Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY34HH Charc Frost
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Sterling by Music Man
StingRay RAY34HH Charc Frost
Product Info
Article Number:
585249
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
StingRay RAY34HH Charc Frost
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,428.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RAY34HH is a serious contender if you want that classic StingRay growl without the premium price tag. The roasted maple neck makes it a joy to play, and those humbuckers deliver a ton of punch and versatility. This is a fantastic choice for rock, funk, and heavier styles – a real workhorse bass.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY34HH Charc Frost
- 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: 2 Alnico humbuckers
- Controls: Volume
- Active 3-band preamp
- 5-Way toggle switch
- White pickguard
- Sterling by Music Man designed bridge
- Open gear machine heads
- Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Colour: Charcoal Frost
PROS
- • Nyatoh body offers a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Active 3-band EQ delivers powerful shaping and tonal flexibility.
- • Alnico humbuckers provide thick, punchy low-end and aggressive upper harmonics.
CONS
- • Nyatoh, while good, isn't the prestige of Ash or Alder found on higher-end StingRays.
- • Charcoal Frost finish, while striking, might not appeal to everyone's taste.
- • Bolt-on neck, while stable, lacks the sustain of a set-neck construction.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x Alnico Humbuckers
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
It captures a good portion of the StingRay DNA, but lacks some of the top-end airiness – the humbuckers give it a thicker, more aggressive sound.
Absolutely. Roasted maple is far more stable, resistant to warping, and generally feels smoother under the fingers, leading to better playability and longevity.
Yes, it needs a 9V battery. You can generally expect around 6-8 hours of playtime, but it's easy to swap out.
