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Sonic Flexibility is the Name of This Bass Guitar’s Game





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The Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH takes the classic StingRay sound and makes it more versatile than ever. This bass features a nyatoh body for a warm, pleasing tone. Plug into your favorite amp, and the two Music Man-designed alnico humbuckers supply you with a powerful, punchy tone. Then, engage the 5-way pickup selector switch and the 3-band EQ to fine-tune your sound to taste. This bass also plays like a dream, thanks to its comfortable roasted maple neck and 21 medium frets. All in all, the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH is a formidable addition to any musician’s stable of bass guitars.





Unleash near-limitless sonic potential





Two hard-hitting Music Man-designed humbuckers grace the top of the RAY35HH. They feature alnico magnets and large pole pieces for a vintage-style tone with enough power to thump with the best of them. The built-in 9-volt preamp provides plenty of clean headroom to work with. Plus, the onboard active 3-band EQ enables fine-tuned control over your sound. You’ll also be happy to know that the StingRay RAY35 features a 5-way selector switch, unlocking even more sonic flexibility.





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Fluid playability up and down the neck





Ask Sweetwater bassists and they'll tell you that one of their favorite things about the StingRay RAY35HH is its roasted maple neck. Roasting is a process that entails wood being seasoned with high temperatures to release excess moisture, meaning the neck physically weighs less. For the player, this means you experience far less neck dive than you would compared to a standard maple neck. Beyond that, roasted maple is extremely stable and resistant to warping caused by temperature and humidity. With the RAY35HH’s roasted maple neck, you’ll enjoy smooth, dependable playability ? no matter where you’re traveling.





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.





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Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY35HH Bass Guitar Features:


A top-notch 5-string bass for gigging musicians


Nyatoh body produces a warm, resonant tone


2 Music Man-designed alnico humbuckers pump out growling, punchy tone


5-way pickup selector switch offers tons of sonic versatility


3-band active EQ offers enhanced tone-shaping capabilities


Roasted maple neck showcases impressive stability


22 medium-sized frets provide fluid playability


Top-loading bridge and open gear tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability