STERLING BY MUSIC MAN STINGRAY5 HH Candy Apple Red
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The Essentials to Know About the Sterling by Music Man StingRay RAY5HH Candy Apple Red Bass
- Ultra versatile HH configuration: two ceramic humbuckers and a 5-position selector switch to go from a massive sound to more defined textures.
- 9V active preamp with 2-band EQ: attack, punch, and presence immediately accessible for both live and studio settings.
- Modern 5-string comfort: 34" / 864 mm scale length, 22 Medium Jumbo frets, and maple fingerboard for a fast and precise feel.
- Iconic StingRay look: glossy Candy Apple Red finish, chrome hardware, and double cutaway for easy access to the upper frets.
The RAY5HH: The StingRay Spirit, Double Humbucker Version
With the RAY5HH, Sterling by Music Man takes the StingRay silhouette and adds a broader sonic approach thanks to the double humbucker configuration. This HH variant serves as an ideal gateway to modern and powerful tones while retaining the percussive DNA and ergonomics that have made the StingRay format renowned.
For Which Bassists and Styles?
This active 5-string bass is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want to cover many styles with a single instrument. The low B string, active electronics, and 5-position selector make it very comfortable in rock, funk, metal, pop, and gospel, with excellent ability to sit well in the mix.
The Sound
The two ceramic humbuckers deliver a clear response, solid lows, and well-articulated highs, with a sharp attack ideal for pick playing as well as slap techniques. The 9V active preamp and 2-band EQ allow quick adjustment of the low end (impact, roundness) and the high end (brightness, definition). Thanks to the 5-position selector switch, you can vary pickup combinations to go from a wide and muscular sound to more precise and focused tones, while maintaining sustain and presence.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To preserve the original feel, opt for a set of 5-string long scale bass strings (34") with gauges 45-125.
Technical specifications
| Category | Other | Body | Poplar |
| Format | Stingray | Types of frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Top | Poplar | Nbre of pickups | 2 |
| Neck | Maple | Neck Pickup | Ceramic Humbucker |
| Radius | 305 mm | Bridge pickup | Ceramic Humbucker |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Electronics | Active |
| Fingerboard | Maple | Selector | 5-position |
| Marker | Point | Settings | 2-band equalization |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Color | Red |
| Scale (mm) | 864 mm | Colours | Candy Apple Red |
| Tuning pegs | Open | Finishing | Glossy |
| Original Strings | 45-125 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Scalloped | Double | ||
| Cutaway | Double | Bridge | Fixed |
| Finish | Glossy | Tuners | Open-gear |
| Scale length | 34" / 864 mm | Preamp | 9V active |
| Number of frets | 22 | Number of pickups | 2 |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo | Selector switch | 5-position |
| Inlays | Dot | Controls | 2-band EQ |
Questions frequently asked
What string gauge is suitable for the Sterling by Music Man StingRay5 HH?
The original fitted gauge is 45-125, suitable for the 34-inch (864 mm) long scale.
What tones does the HH configuration of this 5-string bass offer?
The two ceramic humbuckers deliver a clear attack, with solid lows and articulate highs. The 5-position switch allows changing pickup combinations to achieve broader or more focused tones.
Is the StingRay5 HH Candy Apple Red suitable for rock and metal?
Thanks to its low B string and two humbucker pickups, this bass covers rock and metal ranges. The active 9 V preamp provides a suitable control level for powerful sounds. The 2-band EQ adjusts bass and treble frequencies.
What electronics are equipped on the StingRay5 HH?
The active electronics operate at 9 V and include a 2-band equalizer. The controls allow adjusting the impact of the low end and the brightness of the highs.
Is the neck adapted for a 5-string bass?
With a nut width of 45 mm, a 305 mm radius, and 22 medium jumbo frets, the maple neck maintains dimensions designed for a 5-string. The fingerboard is also made of maple.
