Description
Every bassist knows the StingRay thump the second they hear it — that fat, punchy humbucker growl that cuts through a mix without you having to fight for it. The Sterling by Music Man RAY34PB gets you there with a single Alnico humbucker and 3-band active preamp, so you can dial in scooped funk tones or push the mids for a more aggressive rock bark, all from the same instrument.
Under the trans black satin finish sits a mahogany body topped with a poplar burl veneer, giving it some visual depth that photos don’t do justice — it’s the kind of finish that looks different every time the light hits it. The roasted hard maple neck is stable and fast, with a 9.5″ radius rosewood board and 21 medium frets that make runs up the neck feel effortless rather than cramped. A 6-bolt neck joint keeps everything locked in tight for solid sustain and consistent intonation night after night.
Details worth knowing:
- 34″ scale, 1.69″ nut width — standard StingRay feel
- Sterling by Music Man designed bridge, open gear tuners
- Transparent pickguard lets that burl top show through
- Strung from the factory with Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky strings
- Comes with a Deluxe Sterling by Music Man gig bag for load-in/load-out
Whether you’re chasing that Flea-style pop or laying down a steady pocket for a cover band, this bass gives you the tone and playability that made the StingRay name what it is — without the flagship price tag.
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