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  1. SBMM Ray24CA in White (Sterling By MusicMan)

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    For sale SBMM Ray24CA in White (Sterling By MusicMan)

    This is a Sterling By Music Man Ray24CA in excellent condition, strung with low tension Cobalt flats. The finish is Olympic White with tort pickguard. Includes a gig bag. I bought this used from a store and it clearly had little playtime on it as the prior owner never removed the plastic from...
    $450.00
    or best offer
  2. Clover Tuning pegs from SBMM Stingray 4-1

    For sale Clover Tuning pegs from SBMM Stingray 4-1

    5 tuning pegs in 4/1 config. In good shape. Mounting screws included
    $35.00
  3. hooky_marr

    NBD: Sterling Short Scale Sunburst

    Well, that Cort C4 Deluxe I got... It's a great bass, but after trying it out for a week or so, I realized I just can't handle long-scale instruments, so back it went. And then this one popped up on Reverb, one of the first-gen Sterling short scales with a vintage sunburst finish, brand new...
  4. hooky_marr

    Sterling Short Scale Control Plates

    Does anyone know if the SBMM Short Scale Stingray uses the same size control plate as the full-size model? Looking to reduce weight on mine a little, and I was contemplating swapping the metal plate for a plastic or aluminum one. A couple of companies do make them, just curious if I could order...
  5. Feeler: SBMM Ray35
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    For trade Feeler: SBMM Ray35

    Interested in seeings what's out there and who's interested in trading for a minty Ray35, purchased new from MF by me. Looking for five string basses only. I am happy to add cash and/or pedals to the deal to trade up. While I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for, I know what I don't...
  6. davedamage

    For Trade Feeler: SBMM Ray35

    Interested in seeings what's out there and who's interested in trading for a minty Ray35, purchased new from MF by me. Looking for five string basses only. I am happy to add cash and/or pedals to the deal to trade up. While I'm not exactly sure what I'm looking for, I know what I don't...
  7. Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 - EMG 40 Active PUPs + BTS System
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    For trade Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 - EMG 40 Active PUPs + BTS System

    This is a bass I got in a trade a few years back. Wasn’t in the best shape when I received it and have since replaced all the bridge pieces, installed a new graphtech nut and replaced the passive pickups with a new set of EMG 40’s with the BTS system. Controls are VOL/VOL/Bass/Treble. Neck has...
  8. mattattack187

    TRADED Schecter Stiletto Custom-5 - EMG 40 Active PUPs + BTS System

    This is a bass I got in a trade a few years back. Wasn’t in the best shape when I received it and have since replaced all the bridge pieces, installed a new graphtech nut and replaced the passive pickups with a new set of EMG 40’s with the BTS system. Controls are VOL/VOL/Bass/Treble. Neck has...
  9. Bass Ape
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    Wanted Black Ray35 hardware/ will trade for my chrome hardware

    Looking to swap out my chrome hardware for black. So, I';m looking either to trade, buy the hardware or buy a Ray35 with black hardware.
  10. Sterling by Music Man SBMM Ray5 FREE SHIPPING CONUS
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    For sale Sterling by Music Man SBMM Ray5 FREE SHIPPING CONUS

    Offered for sale is a Sterling by MusicMan StingRay Ray5. Volume/ bass/treble controls all work as they should. Bass pot is a little loose but functions with no abnormal noise. G-string tuner is bent; it was like that when I bought it two years ago. Tuner functions as designed and holds tune...
    $230.00
  11. bassist4dalord

    SOLD Sterling by Music Man SBMM Ray5 FREE SHIPPING CONUS

    Offered for sale is a Sterling by MusicMan StingRay Ray5. Volume/ bass/treble controls all work as they should. Bass pot is a little loose but functions with no abnormal noise. G-string tuner is bent; it was like that when I bought it two years ago. Tuner functions as designed and holds tune...
  12. Tony G

    Help me decide…. SBMM or EBMM?

    Hello Talkbass, it has been a while. Once again I need your wisdom to help me through a difficult decision about which bass to own, lol. I’ve recently been hit with the Stingray bug again, having sold my EBMM Stingray 5H a few years ago, but now missing that tone. I just purchased a used...
  13. SBMM Ray 4 pre and pickup
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    For sale SBMM Ray 4 pre and pickup

    Preamp, plate, knobs, jack and ceramic pickup from RAY4. Upgrade your passive stingray. $39 takes it. Free ship CONUS. plate’s got some scratches but everything works as new. No trades, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal friends and fam.
    $39.00
  14. pb9717

    SOLD SBMM Ray 4 pre and pickup

    Preamp, plate, knobs, jack and ceramic pickup from RAY4. Upgrade your passive stingray. $39 takes it. Free ship CONUS. plate’s got some scratches but everything works as new. No trades, Venmo, Zelle, PayPal friends and fam.
  15. McSalterson

    MM style humbuckers with no exposed poles?

    I'm getting a pretty nasty buzz when I touch the pole pieces of my Aguilar AG4M that is installed in a SBMM Ray 4 with a John East preamp. I know I could go down a rabbit hole of trying to isolate the grounding issue, but I'm liking the look of the MM pickups that don't have exposed pole pieces...
  16. STERLING StingRay 30" Short Scale w/Bag - Less than 7 lbs!
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    For sale STERLING StingRay 30" Short Scale w/Bag - Less than 7 lbs!

    This 2020 Sterling by Music Man Stingray Short Scale 4-String bass is Used but in Excellent / Mint Good Condition; only used at home, absolutely no wear, cleaner than most basses hanging at Guitar Center. The back of the neck is perfect, the fingerboard has been cleaned and the frets are in...
    $400.00
  17. jtlee

    SOLD STERLING StingRay 30" Short Scale w/Bag - Less than 7 lbs!

    This 2020 Sterling by Music Man Stingray Short Scale 4-String bass is Used but in Excellent / Mint Good Condition; only used at home, absolutely no wear, cleaner than most basses hanging at Guitar Center. The back of the neck is perfect, the fingerboard has been cleaned and the frets are in...
  18. STERLING StingRay 5 Ray35QM - Quilted Maple, Roasted Maple Neck
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    For sale STERLING StingRay 5 Ray35QM - Quilted Maple, Roasted Maple Neck

    This 2019 Sterling by Music Man Stingray Ray35QM 5-String is Used but in Very Good Condition. Just some fine scratches / scuffs on the back and along the body edges. The back of the neck is perfect, the fingerboard was cleaned, oiled and waxed and the frets are in excellent condition (no string...
    $700.00
  19. jtlee

    SOLD STERLING StingRay 5 Ray35QM - Quilted Maple, Roasted Maple Neck

    This 2019 Sterling by Music Man Stingray Ray35QM 5-String is Used but in Very Good Condition. Just some fine scratches / scuffs on the back and along the body edges. The back of the neck is perfect, the fingerboard was cleaned, oiled and waxed and the frets are in excellent condition (no string...
  20. J

    SBMM StingRay Necks

    I just purchased this gorgeous Sterling Ray34QM! It's very close to my dream bass which would be the EBMM version with a non-roasted maple neck. I'm looking to swap out the neck for a non-roasted one, and I have several options I'm looking at. Ray24ca, Ray34ca, and 2010s Ray34. I really like...
  21. JC BASS 91

    I want a Stingray...I really do...

    I am going to start by saying that I am what you would call a researcher...an informed consumer. That being said... I would love to get myself a Stingray, but there are some factors feeding into my decision making process that I'm to the point where I absolutely cannot seem to make a...
  22. Smallmouth_Bass

    Do Imports Devalue The Domestic Model Basses?

    After the launch of Sterling by Music Man (SBMM), I no longer see any actual American Music Man basses in stores these days and it got me thinking: Do you think that either licensing the designs or creating an import model within the manufacturer's lineup devalues the "real thing"? Does having a...
  23. SBMM Ray35-KOA
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    For sale SBMM Ray35-KOA

    Edit: Price Drop For sale is this Sterling by Music Man Ray35 with a gorgeous Hawaiian Koa top on an African Mahogany body. It has seen around 2 years of use and shows normal wear and swirling on the back and pickguard (aside from the two ~3-4 mm finish cracks on the back in pics 6 and 7)...
    $775.00
  24. BassmanPark

    For Sale SBMM Ray35-KOA

    Edit: Price Drop For sale is this Sterling by Music Man Ray35 with a gorgeous Hawaiian Koa top on an African Mahogany body. It has seen around 2 years of use and shows normal wear and swirling on the back and pickguard (aside from the two ~3-4 mm finish cracks on the back in pics 6 and 7)...
  25. E

    SBMM Ray4 HH - Pickup wiring diagram (and modifications)

    I recently modified my SBMM Ray4 HH with series/parallel switches, and because there didn't seem to be any wiring charts for this model or this modification, I thought that I'd make some for the benefit of others who might want to do the same thing. Here is the stock pickup wiring diagram for...
  26. SBMM Short Scale Stingray Tuners
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    For sale SBMM Short Scale Stingray Tuners

    Hi there, I have a set of stock tuners from SBMM short scale stingray. They are in very good condition as I replaced the tuners with Hipshot right after the bass purchase. Asking the buyer to cover the shipping pls.~15USD to most of the places in Canada and US via UPS. Free Local pickup in...
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  27. kraken_kr

    SOLD SBMM Short Scale Stingray Tuners

    Hi there, I have a set of stock tuners from SBMM short scale stingray. They are in very good condition as I replaced the tuners with Hipshot right after the bass purchase. Asking the buyer to cover the shipping pls.~15USD to most of the places in Canada and US via UPS. Free Local pickup in...
  28. SBMM StingRay Ray34HH Stealth Black Roasted Neck
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    For sale SBMM StingRay Ray34HH Stealth Black Roasted Neck

    Hi TB, I have a very nice Sterling Ray34HH in Stealth Black with a beautiful Roasted Maple neck for sale. These Ray34's are nearly the US models and 1/2 the price. Craftsmanship is fantastic. This bass has been set up very nicely per the EBMM specs, fresh cleaning, and a brand new set of...
    $700.00
  29. Spooge

    SOLD SBMM StingRay Ray34HH Stealth Black Roasted Neck

    Hi TB, I have a very nice Sterling Ray34HH in Stealth Black with a beautiful Roasted Maple neck for sale. These Ray34's are nearly the US models and 1/2 the price. Craftsmanship is fantastic. This bass has been set up very nicely per the EBMM specs, fresh cleaning, and a brand new set of...
  30. SBMM Short Scale Stingray Body with Battery Mod
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    For sale SBMM Short Scale Stingray Body with Battery Mod

    Hi there, Up for sale is a semi loaded SBMM SHORT SCALE Stingray body with battery box mod in Olympic White. The battery box was routed & installed professionally by a reputable luthier. It is in excellent condition. It's perfect for a Frankenstein active/passive short scale stingray. Supply...
    $160.00
  31. kraken_kr

    SOLD SBMM Short Scale Stingray Body with Battery Mod

    Hi there, Up for sale is a semi loaded SBMM SHORT SCALE Stingray body with battery box mod in Olympic White. The battery box was routed & installed professionally by a reputable luthier. It is in excellent condition. It's perfect for a Frankenstein active/passive short scale stingray. Supply...
  32. STERLING Stingray Ray34 Burl Top w/ Roasted Maple Neck
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    For sale STERLING Stingray Ray34 Burl Top w/ Roasted Maple Neck

    This 2020-2021 Sterling by Music Man Stingray Ray34PB bass guitar is Used but in Excellent to Near Mint Condition. Just some very fine surface wear on the back and on the pickguard (absolutely nothing through the finish, better condition that most floor demo models in music stores). The back of...
    $700.00
  33. jtlee

    SOLD STERLING Stingray Ray34 Burl Top w/ Roasted Maple Neck

    This 2020-2021 Sterling by Music Man Stingray Ray34PB bass guitar is Used but in Excellent to Near Mint Condition. Just some very fine surface wear on the back and on the pickguard (absolutely nothing through the finish, better condition that most floor demo models in music stores). The back of...
  34. bobbybass85

    Budget Backup Battle - Cort GB35 vs SBMM Stingray 5

    Title says it pretty well, I’m looking for a backup 5er and can get either of these around the same price. The Cort is the Jazz pickup model. My main 5 is a Lakland 55-01 and the neck is a tad chunky for my liking so I like the narrower string spacing these offer. Both would likely get modded...
  35. STERLING Stingray Short Scale - Olympic White - NEW SBMM 30" Scale
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    For sale STERLING Stingray Short Scale - Olympic White - NEW SBMM 30" Scale

    This is a New Sterling Stingray Short Scale 4-String bass. Got it as a gift but not really playing 4-strings these days. Super fun and easy to play due the 30" scale though...I can play things on this that I struggle to play on my other basses. I oiled the fingerboard and gave it a setup with...
    $450.00
  36. jtlee

    SOLD STERLING Stingray Short Scale - Olympic White - NEW SBMM 30" Scale

    This is a New Sterling Stingray Short Scale 4-String bass. Got it as a gift but not really playing 4-strings these days. Super fun and easy to play due the 30" scale though...I can play things on this that I struggle to play on my other basses. I oiled the fingerboard and gave it a setup with...
  37. bassist4dalord

    NBD: Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5

    Is any day better than new gear day? I'm so excited to enjoy this new 5-string! A little backstory. This is my twelfth bass in 15 years of playing. It's my third 5-string, my second active bass and my first maple fretboard. It's also my first StingRay and I am blown away! I picked it up Friday...
  38. M

    2012 Fender Deluxe Dimension Bass V vs. 2013-2015 Sterling by Music Man Ray34

    Hey everyone, So back in spring I had a chance to purchase a Ray34CA on eBay for a really good price and unfortunately got scammed (got my money back after about a month of the seller not sending the bass so at least there’s that), but since that time I’ve still wanted a good quality SBMM to...
  39. jnottoli

    NBD: Sterling Stingray Ray4 SUB.

    I have a new toy - maybe literally. I'll explain. It's a new Sterling Stingray Ray4 SUB. And I blame @LowEndLobster! :D He has been a awesome source of info for all things imported Stingrays. For every kind of Ray mod known to man (or crustacean), see his Youtube channel...
  40. IMG_4496

    IMG_4496

    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB, in Road Runner RR5TEB-ESP Highway Premium Electric Bass Gig Bag.