Sterling RAY35 StingRay5 Bass, 5 String, Black Overview
Sterling Product Overview
The Sterling RAY35 5-string bass guitar features a select solid swamp ash body for percussive lows, subtle mids, and expansive highs. Lightweight swamp ash brings out the nuances and clarity that MusicMan basses are known for. Combined with a MusicMan-designed active 3-band preamp you get all the tonal variations you could ever need. A single MusicMan Humbucking pickup has alnico pole pieces for classic warm tones. A 3-way switch lets you select both coils in series, in series with filter, and both coils parallel. The MusicMan-designed 6-bolt neck joint for all the Sterling RAY34 and 35 basses that are strong and stable with no shift in the neck pocket for superior tone transfer. The MusicMan-designed bridge uses a thick saddle for precise adjustments and stability. Precise slotting on each saddle guarantees no sideways movement on the bass strings during heavy playing.
Basses from Sterling by MusicMan are perfect for players seeking the MusicMan vibe at a more affordable price. These instruments are accurate versions of popular Music Man guitars and basses with no compromise on quality or materials. Sterling by MusicMan pledges to make a bass that will deliver the performance you need.
- Swamp Ash Body
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard on BK and HB finishes and Maple fingerboard on NAT finish
- 21 frets
- 6 Bolt Music Man Designed Neck Joint
- Music Man Designed Humbucking Pickup
- Music Man Designed 3 band Active Preamp
- 3 Way Switch for Series/Parallel combinations
- Music Man Designed Bridge w/ Stainless Steel Saddles
- 34" Scale
- Open Gear Heavy Duty Tuners
- Spoke Wheel Truss Rod Adjustment
- Heavy Duty Gig Bag Included
- Ernie Ball Bass Strings: .045, .065, .080, .100, .130
- Nut Width: 45mm (1.77")
- Natural, Black, Honeyburst
