A compilation of bassists who use StingRays
Among basses, the MUSIC MAN StingRay stands out as a true icon.
Its distinctive look—like the headstock shape and tuner layout, the body contours, and that characteristic pickguard—makes it instantly recognizable as a StingRay.
It’s also famous as a quintessential active bass with a single humbucking pickup, and its powerful sound is loved by bassists across all genres.
In this article, we’ll introduce a lineup of bassists who use—or have used—the uniquely characteristic StingRay.
Let’s dive in!
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Bassists who use Stingrays (31–40)
Kick MeJustin Hills
Sleeping with Silence is a post-hardcore band that debuted in 2010 and made a big hit with their first album.
They use Music Man instruments for both guitar and bass.
The gritty bass tone that supports the bright melodies from below is exactly that StingRay sound.
Jon Lhaubouet（Vein）
Vein, the coolest band in the current American hardcore scene.
They’re known for their bizarre pitch-shifter-driven sound, and the low end is anchored by Jon’s StingRay.
That gnarly, heavily distorted tone in drop C tuning feels amazing!
MientesPedro Aznar
He is a musician from Argentina, a singer as well as a multi-instrumentalist who plays several instruments, and he is also known for having been part of Pat Metheny’s group.
When he plays bass, he uses a StingRay, and he often sings while playing.
Because he performs on various instruments and sings, his bass playing is very melodic.
Your SongMatt Bissonette
The bassist in Elton John’s backing band is Matt Bissonette.
He has used a StingRay for many years.
In this live footage, you can see he’s playing a five-string StingRay bass.
NightmareJohnny Christ
Avenged Sevenfold, a popular American metal band.
The deep tones produced by bassist Johnny Christ come from a StingRay.
The roaring sound that holds its own against the genre’s trademark twin-guitar setup may owe its secret to the StingRay.
In conclusion
We introduced a whole bunch of bassists who use the StingRay.
Some of you might have been surprised to see a few names, since they currently play different basses.
It also reaffirmed that bassists across every genre—from intense styles like punk and metal to pop and jazz—use the StingRay.
Take this opportunity to pay closer attention to the StingRay’s powerful sound.