Vintage-correct Appointments Set This Bass Apart
The StingRay Classic RAY25CA revives the original StingRay Classic for today’s players. This bass is loaded with vintage-correct appointments that make you feel like you’re back in the ‘70s. It features a vintage-style flat slab mahogany body for resonance and midrange warmth. The body is loaded with an H-1 humbucker with a ceramic magnet for a high-output tone with a strong treble response. Meanwhile, you also get a 9-volt active preamp for tons of headroom and a 2-band EQ for simple tone-shaping. The body is bolted to a hard maple neck with a vintage-style nut width. Measuring in at 38mm, the nut is slightly narrower than normal — a feature that bassists here at Sweetwater really appreciate. If you’re looking for your new favorite bass, then you owe it to yourself to check out the StingRay Classic RAY25CA.
Ceramic humbucker and onboard EQ
This solidbody bass is equipped with a single ceramic humbucker in the bridge position. The StingRay Classic RAY25CA’s H-I ceramic humbucker delivers a thumping tone with high output and enhanced treble response. That tone is then relayed to the high-headroom 9-volt preamp. From there, the integrated 2-band EQ offers streamlined tone-shaping to help you get the best sound possible. Together, the ceramic humbucker and active electronics pump out a warm and authoritative sound that’s straight out of the '70s.
Superb tonewoods supply a solid tone
Take one look at the StingRay Classic RAY25CA, and its heritage is undeniable. The bass has an old-school flat “slab” body carved from mahogany. Mahogany — known for its midrange warmth — supplies a well-balanced foundation for your tone. The body is bolted to a hard maple neck for boosted resonance and sustain. Wrap your fingers around the neck, and you’ll immediately appreciate how the skinnier nut width sits comfortably in your hand.
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 Classic RAY25CA 5-string Bass Guitar Features:
- A 5-string solidbody bass modeled after the original StingRay Classic models of the 1970s
- Flat "slab" mahogany body provides a vintage feel and a resonant tone
- Maple neck and 38mm nut width enable smooth playability
- H-I ceramic humbucker delivers powerful thumping tones
- 2-band EQ and 9V active preamp enable easy tone shaping
- Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge effectively transfers string vibrations through the body
