Sterling by Music Man StingRay5 5str Bass Guitar Vintage Sunburst RAY35-VSB-M2

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 Ray35, you can take home the same historic style and sound at a more practical price. Musician’s Friend customers love this 5-string bass because the modern contoured body 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 Ray35 in your hands, and you'll be one happy player.

Sterling by Music Man puts the iconic sound of the StingRay at your fingertips with the Ray35. 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 Ray35 does not disappoint.

Another great thing about the StingRay Ray35 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 22-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 Ray35 gives you more stability than most set-neck basses.

Pick up the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray35 and we guarantee you won’t ever want to put it down. It’s got all the classic looks we love of the original StingRay, but designed for today’s player. The modern contouring makes it hip-friendly, and a comfortable bass that’s ready to play for any musical situation.

The Sterling by Music Man StingRay has long been trusted by players as the essential bass. The StingRay Ray35 maintains its classic look and legendary tone, but with modern upgrades and a contemporary feel. Its massive hardened steel bridge enhances sustain, and its rock-solid construction makes it ready to go wherever you want. If your collection feels like its missing something, it’s probably a StingRay. We think it’s a must for any bassist’s collection. The StingRay Ray35 includes deluxe gig bag.

• Nyatoh body with modern contouring for comfortable play
• 34"-scale roasted maple neck
• 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard for a smooth playing experience Single Sterling by Music Man-designed alnico humbucker pickup
• 3-band active preamp for a big and bold sound
• Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge for increased sustain, open-gear tuners

Neck
• Wood: Maple
• Neck joint: Bolt-on
• Scale length: 34"
• Truss rod: Single Action Pickups
• Pickup configuration: H
• Bridge: Sterling by Music Man Alnico Humbucker
• Control layout: Master volume
• Pickup switch: 3-way
• Special electronics: 3-band EQ Fretboard
• Radius: 12"
• Number of frets: 21
• Nut material/width: 1.77" Body
• Body Type: Solidbody
• Hardware
• Color: Chrome Other
• Number of strings: 5-String
• Case: Gig bag
• Country of origin: Indonesia
• Orientation: Right-handed