This product is currently unavailable for delivery to your country
Key Features
- Iconic 5-string StingRay style
- Alnico humbucker delivers the big, punchy StingRay tone with clarity
- 3-band active EQ shapes bass, mids and highs for a wide tonal range
- 5-string design adds extra low-end power for modern grooves and riffs
Sterling StingRay 5 RAY35 Spalted Maple, 3-Tone Sunburst Overview
The Sterling StingRay 5 RAY35 is a powerful 5-string bass that captures the essence of the iconic StingRay design. Built with a roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, it offers smooth playability, rock-solid stability and a bright, articulate response. The spalted maple top in three tone sunburst looks fantastic, while the contoured nyatoh body ensures comfort across long playing sessions. With 22 medium frets and a 34? scale length, it delivers a familiar feel that bassists can trust on stage or in the studio.
Equipped with a single alnico humbucker and a 3-band active preamp, the RAY35 serves up the signature StingRay tone: punchy, versatile and full of character. From deep, driving lows to tight midrange growl and crisp highs, it adapts easily to any genre. A 5-way toggle selector adds even more flexibility, while the open-gear tuners and Sterling by Music Man bridge provide reliable tuning stability and sustain. Finished with Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings, the RAY35 is built to deliver that big, bold StingRay sound with the extended range of a 5-string setup.
Product Ref: 345063
Full Description
View Full DescriptionIconic StingRay tone
The RAY35 delivers the unmistakable sound that has made the StingRay a go-to bass for decades. With its single alnico humbucker and powerful 3-band active preamp, it produces a punchy, versatile tone that cuts through any mix. From deep low-end thump to tight midrange growl and crisp highs, the RAY35 adapts easily to funk, rock, metal, or pop. The 5-way pickup selector adds even more tonal variety, unlocking a range of different options.
Roasted maple neck
Built with a roasted maple neck, the RAY35 offers smooth playability and excellent stability. The rosewood fingerboard on this Vintage Sunburst model adds warmth and clarity to your tone, while the 12" radius and 22 medium frets make it easy to play fast runs, smooth slides, or big chords with confidence and comfort.
5-string power
The extended range of a 5-string bass gives you the extra low-end punch needed for modern playing styles. The RAY35's 34" scale length ensures tight string response, keeping the low B articulate and controlled. This makes it perfect for genres that demand depth and authority, from progressive metal to modern R&B. Whether you're locking in with the drummer or exploring melodic bass lines, the added string expands your creative possibilities.
Performance-ready build
Every detail of the RAY35 is designed with performance in mind. The contoured nyatoh body is lightweight yet resonant, keeping you comfortable during long sets while still delivering a full-bodied tone. Open-gear tuners ensure solid tuning stability, while the Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge provides excellent sustain and reliable intonation. Finished with a spalted maple veneer in a timeless three tone sunburst, the RAY35 looks the part as well as sounding great, making it a bass you'll be proud to take on stage.
Specifications
- Product Name: Sterling StingRay 5 RAY35 Spalted Maple, 3-Tone Sunburst
- Product Code: ST-RAY35SM-3TS-R2
Body
- Body Wood: Nyatoh with spalted maple veneer top
- Body Colour: 3-Tone Sunburst (3TS)
- Pickguard: Transparent
- Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge
Neck & Fretboard
- Neck Wood: Roasted maple
- Neck Attachment: 6-bolt pattern
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Fret Markers: White dot markers
- Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
- Neck Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 22, medium
- Neck Width at Nut: 1.77" (45 mm)
- Neck Width at Last Fret: 2.72" (69 mm)
- Truss Rod: Dual action
Hardware & Electronics
- Tuning Machines: Open gear
- Pickups: 1 alnico humbucker (H)
- Controls: 3-band active preamp
- Switching: 5-way toggle pickup selector
- Strings: Ernie Ball 2834 Super Slinky
| Reviews of our service
View all