also mixes in a collection of different colors, tones, and controls, allowing you to find your own unique voice. With careful consideration and using strict specifications, each Sterling instrument is designed by state-of-the-art engineers and constructed to guarantee Music Man quality.

Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 Bass Guitar Features:

• A top-notch 5-string bass for gigging musicians
• Carved nyatoh body promotes comfort over long playing sessions
• Music Man-designed alnico humbucker delivers a vintage-style tone
• Onboard 9V preamp and active 3-band EQ enable you to shape your tone at the source
• Roasted maple neck showcases impressive stability
• 21 medium-sized frets provide fluid playability
• Top-loading bridge and open gear tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability

This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned by an individual. Pictures are of the actual guitar you will receive.

we will have our licensed tech go over the guitar and set it up for you. On this guitar we noticed a spot of missing finish at the heel. (see pictures) that's not to say its the only defects that could have caused it to be a B-stock.