STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray Guitar Daphne Blue

A Seventies Heritage, Reinvented by Sterling by Music Man

Born from the spirit of Music Man's 1970s creations, the StingRay SR30 retains the bold lines and muscular tonal character that made the model famous, while adopting modern specifications designed for stage and studio use. This "Daphne Blue" version combines a confidently vintage look with decidedly modern playability.

Who Is This Guitar For?

Thanks to its comfort and tuning stability, the SR30 is perfectly suited for beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking a first reliable "real" electric guitar, as well as for more experienced players looking for an effective and accessible HH setup. It excels in rock, pop, indie, funk, and blues, and can easily venture into hard rock thanks to its punchy bridge pickup.

The Sound

The two Sterling humbuckers deliver a generous midrange, firm lows, and controlled highs, with excellent noise rejection. The 3-position selector covers three immediately usable tones: warm and rounded neck position, balanced middle perfect for funk/pop rhythm, and sharp bridge for riffs and solos that cut through the mix. The vintage-style tremolo allows smooth and musical inflections, while the maple neck / laurel fingerboard combination ensures attack, clarity, and natural sustain. A single volume and well-graded tone control facilitate quick adjustments on stage.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To preserve playability and tuning accuracy, choose a 09-42 string set (original gauge) in nickel/steel. A 6.35 mm instrument jack cable, straight or angled, is suitable for the passive electronics. For transport, opt for a Stratocaster 6-string gig bag or hard case, compatible with its double cutaway body and 25.5" scale length. An electric guitar capo will fit the 12" radius.

Technical specifications

Category	Asymmetric	Scalloped	Double
Format	Stratocaster	Body	Poplar
Nbr of strings	6	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Top	Poplar	Bridge / tailpiece	Fulcrum Tremolo
Neck	Maple	Nbre of pickups	2
Radius	305 mm	Neck Pickup	Sterling humbucker
Nut Width	42 mm	Bridge pickup	Sterling humbucker
Fingerboard	Laurel	Electronics	Passive
Marker	Point	Selector	3-position
Nbrs of frets	22	Settings	1 x volume and 1 x tone
Scale (mm)	648 mm	Color	Blue
Tuning pegs	Die Cast	Finishing	Glossy
Original Strings	09-42	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	"Stratocaster"	Bridge/tailpiece	Fulcrum tremolo (vintage style)
Cutaway	double cutaway	Tuners	oil-bath
Finish	gloss lacquer	Hardware finish	chrome
Scale length	25.5" / 648 mm	Pickups	2 x Sterling humbuckers (neck and bridge)
Number of frets	22	Controls	1 x volume, 1 x tone
Fret type	Medium Jumbo	Number of pickups	2
Inlays	dots	Number of strings	6