Sterling StingRay Ray35HHSM - Blood Orange Burst

Take a second to gaze at the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH’s gorgeous spalted maple top. It’s the kind of stunning instrument that attracts the eyes of other bassists when you’re playing live. For the StingRay RAY35HH, that stunning top is paired with a resonant nyatoh body for a balanced tonal foundation. Plug into your favorite amp, and the two Music Man-designed alnico humbuckers supply you with a powerful, punchy tone. Then, engage the 5-way pickup selector switch and the 3-band EQ to fine-tune your sound to taste. All in all, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH is a formidable addition to any musician’s stable of bass guitars.

Unleash near-limitless sonic potential

Two hard-hitting Music Man-designed humbuckers grace the top of the RAY35HH. They feature alnico magnets and large pole pieces for a vintage-style tone with enough power to thump with the best of them. The built-in 9-volt preamp provides plenty of clean headroom to work with. Plus, the onboard active 3-band EQ enables fine-tuned control over your sound. You’ll also be happy to know that the StingRay RAY35 features a 5-way selector switch, unlocking even more sonic flexibility.

Fluid playability up and down the neck

Ask bassists and they'll tell you that one of their favorite things about the StingRay RAY35HH is its roasted maple neck. Roasting is a process that entails wood being seasoned with high temperatures to release excess moisture, meaning the neck physically weighs less. For the player, this means you experience far less neck dive than you would compared to a standard maple neck. Beyond that, roasted maple is extremely stable and resistant to warping caused by temperature and humidity. With the RAY35HH’s roasted maple neck, you’ll enjoy smooth, dependable playability — no matter where you’re traveling.

Sterling by Music Man strives to bring player-favorite Ernie Ball Music Man instruments to the table at a convenient price point. To add to the pot, Sterling also mixes in a collection of different colors, tones, and controls, allowing you to find your own unique voice. With careful consideration and using strict specifications, each Sterling instrument is designed by state-of-the-art engineers and constructed to guarantee Music Man quality. M

Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH Bass Guitar Features:

• A top-notch 5-string bass for gigging musicians
• Spalted maple top supplies a unique, stunning look
• Carved nyatoh body promotes comfort over long playing sessions
• 2 Music Man-designed alnico humbuckers pump out growling, punchy tone
• 5-way pickup selector switch offers tons of sonic versatility
• 3-band active EQ offers enhanced tone-shaping capabilities
• Roasted maple neck showcases impressive stability
• 22 medium-sized frets provide fluid playability
• Top-loading bridge and open gear tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability
• usicians undoubtedly love the classics, and thanks to Sterling by Music Man, a collection of renowned Ernie Ball models is available to a wider range of hands.

This item is a "B-Stock Guitar" directly from the manufacturer. It is NEW Stock that has never been owned. Pictures are of the actual guitar you will receive.

A "B-Stock Guitar" is a guitar that won't have structural or playability issues but could possibly have some particular minor cosmetic flaw which can keep it from passing the rigorous inspection process put in place by the guitar manufacturer. These guitars do not come with manufacture warranty.

On this bass we noticed a scratch or indent/imperfection at right cutaway. (see pictures) that's not to say its the only defect that could have caused it to be a b-stock but the only imperfect we identified when inspecting the guitar.