Sterling By Musicman RAYSS4 Stingray Short Scale Bass Fiesta Red

This second hand bass guitar is in great condition.

Overview & Specs

• Scale Length: 30″ (762 mm) — significantly shorter than a standard StingRay, making it more compact and accessible.

• Body Wood: Nyatoh

• Neck: Roasted maple, bolt-on, with a 9.5″ radius. 

• Fingerboard: Roasted maple (on the Fiesta Red version) 

• Frets: 22 medium frets.

• Pickup: Single humbucking neodymium pickup, designed by Sterling / Music Man. 

• Electronics: A 3-way rotary selector (parallel, true single-coil, series) + push/push volume boost + tone control. 

• Hardware: Sterling-designed bridge, open-gear tuners, 6-bolt neck joint.

• Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss Fiesta Red body with a white pickguard. 

Strengths / What Works Well

1. Playability & Comfort
   The 30″ short scale makes this bass very playable, especially for players with smaller hands or those who prefer a more compact instrument. Several reviewers and owners note how smoothly the roasted maple neck plays. 

2. StingRay Tone in a Smaller Package
   Despite the shorter scale, this bass delivers a “big StingRay” sound. The neodymium humbucker and the 3-way rotary switch give you real tonal flexibility — from a full, fat series tone to a more articulate single-coil voice. 

3. Versatile Electronics
   The 3-way switch (parallel / single-coil / series) plus the push/push boost volume control lets you shape your tone in more ways than many passive basses in this price/size range. 

4. Build Quality
   Users often praise the finish and build. According to Thomann, there are no major defects, and the satin-feel of the roasted maple neck is a standout. 

5. Short-Scale Appeal
   The shorter neck makes this bass more comfortable to play for long sessions, or when switching between instruments. It also makes it more portable, and some players use it as a travel or “studio” bass.

Who It’s For

• Beginners or intermediate bassists wanting a high-quality short-scale instrument

• Players with smaller hands or a preference for compact basses

• Home studio musicians or gigging bassists looking for a portable, but tone-rich bass

• Bassists who want the distinctive StingRay sound in a more manageable package

The Sterling by Music Man StingRay Short Scale (RAYSS4) in Fiesta Red is a smart, well-rounded short-scale bass. It captures much of the iconic StingRay tone while being more accessible for players who struggle with full-scale instruments. Its combination of build quality, tonal versatility, and stylish appearance make it a strong contender in the short-scale bass market.