STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray Ray5 Chopper Blue LH
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The Ray5: The StingRay DNA in the Sterling Range
With the Ray5, Sterling offers a modern and affordable interpretation of the StingRay format, known for its punchy attack and presence in the mix. This left-handed version retains the "stage instrument" spirit: efficient craftsmanship, glossy finish, and simple active electronics to quickly achieve a solid and usable sound both in a band setting and in the studio.
For Which Bassists and Styles
The Sterling Stingray RAY5 is aimed at beginners who want to start with a reliable 5-string bass, as well as intermediate and advanced players looking for an active bass with a distinctive character. Its extended range and single humbucker make it very comfortable in funk (slap), rock, pop, and contemporary music, with a solid low end ideal for modern tunings and heavier bass lines.
Sound
The alder body provides a balanced tone: present lows, well-defined mids, and a clear high end that maintains definition. The ceramic humbucker in the bridge position delivers the typical StingRay grain: a fast attack, well-controlled lows, and a high-frequency range that easily cuts through the mix. The active electronics with 2-band EQ allow quick sound shaping: boost the bass for a thicker tone or open up the treble for more snap and presence, without complicated adjustments. The maple neck and fingerboard contribute to responsiveness and precision, useful for pick playing as well as ghost notes in fingerstyle.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original feel, you can fit Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 strings (ref. CEB 2836). A wider strap is also recommended for more comfort on stage and during rehearsals, especially with a 5-string bass.
Technical specifications
| Electronics: microphone configuration | H | Original Strings | Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 (réf : CEB 2836) |
| Category | Other | Scalloped | Double |
| Format | Stingray | Body | Linden |
| Left handed | Yes | Bridge / tailpiece | Sterling |
| Strings | Steel | Nbre of pickups | 1 |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Bridge pickup | Sterling ceramic humbucker |
| Neck | Maple | Electronics | Active |
| Radius | 305 mm | Settings | 2-band equalization, 1 Volume |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Electroacoustic | No |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Color | Blue |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Finishing | Glossy |
| Scale (mm) | 860 mm | Hardware | Chromed |
| Tuning pegs | Open | ||
| Finish | Glossy | Tuners | Open-back |
| Left-Handed | Yes | Number of Pickups | 1 |
| Number of Frets | 22 | Controls | 2-band EQ, 1 x Volume |
| Scale Length | 33.86" / 860 mm | Number of Strings | 5 |
| Bridge/Saddle | Sterling | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this bass suitable for left-handed players?
The left-handed configuration is designed for dedicated handling. The maple neck features a 45 mm nut and a 305 mm radius fingerboard.
What sound does the humbucker on this 5-string bass produce?
The Sterling ceramic humbucker placed at the bridge delivers a quick attack, tight lows, and pronounced highs. The active electronics offer volume control and a 2-band EQ to adjust bass and treble.
Is the Sterling by Music Man Stingray Ray5 Chopper Blue LH suitable for funk and slap playing?
Its basswood body favors pronounced lows and balanced mids. The single humbucker pickup in the bridge position is paired with the StingRay tone, suitable for funk lines and slap technique. The maple fingerboard adds responsiveness useful for ghost notes.
What is the scale length of the Ray5?
With a scale length of 860 mm, or 33.86 inches, this bass has a standard string length for a 5-string.
What strings come factory-installed on this bass?
The original strings are Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5, model CEB 2836. A wide strap is recommended to improve comfort during rehearsals or on stage.
