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  1. Evan J

    NBD: On The Ray4 Bandwagon

    After the success of my MIM P pickup upgrade, I got inspired to get an even cheaper bass too see how a pickup upgrade would go. I have been on the hunt for a Sting Ray for a while. So the Sub Series Ray 4 was an obvious choice. Putting the Aguilar in later this week. Initial thoughts: -...
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  2. Gustopher

    Sterling Ray4 - maxed out truss wheel

    Howdy! As the title says, my daughter has my old Ray4 and when I was checking it out for her and seeing how the setup was... I found that I needed to take out a little relief so I gave the truss a wheel a slight turn and it was already pretty much touching the neck. I need a little more...
  3. O

    SDOTD: Sterling by Music Man Ray4 - $249.99 Shipped

    Musician's Friend Stupid Deal of the Day 1/10/2024 Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray4 Maple Fingerboard Electric Bass Satin Vintage Sunburst Black Pickguard, $249.99 Shipped.
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  4. Sterling by MusicMan Ray4 2023 - Satin Walnut w/ Upgrades!
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    For sale Sterling by MusicMan Ray4 2023 - Satin Walnut w/ Upgrades!

    I got a super good deal on this Sterling by MusicMan Ray4. Normally, I defret these as part of the upgrade process, but I thought I would wait to defret it to see if anyone was interested in one of my speciality upgrades without the bass being defretted. These basses usually sell for no less...
    $499.00
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  5. BQFS

    SOLD Sterling by MusicMan Ray4 2023 - Satin Walnut w/ Upgrades!

    I got a super good deal on this Sterling by MusicMan Ray4. Normally, I defret these as part of the upgrade process, but I thought I would wait to defret it to see if anyone was interested in one of my speciality upgrades without the bass being defretted. These basses usually sell for no less...
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    • ray4 ray4 custom preamp aguilar pickup satin walnut ray4 mint sterling by musicman ray4
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  6. 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...
  7. Sterling Stingray SUB Ray4 HH Bass Olive Green
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    For sale Sterling Stingray SUB Ray4 HH Bass Olive Green

    Almost no wear, got in a trade but isn't really what i was looking for In great shape and sounds great. just set up with DR DDT 45-105 low action, active 2 band EQ, cool bass overall $350 OBO Will ship for $50 flat CONUS Any questions let me know. No case or bag.
    $350.00
  8. Not_Shane

    SOLD Sterling Stingray SUB Ray4 HH Bass Olive Green

    Almost no wear, got in a trade but isn't really what i was looking for In great shape and sounds great. just set up with DR DDT 45-105 low action, active 2 band EQ, cool bass overall $350 OBO Will ship for $50 flat CONUS Any questions let me know. No case or bag.
  9. C

    Is this fingerboard finished?

    Hi, I just bought a Ray4 SBMM in Vintage Sunburst. This one: Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray4 Maple Fingerboard Electric Bass I'm unable to tell whether this is a finished maple fretboard or not. The bass just came in the mail and I need to do some work on the frets and fretboard but wanted...
  10. Sterling Ray4 - Delano pickup, active/passive switch
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    For sale Sterling Ray4 - Delano pickup, active/passive switch

    Howdy all! Up for sale/trade is my project Sterling Ray4! It was a newer model (2020/2021) that I picked up a few months ago and started modding and upgrading. Right now it is wearing factory tuners, an aged pearl pickguard and a Delano MC4FE pickup (will include box, pickup cost about $120) I...
    $250.00
  11. Gustopher

    No longer available Sterling Ray4 - Delano pickup, active/passive switch

    Howdy all! Up for sale/trade is my project Sterling Ray4! It was a newer model (2020/2021) that I picked up a few months ago and started modding and upgrading. Right now it is wearing factory tuners, an aged pearl pickguard and a Delano MC4FE pickup (will include box, pickup cost about $120) I...
  12. 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...
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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB, in Road Runner RR5TEB-ESP Highway Premium Electric Bass Gig Bag.
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  14. IMG_4495

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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB, in Road Runner RR5TEB-ESP Highway Premium Electric Bass Gig Bag.
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  15. IMG_4494

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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB.
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  16. IMG_4492

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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB.
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  17. IMG_4490

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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB.
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  18. IMG_4489

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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB.
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  19. IMG_4488

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    Sterling Music Man Ray4 SUB.
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  20. Sterling SUB Ray4 Body and Electronics
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    For sale Sterling SUB Ray4 Body and Electronics

    Neck: SOLD Prices reduced! The body is in excellent shape. I don't see any dings or major scratches. Only very light surface scratches that get picked up in normal handling. I had some routing done to reduce to weight as shown in the pictures. It is 5 pounds loaded with the SD pickup...
    $130.00
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    SOLD Sterling SUB Ray4 Body and Electronics

    Neck: SOLD Prices reduced! The body is in excellent shape. I don't see any dings or major scratches. Only very light surface scratches that get picked up in normal handling. I had some routing done to reduce to weight as shown in the pictures. It is 5 pounds loaded with the SD pickup...
  22. V

    Am. Pro 2 Jazz, Ray4, Yamaha BB video comparison

    Which one do you guys think sound best here?
  23. jazzman64

    Mint Green or Satin Sunburst StingRay Ray4 - Sterling Bass?

    I want to buy a StingRay Ray4 Sterling Bass but am stick between two colors of the bass, satin sunburst or mint green? Both have a maple neck...
  24. Gustopher

    Sterling SUB tuners...

    Hey all! Picked up a really lovely little SBMM Ray4 recently and want to swap the tuners. Does anyone have good information about which aftermarket models are drop in replacements? I am specifically looking at Gotoh because they are priced better than Hipshot but I am open to suggestions. Also...
  25. Lucas Vidler

    SBMM Ray4 vs Stingray SS

    The Ray4 costs $300 and the Stingray Short Scale costs $550. Is there something different in the quality of these two basses or is there just a $250 premium for the short scale?
  26. V

    P bass vs Jazz vs Ray4 comparison

    Compared side to side “in the mix”. I also made a poll because because I think polls are fun!
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  28. VGPREPUP

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    Ray4 with East 3 band/ 3 knob and Nordstrand pup
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  29. LowEndLobster

    Interesting discovery with the SBMM Ray24 and SUB

    Hey all, Some of you may know that the SUB is one of my favorite modding platforms. I've done many videos (and many more coming) on various SUB mod projects over the past 8+ months, swapping in and out various pickup and preamp combos and owning multiple examples. One thing that has never been...
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  30. bmusic

    God Help Me, I Think I Want a StingRay

    So one minute I’m thinking “Wow, that cream-colored Ray4 is so cool-looking, and for $299, what would it hurt to have one lying around to dabble with?” and the next minute, I’ve descended into “Great price on that used StingRay Classic!” It’s that same old, sad story. To backtrack a little...I...
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  31. J

    Upgrade stingray sub electronics

    Hello, I recently got back into playing with all the quarantining going on. I picked up a sterling stingray 4 and am pretty happy with it overall (always wanted a stingray but couldn’t afford one). My question is since this is a 2 band eq, if I got an upgraded pickup with a 3 band eq, is that...
  32. A

    Humbucker Bass On a $500 Budget - What Would You Buy?

    Hi All, I had previously posted asking for some upgrade advice and the responses were quite helpful (decided to go with a Yamaha BB434; it was outside my original budget but couldn't find a bad review). Having said that I also want a humbucker style bass because why not. Way too many YouTube...
  33. LEFTY Sterling by MusicMan SUB Ray4
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    For sale LEFTY Sterling by MusicMan SUB Ray4

    The time has come to sell my SUB Ray4. It's a plenty nice bass, it just turns out I'm a passive guy and I just don't play it nearly enough as it deserves. Plays smooth and easy, sounds like a Ray. I have it strung up with a new set of LaBella LTF flatwounds, but will include a (also relatively...
    $275.00
  34. Timmah

    SOLD LEFTY Sterling by MusicMan SUB Ray4

    The time has come to sell my SUB Ray4. It's a plenty nice bass, it just turns out I'm a passive guy and I just don't play it nearly enough as it deserves. Plays smooth and easy, sounds like a Ray. I have it strung up with a new set of LaBella LTF flatwounds, but will include a (also relatively...
  35. A

    Sterling sub ray4 pot sostitution

    Hi, My sterling's potentiometers aren't working, I tried with wd40 deoxidant but the bass and treble pot aren't Linear and if I try to increase/decrease the tone I get very annoying peaks I would Like ti change them, which model should i get? I'm not into the electronics terme.. Thank you The...
  36. Hardbassjunkie

    NBD: Sterling Sub Ray4. Merry Christmas!

    I am a very lucky man as my girlfriend gifted me a Sterling ray4 made in China. She bought it used bits in mint condition. I have to say I am very impressed by this bass. It was only $200 USD but feels amazing. I like the slightly thinner neck vs the stingray. The electronics sound great to...
  37. theavestruz17

    Getting a new bass but i need some help.

    Hi guys, i'm getting a new bass but i need opinions on my different options. These options are: Fender Player Jaguar Fender MxStd Dimension (used) Squier Short Scale Jaguar Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass (2019) Epiphone EB-3 Sterling Ray4 Which one would you recommend? I'm more used to the feel...
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  38. M

    What colour is this Ray 4?

    I bought this ray 4 some months ago, when I firt picked up I thought it was a satin black finish and then I realised it was more like a green. I checked Sterling´s website but I couldn´t find this finish, the most similar one seems to be walnut satin.
  39. Eekum

    Sterling SUB Ray4

    So, I recently came across one of these in mint green for $200 used, it is in amazing condition. I love the color and look of the thing so I am debating on grabbing it up, but I wanted to pick your brains first... This will be the first active bass I have ever owned. I have played them in the...
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    • ray4 sterling sterling sub sub
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  40. C

    Sterling Sub Ray4 on 18 Volts

    I have a Sterling Sub Ray4 Bass that has a preamp which runs at 9 Volts, I have heard of people running their Stingray Preamps on 18 Volts as it is claimed to add more headroom to the sound, I would like to try doing this to my bass ONLY if I know that it is safe to do
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