STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray Classic In Butterscotch

Essential Information About the StingRay Classic Butterscotch Bass

• StingRay "Classic" Spirit: a bass with character inspired by the original model, designed for impact and simplicity.


• 2-band active electronics: bass and treble at your fingertips, with quick and effective adjustment.


• Playing comfort: narrow nut of 38 mm / 1.50" for smooth handling, especially in fast playing.


• Ceramic humbucker: a dense, powerful, and well-grounded sound, ideal for "filling" the mix.

An Accessible "Classic" StingRay, in the Music Man Heritage

This StingRay Classic Butterscotch fits within the Music Man philosophy while benefiting from Sterling's experience. Sterling Ball, son of Ernie Ball, was a tester of the first StingRay prototypes. The model launched in 1976, now nicknamed "Classic," made history by popularizing 2-band active electronics (bass and treble) on a bass designed for roundness, power, and spectacular presence. Here, the approach remains the same: an uncompromising, direct bass made for those who "never have enough bass."

Who is this bass for, and in which styles does it make a difference?

Thanks to its StingRay format, single pickup, and active electronics, this bass is aimed at demanding beginners as well as intermediate players who want an instrument with a strong character. It excels in rock, funk, pop, reggae, metal, and all situations where a solid, clear, and punchy bass line is sought. The 38 mm nut provides appreciable comfort for fingerstyle, pick playing, as well as fast and precise passages.

Sound

The character of this StingRay Classic is based on a simple and formidable recipe: a ceramic humbucker in the bridge position combined with active electronics featuring 2-band EQ. The pickup delivers a sharp attack, present low-mids, and generous lows, while the EQ allows you to instantly thicken the low end or, conversely, add brightness to highlight the attack. The mahogany body enhances the sensation of density and roundness, and the whole maintains solid sustain for notes that hold their place, even on simple grooves.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, you can opt for a set of strings identical to Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (CEB 2834). A strap (standard size) and an instrument jack cable (standard size) ideally complete the gear for stage, rehearsals, and home studio.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Tuning pegs	Open
Category	Other	Original Strings	Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (réf : CEB 2834)
Format	Stingray	Scalloped	Double
Left handed	No	Body	Mahogany
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Nbr of strings	4	Nbre of pickups	1
Top	Mahogany	Bridge pickup	Sterling ceramic humbucker
Neck	Maple	Electronics	Active
Radius	24 cm	Settings	Volume, 2-band equalization
Nut Width	38 mm	Electroacoustic	No
Fingerboard	Maple	Color	Yellow
Marker	Point	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	21	Hardware	Chromed
Scale (mm)	86 cm

Cutaway	double	Bridge/tailpiece	Sterling
Finish	glossy varnish	Tuners	open-back
Scale length	33.86" / 860 mm	Number of pickups	1
Number of frets	21	Controls	volume, 2-band EQ
Inlays	dot	Number of strings	4