Sterling By Music Man RAY4SS Short Scale Fiesta Red

Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Fiesta Red – Classic StingRay tone in a compact short-scale format

The Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay combines the iconic StingRay sound with a compact and highly playable design. Featuring a 30-inch scale length, it offers exceptional comfort, lower string tension, and a smooth playing experience, making it an excellent choice for both experienced bassists and players seeking a more comfortable instrument.

The Nyatoh body is paired with a roasted maple neck for enhanced stability and feel. A rosewood fingerboard adds warmth and natural character to the tone, while the short-scale design makes everything from intricate bass lines to extended playing sessions feel effortless.

The Sterling by Music Man-designed neodymium humbucker delivers the powerful StingRay sound with impressive clarity and dynamic response. A 3-way rotary selector allows you to switch between parallel, true single-coil, and series modes, providing a wide range of tonal options.

A push/push volume boost adds up to 12 dB of additional output whenever extra punch, presence, and projection are needed.

Features

• Compact 30" short-scale design for enhanced playing comfort
• Nyatoh body
• Fiesta Red finish
• Roasted maple neck
• Rosewood fingerboard
• Passive electronics
• Sterling by Music Man-designed neodymium humbucker
• 3-way rotary selector
• Parallel, true single-coil, and series pickup modes
• Push/push volume boost with up to 12 dB gain
• Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge
• Open-gear tuners

Specifications

• Model: ST-RAYSS4-FRD-M2
• Body: Nyatoh
• Colour: Fiesta Red
• Pickguard: White Pearloid
• Scale Length: 30" (76.2 cm)
• Neck: Roasted Maple
• Neck Attachment: 6-bolt pattern
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24 cm)
• Frets: 22 Medium
• Neck Width: 38 mm at nut, 62 mm at last fret
• Fret Markers: White Dot Markers
• Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Bridge
• Tuners: Open Gear
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Pickup Configuration: H
• Pickup: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Neodymium Pickup
• Controls: 1 x Push/Push Volume Boost, 1 x Tone
• Selector: 3-way Rotary Selector
• Strings: Ernie Ball 2852 Regular Slinky Short Scale Bass

FAQ

What are the benefits of a 30-inch scale length?
The shorter scale reduces string tension and provides a more comfortable playing experience while retaining a full and articulate bass tone.

What pickup modes are available?
The 3-way rotary selector provides parallel, true single-coil, and series modes for extensive tonal flexibility.

How does the volume boost work?
The integrated push/push function activates up to 12 dB of additional output for increased punch and presence.

Are the electronics active or passive?
The bass features passive electronics combined with a powerful neodymium humbucker for a dynamic and responsive tone.

What are the advantages of the roasted maple neck?
The roasted maple neck provides enhanced stability, improved feel, and quick response.