Description

Music Man Sterling SUB Series Stingray 5 Bass Guitar in Walnut Satin

The Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY5 extends the iconic StingRay design into the world of 5-string bass, offering expanded low-end range with the same punchy, articulate character the series is known for. Designed for players who need greater versatility and depth, it delivers powerful performance across a wide range of musical styles.

At its core is a low-noise humbucking pickup paired with a 9V active preamp, providing strong output and precise tonal control. This combination allows the RAY5 to produce tight, defined lows alongside clear, cutting highs—ideal for both stage and studio use.

With a fully adjustable heavy-duty bridge for solid tuning stability and optimal setup, the RAY5 is built to handle demanding performances while maintaining consistent tone and reliability.

Highlights

• 5-string StingRay design for extended tonal range and versatility
• Basswood body delivers balanced tone with warm, rounded low-end
• Jatoba fingerboard provides smooth feel and warmer tonal character
• 9V 2-band active preamp for enhanced output and tonal control
• Ceramic humbucker offers punchy, low-noise performance
• Classic StingRay control layout with volume, bass, and treble controls
• Comfortable 45mm nut width ideal for 5-string playability
• Hard maple neck ensures durability and consistent performance
• Fixed bridge for reliable tuning stability and sustain
• Walnut Satin finish with black pickguard for a natural, refined look

RAY5-WS-J1

Neck

• Construction: 6-bolt attachment
• Neck: Hard maple
• Truss Rod: Single-action
• Scale Length: 34" (864 mm)
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Frets:
  • 22 medium frets
• Fingerboard:
  • Hard maple (Chopper Blue, Black)
  • Jatoba (Walnut Satin)
• Inlays:
  • Black dot (Chopper Blue, Black)
  • White dot (Walnut Satin)
• Width:
  • 45 mm at nut
  • 69 mm at last fret

Body

• Body Wood:
  • Jabon (Chopper Blue)
  • Basswood (Black, Walnut Satin)

Hardware

• Bridge: Fixed bridge
• Tuners: Open gear tuning machines

Electronics

• Pickup Configuration: H
  • 1 × ceramic humbucker
• Preamp: 2-band active EQ (9V)
• Controls:
  • Volume
  • Bass
  • Treble
• Switching: None

Strings

• .045 – .125 gauge

Finish Options

• Chopper Blue (CHB)
• Black (BK)
• Walnut Satin (WS)

Included

• Gig Bag: Not included