Detail 01
Roasted maple neck
The description states that roasting enhances stability and gives the neck a smooth, broken-in feel.
Product detailSKU #1500000489182
Sterling by Music ManRestock Sterling by Music Man StingRay 5 RAY35 Spalted Maple Top Bass Guitar - 3-Tone Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A five-string StingRay-style bass with a roasted maple neck, spalted maple top, and active 3-band EQ for flexible tone shaping.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bassists who want a five-string range
- Players who want active bass, midrange, and treble control
- Players drawn to a roasted maple neck and a 12 in. fingerboard radius
- Players who want a visually distinctive spalted maple top
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players seeking a four-string bass
- Players who do not want active EQ controls
- Players who prefer a bass without a spalted maple top
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
1.77 in. nut width
The description characterizes this as a slim nut width.
Detail 03
12 in. fingerboard radius
The description says it supports easy movement across the fingerboard.
Detail 04
Active 3-band EQ
Bass, midrange, and treble can be adjusted to shape the sound.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is a five-string model with a 1.77 in. nut width.
- 02Tone shaping is provided by an active 3-band EQ.
- 03Spalted maple patterns vary, so each top has a distinct appearance.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many strings does the RAY35 have?
It is a five-string bass.
02What tone controls does it have?
It has an active 3-band EQ with bass, midrange, and treble bands.
03What is the nut width?
The nut width is 1.77 in.
04Will every spalted maple top look the same?
No. The description states that the organic spalted maple patterns make each bass visually distinct.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Color
- Burst or Fade
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000489182
- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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