STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Sterling Sr50 Firemist Silver

The StingRay Reimagined, in the Spirit of the 70s

Heir to the boldness of Music Man's early creations, the SR50 modernizes the StingRay aesthetic with contemporary craftsmanship and simple, effective electronics. Balancing an "old school" look with modern ergonomics, it fits as a versatile and accessible model in the Sterling by Music Man family.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

Ideal for intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a reliable instrument for stage and studio, the SR50 HH excels in rock, pop, indie, funk, and hard rock. Demanding beginners will also find a solid foundation: stable tuning, fast neck, and intuitive controls.

Sound

The pair of Sterling humbuckers delivers a meaty foundation rich in mids with low noise. In bridge position, the attack is sharp and cutting for saturated riffs; in neck position, the tone rounds out for singing leads and warm arpeggios. The middle position blends both for added depth. The passive electronics (volume/tone) respond progressively: easily clean up gain with the volume, sculpt highs with the tone control. The poplar body provides a neutral balance, while the torrefied maple adds attack precision and consistent sustain. The vintage vibrato adds the necessary shimmer without compromising instrument stability.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

- Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky (.010-.046) string set, identical to the original setup, to preserve vibrato tension and adjustment.
- Standard two-hole guitar strap (classic strap buttons).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Double
Category	Asymmetric	Body	Poplar
Format	Stingray	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Left handed	No	Vibrato	Sterling vintage tremolo
Strings	Steel	Nbre of pickups	2
Nbr of strings	6	Neck Pickup	Sterling humbucker
Top	Poplar	Bridge pickup	Sterling humbucker
Neck	Roasted maple 3 pieces screwed 5 points	Electronics	Passive
Radius	305 mm	Selector	3-position
Nut Width	42 mm	Settings	1 x volume and 1 x tone
Fingerboard	Roasted maple	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	22	Color	Blue
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Colours	Firemist Silver
Tuning pegs	Lockings	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky	Hardware	Chromed

Finish	gloss lacquer	Bridge/tailpiece	Sterling vintage tremolo vibrato
Color tone	Blue	Pickups	2 x Sterling humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Shape	Stratocaster	Controls	1 x volume, 1 x tone
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Selector switch	3 positions
Number of frets	22	Number of strings	6
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Number of pickups	2
Tuners	locking	Commercial color name	Firemist Silver