Description
The StingRay Plus takes the classic StingRay guitar to new heights with a roasted maple neck, versatile P90 pickups, and a built-in volume boost. A matching headstock and sleek block inlays complete the polished, old-school look. Experience the next level of tone and performance with the StingRay Plus.
A Premium Guitar: Combining Legacy and Innovation
With each new release, Sterling by Music Man continues to elevate the standards of modern guitars, and the StingRay Plus exemplifies this commitment beautifully. This remarkable instrument combines upgraded hardware with a touch of vintage charm, crafted from lightweight poplar and featuring a roasted maple neck and fingerboard. The result is a balanced tone, exceptional playability, and impressive sustain that will inspire musicians of all levels.
Equipped with premium locking tuners and a vintage tremolo tailpiece, the StingRay Plus enables expressive playing while ensuring superb tuning stability. Additionally, it features two P-90 pickups, a three-way selector switch, and a push-pull volume boost knob, allowing you to customize your sound to suit a variety of playing styles.
The StingRay Plus is a versatile, modern classic that beautifully bridges contemporary innovation and timeless appeal. Sterling by Music Man’s StingRay Plus is truly a workhorse guitar that stands ready to support your musical journey with both confidence and flair.
Vintage tremolo bridge with locking tuners.
The StingRay Plus is an exceptional instrument, equipped with Sterling’s Vintage Tremolo bridge, which opens up a world of expressive possibilities, perfect for surf, shoegaze, and a variety of rock genres. Its slightly oversized headstock is designed with locking tuners, ensuring swift string changes and outstanding tuning stability. Additionally, the roasted maple neck features a dual-action truss rod, providing players with precise control over neck relief—a vital feature for those who appreciate finely tuned setups. Prepare to elevate your playing experience!
Ear-pleasing, Sterling-designed P-90 pickups
Plugging the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Plus into just about any amp or modeler is pure sonic bliss, courtesy of its Sterling-designed P-90 pickups. These muscular-sounding pickups boast incredible touch sensitivity that responds equally well to a pick or your fingers — it’s a hybrid picker’s dream. At clean settings, the P-90s sound rich and sparkling; crank them up, and they deliver a red-hot grind that’s sure to please. The StingRay Plus also comes with a 3-way pickup selector switch, a tone knob, and a volume knob with push-pull functionality that, when activated, delivers 12dB of active boot to your sound.
Sterling by Music Man: Instruments that are accessible, versatile, and inspired by classic designs.
Sterling by Music Man is dedicated to making the beloved Ernie Ball Music Man instruments accessible to a diverse array of musicians. To enhance your playing experience, Sterling offers an impressive selection of colors, tones, and controls, enabling you to discover and express your unique musical voice. Each Sterling instrument is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, adhering to rigorous specifications set by top-tier engineers to ensure the Music Man standard of quality. Musicians affiliated with GN Music have a deep appreciation for the classics, and through Sterling by Music Man, a remarkable collection of iconic Ernie Ball models is now within reach for many more players.
**Tech Specs**
**Model:** StingRay Plus
**Number of Strings:** 6
**Orientation:** Right-handed
**Body**
– **Type:** Solidbody
– **Shape:** Offset S style
– **Material:** Poplar
– **Finish:** Gloss
– **Color:** Black
**Neck**
– **Material:** Roasted Maple
– **Joint:** 5-way Bolt-on
– **Radius:** 12″
– **Fingerboard Material:** Roasted Maple
– **Inlay:** Blocks
– **Number of Frets:** 22
– **Scale Length:** 25.5″
– **Nut Material:** Polyphenylene Sulfide
**Hardware**
– **Tuners:** Locking
**Electronics**
– **Neck Pickup:** Sterling by Music Man P90 Single-coil
– **Bridge Pickup:** Sterling by Music Man P90 Single-coil
– **Controls:** 1 x volume (push/pull volume boost), 1 x tone
– **Switching:** 3-way toggle pickup switch
**Miscellaneous**
– **Strings:** Ernie Ball Regular Slinky, .010-.046
– **Case/Gig Bag:** Sold Separately
– **Manufacturer Part Number:** ST-SR50X-BK-M2

