STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray In Vintage Cream
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The Essentials to Know About the Sterling Stingray RAY4 Vintage Cream Bass
- Accessible StingRay Spirit: the iconic design and Music Man DNA in a 4-string bass with a particularly attractive value for money.
- Active Electronics: onboard preamp with 2-band EQ to quickly shape your sound both in rehearsal and on stage.
- Ceramic Humbucker Pickup: punchy attack, solid lows, and present mids, perfect for cutting through a mix.
- Reliable Hardware: Sterling bridge and open tuners designed for daily stability and efficiency.
A Modern StingRay in the Footsteps of a Classic
Inspired by the bass that became iconic in the late 1970s, the Sterling Stingray RAY4 carries the hallmarks that made this format famous: instantly recognizable silhouette, powerful humbucker pickup, and active electronics. Available in several finishes, it offers a sleek and effective look while retaining the "StingRay" character that has influenced generations of bassists.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
The RAY4 is aimed both at beginners seeking a serious and versatile first bass, and at intermediate bassists looking for a simple, robust, and ready-to-play instrument. Its temperament is particularly suited to rock, pop, funk, punk, and any context where the bass needs to be firm, clear, and dynamic.
The Sound
At the heart of the RAY4 is a ceramic humbucker in the bridge position, known for its direct response and generous output level: tight lows, well-defined mids, and an attack that maintains definition, whether played fingerstyle or with a pick. The active electronics with 2-band EQ allow quick transitions from a round, deep tone to a more snappy and incisive signature. The basswood body contributes to the overall balance, while the maple neck helps maintain a sense of precision and good presence in the upper spectrum.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel and balance, you can opt for a set of Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass strings (ref: CEB 2833), identical to those factory-installed. A tuner and a standard strap complete the ideal setup for rehearsals and gigs.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Tuning pegs | Open |
| Category | Other | Original Strings | Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass (réf : CEB 2833) |
| Format | Stingray | Scalloped | Double |
| Left handed | No | Body | Linden |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Sterling |
| Nbr of strings | 4 | Nbre of pickups | 1 |
| Neck | Maple | Bridge pickup | Sterling ceramic humbucker |
| Radius | 240 mm | Electronics | Active |
| Nut Width | 38 mm | Settings | Volume, 2-band equalization |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Electroacoustic | No |
| Marker | Point | Color | White |
| Nbrs of frets | 21 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Scale (mm) | 86 cm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Number of Strings | 4 | Inlays | Dot |
| Cutaway | Double | Bridge/Saddle | Sterling |
| Finish | Glossy lacquer | Tuners | Open-back |
| Scale Length | 33.86" / 860 mm | Number of Pickups | 1 |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Controls | Volume, 2-band EQ |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sterling by Music Man Stingray Vintage Cream suitable for beginners on bass?
This model is suitable for beginners looking for a serious 4-string bass, featuring a maple neck and a nut width of 38 mm. Its 860 mm scale length corresponds to the long scale format. The active electronics offer volume control and a 2-band EQ.
What sound does the humbucker on this StingRay provide?
The Sterling ceramic humbucker bridge pickup delivers tight lows, well-defined mids, and a clear attack. The active 2-band EQ allows for quick adjustments between warmth and brightness.
What styles can be played with this 4-string bass?
Its single humbucker bridge pickup configuration is suited to rock, pop, funk, and punk, providing a direct response suitable for fingerstyle as well as pick playing.
What strings are installed by default on the Stingray Vintage Cream?
The instrument comes with Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass strings, reference CEB 2833. This steel string set is recommended to maintain the original setup.
What are the features of the neck and fingerboard?
The neck is made of maple, paired with a rosewood fingerboard with a 240 mm radius. Its 21 frets and dot inlays accompany easier access to the higher notes thanks to the double cutaway.
