Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LH
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Sterling by Music Man
S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LH
Product Info
Article Number:
585161
Brand:
Sterling by Music Man
Model:
S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LH
Category:
4-String Lefthanded Basses
Price:
$570.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Sterling StingRay 4 is a fantastic entry point into the Music Man family. The active pickups give you that signature StingRay growl, while the bolt-on neck makes it incredibly playable. It's perfect for players wanting a modern, punchy bass with a comfortable feel and a surprisingly affordable price tag.
Product Description
- Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LH
- Electric Bass
- Left-handed model
- Body: Jabon
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Maple
- Fingerboard inlays: black dot
- Fingerboard radius: 240 mm (9.45")
- Scale: 864 mm (34")
- Nut width: 38 mm (1.5")
- 21 Medium frets
- Pickup: 2 H-1 ceramic humbucker
- Active 2-band preamp
- Volume
- treble and bass controls
- 5-Way switch
- White pickguard
- Fixed bridge
- Open Gear tuners
- Chrome-plated hardware
- Original strings: .045 - .105
- Colour: Chopper Blue
PROS
- • Jabon body offers surprisingly resonant and warm low-end response.
- • Active humbuckers deliver a punchy, modern tone with excellent clarity.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides a fast, comfortable feel for rapid playing.
- • 5-way switch expands tonal possibilities beyond typical StingRay sounds.
CONS
- • Jabon wood, while good, isn’t as premium or stable as mahogany.
- • Open gear tuners aren’t quite as precise as locking tuners for ultimate stability.
- • Fixed bridge limits string-through-body sustain and intonation options.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Jabon
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Maple
Pickups
2 H-1 Ceramic Humbuckers
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21 Medium
Strings
.045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sterling offers similar tone and feel but uses more budget-friendly materials; expect a slight reduction in overall refinement and sustain.
Yes, it’s powered by a 9V battery, and with normal playing, you can expect around 6-8 months of battery life.
It blends the pickups in different combinations, providing everything from a scooped mid sound to a full, thick tone; it’s a great way to dial in different bass voices.
