Description

Music Man Sterling SUB Series Stingray 5 Bass Guitar in Black

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 with extended range for modern playing styles
• Basswood body provides balanced tone with warm low-end response
• Hard maple fingerboard enhances brightness and definition
• 9V 2-band active preamp for boosted output and flexible tone control
• Ceramic humbucker delivers powerful, articulate bass tones
• Classic StingRay control layout for intuitive sound shaping
• 45mm nut width offers comfortable spacing for 5-string performance
• Hard maple neck for strength and smooth playing feel
• Fixed bridge ensures dependable tuning stability and sustain
• Sleek Black finish with black pickguard for a clean, understated aesthetic

RAY5-BK-M1

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