STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray In Ruby Red Burst Satin

An Accessible StingRay in the Sterling Range

A direct cousin of the legendary Music Man StingRay introduced in the late 1970s, the Ray4 retains the fundamentals that have defined generations of bassists: a bridge humbucker, active electronics, and a sober aesthetic. Within the Sterling range, it positions itself as a serious entry point into the StingRay universe, offering an especially attractive value for money without sacrificing the essential character and expected "punch."

Who This Ray4 Is For and the Styles It Excels In

The StingRay Ray4 is aimed both at beginners seeking a reliable and evolving bass and at intermediate bassists looking for a versatile instrument for stage and studio. Its StingRay format and active electronics make it very comfortable in funk, pop, rock, reggae, and contemporary music, with a sharp attack and solid low end. The 38 mm nut width facilitates movement and is particularly suitable for long sessions.

The Sound

Thanks to its basswood body, the Ray4 delivers a balanced response, with present lows and clear mids, ideal for sitting well in the mix without forcing. The maple neck adds clarity and attack, while the rosewood fingerboard slightly rounds off the high end for a softer feel and notes that remain musical even with aggressive playing.

The core of the StingRay character comes from the Sterling ceramic humbucker placed at the bridge: it offers output level, excellent definition, and that percussive grain perfect for pick playing as well as slap. The active electronics and its 2-band EQ allow you to quickly switch from a round and deep sound to a more snappy and incisive tone without multiplying settings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, you can opt for Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass strings (ref: CEB 2833). For connection to an amp or interface, a good quality 6.35 mm mono jack cable is recommended, as well as a strap with standard ends for comfort when playing standing up.

Technical specifications

Category	Other	Original Strings	Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass (réf : CEB 2833)
Format	Stingray	Scalloped	Double
Nbr of strings	4	Body	Linden
Neck	Maple	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Radius	240 mm	Nbre of pickups	1
Nut Width	38 mm	Bridge pickup	Sterling ceramic humbucker
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Electronics	Active
Marker	Point	Settings	Volume, 2-band equalization
Nbrs of frets	22	Color	Sunburst
Scale (mm)	86 cm	Finishing	Satin
Tuning pegs	Open	Hardware	Chromed

Cutaway	Double	Bridge/Saddle	Sterling
Finish	Satin	Tuners	Open gear
Scale length	33.86" / 860 mm	Number of strings	4
Number of frets	22	Number of pickups	1
Inlays	Dot	Controls	Volume, 2-band EQ