Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short RAYSS4 TLBL
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Sterling by Music Man
StingRay Short RAYSS4 TLBL
Product Info
Article Number:
585165
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
StingRay Short RAYSS4 TLBL
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$911.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This StingRay Short RAYSS4 is a fantastic entry point into the Music Man sound. The short scale makes it super comfortable, especially for beginners or players with smaller hands, and that Sterling pickup delivers a seriously punchy, aggressive tone. It's a versatile and well-built bass that punches way above its class.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short RAYSS4 TLBL
- Electric Bass
- Body: Nyatoh
- Bolt-on neck: roasted maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fingerboard inlays: white dot
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.5")
- Scale: 762 mm (30")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickup: Sterling by Music Man-designed Neodymium humbucker (bridge)
- 1 Volume control with push/pull-function for boost
- 1 Tone control
- 3-Way rotary PU selector
- Pearloid pickguard
- Sterling by Music Man designed bridge
- Open gear tuners
- Original strings: Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky short scale bass
- Colour: Toluca Lake Blue
PROS
- • Nyatoh body provides a balanced, resonant tone with surprising warmth.
- • Roasted maple neck offers excellent stability and a smooth, fast feel.
- • Sterling humbucker delivers a powerful, articulate growl ideal for rock and funk.
- • Bolt-on construction contributes to a bright, responsive attack and easy adjustability.
CONS
- • Nyatoh body, while good, isn't as premium feeling as mahogany or alder.
- • Open gear tuners, while vintage-correct, aren't quite as precise as sealed ones.
- • Short scale limits low-end extension compared to a full-scale instrument.
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Key Features
Body Material
Nyatoh
Neck Material
Roasted Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Sterling by Music Man Neodymium Humbucker
Scale Length
762 mm (30 in)
Frets
22 Medium
Strings
Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky Short Scale
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It provides a significant boost to the signal, adding more grit and sustain – great for solos or adding some extra oomph to your tone.
Yes, it’s finished with a thin, satin lacquer that allows the wood to breathe while protecting it from moisture and wear – it’s a comfortable playing experience.
It’s a bit brighter and more focused due to the shorter scale; it lacks the absolute deepest low-end rumble of a full-scale, but it’s still a very powerful and versatile instrument.
