STERLING BY MUSIC MAN STINGRAY5 HH Lake Blue Metallic
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The Essentials to Know About the Sterling StingRay5 HH Lake Blue Metallic Bass
- Maximum versatility: HH configuration (2 ceramic humbuckers) and 5-position selector switch to go from a massive sound to more nuanced combinations.
- Distinctive StingRay character: crisp attack, tight lows, and present mids, ideal for standing out in the mix.
- 9V active preamp with 2-band EQ: quick, effective adjustments suitable for both stage and studio.
- Comfort of a modern 5-string: maple neck, jatoba fingerboard, and 22 Medium Jumbo frets for precise playing.
A StingRay HH Designed to Expand the Sonic Palette
In the spirit of the StingRay design, this Sterling StingRay5 HH offers a more flexible approach thanks to its two humbuckers and 5-position selector switch. It retains the "punchy" and direct DNA that made the StingRay shape successful, while adding pickup combination options particularly useful for varying tones without changing basses.
For Which Bassist and Styles?
This 5-string bass is aimed at intermediate to advanced bassists who want an active electronics setup that is simple to master but comprehensive enough to cover multiple contexts. It excels in rock, funk, pop, metal, and contemporary music where a precise bass with impact and excellent clarity is sought, especially on the B string.
The Sound
The ceramic humbuckers generally provide a fast response, solid output level, and marked definition, perfect for pick attacks as well as slap playing. The 9V active preamp and 2-band EQ allow sculpting the low and high ends in one gesture, shifting from a round, deep low end to a more snappy and incisive sound. The combination of a basswood body and maple neck promotes a balanced tone with good midrange presence, while the StingRay format helps maintain a punchy and well-projected sound.
Technical specifications
| Category | Other | Body | Linden |
| Format | Stingray | Types of frets | Medium Jumbo |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Bridge / tailpiece | Fixed |
| Top | Linden | Nbre of pickups | 2 |
| Neck | Maple | Neck Pickup | Ceramic Humbucker |
| Radius | 305 mm | Bridge pickup | Ceramic Humbucker |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Electronics | Active |
| Fingerboard | Jatoba | Selector | 5-position |
| Marker | Point | Settings | 2-band equalization |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Color | Blue |
| Scale (mm) | 864 mm | Colours | Lake Blue Metallic |
| Tuning pegs | Open | Finishing | Glossy |
| Original Strings | 45-125 | Hardware | Chromed |
| Scalloped | Double | ||
| Shape | Stingray | Scale length | 34" / 864 mm |
| Cutaway | double | Bridge/tailpiece | fixed |
| Finish | gloss lacquer | Tuners | open gear |
| Number of frets | 22 | Number of strings | 5 |
| Fret type | Medium Jumbo | Number of pickups | 2 |
| Inlays | dot | Controls | 2-band EQ |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Sterling by Music Man StingRay5 HH suitable for slap and pick playing?
The two ceramic humbuckers deliver a fast attack and a solid output level, suitable for both slap and pick playing. The 2-band active EQ allows enhancing the bass or treble depending on the desired tonal range.
What does the 5-position switch on the StingRay5 HH do?
The 5-position switch provides access to different combinations of the two humbucking pickups, neck and bridge. This configuration allows varying the tonal range without changing the bass.
What is the scale length of this 5-string bass?
The scale measures 34 inches, or 864 mm, with a nut width of 45 mm.
Is the B string suitable for rock and metal styles?
This 5-string bass is reported to have good clarity on the B string in rock, metal, and contemporary music contexts. The 864 mm scale length and the original strings sized 45-125 are concrete features of this configuration.
What woods and finish does the bass have?
The body is made of basswood, the neck of maple, and the fingerboard of jatoba. The Lake Blue Metallic finish combines a gloss lacquer with chrome hardware. The neck has 22 Medium Jumbo frets on a 305 mm radius.
