Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY34 Dorado Green
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Sterling by Music Man
StingRay RAY34 Dorado Green
Product Info
Article Number:
585268
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
StingRay RAY34 Dorado Green
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,175.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RAY34 is a fantastic entry point into the Music Man vibe. Dorado Green looks killer, and the active StingRay pickup delivers a punchy, modern tone that cuts through a mix really well. It's a great choice for gigging musicians who want a reliable, versatile bass with a bit of attitude without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY34 Dorado Green
- Electric Bass
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: Roasted maple
- fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: White dot
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- 21 Medium frets
- Pickups: 1 Alnico humbuckers
- Controls: Volume
- Active 3-band preamp
- White pickguard
- Sterling by Music Man designed bridge
- Open gear machine heads
- Original strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Colour: Dorado Green
PROS
- • Nyatoh body offers a surprisingly resonant and warm tonal foundation.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel.
- • Active preamp delivers a powerful, defined low-end with excellent clarity.
- • Sterling bridge design provides solid tuning stability and comfortable string spacing.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while good, lacks the premium feel of mahogany or ash.
- • Rosewood fingerboard might feel a bit dry to some players – consider oiling.
- • Active electronics require a power source; battery replacement is a factor.
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Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
1 Alnico Humbucker
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sterling offers a similar sonic profile but with slightly less premium materials and hardware, resulting in a lighter build and a more affordable price point.
The 3-band EQ is fairly straightforward; it's easy to find a good sound quickly, though mastering it for different genres takes a bit of practice.
It excels in modern rock, funk, and pop, but its versatility allows it to handle blues and even some heavier styles – it’s a real workhorse.
