Sterling Music Man StingRay RAY4 Electric Bass
[Fully Maintained and Set Up]
Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Stingray Ray4 Custom [Custom Matte Black Paint]
[Product Description]
This appears to be from the final period of the 2018 production changeover with a rosewood fretboard.
Body:
After scuffing the original vintage cream surface with 400-grit sandpaper, acrylic silicone lacquer was applied in 8 layers using an airbrush, both vertically, horizontally, and diagonally. Combined with a black pickguard and Cosmo Black screws, it has been finished in a smooth matte black.
Neck Condition:
To resolve an initial defect (truss rod spinning freely), a custom-made spacer was installed internally (Image 8), and neck correction was performed for 2 months through tension adjustment and weighting. It has been used for about 1.5 years since then, and I haven't noticed any significant issues, so I believe it is currently stable.
Neck: Adjusted to straight or slightly forward bow.
Truss Rod: Functionality restored. The range from the start of adjustment to the limit is about 100 degrees. Approximately 70 degrees in the tightening direction results in a nearly straight neck. It is stiff and sensitive, but it moves sufficiently with a few adjustments.
String Height:
Please judge the height with D'Addario 105-45 strings in standard tuning from the images (Image 5).
*No buzzing is felt, but it is set at the very edge of buzzing. Please adjust to your preferred height.
*If the 1st string saddle is lowered to its lowest limit, it will buzz.
Exterior and Electronics:
Metal Parts: Cleaned (minor scratches present).
Electronics: Removed during painting but reinstalled. Suspect areas have been insulated and reinforced with tape (Image 8 right). No noticeable crackling, and functions normally.
[Accessories]
Original soft case / Adjustment wrench / Original pickguard (white) / Expired warranty and other documents.
9V battery is not included.
Please prepare your own.
[Shipping and Notes]
This is a custom-maintained item by an individual. Please refrain from purchasing if you are seeking the perfect new condition found in repair shops. To protect the paint, the body will be wrapped in a polyethylene bag, then cushioned material, and carefully packed in a cardboard box.
[Specifications]
Body: Basswood
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood
Scale: 34 inches
Nut Width: 38mm
Fret Remaining: Frets have been leveled but do not impede playing. Please judge from the images (Images 4, 5, 6).
Weight: Estimated to be around 4.2kg compared to others I have.
Please feel free to comment if you have any questions or requests for more images.
This is my first time selling, but I will do my best to respond sincerely.]
CategoryBaseBrandSterling [audio]ConditionSome scratches/marksShippingIncluded in price (by seller)FromNiigata
SHIPPINGS
Free shipping in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal.
For other countries the shipping cost will be paid by the client.
DELIVERY TIME (as of delivery)
Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal: 1-2 working days.
Other countries, we attach a table with those that are open in the online store, indicating transporter and transit days.
The return period is 14 calendar days from the receipt of the order.
Carriers for change of size in Spanish mainland, Balearic Islands and Portugal, are in charge of 24HRS.