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Sterling by Music Man: StingRay Short Scale Demo (ft. Valeria Falcon)

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Sterling by Music Man: StingRay Short Scale Demo (ft. Valeria Falcon)

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Sterling by Music Man: StingRay Short Scale Demo (ft. Nick Campbell)

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Experience the iconic StingRay bass tone and playability in a convenient short-scale package with the StingRay Short-Scale Bass guitar. Built around a lightweight, contoured nyatoh body and 30" scale length, this bass provides comfort without sacrificing the powerful, growling tone Music Man basses are known for. The roasted maple neck offers effortless playability, while the sterling humbucker captures the famous StingRay snarl. A 3-way rotary switch provides parallel, single coil and series modes for versatility. With its smooth feel, versatile voice and compact size, the StingRay Short-Scale Bass packs serious thunder in a travel-ready frame.

Play All Day Comfort With a Short 30" Scale

The 30" scale length of the StingRay Short-Scale bass guitar brings StingRay playability to musicians of all sizes and techniques. The shorter scale length reduces string tension, making it easier on your hands during long gigs or studio sessions. The smooth roasted maple neck and 9.5" radius fingerboard enable fast, comfortable riffing across the entire 22-fret fingerboard. The contoured nyatoh body nestles nicely against your body, minimizing fatigue. Whether you're a younger player or one with smaller hands, you'll appreciate the StingRay Short-Scale's smooth feel and easy playability.

Iconic Growl From Custom Pickups and Electronics

While comfortable, the StingRay Short-Scale bass guitar retains the iconic aggressive bite StingRay basses are revered for. The sterling humbucker captures growling lows and cutting mids with detail and authority. Switch to single coil mode for a more open, organic flavor. Run the pickups in series for the classic StingRay punch. A push-push volume boost kicks your sound up a notch when soloing. Paired with the resonant, lightweight nyatoh body, the versatile electronics and custom pickups deliver the StingRay thunder in a smooth, road-ready package.

Convenient Size for Traveling Musicians

The StingRay Short-Scale Bass's smaller, contoured body and short 30" scale make it perfect for gigging musicians and touring bands needing portable, hard-hitting bass tone. At just 7.5 pounds, it's lighter than a full-scale StingRay, reducing shoulder and back strain when standing on stage or walking between venues. The smooth neck and narrow 1.5" nut width reduce hand fatigue when playing multiple sets. Offering iconic StingRay tone in a smoother, more compact design, the StingRay Short-Scale Bass is ideal for working musicians needing thundering bass in a convenient, portable package.

Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short-Scale Bass Guitar Toluca Lake Blue
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short-Scale Bass Guitar Toluca Lake Blue
Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short-Scale Bass Guitar Toluca Lake Blue

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  • StingRay Short Scale Bass
  • Passive electronics with neodymium humbucker
  • Push-push volume boost
  • 3-way rotary switch offering parallel, single coil and series modes
  • Roasted maple neck
  • 22 medium frets
  • Maple fingerboard with black dot markers
  • Open gear tuners
  • Single action truss rod
  • 6-bolt neck attachment
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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Neck
  • Wood: Hard maple
  • Radius: 9.5"
  • Width: 1.5" at nut
  • Neck attachment: 6 bolts
  • Scale length: 30"
  • Truss rod: Single-action
Pickups
  • Configuration: H-1
  • Type: SBMM Neodymium humbucker
  • Controls: 1 push/pull volume boost, individual tone
  • Switching: 3-way
Fretboard
  • Material: Maple
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Fret markers: Black dot markers
  • Pickguard: Tortoise shell
Body
  • Body wood: Nyatoh
Hardware
  • Bridge: Fixed bridge
  • Tuning machines: Open gear

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5

3 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming3
  2. Practicing3
  3. Recording1
  4. Small Venues1
  5. Gigging1
Cons
  1. needed intonation adjustment1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician2
  2. Experienced1
Pros
  1. Fun To Play2
  2. Good Feel2
  3. Good Pick Up2
  4. Good Tone2
  5. Solid Electronics1
  • Great bass for the money

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byMax

    fromOrange County, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This bass does its big brother justice. It's very easy to play, is made with quality materials, and sounds great. The passive pickup is surprisingly loud and punchy when you need it, especially with the 3-way switch. The boost control really fattens up the tone.

  • Great sounding and playing bass

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byCindy

    fromKansas City, MO

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    For someone who has both small hands and some arthritis, this is a great option for alleviating the awkward stretch when having to play down in the first position, specifically the key of F. Fast lines are so much easier to navigate up and down the neck. Cool color and great tone options!

  • Amazing Product

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byTerri

    fromPittsburgh Pa.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    We bought this for our son early as a Christmas Gift as he was afraid it would sell out. He got it in the Red/Coral type color & positively LOVES it!!!!!!! We don't have a pic as its at our son's home.

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  • asked byJimbo724

    fromPasadena, CA

    Country of origin?

    Country of origin?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Made in Indonesia
  • asked byFredric

    fromFort Worth, Texas

    Average weight??

    Average weight??

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    This would average abut 8.0 - 8.5 lbs.