The StingRay RAY34 Sparkle Bass brings together the legendary tone and feel that has made Music Man basses famous for decades. Its iconic single humbucker pickup and active 3-band EQ preamp allow you to shape a world-renowned bass tone all your own. The RAY34 features a roasted maple neck and fingerboard for smooth, comfortable playability. Eye-catching new sparkle finish options make this bass a true stunner under the stage lights. With its lightweight, contoured body, the StingRay RAY34 Sparkle Bass offers exceptional comfort and balance perfect for gigs and studio sessions.

Dial In Your Signature Sound With The Active 3-Band EQ
The RAY34's active 3-band EQ preamp puts complete tonal control right at your fingertips. Boost lows for a thick, booming bass foundation
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The StingRay RAY34 Sparkle Bass brings together the legendary tone and feel that has made Music Man basses famous for decades. Its iconic single humbucker pickup and active 3-band EQ preamp allow you to shape a world-renowned bass tone all your own. The RAY34 features a roasted maple neck and fingerboard for smooth, comfortable playability. Eye-catching new sparkle finish options make this bass a true stunner under the stage lights. With its lightweight, contoured body, the StingRay RAY34 Sparkle Bass offers exceptional comfort and balance perfect for gigs and studio sessions.

Dial In Your Signature Sound With The Active 3-Band EQ

The RAY34's active 3-band EQ preamp puts complete tonal control right at your fingertips. Boost lows for a thick, booming bass foundation. Scoop the mids for a slick slap tone. Turn up the treble for enhanced string definition. With the RAY34's flexible EQ, you can find your ideal sound for any musical situation. The active preamp requires no batteries, taking its power from your bass amp for consistent performance. Just plug in and you're ready to EQ your way to tonal bliss.

Experience the Magic of the Iconic StingRay Humbucker

The RAY34's single alnico humbucking pickup carries on the StingRay's legacy of balancing vintage warmth and modern punch. With its focused low-mid boost, the humbucker brings out the most inspiring qualities of your playing. Notes bloom with character, giving you a dynamic range of tones. From deep dub grooves to slick funk lines, the RAY34 pickup captures your technique and playing nuance. Its focused sound cuts through the mix while retaining organic grit and personality that makes your bass work stand out.

Roasted Maple Neck Elevates Playability

The RAY34's roasted maple neck and fingerboard provide exceptional stability and a smooth, inviting playing feel. The roasted maple undergoes a proprietary heating process that allows the wood to dry slowly, enhancing its resonance and durability. The result is a neck that stays straight under the stresses of changing climates and seasons. Combined with a satin finish, the RAY34 neck plays ultra-fast while avoiding sticky friction. Jumbo frets give you loads of space for hammer-ons, pull-offs and fingerstyle techniques. The RAY34 fuses modern playability with vintage Music Man charm.

With A Lightweight Build Perfect for Gigs

The RAY34's contoured body hugs your body for hours of comfortable playing on stage. Its lightweight nyatoh body design minimizes shoulder, back and neck strain. The smooth forearm and belly carves allow unimpeded motion along the neck and strings. The sculpted upper bout is effortlessly accessible thanks to the immaculate upper fret access. Balanced and ergonomic, the RAY34 Sparkle Bass makes gigging a breeze. Plus, its vibrant sparkle finish options stand out under bright stage lighting. Express yourself with the eye-catching RAY34.

Features:

Roasted maple neck
3-band active preamp
Single humbucking pickup
Available in 3 sparkle finish options
21 frets
Open gear tuning machines
6-bolt neck attachment

Specifications:

Neck
Wood: Roasted maple
Radius: 9.5"
Width: 1.69" at nut
Neck attachment: 6 bolts
Scale length: 34"
Truss rod: Single-action
Pickups
Configuration: H-1
Type: Ceramic humbucker
Controls: 3-band active preamp
Switching:
Fretboard
Material: Rosewood or roasted maple
Fret size: Medium
Number of frets: 21
Fret markers: White or black dot markers
Pickguard: Pearloid or black
Body
Body wood: Nyatoh or mahogany
Hardware
Bridge: Fixed bridge
Tuning machines: Open gear

Shipping
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Payment
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Sales Tax
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Store Policies
If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase of a new item, simply return it in its original condition within 45 days of purchase (see exceptions below) and we’ll give you a full refund. It’s that simple. Returned items must be in original, brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Items must also include all original packaging, manuals, warrantees and accessories or your return may be subject to a return handling charge.

Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Free Shipping on your order, the value of the uncharged shipping cost will be deducted from your refund.

Limitations and Exceptions
Returns of the following products must be made within 10 days of shipment - Stringed instruments priced at $1999.00 or more. The following products cannot be returned – Clearance items, Apple products, items identified as non-returnable, discontinued items, electronic software downloads, demo gear, vintage instruments, strings, reeds, computers, tubes, earbuds, earplugs, recorders, tin whistles, flutophones, "world" wind instruments, harmonicas, raw-frame speakers, drumheads, drumsticks, turntable cartridges, fog fluid, clothing/footwear, body jewelry, sheet music, cleaners, polishes and polishing cloths, software/soundware, books, CDs, DVD's, vinyl records, and videos.The following fees apply to Band & Orchestra returns - All returned woodwind and brass instruments incur a $10.00 sanitization fee. Returned bows are assessed a $4.00 restocking fee. Returned mouthpieces over $300 incur an $8.00 sanitization fee; the fee for mouthpieces under $300 is $4.00.

Should you decide to return your shipment, please follow the return steps printed on the back of your invoice and pack your return carefully to prevent damage in shipment. All returns must:

1. Include a Return Authorization Number; (Please contact us via eBay messages for an RA number)

2. Be in the original packaging complete with all collateral materials such as cases, straps, cables, care kits, certificates of authenticity, warranty cards, manuals, and any other materials that originally shipped with the instrument;

3. Be in brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings, or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials.