Sterling by Music Man StingRay II Electric Guitar - Silver

Developed with Cory Wong, the Sterling by Music Man Cory Wong StingRay II electric guitar brings his rhythm-first design approach to an accessible HH solidbody. An alder body, roasted maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and 25.5" scale length provide a familiar full-size playing platform, while two ceramic humbuckers expand the guitar’s tonal range beyond traditional single-coil territory. A 3-way toggle, master volume and master tone keep control direct and immediate, and a vintage tremolo with locking tuning machines adds expressive range and practical tuning stability. Designed for players who value clear rhythm work, articulate chord voicings and flexible humbucker sounds, the StingRay II connects Wong’s precise playing style to a versatile modern electric guitar.

Alder Body and Roasted Maple Neck

The alder body pairs with a roasted maple neck secured by a five-bolt attachment, creating a responsive platform for rhythm work, chord voicings and lead playing. A rosewood fingerboard with a 12" radius and 22 medium frets supports comfortable movement across the neck, while the 25.5" scale length provides familiar string tension and fret spacing. Measuring 1.65" at the nut and 2.24" at the last fret, the neck offers practical room for tight chord shapes, extended voicings and single-note lines.

Dual Ceramic Humbuckers Deliver Flexible HH Sounds

Two ceramic humbuckers establish the StingRay II’s flexible HH voice. A 3-way toggle selects the neck pickup, bridge pickup or both together, while master volume and master tone controls keep tone shaping simple and immediate. This direct control layout leaves touch, pick attack and pickup selection at the center of the playing experience, making it easy to move from clean, articulate rhythm parts to fuller chords and driven lead tones without an elaborate switching system.

Vintage Tremolo and Locking Tuners Expand Range

A vintage tremolo gives the guitar room for expressive pitch movement, from subtle chord shimmer to more pronounced bends. Locking tuning machines streamline string changes and support tuning stability through regular use, while the dual-action truss rod provides adjustment range for setup changes and playing preferences. Ernie Ball 2221 Regular Slinky strings and standard tuning give the instrument a familiar feel straight out of the box, whether you are rehearsing, recording or playing live.

StingRay-Inspired Details Support Everyday Playing

A white pearloid pickguard, white dot markers and the natural contrast of roasted maple and rosewood give the StingRay II a clean, purposeful presentation. Silver and Blue Pearl finish options provide distinct visual directions without changing the underlying specification. The vintage tremolo and locking tuners reinforce the guitar’s player-focused design, while the compact double-cutaway shape keeps the overall concept rooted in comfort and easy access across the fingerboard.

Cory Wong’s Rhythm-First Design Philosophy

Cory Wong has built a distinctive voice through his work with Vulfpeck, The Fearless Flyers and his solo career, combining tightly articulated funk rhythm playing with a sharp sense of dynamics, space and groove. His StingRay II concept began as a humbucker-equipped complement to the single-coil guitars long associated with his sound, offering a fuller tonal option without sacrificing clarity. The Sterling by Music Man Cory Wong StingRay II electric guitar gives players a practical entry point to that rhythm-first design philosophy.