STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray5 In Ruby Red Burst Satin 5-String
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The Essentials to Know About the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 Ruby Red Burst Satin Bass
- The StingRay Sound in 5-Strings: Ceramic humbucker pickup and active preamp for tight lows and a very present attack.
- Versatile and Efficient: simple controls with Volume + 2-band EQ to quickly switch from a snapping slap to a denser rock tone.
- Modern Comfort: 22 frets, maple neck, and 305 mm radius for smooth playability across the entire range.
- Iconic Look: satin Ruby Red Burst finish, instantly recognizable StingRay design.
A Direct Heir to the StingRay DNA, Designed for Everyday Use
Inspired by the spirit of the Music Man StingRay 5-string, the Ray5 incorporates the fundamentals that have defined generations of bassists: an iconic StingRay format, a powerful humbucker, and active electronics serving a modern and precise playing style. Within the Sterling by Music Man range, it stands out with a particularly strong value for money, without compromising the key elements that define this family of basses.
Who Is It For, and In Which Styles?
The Sterling Ray5 is aimed equally at beginners wanting to start with a stable and expressive 5-string bass, as well as intermediate or advanced bassists seeking a reliable instrument for rehearsals, stage, or home studio. Its extended range thanks to the 5th string and active electronics make it very comfortable in rock, funk, pop, metal, gospel, and contemporary music styles requiring deep and well-defined lows.
The Sound
The core of the sound comes from the ceramic humbucker pickup in the bridge position, known for its clear response, generous output level, and precise attack: ideal for highlighting fingerstyle as well as pick playing, and particularly effective for slap. The active electronics provide headroom and real sound-shaping capability: the 2-band EQ allows boosting the lows for a massive foundation or pushing the highs for more clarity and bite. The basswood body contributes to a balanced tonal response, with accessible mids that help the bass find its place in the mix.
Technical specifications
| Category | Other | Original Strings | Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 (réf : CEB 2836) |
| Format | Stingray | Scalloped | Double |
| Nbr of strings | 5 | Body | Linden |
| Neck | Maple | Bridge / tailpiece | Sterling |
| Radius | 305 mm | Nbre of pickups | 1 |
| Nut Width | 45 mm | Bridge pickup | Sterling ceramic humbucker |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood | Electronics | Active |
| Marker | Point | Settings | Volume, 2-band equalization |
| Nbrs of frets | 22 | Color | Red |
| Scale (mm) | 86 cm | Finishing | Satin |
| Tuning pegs | Open | Hardware | Chromed |
| Cutaway | Double | Bridge/Saddle | Sterling |
| Finish | Satin | Tuners | Open gear |
| Number of frets | 22 | Number of pickups | 1 |
| Scale length (mm) | 86 cm / 860 mm / 33.86" | Controls | Volume, 2-band EQ |
| Inlays | Dot | Number of strings | 5 |
Questions frequently asked
What sound does the Sterling by Music Man Stingray 5 Ruby Red Burst Satin humbucker pickup produce?
The Sterling ceramic humbucker positioned at the bridge delivers a precise attack and a generous output level. The 2-band active EQ allows boosting the lows or highs. This setup is particularly suited for slap, fingerstyle, and pick playing.
Is the Ray5 suitable for beginners on a 5-string bass?
With its 86 cm scale length, maple neck, and 45 mm nut width, this model offers the dimensions of a 5-string bass. Its active electronics and 22 frets meet the needs of both learning and use in rehearsals or on stage.
What is the neck radius of this 5-string bass?
The neck features a 305 mm radius, with a rosewood fingerboard and 22 frets.
What strings come installed by default on the Ray5?
The factory strings are Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5, reference CEB 2836. They are mounted on a Sterling bridge with open tuners.
Is the Ruby Red Burst finish glossy?
The Ruby Red Burst finish is satin. The hardware is chrome, and the body is made of basswood.
