Sterling by Music Man Ray2 StingRay Bass Guitar in Black with Maple Neck

Retailing in the region of £299.00

Sterling have impressed us with this New Sterling by Music Man Ray2 StingRay Bass Guitar in Black with Maple Neck in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below. The Sterling Ray2 Intro series StingRay Bass in Black with Maple neck brings Music Man’s most famed bass design to the masses. Featuring a plethora of high-end components from its choice of tonewoods, versatile pickup and robust hardware this is…

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Sterling have impressed us with this New Sterling by Music Man Ray2 StingRay Bass Guitar in Black with Maple Neck in Bass, it’s in stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Bass, additional Bass Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The Sterling Ray2 Intro series StingRay Bass in Black with Maple neck brings Music Man’s most famed bass design to the masses. Featuring a plethora of high-end components from its choice of tonewoods, versatile pickup and robust hardware this is the perfect bass guitar to start any musical journey. Whether you’re a more experienced player seeking a high-quality affordable StingRay-styled bass or a complete beginner, the Ray2 will deliver. Offered in a variety of classic and fun colours as well as Maple or Amaranth fingerboard options, there is a Sterling Ray2 for everyone!

Key Features

  • Tonewoods– The Ray2s Poplar body and hard Maple neck offer a balanced and melodic tone with resonating thundering lows as well as sweet highs.
  • Comfort– Its sleek contoured body and 40mm nut width offer a comfortable and streamlined playing experience.
  • Versatility– With the Ray2s single ceramic passive humbucker configuration this Intro series StingRay offers that famed versatile Music Man bass tone.

Sterling Intro Series

Since 2008, Sterling by Music Man has been offering affordable mid-range versions of many of Music Man’s most popular and esteemed models to players looking at taking their playing to the next level. In 2024 Sterling is pleased to offer the Intro series. Built with the intention of offering the quintessential tone, design, and build quality of Music Man electric guitars and basses to players of all abilities, these instruments deliver!

Specifications

  • Model: RAY2
  • Body Wood: Poplar
  • Body Colour: Black (BK), Electric Blue (ELB), Misty Green (MTG), Sunrise Orange (SRO)
  • Bridge: Fixed Bridge
  • Pickguard: White
  • Scale Length: 34″ (86.4cm)
  • Neck Radius: 9.5″ (24cm)
  • Frets: 21 Frets, Medium
  • Neck Width: 1.57″ (40mm) at Nut, 2.44″ (62mm) at Last Fret
  • Neck Wood: Hard Maple
  • Fingerboard: Hard Maple (BK, SRO), Amaranth (Purple Heart) (ELB, MTG)
  • Fret Markers: Black Dot Markers (BK, SRO), White Dot Markers (ELB, MTG)
  • Tuning Machines: Open Gear
  • Truss Rod: Dual Action
  • Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern
  • Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
  • Pickups: H – 1 Ceramic Humbucker
  • Strings: .045-.105

Additional information

Weight 16.5 kg

About the manufacturer

Sterling

Sterling is a guitar and bass brand known for producing accessible, modern instruments inspired by classic high-performance designs. The brand focuses on delivering reliable build quality, contemporary features, and player-friendly specifications at approachable price points.

Sterling instruments are popular with players who want versatile tones, comfortable necks, and modern playability without moving into premium or custom ranges. They are widely used across rock, pop, metal, and contemporary styles, making them a practical choice for beginners, working musicians, and anyone looking for solid performance and value.

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