{"product_id":"sterling-by-music-man-stingray-plus-vintage-sunburst-438725","title":"StingRay Plus Vintage Sunburst","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThe StingRay spirit in a modern and assertive version\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe StingRay Plus 4-string bass retains the hallmarks that made these basses successful: a direct, punchy, and immediately recognizable character. Here, we find a seemingly simple approach that is incredibly effective in practice: a humbucker bridge pickup, active electronics, and ergonomics designed to deliver a sound that easily cuts through a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this iteration, the model emphasizes a clear visual and sonic personality. The poplar body provides a balanced foundation, while certain finishes add an extra identity, such as the \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e version with its ash veneer and maple fingerboard, or the \u003cstrong\u003eSeafoam Green\u003c\/strong\u003e finish with its jatoba fingerboard. This variation preserves the model's DNA while offering a different aesthetic and tactile feel depending on the chosen finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor which bassist and styles?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 4-string electric bass is well suited for serious beginners, intermediate, or advanced players seeking a versatile instrument that is immediately playable and capable of delivering real character. The \u003cstrong\u003e34\" \/ 864 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e scale length corresponds to the most common standard on electric basses, facilitating handling, string choice, and playing landmarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts format suits both band work and home recording. The dynamic response of the humbucker, combined with the 2-band active preamp, allows you to shift from a round, deep tone to a more snappy attack depending on the settings. It will therefore find its place in varied genres such as rock, pop, funk, soul, indie, modern blues, or cover contexts where versatility remains essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe neck with a \u003cstrong\u003e9.5\" \/ 241 mm radius\u003c\/strong\u003e offers an interesting compromise between chord comfort, left-hand precision, and ease of movement. The \u003cstrong\u003e21 medium frets\u003c\/strong\u003e make it enjoyable for traditional lines as well as for more energetic parts requiring precision and articulation. It is an instrument that can accompany a progressing bassist over time without feeling limiting as demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA punchy, full, and easy-to-shape sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe sonic personality of this StingRay Plus 4-string primarily rests on its \u003cstrong\u003eceramic humbucker pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e. This type of pickup is appreciated for its generous output, clear attack, and ability to maintain definition even when playing becomes more aggressive. Installed in such a direct configuration, it favors a present, readable bass that is particularly effective at supporting the groove without getting lost in the mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2-band active preamp\u003c\/strong\u003e further expands possibilities. It allows quick adjustment of bass and treble to adapt the bass to the room, amplifier, or playing style. You can thus achieve a more massive and enveloping sound for foundational lines, or conversely emphasize attack, snap, and brightness for more percussive parts played with fingers, pick, or slap. The \u003cstrong\u003ePush\/Push volume boost\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a practical energy reserve to increase impact depending on the playing context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e3-position selector switch\u003c\/strong\u003e also contributes to this versatility by allowing modification of the pickup's overall behavior according to the desired character. Without complicating use, it provides access to several useful tonal responses, which is valuable for a bassist wanting a simple-to-adjust instrument that is not monolithic. The philosophy remains very musical: few unnecessary controls, but settings that truly change the feel under the fingers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a lutherie standpoint, the \u003cstrong\u003epoplar body\u003c\/strong\u003e contributes to an interesting overall balance, with a homogeneous response that lets the electronics and pickup fully express their personality. The \u003cstrong\u003emaple neck\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a livelier feel, promotes attack precision and overall stability. Depending on the finish, the \u003cstrong\u003ejatoba fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a firm touch and slight visual and sonic warmth, while the \u003cstrong\u003emaple fingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Vintage Sunburst version enhances the bright, fast, and incisive upper register.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efixed bridge\u003c\/strong\u003e helps maintain tuning stability, instrument stability, and consistent vibration transmission. Paired with \u003cstrong\u003eOpen Gear tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides a reassuring feel for tuning and daily use. Finally, the \u003cstrong\u003edouble-action truss rod\u003c\/strong\u003e is a real plus for fine-tuning the neck adjustment according to string gauge, climate, or playing preferences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecommended compatible accessories\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you want to equip this bass without risk of error, the most obvious choice is a \u003cstrong\u003eset of 4-string long scale bass strings with .045-.105 gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfectly suited to its \u003cstrong\u003e34\" \/ 864 mm scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e and the original string setup. 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