STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Sterling RAY35 Purple Sparkle
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A StingRay Designed to Retain Its Iconic DNA with a More Modern Approach
The RAY35 follows the lineage of StingRay-style basses, renowned for their clear attack, punch, and immediate presence. This 5-string version retains the essential hallmarks (large bridge humbucker, active preamp, "classic" look) while adding choices aimed at comfort and consistency, such as the roasted maple neck and a modern body ergonomics. The Purple Sparkle finish provides a strong visual signature, ideal for the stage.For Which Bassists and Styles?
This StingRay RAY35 is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want a versatile, responsive 5-string bass that is immediately usable in rehearsals and live settings. It excels in funk, rock, pop, modern metal, and gospel, wherever a clear attack, solid low end, and expressive mids are sought. The 3-position switch allows for tonal variation, shifting from a snappy sound to a denser foundation without losing the StingRay identity.Sound Characteristics
The combination of Alnico humbucker + active 3-band preamp delivers a bass that is both percussive and highly controllable: firm lows, present mids for definition, and highs that can snap in slap playing or remain softer with a pick. The nyatoh body provides a warm and balanced foundation, while the roasted maple neck enhances attack and precision. The rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the upper spectrum, useful for maintaining musical grain and avoiding excessive brightness when pushing the EQ.Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original string gauge and feel, you can stick with a set of Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky (5-string set), perfectly suited to this configuration.Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Scalloped | Double |
| Category | Other | Body | Nyatoh |
| Format | Stingray | Types of frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Left handed | No | Bridge / tailpiece | Sterling |
| Strings | Steel | Nbre of pickups | 1 |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Bridge pickup | Alnico Humbucker |
| Top | Canadian maple | Electronics | Active |
| Neck | Screwed Roasted Maple | Selector | 3-position |
| Radius | 240 mm | Settings | 3-band equalization |
| Nut Width | 43 mm | Electroacoustic | No |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Color | Purple |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Colours | Purple Sparkle |
| Scale (mm) | 864 mm | Finishing | Glossy |
| Tuning pegs | Open | Hardware | Black |
| Original Strings | Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky | ||
| Finish | Glossy lacquer | Tuners | Open gear |
| Color Hue | Purple | Number of pickups | 1 |
| Number of frets | 21 | Controls | 3-band EQ |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo | Switch | 3-position |
| Scale length | 864 mm / 34" | Number of strings | 5 |
| Bridge/Saddle | Sterling | ||
Questions frequently asked
What kind of sound does the Sterling by Music Man Sterling RAY35 Purple Sparkle offer?
The Alnico humbucker at the bridge position and the active 3-band preamp deliver a punchy attack with tight lows and defined mids. The 3-position switch allows altering the tonal character from a snappy slap to a thicker foundation.
Is the RAY35 suitable for funk and modern metal?
Its active electronics, bridge pickup, and 3-band EQ meet the demands of funk, rock, pop, modern metal, and gospel genres.
What are the scale length and neck comfort of this 5-string bass?
With a scale length of 864 mm (34 inches), a nut width of 43 mm, and a 240 mm radius, this bass features long scale 5-string dimensions. The bolt-on roasted maple neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard. The 21 Medium Jumbo frets complete the setup.
What strings come stock on the Sterling RAY35?
It is factory-fitted with an Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky 5-string bass set, made of steel strings.
What woods and finish does the RAY35 Purple Sparkle have?
The body is made of nyatoh with a Canadian maple top, while the neck is roasted maple and the fingerboard rosewood. The Purple Sparkle finish is glossy with black hardware.
