STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Sterling Ray5HH Stealth Black

Essential Information About the Sterling RAY5HH Stealth Black Bass Guitar

• Active 5-string bass: extended low end and dynamic response, ideal for modern styles and low tunings.


• Ceramic HH configuration (2 humbuckers): sharp attack, high output level, and a wide tonal palette thanks to the 5-position selector switch.


• 3-band active EQ: precise adjustment of bass, mids, and treble to switch from percussive slap to round, deep tones.


• Stealth Black look: glossy finish and black hardware for a sleek and aggressive stage aesthetic.

An Accessible StingRay: The Music Man Spirit, Sterling Version

With the RAY5HH, Sterling offers an affordable take on the "Stingray" format, designed to capture the ergonomics and sonic philosophy that made this lineage successful. This 5-string version emphasizes versatility thanks to its two humbuckers and active electronics, while maintaining immediate playability and excellent value for money.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

The Sterling RAY5HH is aimed both at beginners seeking a serious and versatile 5-string bass and at intermediate/advanced bassists looking for a reliable instrument for rehearsals and gigs. It excels in rock, metal, funk, pop, and contemporary music: the humbucker duo and 3-band EQ cover very snappy sounds (slap) as well as thicker, denser pick tones.

The Sound

The combination of a basswood body and maple neck provides a balanced foundation: present lows, clear mids, and a sharp attack, perfect for cutting through a busy mix. The two ceramic humbuckers add bite and precision, with plenty of headroom to drive an amp or interface. The active electronics and 3-band EQ make it easy to adapt to your playing style and band context: you can scoop the mids for a modern slap tone or boost them for a cutting rock sound. The 5-position selector switch multiplies pickup combinations for quick tonal shifts.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

Factory-strung with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 (CEB 2836), this RAY5HH is ideal if you want a standard gauge set optimized for 5-string tuning right away. For maintenance, using the same string set is the safest choice to preserve the original feel and tension balance.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Double
Category	Other	Body	Linden
Format	Stingray	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Left handed	No	Nbre of pickups	2
Strings	Steel	Neck Pickup	Ceramic Humbucker
Nbr of strings	5	Bridge pickup	Sterling ceramic humbucker
Neck	Maple	Electronics	Active
Radius	305 mm	Selector	5-position
Nut Width	45 mm	Settings	3-band equalization, 1 Volume
Fingerboard	Jatoba	Electroacoustic	No
Nbrs of frets	22	Color	Black
Scale (mm)	860 mm	Finishing	Glossy
Tuning pegs	Open	Hardware	Black
Original Strings	Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 (réf : CEB 2836)

Finish	glossy	Tuners	open gear
Number of frets	22	Number of pickups	2
Scale length	33.86" / 860 mm	Controls	3-band EQ, 1 x volume
Bridge/tailpiece	Sterling	Number of strings	5