STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray In Trans Blue Satin

Essential Information About the Sterling Ray4 StingRay Transparent Blue Satin Bass

• Accessible StingRay Spirit: a 4-string bass inspired by the iconic Music Man, designed to offer excellent value for money.


• Active electronics with 2-band EQ: simple and effective controls to shape your sound quickly.


• Ceramic humbucker pickup in bridge position: sharp attack, solid low end, and a modern character that is immediately recognizable.


• Sleek and stage-ready look: Transparent Blue satin finish, chrome hardware, and reliable construction.

A "Democratized" StingRay: the Ray4 in the Lineage of a Classic

The Ray4 follows the philosophy that has made StingRay basses famous since the late 1970s: an instantly recognizable design, a big sound from the humbucker pickup, and electronics designed for efficiency. Within the Sterling range, it stands as a serious entry point into this style of bass, featuring a clean aesthetic and active electronics that retain the "punchy" DNA sought after by many bassists.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

Versatile and straightforward to play, the Ray4 suits both beginners looking for a reliable and expressive bass and intermediate/advanced bassists seeking an effective workhorse for rehearsals and gigs. Its character is especially well-suited to rock, pop, funk, and more modern genres where a clear attack and well-defined low end are expected.

Sound

The basswood body provides overall balance (present lows, clear mids) and a consistent response, ideal for an active bass. The ceramic humbucker at the bridge emphasizes punch and definition, while the active electronics and 2-band EQ allow you to switch from a round, full sound to a more snappy tone, perfect for cutting through the mix. The maple neck and rosewood fingerboard contribute to precise attack, comfortable playability, and solid sustain.

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	Blue
Scale (mm)	86 cm	Finishing	Satin
Tuning pegs	Open	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Stingray	Inlays	dot
Body wood	basswood	Bridge/tailpiece	Sterling
Cutaway	double	Tuners	open gear
Finish	satin	Factory strings	Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass (ref: CEB 2833)
Neck wood	maple	Number of pickups	1
Number of frets	22	Controls	volume, 2-band EQ
Scale length	33.86" / 860 mm	Number of strings	4