STERLING BY MUSIC MAN Stingray5 In Walnut Satin 5-String

The essentials to know about the Sterling Stingray RAY5 5-string Walnut Satin bass

• Accessible StingRay spirit: an iconic and instantly recognizable design, inspired by Music Man's philosophy.


• Big modern sound thanks to the ceramic humbucker pickup in the bridge position, ideal for cutting through a mix.


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


• Comfort of a 5-string: long scale and maple neck, designed for good note sustain and a clear attack.

A 5-string StingRay designed to democratize a classic

The Sterling Ray5 adopts the codes that have made the StingRay a must-have since the late 1970s: a simple and clean look, a powerful humbucker pickup, and active electronics serving a strong sound. Available in several finishes, this Walnut Satin version focuses on a sober and warm aesthetic, perfect for an elegant stage presence without overdoing it.

For which bassists and styles

Versatile and straightforward to handle, the Ray5 suits both the beginner looking for a reliable true 5-string, and the intermediate or advanced bassist seeking an efficient bass for rehearsing, recording, and live playing. Its pronounced tone and punch work wonders in rock, funk, pop, metal, and contemporary music, with the fifth string useful for lower tunings and modern lines.

The sound

The combination of a basswood body and maple neck provides a very effective balance: a fast response, present mids, and good definition, ideal for clear attacks and picking or fingerstyle playing. The ceramic humbucker in the bridge position delivers a dense, punchy, and precise sound, with plenty of impact in the low end. The active electronics and 2-band EQ allow expanding the palette: rounder and deeper to support a groove, or sharper to stand out in a busy mix, all while keeping the StingRay character.

Recommended compatible accessories

This bass comes equipped with Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Bass 5 (CEB 2836) strings: an ideal reference to keep for maintaining the original feel and balance when changing strings next time.

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	No	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	Volume, 2-band equalization
Nut Width	45 mm	Electroacoustic	No
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Color	Brown
Marker	Point	Colours	Noyer
Nbrs of frets	22	Finishing	Satin
Scale (mm)	86 cm	Hardware	Chromed
Tuning pegs	Open

Shape	Stingray	Inlays	Dot
Cutaway	Double	Bridge/saddle	Sterling
Finish	Walnut	Tuners	Open gear
Finish type	Satin	Number of pickups	1
Number of frets	22	Controls	Volume, 2-band EQ
Scale length	34" / 864 mm	Number of strings	5