Sterling by Music Man - StingRay Short Scale RAYSS4 Toluca Lake Blue

The Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short Scale RAYSS4 Toluca Lake Blue revisits the classic StingRay by offering a short scale 30-inch model, providing a more fluid and accessible playing experience. Sporting a vibrant Toluca Lake Blue colorway and a gloss lacquer finish, this electric bass combines aesthetics and functionality, ideal for players looking for an instrument that is both visually appealing and easy to handle. The body is made of nyatoh, a light and strong tonewood, which ensures pleasant playing comfort, especially during long sessions.

Featuring a roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard, the StingRay Short Scale RAYSS4 offers precise and responsive playability. With its 22 medium jumbo frets and a 240 mm radius, this bass ensures a quick and intuitive handling. The short 762mm scale length makes it easy to move around the neck, while the 38mm nut width allows for a smooth transition between playing techniques.

Sound-wise, the StingRay Short Scale RAYSS4 Toluca Lake Blue doesn’t disappoint. It features a single neodymium humbucker pickup at the bridge, designed to deliver both clear and deep tones. The 3-way switch allows for easy switching between parallel, single-coil and series modes, for a rich and varied palette of tones. The passive electronics also feature a push/push volume boost, allowing you to modulate dynamics to suit your musical needs.

This Short Scale version of the StingRay is designed for bassists looking for a versatile and lightweight instrument, without compromising on sound quality. With its multiple settings and powerful microphone, it is suitable for both amateur and professional musicians, offering them a wide range of sound options and improved playability thanks to its compact size.