Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY34HH Spalted BOB
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Sterling by Music Man
StingRay RAY34HH Spalted BOB
Product Info
Article Number:
585252
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
StingRay RAY34HH Spalted BOB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$1,483.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This RAY34HH Spalted BOB is a serious contender for players wanting StingRay tones without the full Music Man price tag. The roasted maple neck feels fantastic, and the active EQ gives you a huge range of sounds—from aggressive rock to smooth, round lows. It’s a great option for gigging musicians or anyone looking for a versatile, high-quality bass.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY34HH Spalted BOB
- Electric Bass
- Body: Nyatoh
- Top: Spalted maple
- 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
- Transparent pickguard
- Sterling by Music Man designed bridge
- Open gear machine heads
- Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
- Colour: Blood Orange Burst
PROS
- • Spalted maple top offers unique, striking aesthetics and grain patterns.
- • Roasted maple neck provides exceptional stability and smooth playability.
- • Active 3-band EQ delivers versatile tonal shaping and powerful output.
- • Sterling by Music Man bridge ensures reliable intonation and sustain.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while attractive, lacks the resonance of some premium tonewoods.
- • Rosewood fingerboard may require occasional oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Spalted maple can exhibit variations in grain, affecting individual instrument appearance.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with Spalted Maple Top
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 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
The active preamp boosts the output and provides more tonal control, but it requires a power source; a passive StingRay relies solely on the pickups’ natural signal.
No, spalted maple's unique grain patterns vary significantly; each bass will have a one-of-a-kind look.
The roasted maple neck profile is similar to a standard StingRay, offering a comfortable C-shape, but roasted maple often results in a slightly more stable and consistent feel.
