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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

Sterling by Music Man

S.U.B. Sting Ray4 CH Blue LH

4.8 Expert Rating

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

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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.

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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.

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