Since it first hit the market in the ’70s, the Music Man StingRay has always been a bass player’s bass. It's been heard on countless classic recordings in all genres. With the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray34, you can take home the same historic style and sound at a more practical price. Musician’s Friend customers love the modern contoured body because it comfortably fits your own for hours of easy play. A roasted maple neck and maple fingerboard add a touch of upscale class to the instrument; a 3-band active preamp lets you sculpt the alnico humbucker to fit into any mix. The bridge borrows the same design and roadworthy reliability of the legendary Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay, and with easy-to-reach paddle tuners, you'll always be able to keep that A string thumping at 440. Put a Ray34 in your hands, and you'll be one happy player.
Iconic StingRay Sound
Sterling by Music Man puts the iconic sound of the StingRay at your fingertips with the Ray34. It’s loaded with a Sterling by Music Man-designed alnico humbucker pickup and 3-band active preamp, so you get that signature big, bold sound with all the tonal versatility you could ask for. Whether you’re a new bass player or a skilled musician who favors rock or funk, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray34 does not disappoint.
Super Smooth Playing Experience
Another great thing about the StingRay Ray34 is its neck. Every great bass has to have a great neck, and this one will keep you playing for hours. This StingRay features a roasted maple neck with a 21-fret maple fingerboard for an ultra-smooth playing experience. With its 6-bolt attachment like the Ernie Ball Music Man StingRay, this bolt-on neck on the Ray34 gives you more stability than most