Sterling by Music Man StingRay2 Black
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Sterling by Music Man
StingRay2 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
612689
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
StingRay2 Black
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sterling StingRay2 is a fantastic entry point into the Music Man lineage. It's got that classic StingRay punch and growl, perfect for rock, funk, and heavier styles. Beginners and budget-conscious players will find a lot to love with its playability and aggressive tone.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man StingRay2 Black
- Electric Bass
- Intro Series
- Body: Poplar
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Black dot position markers
- Dual action truss rod
- Fingerboard radius: 9.5"
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width 40 mm (1.57")
- 21 medium frets
- Pickup: 1x H - 1 ceramic humbucker (bridge)
- 1 volume control
- 1 tone control
- White pickguard
- Fixed bridge
- Open-gear machine heads
- Strings .045 - .105
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Solid poplar body provides a surprisingly resonant, balanced tone.
- • Maple neck and fingerboard offer a snappy, articulate feel.
- • Ceramic humbucker delivers a focused, aggressive low-end response.
- • Bolt-on construction ensures easy adjustability and a bright, modern sound.
CONS
- • Poplar body, while good, isn't as tonally complex as mahogany or ash.
- • Fixed bridge limits string-through-body sustain and intonation options.
- • Single humbucker pickup limits tonal versatility compared to multi-pickup basses.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
1x Ceramic Humbucker (Bridge)
Scale Length
864 mm (34")
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sterling offers a similar vibe and tone but uses more cost-effective materials, resulting in a slightly less refined overall experience.
Yes, the fingerboard is finished with a gloss polyurethane coating, providing a smooth playing surface and protecting the wood.
The bolt-on neck makes adjustments relatively straightforward, though a basic understanding of bass setup is recommended for optimal results.
