Detail 01
H-1 configuration
One humbucking pickup.
Product detailSKU #1500000419078
Sterling by Music ManStingRay RAY34 Sparkle Bass Guitar - Purple Sparkle
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A sparkle-finish StingRay RAY34 with an H-1 humbucker, active 3-band preamp, and roasted maple neck and fingerboard.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want active 3-band EQ control
- Players seeking a single-humbucker StingRay-style layout
- Gigging or studio players who value a contoured body and 34-inch scale
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need more than one pickup
- Players seeking a short-scale bass
- Players who prefer a non-active preamp
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
3-band active preamp
Provides bass, mid, and treble EQ control.
Detail 03
34-inch scale length
The stated scale length is 34 inches.
Detail 04
6-bolt neck attachment
The neck is attached with six bolts.
Detail 05
Roasted maple neck and fingerboard
The description states roasted maple construction with a satin neck finish.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Several supplied specifications are listed as alternatives, including body material, pickguard, fret-marker color, and fingerboard material; confirm the exact instrument configuration.
- 02The supplied data identifies a fixed bridge and open-gear tuning machines.
- 03The active preamp is described as requiring no batteries and drawing power from the bass amp.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What pickup configuration does the RAY34 Sparkle use?
It uses an H-1 configuration with one ceramic humbucker.
02Does it have onboard EQ?
Yes. It has a 3-band active preamp.
03What is the scale length?
34 inches.
04What is the nut width?
1.69 inches at the nut.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- H-1
2 detailsPlayability
- Number of Frets
- 21
- Scale Length
- 34"
4 detailsBody & build
- Body Material
- Nyatoh or mahogany
- Fingerboard 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
- Color
- Purple
- 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
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000419078
- 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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