Another respected icon in the bass world, the Ray35's contoured ash body, stays true to the original StingRay5. The Ernie Ball Music Man designed humbucker, equipped with Alnico magnets is Paired with the award winning 3-Band active preamp. Onboard controls for volume, bass, mid and treble. A nod to the Ball Family Reserve Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Basses, the new Ray35Q Series Basses feature a krásné, highly Figured Maple top over an African Mahogany body, resulting in a visually striking and toneful instrument. All Sterling by Music Man instruments are Inspected and set up in Orange, California. Finish: Black