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The Sterling by Music Man Intro Series StringRay RAY2 bass guitar delivers familiar yet versatile tone in an affordable, high-quality instrument. At the heart of this bass is a passive humbucking bridge pickup, providing a classic sound perfect for any style. It also features a narrow 1.5" nut width, contoured basswood body and hard maple neck with satin finish for comfortable playability.

Ceramic Humbucker for Juicy Tone

This StringRay RAY2's humbucking pickup captures a familiar, versatile tone perfect for any musical genre. From funk to rock to jazz, this pickup provides a classic bass sound with rich lows, crisp highs and punchy mids. Simply adjust the volume and tone controls to shape your tone as needed for any song or style.

Contoured Basswood Body and Maple Neck

Everything about the Sterling by Music Man Intro Series StringRay RAY2 is designed for comfort and playability. It features a contoured basswood body that fits close to your body, a thin maple neck with a smooth satin finish, narrow 1.5" nut and 22 medium frets. Whether you're practicing at home or performing on stage, this bass feels natural in your hands from the first note.

High Quality at an Affordable Price

Sterling by Music Man brings their dedication to quality and craftsmanship to an affordable price point with the Intro Series StringRay RAY2. While budget-friendly, this bass still features a solid basswood body, hard rock maple neck, quality humbucking pickup and stylish white pickguard. New and seasoned bassists alike will appreciate the premium feel and sound at an accessible cost.

Sterling by Music Man Intro Series StingRay RAY2 Bass Guitar Electric Blue
Sterling by Music Man Intro Series StingRay RAY2 Bass Guitar Electric Blue
Sterling by Music Man Intro Series StingRay RAY2 Bass Guitar Electric Blue

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  • Passive humbucking bridge pickup for classic bass tone
  • Contoured basswood body for comfortable playability
  • Hard maple neck with satin finish and 1.5" nut width
  • 22 medium frets for smooth playing experience
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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Body
  • Body color: Electric Blue
  • Body wood: Poplar
  • Pickguard: White
Neck
  • Neck wood: Hard Maple
  • Neck radius: 9.5" (24 cm)
  • Frets: 22 Frets, Medium Narrow
  • Nut width: 1.5" (38 mm) to 2.44" (62 mm) at last fret
  • Fingerboard: Purple Heart
  • Scale length: 34" (86.4 cm)
  • Fret markers: White dot
Electronics
  • Controls: Master volume, master tone
  • Pickup: 1 Ceramic Humbucker
    Hardware
  • Bridge: Fixed Bridge
  • Truss rod: Dual Action
  • Neck attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
  • Tuning machines: Open Gear
Other
  • Strings: 6
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right handed

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4.75

4 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Beefy low end tone passive pickups
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming4
  2. Recording4
  3. Practicing3
  4. School Bands2
  5. Small Venues2
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. You have to pick in a certain position or buzz1
  3. Not many tonal options1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced4
Pros
  1. Fun To Play4
  2. Good Feel4
  3. Good Tone4
  4. Good Pick Up3
  5. Solid Electronics1

Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Beefy low end tone passive pickups

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted4 months ago

    byBrandon

    fromElwood, IN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great for bassists who primarily stay in the low end frequencies as the highs aren't as crisp as something with p/j pickups yet still nice. Almost punches as hard as actives without the annoying battery. Mine plays like butter out of the box. Honestly shocked by the quality for the price.

  • Would recommend for beginners!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byTyler

    fromGreater Boston, MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Feels great to play, incredibly simple controls, sounds great, nice color options!

  • I really enjoy it. underrated.

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byConrad

    fromRedmond, WA

    I bought this bass recently. It is absolutely fantastic. the fretboard, clean passive tone, and everything about it is phenomenal. think joe dart bass but for EVEN CHEAPER.

  • Strongly recommend entry-level guitar

    4

    submitteda year ago

    byJEFFREY

    fromIdaho

    For some reason, I thought the RAY2 was made in Indonesia. However, it is made in China. That said, after the required and proper setup (I prefer to use the Fender specs), she seems to play pretty well. Only the G-string required an intonation adjustment; the three other strings were spot-on. Be advised that the neck is constructed of two pieces, and there was no fret sprouting on my guitar. The neck adjustment is located at the base and does not require removal to adjust. I prefer a very slight backbow to my neck, which was easily accomplished with the provided tool.  The strings are your standard roundwounds, and with the provided pickup, they produce a bright tonality. I will be swapping the pickup out, though, with the Seymour Duncan brand. This is a passive bass, and no strap was included.

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  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byBebop

    fromFlorida

    Kindly let me know Shipping weight for the sterling bass ray2 orange, as well for the Rode NT1 red signature, either separately or altogether. Thanks for kind reply

    Kindly let me know Shipping weight for the sterling bass ray2 orange, as well for the Rode NT1 red signature, either separately or altogether. Thanks for kind reply

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    1) 17 lbs. 2) 4.7 lbs.