Sterling StingRay RAYSS4 Short Scale 2026 - Toluca Lake Blue

The StingRay RAYSS4 packs that familiar StingRay character into a compact short-scale design. With a 30" scale, contoured nyatoh body, and white pickguard, it has a clean, classic look while offering a little more comfort for players who prefer a shorter reach.

The Sterling-designed neodymium humbucker delivers a bold, punchy sound with plenty of output for rock, funk, and plenty in between. The passive electronics keep things straightforward, while the 3-way rotary selector lets you switch between parallel, single-coil, and series modes for a useful range of tones. There's also a push-push volume boost on hand when you need a little extra level.

The roasted maple neck and rosewood fingerboard give the bass a smooth, consistent feel, with a 9.5" radius, 22 medium frets, and a narrower 1.5" nut. At 7 lbs 15 oz, it's a comfortable option for longer sessions or anyone looking for a more manageable bass without giving up that full, punchy StingRay sound.

Specs:

• Body: Nyatoh
• Scale Length: 30"
• Neck: Roasted Maple, 6-bolt attachment
• Fingerboard: Rosewood, 9.5" radius
• Fret Markers: White Dots
• Frets: 22 Medium
• Nut Width: 1.5"
• Pickup: Sterling by Music Man-designed Neodymium Humbucker
• Controls: Push-Push Volume Boost, Tone
• Switching: 3-way rotary selector (parallel, single-coil, series)
• Bridge: Sterling by Music Man-designed bridge
• Tuners: Open Gear
• Truss Rod: Dual Action
• Pickguard: White Pearloid
• Weight: 7lbs 15oz