Sterling by Music Man
S.U.B. Ray4
Bass· Budget StingRay
Sterling's budget StingRay — the single humbucker, 2-band active preamp formula at a third of the USA StingRay's price. The entry point to the modern slap-bass sound most bedroom bassists start with.
Best strings for Sterling by Music Man S.U.B. Ray4
Character-matched pairings, ordered by fit
Ernie Ball
Regular Slinky Bass
45–105 · $22.99
In-brand default — Slinky Bass is the string this bass is voiced around and likely ships with from factory.
Brightness6
Warmth6
Sustain6
Durability6
Playability7
Value9
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D'Addario
NYXL Bass
45–105 · $34.99
NYXL Bass's brighter top-end and tighter low-end help the SUB Ray4's single humbucker cut through band mixes more assertively.
Brightness7
Warmth5
Sustain7
Durability7
Playability7
Value5
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Rotosound
Swing Bass 66
45–105 · $24.99
The Jaco upgrade for active-bass players — stainless steel Swing 66 maximizes the SUB's 2-band preamp range into aggressive fusion territory.
Brightness9
Warmth4
Sustain7
Durability7
Playability6
Value8
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More strings in this sonic family
Similar character, different brand or gauge
La Bella
Jamerson Flats 0760M
52–110 · $44.99
Brightness2
Warmth10
Sustain8
Durability10
Playability3
Value6
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La Bella
Deep Talkin' 760M Flats
50–105 · $49.99
Brightness3
Warmth10
Sustain7
Durability10
Playability4
Value6
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D'Addario
Chromes Bass ECB81
45–100 · $26.99
Brightness3
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability10
Playability5
Value7
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GHS
Precision Flats
45–105 · $19.99
Brightness4
Warmth8
Sustain7
Durability10
Playability5
Value9
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