STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray RAY24ca Olympic White

Essential Information About the Stingray RAY24CA Olympic White Bass

• StingRay DNA: the typical punch and foundation, in an accessible and uncompromising Sterling by Music Man version.


• Playing Comfort: 38 mm nut width (thinner than some 43 mm versions), ideal for hands that favor speed.


• Active 2-band Electronics: simple and effective control to shape bass and treble instantly.


• Ceramic Humbucker Pickup: sharp attack, solid lows, and natural presence in the mix.

A StingRay Designed in the Spirit of the Original

The StingRay launched in 1976 marked the history of the modern bass, notably with active 2-band electronics (bass/treble) that helped define a sound both round, powerful, and immediately recognizable. The RAY24CA follows this philosophy: to recapture the "plug and play" feel and impressive foundation associated with the StingRay family, while benefiting from Sterling by Music Man's expertise for a more affordable approach.

For Whom and Which Styles?

The Stingray RAY24CA is aimed at beginner to intermediate bassists who want a reliable, expressive bass that is easy to dial in, as well as more advanced musicians seeking an effective instrument for stage and studio. Its character particularly shines in rock, funk, pop, punk, and contemporary music, wherever the bass must hold the track with impact and definition.

The Sound

With its ceramic humbucker pickup in the bridge position, the RAY24CA delivers a clear attack, present mids, and firm lows, perfect for pick playing as well as fingerstyle. The active electronics and 2-band EQ allow quick shifts from a massive low end (ideal for reinforcing the rhythmic foundation) to a snappier sound by boosting the treble for added brightness and precision. The combination of a nyatoh body and maple neck/fretboard promotes a direct response, with great clarity and an immediate dynamic feel under the fingers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To maintain the original feel, choose 4-string long scale bass strings (34"), for example the Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky set (factory installed).

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	H	Original Strings	Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
Category	Other	Scalloped	Double
Format	Stingray	Body	Nyatoh
Left handed	No	Types of frets	Medium Jumbo
Strings	Steel	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Nbr of strings	4	Nbre of pickups	1
Top	Mahogany	Bridge pickup	Ceramic Humbucker
Neck	Maple	Electronics	Active
Radius	240 mm	Settings	2-band equalization, 1 Volume
Nut Width	38 mm	Electroacoustic	No
Fingerboard	Maple	Color	White
Nbrs of frets	21	Colours	Olympic White
Scale (mm)	864 mm	Finishing	Glossy
Tuning pegs	Open	Hardware	Chromed

Shape	Stingray	Fret type	medium jumbo
Body wood	nyatoh	Hardware finish	chrome
Finish	gloss lacquer	Bridge/saddle	Sterling
Color tone	white	Tuners	open gear
Neck wood	maple	Factory strings	Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
Fretboard	maple	Number of pickups	1
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Controls	2-band EQ, 1 x volume
Number of frets	21	Number of strings	4