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!
Playlist
| A compilation of bassists who use StingRays | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Stone Cold BushFlea(Red Hot Chili Peppers) | play_arrow | Free StingRay bass playing technique |
| 2 | Another One Bites the DustJohn Deacon(Queen) | play_arrow | Queen bassist, gentle and contributive |
| 3 | NumbPhoenix(Linkin Park) | play_arrow | Linkin Park’s bassist favors the StingRay |
| 4 | StompLouis Johnson(The Brothers Johnson) | play_arrow | Active as a pioneer of slap bass |
| 5 | Tony Levin(King Crimson) | play_arrow | Tony Levin is active in the music world. |
| 6 | Tim Commerford(Rage Against the Machine) | play_arrow | Introduction to Tim's bass history |
| 7 | 2%NAOKI(10-FEET) | play_arrow | NAOKI’s favorite bass changed from the black StingRay. |
| 8 | Silent JealousyTAIJI(X JAPAN) | play_arrow | TAIJI was using Killer and Stingray |
| 9 | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterAyuni D (PEDRO) | play_arrow | Ayuni D deploys PEDRO with a StingRay bass |
| 10 | Highway to HellCliff WIlliams(AC/DC) | play_arrow | AC/DC bassist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame |
| 11 | FuyunoIgarashi (Hitorie) | play_arrow | The bassist of Hitorie uses a StingRay. |
| 12 | Dream OnTom Hamilton(Aerosmith) | play_arrow | Aerosmith’s bassist is a devoted StingRay user |
| 13 | ResponsibilityMike Herrera(MxPx) | play_arrow | MxPx used a StingRay bass. |
| 14 | Glass BluesNaoe Yoshifumi (BUMP OF CHICKEN) | play_arrow | BUMP’s Naoi upgrades his gear from a StingRay to Fender |
| 15 | Waiting RoomJoe Lally(Fugazi) | play_arrow | Joe Lally builds his own musical world with Stingray |
| 16 | Robert Trujillo(Metallica) | play_arrow | Robert Trujillo's bass style |
| 17 | Right Back At It AgainJoshua Woodard(A Day To Remember) | play_arrow | A Day To Remember’s bassist regularly uses a StingRay |
| 18 | Alex Al | play_arrow | A bassist who was active in Michael’s backing band |
| 19 | east windHosono Haruomi (YMO) | play_arrow | Haruomi Hosono using a StingRay bass |
| 20 | Stop On ByGail Ann Dorsey | play_arrow | Gail Ann Dorsey is a master of the StingRay. |
| 21 | A Fortune in LiesJohn Myung(Dream Theater) | play_arrow | John Myung’s Bass History and Characteristics |
| 22 | Crazy TrainRob Nicholson | play_arrow | Rob uses a black StingRay for metal |
| 23 | Ryan O’Leary | play_arrow | bassist of Fit for a King |
| 24 | Cameron Adler | play_arrow | Tonight Alive female vocalist |
| 25 | Everybody DanceBernard Edwards(Chic) | play_arrow | The bassist of CHIC has died suddenly. |
| 26 | Wherever I Lay My HatPino Palladino | play_arrow | The Stingray’s rich palette of tonal expressions |
| 27 | Real ThingFranz Lyons | play_arrow | Turnstile’s gritty/gnarly bass |
| 28 | Takamizu Kenji | Stingray is a versatile base with wide coverage. | |
| 29 | Communication BreakdanceTOMOHIKO | play_arrow | The funk sound of Super Butter Dog |
| 30 | Kalan Blehm | play_arrow | Attila’s bassist uses a StingRay |
| 31 | Stefan Lessard | play_arrow | Stefan Lessard plucks a StingRay with his fingers |
| 32 | Run to the FutureAZU(Cyntia) | play_arrow | Cyntia AZU, using Stingray |
| 33 | Makoto Ishida | play_arrow | Introduction of the bassist of a metalcore band |
| 34 | Under PressureGail Ann Dorsey | play_arrow | Bassist and vocalist from Philadelphia |
| 35 | Jaime Preciado | play_arrow | Post-hardcore band member uses a StingRay bass |
| 36 | Kick MeJustin Hills | play_arrow | Use of instruments and musicality in Sleeping |
| 37 | Jon Lhaubouet(Vein) | play_arrow | Jon, the bassist of Vein, and his StingRay tone. |
| 38 | MientesPedro Aznar | play_arrow | A multiplayer player from Argentina |
| 39 | Your SongMatt Bissonette | play_arrow | Matt Bissonette uses a StingRay |
| 40 | NightmareJohnny Christ | play_arrow | Avenged Sevenfold’s bassist Johnny Christ uses a StingRay. |


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