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The Sterling by Music Man Ray4 is the import version of the Music Man StingRay, the bass behind the funk and rock sound of the 1970s and after. It keeps the StingRay recipe: a single humbucking pickup in the sweet spot, an active 2-band preamp with a bright treble boost, a 34-inch scale maple neck with 24 frets, and a contoured body. It suits players who want that aggressive, scooped StingRay tone without paying for a US-built instrument. Against a Squier Jazz or Precision it is louder and more hi-fi, but less vintage and less forgiving of sloppy technique.
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Lowest price we've seen: $399.99 on Nov 9 at Musician's Friend. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 9.
Owners and reviewers treat the Ray4 as one of the best ways to get a real StingRay-style sound on a budget. Most praise the punchy active tone and playable neck; common complaints are setup out of the box, battery dependence and a slightly noisy preamp.
