A Popular Workhorse Bass
Bring the low end in with style with the Sterling By Music Man StingRay RAY2 bass guitar. This non-nonsense bass is an excellent choice for those looking for their first bass guitar or a workhorse that’ll get the job done. It offers a classic StingRay body shape carved out of poplar with a bolt-on hard maple neck and amaranth fingerboard that make fretting feel swift and comfortable. The StingRay RAY2's potent sound emanates from a passive ceramic humbucker made in-house by Sterling; meanwhile, master volume and master tone knobs to dial in your preferred sound. When it comes to building beloved instruments that are accessible to any musician, Sterling By Music Man is the epitome of top flight — and the StingRay RAY2 offers more of the same.
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Trusted humbucking performance
The sound of a StingRay bass is one of the ear markers of its lasting legacy and low-end heritage. Sterling By Music Man imbued the RAY2 with a proprietary humbucker to seal the deal on this bass’s tonal capabilities. You’re sure to find plenty of thump and drive through this humbucker, with none of the hum associated with single-coils — just smooth, powerful tone that’s ready to work hard. After all, that’s the StingRay way!


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 RAY2 Features:
- Poplar body carved into classic StingRay body shape
- Bolt-on hard maple neck comfortable for speedy runs
- Amaranth fingerboard with a 9.5-in. radius
- Classic open-gear tuning machines can easily be used by any player
- Passive ceramic humbucking pickup achieves classic StingRay sound
- Volume and tone knobs to dial in your sound