The StingRay’s Short-scale Cousin
The StingRay RAYSS4 offers colossal tone and a slinky playing feel — all at a great price point. This short-scale bass has a 30-inch scale length for a more accessible feel. A first for the StingRay, the shorter scale length shrinks the distance between the frets while simultaneously lessening string tension. The StingRay RAYSS4 has a nyatoh body loaded with a neodymium humbucker for thunderous, powerful lows. Meanwhile, a 3-way rotary switch offers you an all-you-can-eat buffet of tonal options. With its comfortable playing feel and unmistakable tone, the StingRay RAYSS4 short-scale bass is a worthy addition to any bass player’s collection.
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Why should I get a short-scale bass?
Whether you’re a guitar player looking for a first bass or an experienced player looking for a new bass to add to the collection, a short-scale bass, like the StingRay RAYSS4, may just fit the bill. Short-scale basses are smaller than their long-scale brethren, leading to greater comfort. Plus, since the scale length is shorter (30 inches in this case), there’s less distance between frets — a great option for players with small hands. A shorter scale length also means there’s less tension on the strings, making the strings much easier to fret. Of course, since the StingRay RAYSS4 is a short-scale bass, you’ll be treated to a slightly darker tone with a focused low-end thump every time you plug in.
A wealth of tonal options
The StingRay RAYSS4 comes equipped with an ultra-versatile electronics package that offers tons of tones to explore. This bass is loaded with a single neodymium humbucker in the bridge. Its neodymium magnet provides huge tones with enough output to punch through any mix. Pair the pickup’s power with a 3-way rotary switch, and you’ll unlock both coils in parallel, true single, and series modes. And with its push-push volume boost, the StingRay RAYSS4 delivers the right tone for any situation.
Sterling by Music Man: accessible, affordable, classic-inspired instruments
Sterling by Music Man strives to bring player-favorite Ernie Ball Music Man instruments to the table at a convenient price point. To add to the pot, Sterling also mixes in a collection of different colors, tones, and controls, allowing you to find your own unique voice. With careful consideration and using strict specifications, each Sterling instrument is designed by state-of-the-art engineers and constructed to guarantee Music Man quality. Sweetwater musicians undoubtedly love the classics, and thanks to Sterling by Music Man, a collection of renowned Ernie Ball models is available to a wider range of hands.
Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAYSS4 Features:
- Compact body size provides a comfortable playing feel
- Nyatoh body contributes a balanced tone
- Short-scale hard maple neck provides a softened string feel
- Neodymium humbucking pickup delivers powerful, punchy tones
- 3-way rotary switch provides parallel, true single, and series operation
- Push-push volume boost for extra tonal tenacity
