An accurate version of the popular MusicMan StingRay design.

The Sterling RAY35 5-string bass guitar features a select solid swamp ash body for percussive lows, subtle mids, and expansive highs. Lightweight swamp ash brings out the nuances and clarity that MusicMan basses are known for. Combined with a MusicMan-designed active 3-band preamp you get all the tonal variations you could ever need. A single MusicMan Humbucking pickup has alnico pole pieces for classic warm tones. A 3-way switch lets you select both coils in series, in series with filter, and both coils parallel. The MusicMan-designed 6-bolt neck joint for all the Sterling RAY34 and 35 basses that are strong and stable with no shift in the neck pocket for superior tone transfer. The MusicMan-designed bridge uses a thick saddle for precise adjustments and stability. Precise slotting on each saddle guarantees no sideways movement on the bass strings during heavy playing.

Basses from Sterling by MusicMan are perfect for players seeking the MusicMan vibe at a more affordable price. These instruments are accurate versions of popular Music Man guitars and basses with no compromise on quality or materials. Sterling by MusicMan pledges to make a bass that will deliver the performance you need. Each instrument is inspected, setup and played.

Sterling by Music Man RAY35 5-String Bass Guitar Features:

• Body: Swamp Ash
• Neck: Maple
• Neck Joint: 6-Bolt
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Pickups: Music Man Humbucking with alnico pole pieces
• Preamp: 3-band Active Preamp: Vol, Treble, Mid, Bass
• Bridge: MusicMan designed
• Tuners: Open Gear
• Sterling by Music Man Gig Bag

Sterling by Music Man RAY35 5-String Bass Guitar Includes:

• gig bag

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Sterling by Music Man RAY35 5-String Bass Guitar

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Not the real McCoy but not bad

Posted by Scooter from Pennsylvania on Jan 3, 2010

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock

I purchased the bass and was very impressed that they matched the price of a competator. When I received the bass the packaging was damaged and opened. The bass was not packed as well as I would expect and I had to make minor adjustments to the set up of the bass to get it to play well. Overall the bass was lighter than I expected, has good sustain and very easy play ability.

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For me, not a great value

Posted by Pocket Grooves from Greensboro, NC on Jul 31, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: Studio Session Bassist, Occasional Live Gigs

Reviewer's Play Style: Anything and everything

I saw this bass hanging up at my local music store, so I decided to give it a shot. Out of curiosity, you know. I wasn't shopping for a bass, but why not play it if its there?! :) I have to say that, for me, I was not impressed. I bought an Ibanez ATK700 on clearance from Musicians Friend not too long ago that sounds better than this bass, and the Ibanez ATK's are made of very similar materials. This bass is not the Music Man that we all know and love. I do have to say that the construction is solid, and the feel is similar. Close your eyes and play it, though, and this is no Music Man.

I don't think this is a good value either because the Ibanez ATK305 is very similar to this bass, sounds better, and costs less!

I'm not the "end all" of bass guitar reviews, but if you're looking for an inexpensive alternative to the Ernie Ball Music Man, check out the Ibanez ATK's and save yourself some money. You'll get all the tone you want from the ATK.

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The perfect working mans Bass!

Posted by dansbassist from San Antonio on May 13, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Professional session bassist

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz,R&B,top40 etc

I been playing for 21 years and have played many genres and some of the top gear including a music man 4 string..if I was to describe one word for this bass would be *unbelievable*...I gig with this bass twice and the band members told me that I never sounded so good..now that's what I call a complement!!!!!!

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Sterling by Music Man RAY35 5-String Bass Guitar

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