STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Ray 34 HH Poplar Burl Amber

A Modern Stingray: The Spirit of a Classic, an Expanded Palette

The Stingray has become a benchmark for bassists seeking punch, projection, and an instantly recognizable character. This HH version pushes versatility further thanks to its two humbuckers and 5-position selector switch, while retaining the Stingray DNA: a solid sound ready to cut through a dense mix.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

The Stingray RAY34HHPB is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a responsive bass, comfortable in funk (snappy slap), rock (present low mids), pop, metal (sharp attack), and gospel. The active electronics and 3-band EQ are perfect for quickly switching between a round sound, a biting tone, or a very modern setting, without relying exclusively on the amp.

The Sound

The Alnico Humbucker duo at neck and bridge delivers a full and balanced response, with firm lows and rich midrange density. The 5-position selector switch allows for varying the personality: from a powerful, focused grain at the bridge to wider, more balanced options ideal for fingerstyle or pick playing. The active 3-band EQ acts as a true "control center" to tailor the bass to each track: more bass to lock in the groove, more mids to cut through, or more treble to emphasize attack and slap. The nyatoh body contributes a warm and consistent foundation, while the roasted maple neck enhances precision and stability. The rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the top end for a natural musicality.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel and tension, you can stick with the Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky string set (the same as the factory-installed strings).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Double
Category	Other	Body	Nyatoh
Format	Stingray	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Strings	Steel	Nbre of pickups	2
Nbr of strings	4	Neck Pickup	Alnico Humbucker
Top	Poplar bramble	Bridge pickup	Alnico Humbucker
Neck	Screwed Roasted Maple	Electronics	Active
Radius	240 mm	Selector	3-position
Nut Width	43 mm	Settings	3-band equalization
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	21	Color	Brown
Scale (mm)	864 mm	Colours	Amber
Tuning pegs	Open	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky	Hardware	Black

Shape	Stingray	Fret type	Medium Jumbo
Body wood	nyatoh	Bridge/tailpiece	Sterling
Top wood	poplar burl	Tuners	open-back
Finish	gloss	Number of pickups	2
Fingerboard inlays	white dots	Controls	3-band EQ
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Number of strings	4
Number of frets	21