Total tonal flexibility

• With the StingRay RAY35, you’ll enjoy a wide range of tonal possibilities. On its own, the Music Man-designed alnico humbucker provides you with a ton of thump and growl. The bass also comes loaded with a 9-volt preamp with a built-in EQ. Together with the master volume knob, the 3-band EQ tweaks your tone to perfection; accessing the 3-way blade switch provides coil-splitting capabilities whenever you need them. Suffice it to say, the StingRay RAY35 has the potential to fit into any arrangement at any time.

Fluid playability up and down the neck

• Ask Sweetwater bassists and they'll tell you that one of their favorite things about the StingRay RAY35 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 RAY35’s roasted maple neck, you’ll enjoy smooth, dependable playability — no matter where you’re traveling.

Sterling by Music Man: accessible, affordable classic-inspired instruments

• 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. Sweetwater musicians 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.

Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35 5-string Bass Guitar Features:

• A stellar 5-string bass for musicians that demand tonal versatility
• Carved nyatoh body promotes comfort over long playing sessions
• Music Man-designed alnico humbucker delivers a vintage-style tone
• 3-way pickup selector switch offers various coil-splitting options
• Onboard 9V preamp and active 3-band EQ enables you to shape your tone at the source
• Roasted maple neck showcases impressive stability
• 21 medium-sized frets provide fluid playability
• Top-loading bridge and open gear tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability

Tech Specs

• Number of Strings:5
• Left-/Right-handed:Right-handed
• Body Shape:StingRay
• Body Material:Nyatoh
• Body Finish:Gloss
• Color:Vintage Sunburst
• Neck Material:Roasted Hard Maple
• Neck Shape:StingRay
• Neck Joint:6-way Bolt-on
• Radius:12"
• Fingerboard Material:Roasted Maple
• Fingerboard Inlay:Black Dots
• Number of Frets:22, Medium
• Scale Length:34"
• Nut Width:1.77"
• Nut Material:Polyphenylene Sulfide
• Bridge/Tailpiece:Sterling by Music Man Designed Bridge
• Tuners:Open Gear
• Bridge Pickup:Sterling by Music Man Humbucker
• Controls:1 x master volume, 3-band active preamp
• Switching:3-way blade pickup switch
• Strings:Regular Slinky Bass, .045-.130
• Case/Gig Bag:Deluxe Gig Bag
• Manufacturer Part Number:ST-RAY35-DSBS-R2-WB