STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray5 In Vintage Sunburst Satin 5-String

The Essentials to Know About the Sterling by Music Man StingRay Ray5 Vintage Sunburst Satin 5-String Bass

• StingRay Spirit: sleek look, sharp attack, and immediate presence, in an iconic format.


• Active electronics with 2-band EQ to quickly shape the lows and highs.


• Ceramic humbucker pickup in bridge position: high output, punch, and precision.


• Modern comfort: maple neck, 22 frets, and 12" / 305 mm radius for a natural feel.

A Classic of the Modern Bass, Offered in an Accessible Version

Inspired by the famous StingRay lineage that appeared in the late 1970s, the Ray5 adopts the codes that have marked generations of bassists: a single powerful humbucker, efficient active electronics, and an immediately recognizable aesthetic. This Sterling by Music Man version emphasizes value for money while maintaining the philosophy that made the model renowned both on stage and in the studio.

For Which Bassists and Styles?

Thanks to its simple configuration (one pickup, straightforward controls) and its low 5th string, the Ray5 is suitable for beginners seeking a versatile and solid bass as well as for intermediate/advanced players looking for an effective instrument for rehearsals and live performance. It is particularly comfortable in rock, funk, pop, metal, and contemporary music, with a fast response ideal for fingerstyle, pick playing, or slap.

The Sound

The Sterling ceramic humbucker in the bridge position delivers a dense, punchy, and very clear sound, with an attack that "cuts through" the mix. The active electronics and its 2-band EQ allow you to go from a full, round low end to sharper highs to emphasize slap and definition. The basswood body provides overall balance and a homogeneous response, while the maple neck and maple fingerboard enhance clarity and bite. The result: a responsive bass with solid sustain and a confident StingRay identity.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay with the original setup, you can opt for Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 strings (CEB 2836), perfectly suited to this model.

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
Top	Linden	Bridge / tailpiece	Sterling
Neck	Maple	Nbre of pickups	1
Radius	305 mm	Bridge pickup	Sterling ceramic humbucker
Nut Width	45 mm	Electronics	Active
Fingerboard	Maple	Settings	Volume, 2-band equalization
Marker	Point	Color	Sunburst
Nbrs of frets	22	Finishing	Satin
Scale (mm)	86 cm	Hardware	Chromed
Tuning pegs	Open

Cutaway	Double	Bridge/Saddle	Sterling
Finish	Satin	Tuners	Open gear
Inlays	Dot	Number of pickups	1
Scale length	33.9" / 860 mm	Controls	Volume, 2-band EQ
Number of frets	22	Number of strings	5