Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH BOB
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Sterling by Music Man
StingRay RAY35HH BOB
Product Info
Article Number:
585174
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
StingRay RAY35HH BOB
Category:
5-String Basses
Price:
$1,593.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RAY35HH BOB is a serious contender for players wanting a modern, aggressive 5-string tone without the premium Music Man price tag. It's got a great feel, versatile EQ, and those humbuckers just *roar*. Perfect for rock, metal, and funk players who want a workhorse bass with a distinctive look.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH BOB
- 5 String Electric Bass
- Body: Nyatoh
- Top: spalted maple veneer
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: white dot
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Alnico humbuckers
- Volume control
- Active 3-band preamp
- 5-Way switch
- Sterling by Music Man designed bridge
- Open gear tuners
- Original strings: Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky
- Colour: Blood Orange Burst
PROS
- • Roasted maple neck offers exceptional stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Dual humbuckers deliver a thick, powerful tone suitable for rock and modern genres.
- • Active 3-band EQ provides flexible tonal shaping and precise control.
- • Spalted maple top adds a visually striking and unique aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while functional, lacks the resonance of more premium woods.
- • Open gear tuners are charming but may not hold tuning as consistently as sealed gears.
- • The RAY35HH's tone might be too aggressive for players seeking a vintage, mellow sound.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh with Spalted Maple Veneer
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Sterling by Music Man Designed Alnico Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
Ernie Ball 2836 Regular Slinky
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 5-string adds a deeper low end and a slightly more complex harmonic profile, but the core StingRay growl is still present, just more powerful.
Absolutely; roasted maple is far more stable, resists warping, and offers a smoother, more consistent feel over time.
Yes, it needs a 9V battery, and you can usually expect around 6-8 months of use depending on how much you use the EQ.
