The iconic StingRay electric guitar gets a baritone makeover for 2026, with a 27.5" scale, dual humbuckers and a roasted maple neck built for players who want to go lower.
The StingRay name has been synonymous with bass for decades, but Sterling by Music Man has been quietly building a strong case for its electric guitar lineup too. The StingRay Baritone is a 2026 model that takes the familiar StingRay silhouette and re-engineers it for players who need more low range.
Tuned to B on a 27.5″ scale length with 24 frets, the StingRay Baritone is built to handle the kind of low-end that a standard guitar scale simply can’t do justice. Extended scale baritones can sometimes feel unwieldy, but the comfortable StingRay body keeps things balanced and familiar for anyone already at home with the platform.
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Two humbuckers handle the pickup duties, routed through standard controls and a 3-way toggle. It’s a clean, intuitive setup that doesn’t overcomplicate things, important when you’re running high gain and need your signal chain to stay predictable. Thick, aggressive tones are well within reach, and the dual humbucker configuration keeps noise out of the equation when things get heavy.
The neck is roasted maple with a rosewood fingerboard, a combination that makes for a smooth feel under the hands while adding a degree of stability that untreated maple doesn’t always offer. Locking tuners keep the guitar in tune under pressure, and a vintage-style tremolo rounds out the hardware, giving players some expression without sacrificing the stability that a baritone tuning demands.
A colour-matched headstock and bold block inlays give the StingRay Baritone a strong visual identity that sits a step above what you’d typically expect at this price point. The Toluca Lake Blue finish is a standout choice – distinctive without being garish.
For players chasing drop tunings, ambient textures, heavier riffs or anything that benefits from that extra low-end weight, the StingRay Baritone is a well-specced option that doesn’t to compromise on playability.
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