Classic StingRay Soul, Ready to Play
There's a reason the StingRay bass has been turning heads since 1976 — that signature thump and growl is just hard to beat. The Sterling by Music Man StingRay Classic RAY24CA takes that iconic DNA and puts it in a package that's approachable without cutting corners where it counts. The flat, vintage-style slab body, ceramic humbucker, and active preamp give you that unmistakable StingRay character, right down to the classic Butterscotch finish and black pickguard.
This particular RAY24CA is the Butterscotch/BSC variant, which means you're getting a hard maple fingerboard to match the maple neck — a brighter, snappier voice compared to the rosewood-board versions. Whether you're locking in a groove on a classic rock stage or working a funk line in rehearsal, this bass has plenty of tonal flexibility on tap.
If you've been wanting to experience the StingRay feel without the Ernie Ball price tag, this used RAY24CA is a smart way in.
This Sterling by Music Man StingRay Classic RAY24CA Bass Guitar is in Very Good Condition condition. The guitar is fully functional and will go through a full tech set up prior to shipping. It has a small dent on side and light play wear throughout. Please review the photos carefully for full condition.
Mahogany Body, Maple Neck — A Familiar Combination
The RAY24CA features a solid mahogany body in the classic flat "slab" style — no contours, no carves, just the vintage-correct silhouette that the original StingRay wore back in the day. Mahogany brings warmth and midrange fullness to the mix, which pairs well with the ceramic humbucker's naturally articulate top end.
The hard maple neck is attached with six bolts for rock-solid stability, and the matching hard maple fingerboard on the Butterscotch variant adds a bit of brightness and snap. With 21 medium frets, a 9.5" radius, and a 38mm nut width — noticeably slimmer than the standard StingRay — it's a comfortable neck for players who prefer a slightly tighter feel across the strings.
Active Tone Control, Classic StingRay Pickup
The RAY24CA's single ceramic humbucker is wired into a 9V active 2-band preamp with dedicated bass and treble cut/boost controls alongside a master volume. It's a no-frills, straightforward setup — and that's genuinely the point. You can dial in everything from a punchy, mid-focused tone to a scooped, modern thump without navigating a complicated control layout.
The Sterling by Music Man designed bridge features fully adjustable stainless steel barrel saddles for solid intonation stability. Open-gear tuners round out the hardware, keeping things simple and easy to maintain.
Product Features:
- Body: Solid mahogany in a vintage flat slab style
- Neck: Hard maple, 6-bolt attachment, satin finish on the back
- Fingerboard: Hard maple with dot inlays (Butterscotch/BSC variant)
- Scale length: 34" (86.4 cm)
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5") — narrower than standard StingRay
- Neck radius: 9.5" (24 cm)
- Frets: 21, medium
- Pickup: H-1 ceramic humbucker
- Electronics: 9V active 2-band preamp — Volume, Treble, Bass
- Bridge: Sterling by Music Man designed bridge with stainless steel barrel saddles
- Tuners: Open-gear, 3+1 arrangement
- Finish: Butterscotch with black pickguard
Brand: Sterling by Music Man
Model: StingRay Classic RAY24CA
SKU: U-RAY-24|SR62109
Condition: Used
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