STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray In Walnut Satin

Essential Information About the Sterling Stingray RAY4 Walnut Satin Bass

• Accessible StingRay Spirit: the iconic look and the signature Music Man attack in a version with a very convincing price/performance ratio.


• Ceramic humbucker pickup: a powerful, precise, and percussive tone, ideal for cutting through the mix in a band setting.


• Active electronics: volume + 2-band EQ to quickly shape your sound, from warm to sharp.


• Modern comfort: maple neck, 22 frets, and 38 mm nut width for smooth playability.

A Modern Take on a Classic Electric Bass

The StingRay made its mark in the late 1970s by becoming a reference for bassists seeking power, clarity, and presence. The Sterling Stingray RAY4 embraces this philosophy with a more accessible approach, while retaining the fundamentals that have made the StingRay design famous: a single humbucker, active electronics, and a clean, instantly recognizable aesthetic.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

The RAY4 is suitable for beginners looking for a reliable and rewarding bass as well as intermediate and advanced players seeking an effective instrument for rehearsals and live performance. Its character is particularly well-suited to funk (fingerstyle and slap), rock, pop, and modern genres where a clear attack and a solid low-end foundation are expected.

The Sound

The Sterling Stingray RAY4 features a ceramic humbucker in the bridge position, known for its punchy response, firm lows, and excellent definition in the attack. The active electronics and 2-band EQ allow quick adjustment of bass depth and brightness, enabling you to shift from a round, full sound to a more snappy and incisive tone. The basswood body provides balance and versatility, while the maple neck promotes precision and responsiveness. The rosewood fingerboard slightly softens the high end to maintain a musical tone, even with more aggressive settings.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay close to the original string gauge, you can opt for a set of Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass strings, ref. 2833 (4 strings). A standard bass strap and a tuner (clip-on or pedal) are also simple and reliable choices to complete the instrument for everyday use.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Original Strings	Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky Bass (réf : CEB 2833)
Category	Other	Scalloped	Double
Format	Stingray	Body	Linden
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Strings	Steel	Nbre of pickups	1
Nbr of strings	4	Bridge pickup	Sterling ceramic humbucker
Neck	Maple	Electronics	Active
Radius	240 mm	Settings	Volume, 2-band equalization
Nut Width	38 mm	Electroacoustic	No
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Color	Brown
Marker	Point	Colours	Noyer
Nbrs of frets	21	Finishing	Satin
Scale (mm)	86 cm	Hardware	Chromed
Tuning pegs	Open

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